This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
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Teen Book Tastings (On Demand)

All Day
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions, , Virtual
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Teen Book Tastings is a video series of book recommendations across various genres for teenagers. Join us each month for a different theme! This month's theme is Winter Reads.

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Fast Fun For Little Ones (On Demand)

8:00am–9:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Virtual
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Looking for ways to entertain your little one under five? Watch this quick video for a new activity to keep them engaged and learning!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Holiday House craft

10:00am–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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This is a passive program for a take-home craft.  Pick up your kit at the Circulation desk or use the attached template.  Watch the how-to video here:

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Holiday House craft (On Demand)

10:00am–5:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual
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This is a passive program for a take-home craft. Pick up your kit at the Selby Library Circulation desk or download the template (see Attachments). You can also find other free paper house and village templates on the web.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group

Baby Rhyme & Sign Time

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group

Baby Rhyme and Sign

10:15am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type:
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This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.

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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Alzheimer's Association: Caregiver College (Live)

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Virtual
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When it comes to dementia caregiving, knowledge is power. Join us for these interactive, no-cost educational classes to help you build your caregiver tool kit. 

 

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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chess Club

11:30am–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs
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Weekly meeting of local chess enthusiasts. Join in the fun! Questions? Call Heather at 941-861-1273.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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E-help

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Technology Instruction
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Help with laptops, cell phones

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tech Time Tuesdays @Venice Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
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Open time for questions, sharing solutions

Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Tech Help via Zoom (Live)

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual
Registration Required
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment. 

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Socrates Café

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
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Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Virtual
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Design Thinking para Emprendedores
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen Writers Circle

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
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This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Spanish Learning Group: Group: Grammar (Intermediate)

4:15pm–6:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Spanish/En Español
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Hola!  Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills. 

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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs,
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ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids and teens on the Autism Spectrum.

We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more!