CANCELLED-Kids Fire Safety Day

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:

National Fire Prevention week is coming up, and the library has you covered. Partnering with Sarasota County Fire department, this program will not only be fun but also teach children how to prevent fires and what to do in case of an emergency.

Cancelled

Yak and Yarn

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Cancelled

Tech Navigator

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

10:00am - 1:30pm
Adults
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Cancelled: Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cancelled

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

Cancelled

Little Adventures: Stories

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Details:

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Cancelled: Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Cancelled

Beginner's Day with the Quirky Knitters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Curious about knitting and crochet, but don't know where to begin? Drop in the first Thursday of each month for Beginner's Day with the Quirky Knitters!

Cancelled

CANCELLED -- Adult Craft - Make a Book Witch

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Required
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:

Adult Seasonal Craft - "Make a Book Witch"

CANCELLED: Genealogy Assistance

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
Details:

Genealogy Assistance.

Cancelled

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living
Details:

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Cancelled

Fall Drop-in Craft: Inktober

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning
Details:

Drop-in anytime between 2pm - 4pm for an introduction to this creative month-long art challenge and pick up a kit of supplies to get started.

Teen Hangout

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Details:

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! 

Cancelled

Teen Hangout

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Details:

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! 

Cancelled

LAST Stop @ North Port Library (Teen Hang Out)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Games

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Games, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Cancelled

Meditation, Guided Imagery and Breathing Techniques

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

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

CANCELLED Movie Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Movies
Details:

Join us as we kick off the spooky season with a staff movie favorite...Hocus Pocus while munching on popcorn! 

All ages welcome.