Reservation

Art Program

10:00am–12:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Purpose of Room Use

Join the Arts! Experience the Arts! Have Fun in the Arts! 

with Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative

Art Program for Middle and High School Students

Registration Required

Story Trail

10:00am–12:30pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Garden
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Garden
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: , , Storytimes
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Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

Reservation

VITA Tax Assistance

10:00am–2:00pm
Meeting Room II
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Purpose of Room Use

Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.

To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482. 

Crochet Circle

10:30am–12:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
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Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

10:30am–2:30pm
All Ages
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
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Becoming a Flood Hero

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: , , Lectures
Registration Required
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Join Floody the Frog to talk about what to do when it floods! How to be prepared and what to do during a flood. Special Guest Floody the Frog will be here to help you become a Flood Hero!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Lemon Bay Fest: Saturday Movie Matinee Double Feature

11:00am–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Movies, Special Events
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Join us in kicking off Lemon Bay Fest 2023 with a Florida-themed double feature.  We'll start with "Patrick Smith's Florida: A Sense of Place" and follow that with "Cracker: The Last Cowboys of Florida".&nbsp

Flooding Preparedness

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Lectures
Registration Required
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Know your flood and hurricane zones. Examine where it can flood and how to be prepared. Learn tips on building and insurance policies.

Disclaimer(s)

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

LEGO Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, , Games
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Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a ticket starting 30 minutes before the program.

Anti-Valentine Pincushion Dolls

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Story Time Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Registration Required
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We get it. Valentine's Day is not for everyone, so for those of you who don't care for the holiday try your hand at making Anti-Valentine Day Pincushion Dolls. Learn basic sewing skills as you create a monstrous stuffie.

Coding Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: , Technology Instruction
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Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. 

Tween Time: Craft and Compete

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games
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Learn new skills to create crafts or compete against your friends using STEAM and Creation Station equipment. For tweens ages 9-14.