Crochet Circle

10:30am–11:30am
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,
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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.

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

Law at the Library: Landlord/Tenant Rights

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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At  Attorney Adria Jensen will give a presentation on Landlord & Tenant Rights and be available to answer your questions.

Mad Science Halloween

10:30am–11:30am
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only)
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: , Special Events
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Join Mad Science for this spook-tacular event! Children will use science to reverse a witch's spell on Count Eggbert. They will also experience creepy potions, a dry ice cemetery effect, and floating eyeballs that will amaze everyone!

Bonsai 101

10:30am–12:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Closed
Registration 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: ,
Registration Required
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Learn the basics of the art of Bonsai. Kathi will go through a detailed presentation on what Bonsai is, how to achieve different artistic styles of Bonsai, and the kinds of trees/shrubs best suited for Bonsai.

Florida's Haunted Curses and Crimes

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Discussion Groups,
Registration Required
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Join Chris Balzano from Tripping on Legends to discover the world of Florida's haunted curses and crimes.  Register online or call 861-1110 for help with registering.  Chef Warren will treat you with caramel and chocolate dipped app

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

Law at the Library: Domestic Violence

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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     Sigrid Stang will give a presentation on domestic violence and be available to answer your questions.  

Music Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, , Music in the Libraries
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This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an insrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants.

Disclaimer(s)

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

DIY: Board Game on a Business Card

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Games
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Inspired by a successful game jam run on the itch.io platform, this drop-in program encourages fans of tabletop board games to come make one of their own! The catch: the game rules have to fit on to a standard-sized business card!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Halloween Treats with Chef Warren

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Special Events
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Chef Warren will treat you with caramel and chocolate dipped apples and vegetables with dip after Florida's Haunted Curses and Crimes presentation.

Haunted Shed in the Teen Center

1:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Special Events
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Scare yourself in the Haunted Shed!

Lantern Craft for Halloween

1:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Make a lantern from a jar and tissue paper.

Law at the Library: Interactions with Law Enforcement and Traffic Stops

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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    Attorney Stefan Campagna will give a presentation on Interactions with Law Enforcement and Traffic Stops and be available to answer your questions.

Coding Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, , Games, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Movie Time in the Teen Center

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movies
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Watch a movie to get in the mood for Halloween!

Halloween Tricks and Treats

2:30pm–3:30pm
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events
Registration Required
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Come make your own spookilicious Halloween treats in this fun, kid-friendly cooking program!

Kid's Origami Workshop

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 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), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station,
Registration Required
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Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination!