SNAP Application Assistance

10:00am–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Group Study Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living
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A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

 

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
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), Families
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 


 

Cirque D'Book

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
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Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Off the Page: All About the Senses

10:30am–11:30am
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Juliano Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Author Event, Lectures, Off the Page Literary Celebration
Registration Required
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Off the Page Literary Celebration

The Off the Page Literary Celebration, hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, features bestselling authors, writing workshops, book signings, and more during the month of November. All Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources locations participate. Events are also held at partner locations like Ringling College of Art and Design, or other offsite locations.

Join local author Kristin Owens for 60 minutes of guided hands-on writing! In All About the Senses, you'll learn the power of description to amplify surroundings and experiences using the five senses.

Preschool Playtime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 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), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Lifelong Learning
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Come join us for a fun time of playing and learning with varying toys and activities. Recommended for ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Adult Coloring Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

Genealogy Assistance

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get expert assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Cookbook Club | The Gaijin Cookbook

2:00pm–3:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions, Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
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Discuss new recipes, share pictures of your own creations, and connect with fellow food (and cookbook) lovers.

November Theme: Japanese Home Cooking

Fall Prevention 102 Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living
Registration Required
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If you attended a Fall Prevention 101 Workshop, you don't want to miss this dynamic, educational workshop that dives deeper into the body systems involved in balance and mobility. 

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Zone
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Racers, start your engines! Get ready for an epic afternoon of fun and games in our first-ever Mario Kart Tournament. We will play Mario Kart till there is only one racer left standing!

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Special Events,
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Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Food Smarts for Adults

3:30pm–5:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living
Registration Required
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Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri

Teen Writers Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Off the Page Literary Celebration
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Off the Page Literary Celebration

The Off the Page Literary Celebration, hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, features bestselling authors, writing workshops, book signings, and more during the month of November. All Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources locations participate. Events are also held at partner locations like Ringling College of Art and Design, or other offsite locations.

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Doodle Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Monday Movie Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Movies
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Join us for a movie night!

We will be watching Moana 2 this evening!

Snacks and water will be provided.