Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room II
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes,
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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.

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

10:15am–11:15am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Hula Hoops for Littles

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room AB
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Registration Required
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Join presenter Amy Bradley each month for a special class with hula hoops, props, games, and activities designed especially for littles!  Best for ages 1-5. Registration required.

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Genealogy Assistance

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy
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Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Osprey FOL Meeting

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Classroom A/B
Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Room: Classroom A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living

Travelogue with Jane Mahler: The Dalmatian Coast - Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina

2:00pm–3:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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The Ancient and Classical Antiquity of the Dalmatian Coast:  Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina as experienced by Jane Mahler.  This session will explore travels in the countries that used to be Yugoslavia. 

Travelogue | Japan III - Ise-Shima, Kyoto

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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In the final part of this series, we journey to Ise-Shima, a region of profound spiritual heritage and natural beauty.

Arts & Crafts: Chinese New Year Take-Out

2:00pm–4:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Learning Lab
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
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Ring in the Chinese New Year!  Repurpose a Chinese take-away box to plant a sprout.  All materials are provided. These classes are popular.  Seating is limited.  Adults only.  First come, first seated.

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Meeting Room B
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
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Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents.  Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Meeting Room II
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
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A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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Tween Craft Thursday - Sand Art Bottles

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life
Registration Required
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Start the year off with a wish in a bottle - write a wish for the new year, surround it with sand art, and decorate the bottle with shells, glitter, and more! For tweens ages 9-13.

Venice Yoga: Mindfulness Movements with Venice Kids Yoga for Tweens and Teens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Youth Activity Room
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Cultural Life, Healthy Living
Registration Required
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Practice yoga and mindfulness activities with instructor

Sarah Thurow!

Anime Club

4:45pm–6:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Learning Lab
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups
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Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether you’ve just discovered anime or you’ve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks!