Library Babies

10:15am–11:00am
Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room B
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
Registration Required
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Every baby can be a library baby!

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
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: Games, Lifelong Learning
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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.

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits!

10:30am–12:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Job Search Assistance, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
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As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer,  Aretha Gipson will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families.

Book Folding Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Learning Lab
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
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Book Folding Class. Learn how to fold books into beautiful designs. All materials will be provided. Please note that the class is capped at 12 persons. Please pick up your line-up tickets at the Reference Desk. First come, first served. 

Adult Craft Workshop

10:30am–12:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room II
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Fold, craft, and fall in love with a charming, book-folded vase. Learn how repurpose old books with a creative and sustainable craft.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Abe Lincoln setup

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Performances

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
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
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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.

Abe Lincoln setup

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Performances

One Book: Drawing with Dean - Intro to Creativity Session 4

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Creation Station
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Life, One Book Sarasota, Special Events
Registration Required
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Learn how to draw the basics with professional methods. Building off of different skills and approaches, each class builds off of each other while still being approachable and unique!

Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Community Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Performances
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Kevin Woods portrays Abraham Lincoln, one of our most beloved presidents.

Join us for a  trip back in time.

All ages welcome.

What's New for Medicare

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events
Registration Required
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A new year brings changes to your Medicare costs and coverage. Join us to learn about updates to Medicare and what to expect for the coming year.

Last Stop Teen Hangout

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
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LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.

Disclaimer(s)

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