Yak and Yarn

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Tech Navigator

10:00am–12:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , , Technology Instruction
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Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Wisdom of Women

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Study Room C
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Study Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Discussion group

Preschool Jamboree

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
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Jump and wiggle, twist and shout,
Stories come alive, that's what we're all about. 

Musical Motion

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes
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Musical Motion is a FREE bilingual learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.

Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Storytimes
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For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Great Decisions Group Discussion

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Kid's Sensory Playtime

11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Veranda Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Veranda Room
Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
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Join us at the North Port Library for a kid's sensory playtime.  

A fun interactive, educational time designed for children with autism and/or sensory challenges.  

Family Art Heist Escape Game

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Veranda Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Cultural Life, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
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One Book Sarasota

This event is offered as part of the One Book Sarasota programming. Read the Book, Join the Discussion, Share the Story. Learn more at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/OneBook. 

  

A priceless Monet painting has recently gone missing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We have reason to believe it’s been nabbed by the new museum curator, Vincent Hahn. Use your wits to get the painting back undetected. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Genealogy Assistance

1:00pm–3:00pm
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 with your genealogy research from knowledgeable volunteer.

Bring your questions!

Quirky Knitters

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Room
Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs
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Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Florida's Infamous Outlaws and Villains

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning
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Florida has been a refuge for outcasts and scoundrels for  centuries. Join presenter Jacob Winge as he list some of the famous and infamous who called Florida home for the past 400 years!

Read with the Dogs

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
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Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

This program is intended for children who can read independently  

Pokémon™ Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Teen Room
Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Games
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Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Movie Night at the Library: "Miss Potter"

5:30pm–8:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Community Room
Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Life, Movies
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Join us to watch: “Miss Potter” (2006) PG

Join Beatrix Potter, artist and illustrator extraordinaire, as she experiences love, loss, and the happiness that comes from living life to the fullest.