This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

AARP Tax-Aide

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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Tax help by appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Forever Fit

10:15am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning
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Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Reservation

French Conversation

10:15am–11:45am
Meeting Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Room Use

Promoting French History, Culture and language

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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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This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group

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.  

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

One Book: 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
:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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!

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Cancelled

AARP Income Tax Assistance

1:00pm–5:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room A
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Help
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--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Conference Room
Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Green Living
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Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Music | Sarasota Earlye Musicke Consort

2:00pm–3:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Meeting Room AB
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Performances
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The Sarasota Earlye Musicke Consort performs music spanning from the Renaissance Era to Modern Times. Each performance features descriptions of the instruments and insightful commentary about the music being shared.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

One Book: Death Doulas Demystified

2:00pm–3:30pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Meeting Room
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota
Registration Required
:

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

  

Across the nation, end-of-life doulas are increasingly joining care teams for the terminally ill, offering non-medical support that enhances the end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

AARP Tax Help

2:00pm–5:00pm
New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
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Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor.

Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group

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  

This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Pokémon™ Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
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: 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.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen Craft Zone: Painting Swap

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room B
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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Buddy up for a painting swap! Teens will pair up in this creative and collaborative project to paint a picture on the same canvas. Participants start their own painting, then swap with a partner to add to the new canvas.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Sarasota Playwrights Society - Play reading

5:30pm–7:30pm
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: Cultural Life, Performances
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The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better".  Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.