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Jan
1
2025
Wed
Closing
LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
Branches:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library,
Elsie Quirk Library,
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library,
Fruitville Library,
Gulf Gate Library,
North Port Library,
Osprey Library and History Center,
Selby Library,
Shannon Staub Library,
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library,
Pop-Up Library
Description:
LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Group Study Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
SNAP Application Assistance
10:00am - 5:30pm
Group Study Room
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Group Study Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Healthy Living
Details:
A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.
Appointments are preferred but not required.
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.
Youth,
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Meeting Room
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.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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
Details:
Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Adult Coloring Group
10:30am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Learning Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Genealogy
Details:
Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.
Bring your questions!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Details:
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 "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
Details:
For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Youth Activity Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Adult Reading with the Dogs
10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Special Events
Details:
Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
Reservation
Conference Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting
Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Juliano Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Life After Downton Abbey
10:00am - 1:00pm
Juliano Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Juliano Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussion Groups,
Movies
Details:
Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Garden
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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Garden
Age Group:
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Green Living,
Lifelong Learning,
Storytimes
Details:
Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!
In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Genealogy,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers
Bring your questions
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
1
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Genealogy Assistance
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Genealogy,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers
Bring your questions
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.
Cancelled
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Veranda Room
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.
Jan
1
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Storytime
11:15am - 11:45am
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 1 year),
Toddlers (1 to 3 years),
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytimes
Details:
Join us at the North Port Library for storytime! Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed!
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
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.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab
11:00am - 1:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
Details:
Do you need access to a sewing machine for a project? This is an open lab for teens and adults with basic sewing machine experience. Please bring your own supplies as library supplies are limited.
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12 pm |
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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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Teen Center
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.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Selby Family Films
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Center
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Teen Center
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Movies
Details:
Selby Family Films invites you to pick a movie to watch! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. All ages are welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Room
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.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Beginners Day with Quirky Knitters
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Genealogy
Details:
Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.
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.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
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.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
The Knit Happens Club
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Discussion Groups
Details:
Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Crochet Amigurumi kits will be provided while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Mah Jongg for Experienced Players
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Rotunda
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer 2024),
Games
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Details:
Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Book Discussion
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Fruitville Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Details:
Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Library Branch:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Green Living,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
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.
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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.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
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.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Creation Station Open Lab
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Are you curious about our Creation Station? Join us for Open Lab, where library patrons can explore and experiment with a variety of tools and equipment such as Osmo technology, robots, button makers, and more.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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 "Families" group.
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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 "Families" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Winter Break CRAFTernoons
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
Details:
Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Spend your afternoons at the library making festive crafts to get you through winter break!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Group Study Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Tech Navigator
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Group Study Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning,
Technology Instruction,
Virtual
Details:
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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 "Families" group.
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Storytime Room
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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 "Families" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Winter Break CRAFTernoons
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Library Branch:
Gulf Gate Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station
Details:
Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon? Spend your afternoons at the library making festive crafts to get you through winter break!
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Reservation
Youth Activity Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room:
Youth Activity Room
Purpose of Meeting
Topic: Metabolic Disorder
Some diseases arise not from infection, but from "inborn errors of metabolism". What are some of these diseases? Can we do anything to help those affected by faulty genes?
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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 "Families" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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 "Families" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
LEGO Club
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Library Branch:
Selby Library
Room:
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Clubs,
Games,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Ages 5 and up. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Creations will be on display in the youth area for one week following the programs.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Creation Station
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Computer Basics
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Station
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Active Older Adult Living,
Career Journeys,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning,
Technology Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Details:
This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics. Basic computer typing skills required.
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Jam and Cram
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Elsie Quirk Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Details:
Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!
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This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Veranda Room
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Teen Writers Club
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Veranda Room
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Clubs,
Cultural Life,
Discussion Groups,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m.
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This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Meeting Room II
This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Tinker Tuesday
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room II
Library Branch:
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room:
Meeting Room II
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Creation Station,
Lifelong Learning
Details:
A different project every week!
Ages 6+.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Veranda Room
Registration Open
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.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Veranda Room
Registration Open
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Room:
Veranda Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Healthy Living,
Music in the Libraries
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Details:
Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.
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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 "Families" group.
Cancelled
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
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 "Families" group.
Jan
1
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
North Port Library
Age Group:
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs,
Creation Station,
Games
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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 "Families" group.
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Meeting Room
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group.
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 "Families" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Lego Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Shannon Staub Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years),
Children (5 to 9 years),
Tweens (9 to 12 years),
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs
Details:
Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.
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