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Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/15)	Mon (3/16)	Tue (3/17)	Wed (3/18)	Thu (3/19)	Fri (3/20)	Sat (3/21)
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Meeting Room B This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided.	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 Open Sewing Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Conference Room 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis. This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled -Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room- Classroom A This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Osprey Library Room: Meeting Room- Classroom A Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes : This storytime activity is geared towards children ages three to five. However, other family members may come in to enjoy the story as well.		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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups : 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 "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 This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : 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 "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 Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Upcoming Registration Required 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 Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
11 am						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 One Book: Paper Quilling Workshop 11:00am–12:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Open Registration Required 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 Registration Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : Get wrapped up in creativity with Kat Sjogren’s hands-on paper quilling class, where you will learn the art of decorative paper sculpting by rolling, shaping, and assembling intricate designs. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Craft Zone: Macrame Wristlets 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Zone Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Learn macrame techniques to create your own macrame wristlets, led by local artist Christine Gilkey! Registration required. For ages 12-18.		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 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : 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!
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group EQ Craft Crew: Egg Carton Critters 3:45pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years) Program Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Green Living, Lifelong Learning : Join us the third Tuesday of every month for a new art project!
4 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : A different project every week! Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Anime Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Teen Center This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies : Join us in the teen center to watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, and enjoy a small craft or art activity! This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18. 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 DIY Lab: Lip Balm 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Story Time Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning : Join us at Teen DIY Lab! Each month we will try out a new DIY project you can make and take home. This month we will be using Kool-Aid to create a variety of fun lip balms and glosses.		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 This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : 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.
5 pm				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 Knit and Stitch 5:30pm–7:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Rotunda 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.
6 pm				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 LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.