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New Years Day Tuesday, January 1 All Libraries will be closed January 1st for New Years Day.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 21 All Libraries will be closed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Movie Night Thursday, January 31st, 5:00 p.m. Meeting Room I It's movie night! Join us as we watch "Moana" and eat popcorn. All ages welcome.
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Book - a - Tech Librarian Wednesdays, January 2, 9, 16, 30 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Want to learn more about using a computer or your device? Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians. Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm. Call Lisa at 941-861-1376 to sign up.
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Good Samaritan Pharmacy Thursdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Conference Room Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured & qualify financially.
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Master Gardener Plant Clinic Tuesdays, January 8, 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Group Study Room UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic: Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.
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Memory Mobile Wednesday, January 16, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The Memory Mobile is a traveling office of the Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter intended to bring public awareness and dementia-related information to the community. The Memory Mobile offers education and support to those living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their caregivers. Services include: disease information, community referrals, memory education and care consultations for caregivers and individuals in the early-stage of dementia. There is no charge for services.
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Effective Communications Wednesday, January 16, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meeting Room II Join Sue Fox from the Alzheimer's Association for this interactive program where you will gain tips on communicating with person's who have memory loss.
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Book Club (Afternoon) Thursday, January 17, 1-2 p.m. Meeting Room II For January, our afternoon group will be discussing the book A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini. Light refreshments provided.
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Book Club (Evening) Thursday, January 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meeting Room IIFor January, our evening group will be discussing the book My Beloved World, by Sonia Sotomayor. Light refreshments provided.
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Legal Aid Drop-in Assistance Thursday, January 24, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Conference Room Free 15 minute drop-in legal assistance will be offered on the following topics: Landlord/Tenant, Probate, Debt Collections/Bankruptcy, Guardianships, Family Law. Sign up is available at the Information Services, drop-ins are welcome. Services provided by Legal Aid Manasota.
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Adult Craft Workshop - Valentine's Cards Friday, January 25, 3-4 p.m. Meeting Room II Can't find the perfect card? Come make one with us! All supplies provided. Registration recommended as space is limited. To register stop by the Information Desk or call 941-861-1360.
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Chair Yoga with Jule Tuesday, January 29, 1-2 p.m. Meeting Room II Interested in yoga but not sure where to start? Join Jule as she takes you through a chair yoga class! Yoga has been shown to improve overall when practiced regularly. Some benefits of yoga include: • improved strength, flexibility and coordination • reduced stress and improved mental clarity • improving stress and pain management
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Genealogy Research Wednesday, January 30, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meeting Room II Research your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors. Registration required, limited to 10 participants. Click here to register.
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Genealogy Research Wednesday, January 30, 1-3 p.m. Meeting Room IIResearch your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors. Registration required, limited to 10 participants. Click here to register.
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Forty Carrots Partners in Play Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:15 a.m. Meeting Room II 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.
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Storywalk Reading Garden Saturday, January 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! Best suited for ages 7 and under, but all ages can participate. In case of rain, Storywalks will be setup in the Kids' Zone. You can take a craft project to go or complete it in the library during your visit.
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Birth to Five: Words Alive! Saturday, January 19, 3 p.m. Kids Zone Come and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime designed with young children's learning needs in mind! Every Third Saturday @ 3:00 p.m.!
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iReady Lab Thursday, January 3, 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Kids Zone School age children, continue your summer learning through ABCmouse, iReady, or PowerMyLearning! Please bring your account login information.
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Youth Chess Club Wednesday, January 2, 3:30 p.m. Meeting Room II Join us for an afternoon of strategy, friends and fun! Recommended for ages 8+. All skill levels welcome!
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LEGO Robots Friday, January 4, 10:30 a.m. Meeting Room II For Ages 8 and up. Use LEGO WeDo kits from our Creation Station to build and program a robot. No prior experience needed. Space is limited, registration recommended.
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Tinker Tuesday Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 4:00 p.m. Meeting Room II Get crafty! Get creative and join us for a different project every week. Ages 6 and up.
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Read with the Dogs Mondays, January 7, 14, 28, 3:30 p.m. Meeting Room II Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interaction.
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Youth Gaming Club Thursday, January 10, 3:30 pm- 4:30 p.m. Meeting Room II Join us for an afternoon of video and board games!
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Diggers Club Wednesday, December 16, 3:30 p.m. Reading Garden Join us the third Wednesday of every month this fall to learn about gardening and the environment. Experience a deeper enjoyment of our library’s Reading Garden through crafts, experiments, interactive activities and more. Explore your “natural” creativity and let your imagination run wild! For ages 6+.
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Robot Mazes Wednesday, January 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Meeting Room II Guide your adorable robot through a maze and emerge victorious! Sign up for a slot at the start of the program by visiting the youth desk.
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Animae-nia! Thursday, January 3, 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Teen Room ages 12 and up New to anime or a huge fan... it doesn't matter! Come join us for some anime binging, pizza and candy sushi-roll making.
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Teen Game Days Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Teen Room Join us for an afternoon of games! Tweens and Teens welcome!
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S'mores in a Mug Thursday, January 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Teen Room Craving s'mores? Come learn how to make s'mores in a mug!
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Salt Dough Pendants Thursday, January 24 & 25, 2:30 4:30 p.m. Teen Room Come create your own scented pendant!
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Conversational Spanish for Beginners Interested in trying something new? Learn basic Spanish in a fun, relaxed environment. Adult beginners who have little or no background in Spanish may sign up for this 8-week course. You will practice listening to and speaking Spanish, including common Spanish phrases. You will also build your vocabulary for greetings, meeting people, shopping, dining, as well as other aspects of Latin American culture. Our spring session begins in April of 2019. Registration opens Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 8 a.m. Check the next newsletter for a registration link. Space is limited so sign up early!
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The Sarasota County Library mobile app has all the content you love, all in one place! - Access your account on the go.
- Browse the catalog and reserve items.
- View upcoming events at the library and add them to your calendar.
- Access digital services and research help.
- View information about the library and operating hours.
Download it free in the app store by searching "Sarasota County Libraries."
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Use NoveList, a free library resource, to find a good book for any mood! - Author Read-alikes
- Book Discussion Guides
- Articles
- Reading lists
- Browse by genre, appeal, award winners, and more!
- NoveList K-8 for youth recommendations.
Click below to get started!
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Flipster is a next-generation digital magazine solution that makes it easy for you to read your favorite magazines on your computer or mobile device. Click above to get started! Have your library card handy for instant browsing.
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Do you prefer e-books or downloadable audiobooks? Check them out for free with your Sarasota County library card, using cloudLibrary and OverDrive!
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Thank you to the Friends of the North Sarasota Library for their generous support of our programs and initiatives!
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Thanks for letting us keep you up to date on North Sarasota Library News and Events! Did you know you can sign up for other Sarasota County Library newsletters to suit your interests? Receive reading suggestions for your favorite genre or interest, bestseller lists, and more!
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