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15 year Anniversary and Renaming Ceremony Saturday, October 12, 9:30-3 Music, games, face painting, refreshments and more! Celebrate 15 years of library service in the Newtown community, and the renaming of the library and meeting room to honor two public servants. The Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library reflects Johnson’s nearly 40 years of community service and advocacy, which helped establish a library in Newtown. The Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room pays tribute to the respected civil rights leader.
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Movie Night Thursday, October 24 5:00 p.m. Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room (Meeting Room I) It's movie night! Join us to watch the movie "Casper", and eat popcorn. All ages welcome.
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Book - a - Tech Librarian Wednesdays, October 2, 16, 23, 30 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Want to learn more about using a computer or your device? Sign up for a 30 minute session with one of our librarians. Sessions are Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm. Call Lisa at 941-861-1376 to sign up.
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Good Samaritan Pharmacy Thursdays, October 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 Drop-in Plant Clinic Tuesdays, October 8, 22, 10:00 a.m. - Noon Group Study Room Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.
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Beginning Genealogy Research
Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Meeting room II
Introductory class to learn how to 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. Please click here to register
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Advanced Genealogy Research Wednesday, October 16, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Meeting Room II Advanced class - Research your family genealogy online through Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Bring along your family names, dates and locations of your ancestors. Completed of Introductory class is required. Registration required, limited to 10 participants. Please click here to register.
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Book Club- Afternoon & Evening Thursday, October 17, 1-2 and 5:30 - 6:30 Meeting Room II For September, our evening group will be discussing the book "The Story of Arthur Truluv" by Elizabeth Berg Light refreshments provided.
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Adult Craft Workshop- Kids Crafts
Friday, October 25, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Get creative with fun kids crafts! Perler beads, shrinky dinks and pipe cleaner animals! No registration needed, just pop in and have fun!
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Sertoma Speech and Hearing Van
Thursday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Parking Lot
Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc. will be offering free hearing screenings and more! No appointment needed.
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Health in Motion Bus Time and Date TBD call 941-861-1360 for info The Florida Department of Health - Sarasota County's Health in Motion staff provide no cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. No appointment needed.
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Forty Carrots Partners in Play Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2910:15-11:15 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 Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Reading Garden 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, October 19, 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Kid Zone
Come and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime designed with young children's learning needs in mind!
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Tinker Tuesday Tuesdays, October 1, 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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Youth Chess Club Wednesday, October 2, 3:30 - 4:30 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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Read with the Dogs Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 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
Wednesday, October 9, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Hang out and play with an assortment of video games, board games, and activities in this gaming session for kids.
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Crazy 8's Math Club
Thursday, October 10th, 17, 24, 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8's, where you’ll build stuff, move around, make music, make a mess… it’s a totally new kind of math club. Recommended for ages 6+.
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Diggers Club
Wednesday, October 16, 3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Join us the third Wednesday of every month 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! Recommended for ages 6+
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Haunted Library Mini Golf
Wednesday, October 30, 3:30 p.m.
Are you feeling spooky? Come Haunt the Library in a few rounds of mini golf. Featuring Creepy Creatures Chamber, Radiant Radioactive Room and Goulish Ghostly Garden (weather permitting.) Recommended for Brave Children age 7+.
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Teen Room Teens grades 6-12 Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room The Teen Room will be open most school days from 2:30-4. Stay tuned for special teen events!
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Teen Room Game Day
Tuesdays on School Days, 2:30 p.m.
Teen Room
Hang out and play an assortment of video games, board games and activities in the Teen Room.
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Teen Movie Day - Hocus Pocus
Thursday, October 31, 2:30 p.m.
Teen Room
Enjoy the classic Halloween movie "Hocus Pocus"
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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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Sarasota County Library patrons now have access to Hoopla, all-in-one digital service with no holds or waiting! With hoopla, patrons can access: - Audiobooks
- eBooks
- Comics and Graphic Novels
- Full Music Albums
- Movies and TV
To use Hoopla, download the mobile app or go to hoopladigital.com.
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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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Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.
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