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Staff Training Day
Friday, August 23, All Day
All Locations
All Libraries will be closed Friday August 23 for Staff Training
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Movie Night Thursday, August 22 5:00 p.m. Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room (Meeting Room I) It's movie night! Join us to watch the movie "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World", and eat popcorn. All ages welcome.
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Good Samaritan Pharmacy Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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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Book - a - Tech Librarian Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 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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Book Club- Evening Thursday, August 15, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Meeting Room II For June, our evening group will be discussing the book "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah Light refreshments provided.
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Health in Motion Bus Thursday, August 22, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 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. For questions call 941-861-2837.
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Sertoma Speech and Hearing
Thursday, August 22, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Sertoma Speech and Hearing of Florida, Inc will be offering free hearing screenings and more! No appointment needed.
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Genealogy Research - Beginner Class Wednesday, August 28, 10 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, click here to register.
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Genealogy Research - Advanced Class
Wednesday, August 28, 1 p.m.- 3 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, click here to register.
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Adult Craft Workshop: Happy Thoughts Jar
Friday, August 30, 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Having a rough day? Need a pick me up? Come create a happy thoughts jar! Decorate and pick inspirational thoughts to put in your jar for when you need some positivity in your life. All supplies provided. Registration recommended as space is limited. Registration begins Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. To register call 941-861-1360 or stop by the Information Services Desk.
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Storywalk Saturday, August 3 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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Forty Carrots Partners in Play Tuesdays, August 27 10:15-11:15 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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Read with the Dogs Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 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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Tinker Tuesday Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 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, August 7, 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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Mario Kart Tournament
Wednesday August 21, 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Are you a Mario Kart Champion? Are you afraid of oncoming shells? Can you survive the Rainbow Road? Prove it by joining our tournament!. Ages 5 - 9.
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Crazy 8's Math Club
Thursday, August 22, 29, 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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UNO Tournament for Kids
Wednesday, August 28, 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Betrayal! Shock! Joy! Emotions will be high in this beginning of the school year UNO showdown.
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Teen Room Teens grades 6-12 Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room The Teen Room will reopen most school days from 2:30-4. Stay tuned for special teen events!
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Teen Room Game Day
Tuesday, August 27, 2:30 p.m.
Event Location
Hang out and play an assortment of video games, board games and activities in the Teen Room.
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Teen Room Movie/ Anime day
Thursday, August 29, 2:30 pm
Dr Edward James II Meeting Room
Which movies or anime will we show this month. Come find out during our movie/ anime day!
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NBF Presents: Summer with the National Book Awards- Ghosts of Our Past A conversation and book-signing with National Book Award authors around survivor stories and writings on family exile and segregation - from Saigon to New Orleans. Saturday, August 17, 2019 2 p.m. at Selby Library. Reserve your spot at
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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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