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Navigating Longevity: Create your own path for aging Fridays, June 9 to August 11, 10:00 am Meeting Room This is a FREE 10 week series. Space is limited and registration is required. Participants are expected to attend all classes. Topics include: Navigating Longer Lives, Exercise, Sleep, Medication Management, Financial Fitness, Advance Planning, Healthy Eating & Hydration, Falls Prevention, Healthy Relationships, Community Engagement. The Aging Mastery Program® is sponsored by The Friendship Center and made possible through a community partnership with The Patterson Foundation and the National Council on Aging.
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Memory Mobile: Memory Screenings Thursday, June 15, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm North Sarasota Library Free memory screenings. Information on Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia. Referrals to Community Resources. Care Consultations. Memory Education. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training. No appointments needed, first come first serve.
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Chess Club
Friday, June 2, 3:30 pm
Meeting Room II
Join us young and old for chess club! Experts and beginners welcome!
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Tuesday, June 13, 2:00 pm Meeting Room Join us as we kick-off another great summer! Register for summer reading, activities, crafts, snacks, and more! Fun for all ages.
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Blues in the Library Wednesday, June 21, 2:00 pm Meeting Room Join us as we celebrate International Music Day with a performance by local Blues musician Steve Arvey!
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Movie Morning Thursday, June 22, 10:30 am Meeting Room Join us for a movie and popcorn! June 22: Trolls July 6: Sing July 20: Moana
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Movie Night
Thursday, June 29, 5:00 pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our Movie Night!! *Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Book - a- Tech Librarian Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 1:00 pm Public Area 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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Master Gardener Plant Clinic Tuesday, June 13, 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Conference 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? 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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Artists in the Library: Book Arts Friday, June 16, 2:30 pm Meeting Room II Create one-of-a-kind embellished books using simple techniques and methods in this fun workshop! Books can be used as journals, sketch books, and more! Registration is recommended as space is limited to 12 participants. Registration begins Friday May 19th at 10:00 am. Sign up at the Information Services Desk or Call Lisa at 941-861-1376.
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Book Huddle Mondays, June 19, 26 @ 1:00 pm Group Study Room Join us for our weekly Book Huddle! Drop in and discuss your most recent reads!!
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Florida Friendly Basics: 101
Thursday, June 22, 2:30 pm
Meeting Room
This class will teach you the basics of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program. We will show you the nine principles that can help you have a successful, beautiful lawn and garden while protecting our natural resources.
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Adult Craft Workshop: Key Ring Bracelets Friday, June 30, 3:00 pm Meeting Room II Using large-holed beads and sturdy elasticized thread, we will create attractive and functional key ring bracelets. All supplies provided. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration begins Thursday, June 1st at 10 am. Sign up at the Info Services Desk or call Lisa at 941-861-1376.
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Storywalk
Saturday, June 3, 10:00 am
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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Partners in Play Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 12:30 pm Meeting Room II Join Forty Carrots for meaningful play. Designed specifically for children up to age 5 and their parent/caregiver. Limited to 12 families. Come to Children's Desk for a FREE ticket the day of the program.
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Birth to Five: Words Alive!
Saturday, June 17, 3:00 pm
Kids' Zone
Come to the North Sarasota Library and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime designed with young children's learning needs in mind!
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Reading Fur Fun Mondays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:30 pm Meeting Room II Come practice your reading skills with one of our pups!
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Trucks! Trucks! Trucks!
Wednesday, June 14, 2:00 pm
North Sarasota Library
Ever wondered what a dump truck looks like on the inside? Curious about excavator works? Join us at the North Sarasota Library to find out these answers and more about your favorite trucks and building equipment!
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Monsters of the Deep
Thursday, June 15, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
Join us in partnership with the Asolo Rep as we discover a variety of Monsters of the Deep! We'll explore how to represent the creatures in movement, art, and music. Ages 7 and up. Space limited. Registration is recommended. Call the North Sarasota Library Youth Desk for more information.
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iReady Lab Fridays, June 16, 23, 30 @ 10:00 am Kids' Zone Continue your summer learning through ABCmouse, iReady, or PowerMyLearning! Please bring your account login information.
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Build A Better Mind: Mindfulness and Meditation Tuesdays, June 20, 17 @ 11:15 am Meeting Room II Join us for this Six Week Series as we work with children ages 6-8 to help them center themselves in this hectic world. Registration is required. Limited space.
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Gaming Club
Friday, June 23, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
Come play with us! Xbox, board and card games! Snacks provided.
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Veggie Faces
Wednesday, June 28, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a fun afternoon learning about the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables! Participants will have the opportunity to play with their food and eat it by making a face designed from fruits and vegetables. In partnership with Sarasota County IFAS Extension Services. Ages 5 and up.
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Origami
Thursday, June 29, 10:30 am
Meeting Room II
Join us for the Japanese art of paper folding! No experience necessary. Ages 10 and up.
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Artists in the Libraries: Personal Logos
Friday, June 30, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
Join Ellen Goldberg as you use your initials and other symbols to represent your interests and personality to create a radial design that will become your own personal logo. Ages 11 and up! Space limited. Registration Required. Call the North Sarasota Library Youth Desk for more information.
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Wednesday, June 21 12:00 p.m.-4:00 pm Help "Build a Better World" by donating blood! The Suncoast Bloodmobile will be here so you can help save lives. Register early to receive a prize! All donors will receive Friends of the Library Bookstore coupon and $10 off Square 1 Burgers and Bar! To sign up for your preferred time, go to the Information Services desk or call Lisa at (941) 861-1376.
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Join us for our "Build a Better World" Summer Learning Program for all ages! Read books, attend programs, and earn prizes! Sign up at the Information & Youth Services desks. June 1-August 5
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