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Winter Holidays
Tuesday, December 24, 25, All Day
All Locations
All Libraries will be closed all day for Winter Holidays.
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New Years Eve Tuesday, December 31, 5-8 p.m. All Locations All Libraries will close at 5 p.m. to celebrate New Years Eve.
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New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, All Day All locations. All libraries will be closed for New Year's Day.
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Kwanzaa Celebration Thursday, December 12, 5 p.m. Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Please join us for a celebration of family, community, and culture. This event is organized by the African American Cultural Resource Center and the Friends of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library.
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Movie Night Tuesday, December 17, 5:00 p.m. Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room It's movie night! Join us to watch the movie "Toy Story 4", and eat popcorn. All ages welcome.
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Book - a - Tech Librarian Wednesdays, December 4, 11, 18 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, December 5, 12, 19 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, December 10 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, December 18, 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 8 participants. Ages 17 and up. Basic computer skills needed Click here to register.
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Advanced Genealogy Research
Wednesday, December 18, 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 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 8 participants. Ages 17 and up. Basic computer skills needed. Click here to register.
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Book Club- Evening
Thursday, December 19, 5:30- 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Room II
For December, we will be discussing the book "Small Island" By Andrea Levy Light refreshments will be provided.
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Adult Craft Workshop- Aromatherapy Sugar Scrub
Friday, December 20, 3:00- 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room II
Aromatherapy Sugar Scrub. Make a relaxing aromatherapy sugar scrub and decorate a jar for your sugar scrub for you or a friend! All supplies provided. Registration recommended as space is limited. Registration begins Monday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. To register call 941-861-1360 or stop by the Information Services Desk.
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Storywalk Saturday, December 7, 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, December 3,10, 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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Birth to Five - Words Alive
Saturday, December 21, 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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Noon Year's Eve Craft Party Tuesday, December 31, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Meeting Room II Drop in and make some crafts to celebrate the new year, then count down to noon as you watch the ball drop with your little one.
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Read with the Dogs Mondays, December 2, 9,16,23 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, December 3, 10, 17 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, December 4, 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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Youth Gaming Club
Wednesday, December 11, 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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Egg Drop Challenge
Thursday, December 12, 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room II
We need your help! Use an egg to design a holder for delicate gifts as they drop from the sky. Then see how successful you were when we drop the egg holders from 10 feet in the air! Recommended for ages 5+.
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Diggers Club
Wednesday, December 18, 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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Homemade for the Holidays Thursday, December 19, 3:30 p.m. Meeting Room II Make some homemade gifts for the loved ones in your life, then make your own wrapping paper to go with them. Recommended for ages 6+.
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Roblox Mania Mondays, December 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m. Meeting Room II Drop in and use our tablets to play on the popular online website Roblox. Hang out with friends while you play games and build characters. Recommended for ages 6+.
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Throwback Thursday Movie Matinee Thursdays, December 26 & January 2, 2:00 p.m. Meeting Room II Join us for a movie made 10 years ago and a snack! Recommended for ages 6+.
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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 Days 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 Room Movie Days Wednesday, December 4 & 18, 2:30 Teen Room Chill out in the Teen Room and watch a movie!
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Teen Kwanzaa Craft Thursday, December 5, 2:30 p.m. Teen Room Help us create an artistic masterpiece for our Kwanzaa celebration!
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Teen Room Origami Wednesday, December 11, 2:30 p.m. Teen Room Learn how to make your own origami craft!
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Teen Room Cricut Craft Monday, December 16, 2:30 p.m. Teen Room Join us for paper crafting using the Cricut machine!
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Teen Room Holiday Party Thursday, December 19, 2:30 p.m. Teen Room Celebrate the end of the semester and the holidays in the Teen Room, with fun activities and snacks!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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