financiAL PRESENTATIONS
Learn Morningstar & Valueline With Kathleen Kalmes, CFA. TUE, JAN 7, FEB 18, APR 21 & MAY 19, 2 to 4 @ BR
Financial Education Workshops Retirement Planning 101, THURS, JAN 9, 6 to 7; Social Security 101, FRI, FEB 21, 2 to 3; Get Financially Fit, FRI, MAR 27, 1 to 2; College Planning 101, SAT, MAY 9, 10 to 11 @ PALM
Retirement Planning WED, JAN 29, 6 to 7 @ DWN
What’s It Worth Appraisal Program With author, Auctioneer, Appraiser and WBCB 1490 AM radio show host, Mike Ivankovich. Limited to first 25 participants/one item per participant. SAT, FEB 15, 9 to 12 @ BR; WED, FEB 26, 1 to 3 @ Rocky Bluff; THURS, MAR 5, 5 to 7 @ SOM. RR.
DWN Tax Prep MON & FRI, FEB 3 to APR 13 (except FEB 17), 9 to 2 (in-person sign-up starts at 8:15 on day of service)
BR Tax Prep WED, MAR 4 to APR 15 (except FEB 26 & 28),12 to 4 and FRI, 1 to 4 @ BR (in-person registration starts at 9 on the day of service)
tech classeS
Tech Help Weekly TUE & WED, 2 to 4, THURS, 1 to 4 & FRI 12 to 2 @ BR; Weekly TUE, 2 to 4 @ ISL; First & Third SAT, 10 to 12 @ Rocky; Weekly TUE, 5 to 7 & SAT, 2 to 4 @ SOM; Second SAT, 9:30 to 11:30 & Fourth THURS, 2 to 4 @ PALM. For BR, SOM & PALM, call for appt: 727-6079 (BR), 755-3892 (SOM) & 722-3333 (PALM).
Windows 10 FRI, JAN 3, 2 to 4 @ Rocky
Downtown Tech Workshops iPhone/iPad Basics, TUE, JAN 7, 2 to 4; iPhone Siri Voice Commands, WED, JAN 8, 2 to 4; Android Basics, THURS, JAN 23, 2 to 4; Library Apps for eBooks/eAudiobooks/Movies/TV/Music, FRI, JAN 24, 10 to 12
Amazon Echo & Alexa Devices Intro TUE, JAN 14, 2 to 4 @ ISL
Palmetto Tech Workshops Windows 10 Basics, TUE, JAN
22, 2 to 4; Free Microsoft Office, WED, FEB 5, 2 to 4; Streaming TV for Cable Cutters, FRI, MAR 20, 2 to 4; Android Basics, FRI, APR 17, 2 to 4; iPhone Basics, FRI, MAY 15, 2 to 4
writing workshopS
Bullet Journaling Ages 12+. SAT, JAN 11, 3 to 4 @ PALM. RR.
Memoir Writing Fourth TUE, 1 to 2:30 @ BR
tutoring
Reading Grades 1 to 5. TUE & THURS, 4 to 5 @ PALM. RR.
special storytimeS
Tree Tops Ages 4-6. Weekly THURS (No Class FEB 27, MAY 21 & MAY 28), 12:30 to 1 @ BR
Read to a Dog Ages 5+. First SAT, 11:30 to 12:30 @ PALM; Second SAT, 11:15 to 12:15 @ DWN; SAT, FEB 22, MAR 28 & MAY 23, 10:30 to 11:30 @ BR
steam classeS
Tween STEAM Club Ages 9-11. First SAT, 2 to 3 @ SOM
Girls Who Code (Third to Fifth Grade) TUE, JAN 7 & 21, FEB 4 & 18, MAR 17 & 31, APR 7 & 21, 5:30 to 6:30 @ PALM. RR.; Weekly WED, 5 to 6 @ DWN (through APR 15). RR.
Girls Who Code (Sixth to Twelfth Grade) Weekly WED, 6 to 7 @ DWN (through MAR)
Palmetto Makerspace Open Hours SAT, JAN 18, FEB 29, MAR 28, APR 25 & MAY 23, 2 to 4
SOM Xperiment Open Hours Ages 10-18, Third SAT, 3 to 4 @ SOM
Downtown’s SciClub Ages 8-12. TUE, FEB 4, Earthquake Resistance Towers; FEB 11, Rube Goldberg Machines; FEB 18, Magnetism; MAR 3, You Choose the Science; MAR 10, Video Game Creation; MAR 17, Medieval Machines; MAR 24, Escape Room: Science Lab; MAR 31, Robotics; APR 7, Bridges; APR 14, Candy Science; APR 21, Escape Rm: Name That Invention, 4 to 6
Tech Tuesdays Ages 6+. Second & Fourth TUE (starting FEB 11), 4 to 6 @ Rocky
Raspberry Pi Day Ages 9-13. Coding basics using raspberry pi. Limited spots. SAT, MAR 14, 1:30 to 3:14 @ PALM. RR.
health & wellness
Meditation Ages 18+. With Sheryl Spikes. SAT, JAN 18, FEB 15, MAR 7, APR 18, MAY 16, 11 to 12 @ ISL
Emotional Health: Not Crazy, Just Angry THURS, JAN 23, 6 to 7:30 @ SOM
CPR Last SAT, 9 to 12 @ ISL. RR.
Self Defense For ages 18+. With Erin Geraghty. SAT, JAN 25, 11:30 to 1 @ DWN
DIY Face Scrubs Ages 12+. SAT, JAN 25, 3 to 4 @ PALM. RR.
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. WED, FEB 12, 2 to 3:30 @ PALM; TUE, MAR 3, 5:30 to 7:30 @ SOM
Healthy Living for the Brain & Body TUE, FEB 25, 5:30 to 7:30 @ SOM; WED, MAR 18, 2 to 3:30 @ PALM
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s TUE, MAR 10, 5:30 to 7:30 @ SOM; WED, APR 15, 2 to 3:30 @ PALM
Make Your Own Bath Bombs Ages 12+. TUE, MAY 5, 6 to 7:30 @ PALM. RR.
fitnesS classes
Palmetto Yoga Weekly TUE, through APR 28, 2 to 3 (no class no class 2/25, 3/3 & 3/10).
Rocky Bluff Yoga Weekly WED, JAN 8 to FEB 5, 12 to 1
Downtown Yoga THURS, JAN 9 to MAR 26, 2 to 3
Tai Chi THURS, MAY 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6 to 7 @ SOM
food & nutrition
Mediterranean Cuisine Chef Warren provides tips for eating healthy on a budget. WED, FEB 5, 6:30 to 7:30 @ Rocky
Cooking Matters in Your Community With UF Extension Services. WED, MAR 25, 2 to 4 @ PALM
Irish Cuisine: It’s Not an Oxymoron With Chef Warren. SAT, MAR 28, 11:30 to 12:30 @ DWN
gardening
Master Gardener Second SAT, 10 to 1 @ SOM; Second/Fourth SAT, 10 to 12 @ Rocky; Third SAT, 11:30 to 2:30 @ DWN; First SAT, 10 to 1 @ ISL
Orchid Growing for Everyone SAT, MAR 7, 1 to 2:30 @ BR
music
Beginners Ukulele Classes Ages 18+. With Kathleen Reynolds. MON, JAN 6 & 13; FEB 3, 10 & 24; MAR 2,16, 23 & 30; APR 13, 20 & 27, 2 to 3 @ DWN; WED, JAN 15, 22 & 29, FEB 12 & 26, MAR 25, APR 8, 15, 22 & 29, MAY 13, 20 & 27, 1:45 to 2:45 @ ISL
Advanced Ukulele Classes Ages 18+. With Kathleen Reynolds. Weekly THURS through APR 30, 2 to 3 @ DWN; Weekly WED, JAN 15 to MAY 27, 3 to 4 @ ISL
Lunch, Listen & Learn THURS, JAN 16, Ron Emrit (steel drums); FEB 20, Gulf Coast Flute Choir, MAR 19, Edwin Culver (classical guitar), 1 to 2 @ Rocky
Blues: Walker Smith Group In celebration of African-American Heritage Month. SAT, FEB 15, 1 to 2 @ Rocky
Edwin Culver: Asian Classical Guitar SAT, MAY 9, 1 to 2 @ PALM
theater
Asolo Guild Play Readers’ Fractured Fairy Tales Six Grimm Brothers' plots with new narratives. THURS, JAN 9, 1 to 2 @ Rocky
Gingerbread Man Puppet show for kids. SAT, JAN 11, 1 to 2 @ Rocky
Asolo Guild Play Readers’ Dixie Swim Club Five long-time friends reunite each summer. SAT, JAN 18, 10 to 11:30 @ BR; SAT, JAN 25, 10 to 12 @ PALM
Hypnotist & Magician Beau Oliver (AKA Delirium) A bizarre journey where magic, humor and cosmic horror collide. THURS, JAN 23, 1 to 2 @ Rocky
creative aging (ageS 55+)
CLASS FULL - Drawing & Watercolor Six-week series, taught by Karalee Hammes; 10-person limit. WED, JAN 8 to FEB 12, 2 to 4 @ Rocky. Call 723-4821 to register. Similar class being taught at Downtown (see below).
Basic Watercolor Class Taught by Karalee Hammes. THURS, JAN 9 to 30, 10 to 12 @ DWN. Email jyna.johnson@mymanatee.org or call 748-5555, x6308, to register.
Improv Class With Banks Helfrich. THURS, FEB 6 to 27, 10 to 12 @ DWN. Email jyna.johnson@mymanatee.org or call 748-5555, x6308, to register.
CLASS FULL - Drawing 101 & Acrylics Four-week series, taught by Karalee Hammes; 10-person limit. TUE, MAR 3 to APR 7, 1 to 3 @ BR. Call 727-6079 to register.
Colored Pencils With Lucy Barber. FRI, MAR 6 to 27, 10 to 12 @ DWN. Email jyna.johnson@mymanatee.org or call 748-5555, x6308, to register.
Just Added! Poetry Series Taught by local journalist/author Patrice Raia Bucciarelli. Participants will write a poem on a different topic (e.g. love, nature, family) at each session. Limited to 8 participants. Weekly WED, APR 8 to APR 29, 1 to 2 @ Rocky
arts & craftS
Cricut Workshop Ages 10+. Create images/decals with Rachel. TUE, JAN 7 & APR 28, 2 to 4 @ ISL
Area 52 Wednesday Night Art Club For all ages unless noted. JAN 8, Ugly Art Night; JAN 15 & MAR 11, T-Shirt Design; JAN 22, Learn to Crochet; JAN 29, Make a Book (ages 10+); FEB 5, Seashell Art; FEB 12, Valentine’s Cards; FEB 19 & APR 8, Learn to Sew; MAR 18, DIY Fabric Garlands (ages 10+); MAR 25 & MAY 27, Explore Cricut (ages 10+); APR 1, Recycled Book Sculptures; APR 22, Bead Crochet Jewelry (18+); MAY 13, Weaving (10+); MAY 20, Basic Beading (10+), 5 to 8 @ DWN
DWN Area 52 Saturday Art Club All ages unless noted.JAN 11, Explore Cricut (ages 10+); JAN 18 & MAY 2, Lacemaking (ages 18+); FEB 1, Creative Collage; FEB 8, Learn to Knit; FEB 15, African-Themed Gifts; FEB 22, Wreaths for All Seasons (ages 10+); FEB 29, Crochet (ages 18+); MAR 14, Harry Potter Crafts; MAR 21, Recycled Map Art; MAR 28, Weaving; APR 4, Needlefelting; APR 25, Intermediate Cricut (ages 10+); MAY 9, Mother’s Day Coasters; MAY 16, Learn to Sew; MAY 23, Asian Heritage Crafts; MAY 30, Weave a Cellphone Case, 2 to 5
Coloring for Adults Second & Fourth WED, 12 to 1 @ ISL; Second WED, 3 to 4 @ SOM
Origami Second SAT, 10 to 11 @ ISL
Drop-In DIY Craft Ages 18+. Space limited. Third WED, 1:30 to 3:30 @ SOM
Make a Fabric Wreath WED, JAN 15, 2 to 4 @ PALM. RR.
Primary Colors: Meet the Artists Series Ages 7 to 12. Third THURS, JAN 16, Marc Chagall, Glowing Mosaics; FEB 20, Kandinsky’s Dancing Art; MAR 15, Cezanne’s Still Life (Pastels); APR 16, Monet’s Garden, Watercolors; 6 to 7 @ BR. Spring-Break: Learn Fun Art Techniques, SAT, MAR 21, 1 to 2. RR. Call 727-6079 to register.
Palmetto Origami Paperfolders Ages 18+. With Mee Yean Chin. 10-person limit. Third SAT, 1:30 to 4:30 @ PALM. RR.
Rocky Art Club Ages 6 to 12. Taught by Harrison Ranch Arts Guild. Fourth THURS, 6 to 7 @ Rocky. Call 723-4821 to register.
Crafty Afternoon Fourth SAT, 2 to 3 @ Rocky
Design a T-Shirt Ages 10+. WED, JAN 15 & MAR 11, 5 to 8 @ DWN; SAT, JAN 25, 2 to 4 @ Rocky; THURS, APR 16, 10 to 1 @ DWN; APR 29, 2 to 4 @ BR
Recycled Book Sculptures Ages 18+. With Rachel. TUE, JAN 28, 2 to 4 @ ISL
Recycled Map Art TUE, FEB 4, 2 to 4 @ BR; SAT, MAR 21, 2 to 5 @ DWN; TUE, APR 7, 2 to 4 @ ISL; WED, APR 8, 2 to 4 @ PALM. RR.
Valentine’s Day Crafts With Rachel. Ages 18+. TUE, FEB 11, 2 to 4 @ ISL; WED, FEB 19, 1 to 3 @ SOM
Beadwork Ages 18+. With Rachel. Learn the basics. WED, FEB 12, 2 to 4 @ PALM. RR.; TUE, MAR 24, 2 to 4 @ ISL
Palentine’s Day Ages 6 to 18. Make friendship bracelets & decorate cookies. SAT, FEB 15, 11 to 12 @ PALM
Crafting With Seashells With Rachel. Ages 18+. TUE, MAR 10, 2 to 4 @ ISL; THURS, MAY 14, 1 to 3 @ PALM. RR.
Collages WED, MAR 11, 2 to 4 @ PALM. RR.
Easter Crafts WED, MAR 18, 1 to 3 @ SOM
Needlefelting With Rachel. Ages 18+. THURS, MAR 26, 2 to 4 @ BR; SAT, APR 4, 2 to 5 @ DWN
Spring Crafts WED, APR 15, 1 to 3 @ SOM
Mother’s Day Crafts FRI, MAY 8, 1:30 to 3:30 @ SOM
sewing (ageS 10+)
Sewing Guild Second SAT, 10 to 3 @ SOM
Rocky Sewing Workshops Ages 10+. FRI, JAN 31 (intro); FEB 7 & 14 (intermediate); APR 3 (intro), 10 & 17 (intermediate); MAY 22 (intro); MAY 29 (intermediate), 3 to 5 @ Rocky. RR.
Area 52 Sewing Intro WED, FEB 19 & APR 8, 5 to 8 @ DWN; SAT, MAY 16, 2 to 5 @ DWN
Sewing: Mother’s Day Gift Ages 10 yrs and older; basic experience necessary; registration is required. Limited to 10 participants. WED, MAY 13, 2 to 4 @ BR. RR.
Sewing Eco-friendly Storage Pod Ages 10+. Basic skills required. 10-person limit. WED, MAY 20, 2 to 4 @ BR. RR.
knitting, crocheting & weaving
Quilting Club Weekly TUE, 1:30 to 2:30 @ Rocky; Third FRI, 9 to 2 @ SOM; last THURS, 10 to 12 @ lSL
Crochet Clubs First/Third THURS, 2 to 4 @ ISL; First SAT, 10 to 12 @ SOM; Second SAT, 10 to 11 @ Rocky
Knitting Clubs First THURS, 6 to 7:45 @ PALM; Fourth SAT, 10 to 12 @ SOM
Learn to Crochet FRI, JAN 10, 2 to 4 @ BR; WED, JAN 22, 5 to 8 @ DWN
Learn to Knit Ages 10+. SAT, FEB 8, 2 to 5 @ DWN; THURS, APR 9, 2 to 4 @ Rocky
Weaving Looms Ages 18+. TUE, MAY 26, 2 to 4 @ ISL
teens only
Dungeons & Dragons Intro 5 sessions. SAT, JAN 4, FEB 1, MAR 14, APR 11 & MAY 9, 12:30 to 4:30 @ DWN. RR.
Advisory Board Get involved & earn service hours. First SAT, 3 to 5 @ BR; Second SAT, 3 to 5 @ Rocky
Strong Girls League THURS, JAN 9, FEB 13, MAR 12 & APR 9, 6 to 7 @ PALM. Register by calling 722-3333 or emailing corina.french@mymanatee.org
Game Night Snacks, music, and games. THURS, JAN 9, FEB 6, MAR 5, APR 2, 6 to 7:30 @ BR
Volunteer Meeting SAT, JAN 11, 3 to 5 @ BR
Teens Create Workshop THURS, JAN 16, button making; FEB 13, Cricut valentines; MAR 19, jewelry making; APR 16, cross stitch, 6 to 7:30 @ BR
Adulting 101 THURS JAN 23, Applying for Jobs; MAR 12, Nutrition & Cooking; APR 23, Self Care/Mental Health, 6 to 7:30 @ BR
Star Wars Escape Room Two sessions: 2:30 to 3:30 and 3:30 to 4:30. SAT, FEB 15 @ BR. RR.
Stop-Motion Animation THURS, FEB 20, 6 to 7:30 @ BR
Ugly Art Night Limited spots. THURS, MAR 19, 6 to 7:30 @ PALM. RR.
Book Night Hear about new YA titles. Teachers and librarians welcome. THURS, APR 9, 6 to 7:30 @ BR
Teen Poetry Contest Entries due THURS, APR 30. Go to 805lit.org/teenpoetryterms for details. Reception will be held SAT, MAY 9, 4 to 5 @ BR
Weave a Cellphone Case THURS, MAY 21, 6 to 7:30 @ PALM. RR.
fun & games
Weekly Mahjong TUE, 11:30 to 1:30 @ ISL & Rocky; THURS, 12 to 3 @ SOM; FRI, 10:30 to 1:30 @ PALM; FRI, 11:30 to 1:30 @ ISL
Chess Weekly TUE, 3 to 5 @ Rocky; First/Third SAT, 2 to 5 @ BR (except 4/4); First/Third FRI, 2 to 4:30 @ SOM
Scrabble Weekly THURS, 12 to 2:30 @ SOM
Creative Play All ages. Board games, Legos, Jenga & more. SAT, JAN 4, 1 to 3 @ ISL
Family Movie First SAT, 2 to 4 @ Rocky
Trivia Ages 12+. Second THURS, 6 to 7:30 @ Rocky; SAT, JAN 18, FEB 22, MAR 28, APR 25 & MAY 30, 2:30 to 4 @ BR; Harry Potter (all ages), SAT, MAR 14, 1 to 3 @ ISL
Youth Chess Monthly Second SAT, 9 to 11 @ BR
Downtown Dungeons & Dragons Ages 18+. A five-session adventure for new and experienced players. SAT, JAN 18, FEB 15, MAR 28, APR 25 & MAY 23, 12:30 to 4:30 @ DWN. Email
joel.mimbs@mymanatee.org to register.
Just Added! Rocky Bluff Dungeons & Dragons Ages 8 to 18. No experience necessary. Facilitated by Kaitlynn. Meets weekly THURS in FEB, 5 to 8 PM @ Rocky
Tabletop Miniatures Workshop Assemble and paint miniatures for Dungeons & Dragons wargaming. SAT, FEB 29, 12:30 to 4:30 @ DWN
Harry Potter Escape Room Ages 9 to 13. TUE, MAR 24, 5:30 to 7:30 @ PALM
Giant Scrabble All ages. TUE, APR 14, 6 to 7 @ PALM. RR.
Recycled Monster Toys Ages 8-12. Bring old/broken toys and swap parts. THURS, APR 16, 5:30 to 6:30 @ PALM. RR.
friends' book saleS
Braden River WED, FEB 26, 3 to 6 (Members*); THURS, FEB 27, 12 to 7:30; FRI, FEB 28, 10 to 5:30; SAT, FEB 29, 9 to 4
Palmetto THURS, FEB 27, 5 to 7:30 (Members*); FRI, FEB 28, 9 to 4; SAT, FEB 29, 9 to 3
Rocky Bluff WED, MAR 25, 1 to 6 (Members*); THURS, MAR 26, 12 to 6; FRI, MAR 27, 10 to 5; SAT, MAR 28, 9 to 4 @ Rocky
* Friends’ members only; can purchase a membership at door.
other Social clubs
Kids’ Krew Crafts, games & STEM activities for school-aged kids & guardians (16+). Weekly THURS, 3:30 to 4:30 @ SOM
Lego SAT, FEB 1 & MAR 7, 11 to 12:30 @ BR; Second SAT,
2 to 3:30 @ ISL; Third SAT, 1 to 3 @ Rocky