Join us for Virtual Reality in the Teen Room.
For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.
Tax help.
Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed.
Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.
Forty Carrots
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Partners in Play
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.
Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.
Students who attend Part 1 will continue to research their family history on the second day in Part 2 during which the class instructor is available to answer questions and help the students in their research. Basic computer skills are required.
January 8 – The Orfeo Trio, Julie Bees, piano; Evgeny Zvonnikov, violinist; and Leonid Shukaev, cellist
January 15 -- The Evolution of Opera, Joy McIntyre
January 22 – Puccini’s La Bohème, Joy McIntyre
Get into the adult coloring craze ! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library. All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required. Refreshments are included.
Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list
Celebrate Black History Month with us by watching the movie that shines a light on the African American women working at NASA who helped launch an astronaut to space!
Open Lab in the Creation Station
Self-guided time in the Creation Station. use our Adobe/ Mac software, sewing machines, craft supplies and more for your own personal projects.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk.
Baby Time: Rhyme and Sign!
Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.
Forty Carrots
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Your facilitator/instructor/guide, Mary Schenkenberg gives an overview of this six-week class:
Intro to Sewing
Explore sewing skills on a sewing machine with a basic project. Materials will be provided.
February 19: Sewing machine basics
March 18: Reusable grocery bags
April 15: Zipper pouch
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Intro to Sewing
Want to make your own custom clothes, costumes or accessories?
Black History Through Literature Series
A variety of writings and speeches will be reviewed and presented by Ed Dwyer, PhD.
Wed 5: Toni Morrison: Beloved: The Novel, The Film and The Real Case of Margaret Garner.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.
After School Excitement
Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Teen Room
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
Dungeons and Dragons After School
Learn to play America's most popular role playing game at the library. Snacks are available through our afterschool program. Participation is limited to grades 6 - 12.
After learning computer basics, the student is ready to learn File Management. The basics of file creating and organizing will be demonstrated.
Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.
Rubik's Cube Club *Starts Back In March*
Wanna learn how to Cube or do you know how to? Drop in and meet with our Teen Volunteer to learn and play.
Diggers Club
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Tinker Teens: Younique Patches
Come to the Teen Center for these activities:
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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 interactions.
Draw in a relaxing environment with friends. Snacks are provided!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Knit and Stitch Club
Join us for a fun and relaxing meeting. All stitch types are welcome: sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet and knitting to name a few. Bring your current project or questions and we'll share and work together. Open to all ages.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Getting the Most Out of Google and Its Apps for Medium to Advanced Users
Join us to learn about and practice using all the cool things a Google/Gmail account allows you to do. This class is aimed at the Medium to Advanced User. It's also primarily for those with Android devices or Windows 10 computers.
For ages 11-18. Join the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) and share ideas for upcoming library programs for teens.
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
For ages 4 and up.
Radium Girls Escape Room
Step back in time and honor the legacy of the Radium Girls,
Sarasota's One Book/One Community 2020.
Solve the puzzle using historical information and
escape the room!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Monthly discussion of the Evening Book Club. Book discussion schedules are available at by the front circulation desk at the Jacaranda Public Library.
Spend time exploring some of the more advanced aspects of 3D design and printing. This month's project is to learn how to use Tinkercad's scribble tool. Prior experience with Tinkercad and 3D design is preferred.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Time Sifters Archaeological Society present monthly lecture programs. This month: Kolomoki Mounds Georgia - One of the largest & earliest Woodland period earthwork mound complexes in the SE US and the largest in Georgia.
Radium Girls Escape Room
Step back in time and honor the legacy of the Radium Girls,
Sarasota's One Book/One Community 2020.
Solve the puzzle using historical information and escape the room.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.