Children ages 0 - 5 can join us as we celebrate Valentine's Day with themed books, songs and a craft!  

Registration is required as space and materials are limited.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement. Spaces are limited. Please bring your own mats.

Join an early learning specialist for arts and crafts activities to promote creativity, fine motor skills, and sensory experiences. 

Activities are recommended for ages 3-6; younger siblings are welcome in the room as needed.

Join Don Bayley, editor of "Monty's Stories" for a discussion of the book and hear how it all came together.  "Monty's Stories" is a memoir of the life and experiences of long-time Englewood resident, Monty Birdsey.  Participants will be

Songs and Stories of the Civil Rights Movement

a Jazzlinks Touring Education Program

Presented by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, in collaboration with The Jazz Club of Sarasota.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

A variety of writings and speeches will be reviewed and presented by Ed Dwyer, PhD.

1 Feb: Dr. Henry Louis Gates: "The Black Church" (excerpts)

8 Feb: Black Poets: poets to be selected

Want your technology questions answered? Every other Tuesday, we have Tech Help classes in our Community room from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Each class will be based off a general subject.

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correo electrónico

uso de computadoras

uso de dispositivos móviles

cómo descargar libros electrónicos

cómo adjuntar un documento o una foto

cómo usar MS Word, Excel,

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment with the staff at the Elsie Quirk Library in Englewood. 

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Maya Angelou.

Come create your own Maya Angelou inspired craft for Valentines Day. 

Each participant will select a quote to mod podge onto a glass jar. 

Watch a movie on the big screen!

The current schedule is attached as a flyer and includes a brief description of these titles.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Drop in from 2-5 p.m. for a fun and easy craft! This month we will be creating yarn birds using styrofoam balls, fuzzy yarn, and more.

Want to tryout one of our Snap Circuit kits. Not sure what a Snap Circuit is, stop by the Conference room for a demonstration.

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of board games and card games! We'll have board games and card games such as Yahtzee, Scrabble, Exploding Kittens, Clue, and much more to choose from.

Combine your imagination and engineering skills to fabricate super-cool LEGO creations. We've got the LEGOs, as well as some fun and inspiring building challenges, so all you need to bring is your building enthusiasm!

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. A sample will be located at the front desk at the beginning of the month. This is an in-person event.