Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Partners in Play®
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 Pirates Treasure Adventure
Ahoy Ye Maties! Pirate Pete lost his precious treasure and he needs you to help him find it.
Family Story Time
For ages 2-8. Join us for Family Story Time. Enjoy stories, movement activities, songs and more at this early literacy program.
Preschool yoga!
Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement.
Please bring your own mats or towels.
Genealogy Assistance.
Summer Lunch Program
This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
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.
Summer Lunch for Ages 18 and Under
Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.
Learn about current fraud and scam risks and how you can protect yourself from them. Presented by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Quirky Knitters
Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.
Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.
Doodle Pens Ocean Themed Crafts
All ages. You've drawn in 2D, but now you can take your sketches to another dimension, the 3rd Dimension, with 3Doodler Pens straight from our Creation Station!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
Let's Watercolor! Fun Starfish
Join us for a watercolor class! In each class we'll start with a warm up to get to know the materials and practice different techniques before we start the step-by-step painting portion of the class.
Read to the Dogs
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.
60th Anniversary Diamond Craft
Drop-in anytime from 3:30pm - 5:30pm today to celebrate Elsie Quirk Library's 60th Anniversary!
Adults and children of all ages are invited to make a special diamond craft using supplies from our Creation Station.
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)
Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.
Teen Yoga
Teen Yoga!
Join certified instructor Sheila Blake to wind down during summer break.
Please bring your own mats or towels.
This is intended for tweens and teens.
Join us as we discuss "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman for our monthly Book Club!
To all teens who want to help by volunteering at their library, there's the Teen Advisory Board or TAB for short. TAB works to develop programs and strategies to make the library a welcoming environment for all individuals.