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.

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

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.

Children ages 5 and up are invited to hear the stories of Ocean King, alligators, turtles and jellyfish come to life as performed by Kuniko, a popular storyteller at Epcot Disney.  Attendees will participate in this experiential learning acti

This program has been cancelled due to the library being closed for a maintenance issue. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you at our library soon.

The swinging metal bridge carrying Blackburn Point Road from the mainland to Casey Key across the Intracoastal Waterway is one of the last of its kind operating in Florida.

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.  

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.

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.

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!

Genealogy Assistance is cancelled for today, as the library is closed due to a maintenance issue. Thank you!

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.

Ages 9-18. Learn how to juggle using scarves and bean bags with pro Gerard Tricarico.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills.  Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language.  Everyone is welcome.

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine to make a pillow case or pouch. Each class is limited to 8 people. Register for either date (7/28 or 7/29) or for both dates. You must register for each program individually.

Join us for a classic underwater tale as we watch "The Little Mermaid", make a craft, and eat popcorn! 

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Boats are wonderful creations, made from all sorts of materials. In this program, we're going to explore just one of the materials that you can use to make a boat--cardboard!

Teens! Vote for a movie out of 5 chosen by me, Blaise (or whoever is here). Blockbuster hits or an indie film? Superheros, romance, comedy, scifi? You and your friends decide. There may or may not be popcorn. Life is uncertain and so is popcorn.

Summer Reading: Pirates!

The Goonies

PG. Warner Bros.

1985.  Directed by Richard Donner. Starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen.

The world today is a stressful place, but in this program you can make it a little less so by creating your own take-home zen garden.  Meant as a meditative tool, zen gardens are a deeply personal experience.

This program will be taking place via Zoom. Please click here to register. 

Join us for an evening community conversation about education. Share your voice with our host, Renee James Gilmore, and local residents about the learning environment.