Renovations and expansion building works will be happening at Fruitville Library, which will require Fruitville Library to temporarily close on Dec. 18. The reimagined library is scheduled to reopen in July 2026.
For more information, visit SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/FruitvilleRenovation.
Do you own or have you inherited a home? Avoid the pitfalls of unclear home ownership! Without proof of home ownership, anyone living in the home is limited in what they can do with the property.
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.
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to send quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!
Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.
Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup.
Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Cirque D' Book meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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.
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.
Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.
This presentation from "Mr. Lincoln" covers the period from American Independence through the Civil War, especially the 12 turbulent years from 1854-1865. Mr.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.
Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.
Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.
Join us for watching the movie, Lego Batman, while we make LEGO creations inspired by bats!
A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.
Appointments are preferred but not required.
If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 11-18 welcome!
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.
Join us on an immersive journey into Black history, music, and communities in Florida. Explore the rich cultural heritage of African Americans, spanning various eras and genres of music.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
This month we will be reading and discussing "The Last Green Valley" by Mark Sullivan. In late March 1944, as Stalin’s forces push into Ukraine, young Emil and Adeline Martel must make a terrible decision: Do they wait for the Soviet bear’s i