Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or an insect identified? On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde
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.
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Storytime
Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup.
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.
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.
Forty Carrots: Welcome to Our World
Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.
Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit
Bring a copy of a published poem (from a credited book or magazine) to read and discuss with a group!
Teen Room
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Truly Valued Teen Mentorship
Truly Valued meeting with Teen Room attendees.
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.
A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application.
Appointments are preferred but not required.
Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!
Ages 5+
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Spring Classical Series #3: "Rhapsody"
Spring Classical Concert Series #3
A rare opportunity to hear this combination of instruments in the famous rhapsody trio by Charles Martin Loeffler.
Bobby Nunes (oboe)
Stephanie Block (viola)
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.
Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!
A bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur jazz performers and listeners.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
The Sarasota County Solid Waste Department invites the community to learn about updates to the solid waste collection program and the proposed assessment rates for 2025.
Paint Away V: Scribble and Splat like Basquiat - evening session
Join us for a fun, informative session of freestyle art.