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.

Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience.

For children ages 1-5. 
 

Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs.

Dive into the world of publishing with author Kristin Owens! If you've ever considered publishing a book, there are many variables to consider. Costs, time, and maintaining control over the process, are critical elements in decision-making.

Recommended for ages 3-5, though others are welcome in the room as needed. 

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

Learn how to attract and ID local bees as well as identifying a few of the most common and interesting bees. Then, learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive.

For adults.

Join us as we use the free graphic design program called Canva to design our own holiday card!

Space is limited, and all supplies provided.

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.

Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!

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

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.

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!

Build anything you want out of mini marshmallows and toothpicks. See who can build the strongest and tallest structure!

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

How creative can you be with a potato?  Decorate, dress, and accessorize your potato.  Win prizes based on a variety of categories including cutest, most monstrous, and most like me creation.

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Resume credit

All while Meeting new Friends, Eating snacks and Playing Games!

The Off The Page event with Chef Edward Lee, will take place in the Suncoast Technical College connected to Shannon Staub Library.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m.