On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us!
Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have!
No appointment required.
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Playdate Harmonies with Jill Brown
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.
Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
Too Cool Tuesday: Words and Wiggles Storytime
A storytime for preschool aged children that is filled with opportunities to wiggle our wobbles away! Join a library staff member and fellow storytime friends for stories, rhymes, and other fun activities!
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers
Bring your questions
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.
Hot Cocoa Bombs for Tweens and Teens
Celebrate the holidays and make your own delicious hot cocoa bombs with us! 🍬🎅
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!
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!
Read with the Dogs
Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
LEGO Club is back! Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents. Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.
Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
A different project every week!
Ages 6+.
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Regular monthly meeting.
Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.
Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.