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.

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.

For ages 2-8.  Join us for Family Story Time.  Enjoy stories, movement activities, songs and more at this early literacy program.

Enjoy a high-energy juggling and illusion show with music and light effects!

Did you know ocean creatures had super powers?  Compare some of the most famous superheroes to their ocean-counterparts and discover their amazing super adaptations!

Genealogy Assistance.

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.

Waiting for the next Mote program? Come color and be inspired by ocean creatures while you wait!

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

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.

Discover the truth about these often misunderstood creatures and learn about Mote’s current shark research. Play our World’s Deadliest Trivia and see how much you really know about our favorite finned friends. 

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!

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.

For ages 9-18. Have you ever wanted to see and use a real-life robot? Well, here's your chance! Together, we will explore the pocket-sized Ozobot robots and learn how to code with color.

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.

Enjoy some feline fun with a scavenger hunt, games, crafts and a LEGO mini-build. Find activities in various areas of the library. Come dressed up as a cat if you like! Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Come on an adventure with us as we watch "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", make a craft, and snack on popcorn! 

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

Learn about African cooking and enjoy samples. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

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!

Captain Blood

NR. Warner Bros.

The library has you covered if you can't quite make it to the beach this summer. Enjoy some fake waves at our 'beach' as you cool off from the sun by creating your own pair of sunglasses.