Event List

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.

Theatre of the Mind presents a play reading of "Lovers and Other Strangers" by Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor.

Ring in 2026 with leftover crafts from 2025! We have limited quantity of some of last year's crafts, including but not limited to:

Ring in the Chinese New Year!  Repurpose a Chinese take-away box to plant a sprout.  All materials are provided. These classes are popular.  Seating is limited.  Adults only.  First come, first seated.

Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies harvested from your own yard or community garden?  Wondering what items you need to start your edible garden and how to find the perfect spot for it?  You will learn tips to 

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better".  Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

Join us to watch: “84, Charing Cross Road” (1987) PG

A New York writer and London bookseller forge a tender and heartfelt friendship through a 20-year correspondence. 

Join us in-person as we discuss "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book will be available at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library. 

Are you an aspiring novelist? Come participate in a creative writing workshop, where we will practice techniques for outlining and developing the plot of your story. Please bring pen and paper with you. For adults. 

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!

INTRO TO SPINAL HEALTH WITH BREATH (GYROKINESIS® Method) is a movement practice that addresses the entire body by improving posture, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flo

Join Sari in the vibrant world of Asian tea traditions. In this immersive class, you’ll craft your very own signature tea infusion—layering exotic flavors, aromatic spices, and cultural wisdom.

The Suncoast Writers Guild has been helping people develop the craft of writing for 35 years as a safe place to share stories and poems, get feedback, and build connections.

Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Learn how to draw the basics with professional methods. Building off of different skills and approaches, each class builds off of each other while still being approachable and unique!

This relaxing, meditative workshop invites you to explore watercolors at your own pace, playing with color and shapes to create a beautiful work of art.

Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register to reserve your spot!

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. 

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club!