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Lemon Bay Fest: Stories of Florida - Con Sabor! (On Demand)

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Elsie Quirk Library
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Author Event, , Special Events, Virtual
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Carrie Ayvar presents tales of Florida flowing between Spanish and English connecting the people and cultures with a little Latin flavor.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Cha

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Carrie Ayvar presents tales of Florida flowing between Spanish and English connecting the people and cultures with a little Latin flavor.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Cha

water and beach with the word Florida written in sand

Lemon Bay Fest: Stories of Florida - Con Sabor! (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Events
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Author Event, , Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Carrie Ayvar presents tales of Florida flowing between Spanish and English connecting the people and cultures with a little Latin flavor.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Cha

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Carrie Ayvar presents tales of Florida flowing between Spanish and English connecting the people and cultures with a little Latin flavor.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Cha

Map with Englewood written on it.

Lemon Bay Fest: Englewood History with Zest! Week

All Day 2/6 - 2/13
Elsie Quirk Library
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, , Lectures, Movies, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Lemon Bay Fest: Englewood History with Zest! 

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Lemon Bay Fest: The Prehistory and Archaeology of Paulsen Point at Indian Mound Park (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Events
Program Type:
, Lectures, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Sarasota County archaeologist Steve Koski as he explores the history of the Paulsen Point site, its position on the landscape, and its relationship to other sites in the vicinity, and recognizes and commemorates the people who once lived on t

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Join Sarasota County archaeologist Steve Koski as he explores the history of the Paulsen Point site, its position on the landscape, and its relationship to other sites in the vicinity, and recognizes and commemorates the people who once lived on t

Wooden park informational sign

Lemon Bay Fest: The Prehistory and Archaeology of Paulsen Point at Indian Mound Park (On Demand)

All Day
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, Lectures, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Join Sarasota County archaeologist Steve Koski as he explores the history of the Paulsen Point site, its position on the landscape, and its relationship to other sites in the vicinity, and recognizes and commemorates the people who once lived on t

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Join Sarasota County archaeologist Steve Koski as he explores the history of the Paulsen Point site, its position on the landscape, and its relationship to other sites in the vicinity, and recognizes and commemorates the people who once lived on t

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Lemon Bay Fest: Who was Elsie Quirk? (Facebook Live)

Monday, February 8, 2021 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
, Special Events, Storytimes, Virtual
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families, All Ages

Have you ever wondered who is Elsie Quirk?  Join Librarian, Cris Walton on Facebook for Story Time Live to learn a little bit about the history of the Elsie Quirk Public Library and then enjoy a story about what it may have been like growing

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Have you ever wondered who is Elsie Quirk?  Join Librarian, Cris Walton on Facebook for Story Time Live to learn a little bit about the history of the Elsie Quirk Public Library and then enjoy a story about what it may have been like growing

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Lemon Bay Fest: Who was Elsie Quirk? (Facebook Live)

Monday, February 8, 2021 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, Special Events, Storytimes, Virtual
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families, All Ages

Have you ever wondered who is Elsie Quirk?  Join Librarian, Cris Walton on Facebook for Story Time Live to learn a little bit about the history of the Elsie Quirk Public Library and then enjoy a story about what it may have been like growing

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Have you ever wondered who is Elsie Quirk?  Join Librarian, Cris Walton on Facebook for Story Time Live to learn a little bit about the history of the Elsie Quirk Public Library and then enjoy a story about what it may have been like growing

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Lemon Bay Fest: Weeki Wachee: City of Mermaids (On Demand)

All Day
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Author Lu Vickers discusses the fascinating history of Weeki Wachee Springs.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Charlotte Library.

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Author Lu Vickers discusses the fascinating history of Weeki Wachee Springs.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Charlotte Library.

Clear water and a manatee

Lemon Bay Fest: Weeki Wachee: City of Mermaids (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Events
Program Type:
, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Author Lu Vickers discusses the fascinating history of Weeki Wachee Springs.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Charlotte Library.

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Author Lu Vickers discusses the fascinating history of Weeki Wachee Springs.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Charlotte Library.

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Lemon Bay Fest: The Little Town that Unity Built (On Demand)

All Day
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, Lectures, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Dr.

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Lemon Bay Fest: The Little Town that Unity Built (On Demand)

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Adults, Seniors

Dr.

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Lemon Bay Fest: The Elsie Quirk Sumptuous Book Club (Live)

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us on Zoom for a book discussion, with a side of culinary advice!  The book discussion will start at 11:00 a.m. followed by culinary Q & A at noon.

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Join us on Zoom for a book discussion, with a side of culinary advice!  The book discussion will start at 11:00 a.m. followed by culinary Q & A at noon.

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Lemon Bay Fest: Ecology of Englewood (Zoom)

Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
, Lectures, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Dr. Katherine Clements, Ecology and Natural Resources Educator for University of Florida/IFAS Extension Sarasota County on Zoom Live February 11, 2021 from 11 a.m.

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Join Dr. Katherine Clements, Ecology and Natural Resources Educator for University of Florida/IFAS Extension Sarasota County on Zoom Live February 11, 2021 from 11 a.m.

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Lemon Bay Fest: Florida Stories (On Demand)

All Day
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Storyteller, Carol Mahler, as she presents local poems and stories about our history.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Charlotte Library.

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Join Storyteller, Carol Mahler, as she presents local poems and stories about our history.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Charlotte Library.

Book shelf with books about Florida

Lemon Bay Fest: Florida Stories (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Events
Program Type:
, Lectures, Performances, Special Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Storyteller, Carol Mahler, as she presents local poems and stories about our history.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Charlotte Library.

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Join Storyteller, Carol Mahler, as she presents local poems and stories about our history.  This program is viewable on our Lemon Bay Fest website thanks to our partnership with the Englewood-Charlotte Library.

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Lemon Bay Fest: Drive In Movie Night "Cracker: The Last Cowboys of Florida"

Friday, February 12, 2021 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, Movies, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Take a step into the past with an old-fashioned drive-in movie.  Bring your own snacks and tune into the sound through your car's FM radio.  We ask that everyone remains in their vehicles throughout the show to maintain social distance.&

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Take a step into the past with an old-fashioned drive-in movie.  Bring your own snacks and tune into the sound through your car's FM radio.  We ask that everyone remains in their vehicles throughout the show to maintain social distance.&

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Lemon Bay Fest: Drive-in Movie Night "Patrick Smith's Florida: A Sense of Place"

Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, Movies, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families

Take a step into the past with an old-fashioned drive-in movie.  Bring your own snacks and tune into the sound through your car's FM radio.  We ask that everyone remains in their vehicles throughout the show to maintain social distance.&

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Take a step into the past with an old-fashioned drive-in movie.  Bring your own snacks and tune into the sound through your car's FM radio.  We ask that everyone remains in their vehicles throughout the show to maintain social distance.&

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Let's Go Wild Story Time: An Outdoor Adventure

Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, , Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Come with us for a special outdoor story time at Lemon Bay Park.  Parks and Recreation Specialist, Nathalie Smith will join library staff in sharing stories about the wildlife that abounds Lemon Bay Park.  We will also see some examples

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Come with us for a special outdoor story time at Lemon Bay Park.  Parks and Recreation Specialist, Nathalie Smith will join library staff in sharing stories about the wildlife that abounds Lemon Bay Park.  We will also see some examples

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Stroll through Englewood's Past (On Demand)

All Day
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Adults, Seniors

Would you like to learn more about the history of Englewood?  Enjoy this video featuring unique photos of Englewood’s past.

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Would you like to learn more about the history of Englewood?  Enjoy this video featuring unique photos of Englewood’s past.

Ecology of Englewood: Then, Now, and Into the Future (On Demand)

All Day
Virtual Events
Program Type:
, , Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Dr. Katherine Clements, Ecology and Natural Resources Educator, UF/IFAS Sarasota County explains the impact humans have had on the ecology of the Lemon Bay area, why it matters, and what can be done.  The resource that Dr.

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Dr. Katherine Clements, Ecology and Natural Resources Educator, UF/IFAS Sarasota County explains the impact humans have had on the ecology of the Lemon Bay area, why it matters, and what can be done.  The resource that Dr.

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The Prehistory and Archaeology of Paulsen Point at Indian Mound Park (On Demand)

All Day 6/14 - 6/27
Virtual Events
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, , Lectures, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Join Sarasota County archaeologist Steve Koski as he explores the history of the Paulsen Point site, its position on the landscape, and its relationship to other sites in the vicinity, and recognizes and commemorates the people who once lived on t

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Join Sarasota County archaeologist Steve Koski as he explores the history of the Paulsen Point site, its position on the landscape, and its relationship to other sites in the vicinity, and recognizes and commemorates the people who once lived on t

Map with Englewood written on it.

Lemon Bay Fest: Englewood History with Zest! Week

All Day 2/5 - 2/12
Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups, , , Lectures, Movies, Performances, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages

Lemon Bay Fest: Englewood History with Zest! 

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Lemon Bay Fest: Englewood History with Zest! 

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Lemon Bay Fest: Readings from the Garden featuring Todd Cameron

Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Reading Garden at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Book Discussions, Lectures, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Author, Todd Cameron will read an excerpt from and discuss his novel, "Snowblind".  A question and answer time with the author will follow. 

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Author, Todd Cameron will read an excerpt from and discuss his novel, "Snowblind".  A question and answer time with the author will follow. 

Silhouette of a guitar with words depicting the types of music performed by the band.

Lemon Bay Fest: A Celebration of America's Music

Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Elsie Quirk Library
Program Type:
, Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Take a journey through time and celebrate the multicultural nature of the music of the United States.  Matthew Sabatella performs the songs and tells the story that connects traditional folk music, spirituals, fiddle tunes, Appalachian music,

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Take a journey through time and celebrate the multicultural nature of the music of the United States.  Matthew Sabatella performs the songs and tells the story that connects traditional folk music, spirituals, fiddle tunes, Appalachian music,