Event List

Be the architect and customize your own dream house in this fun craft program!

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Drop in and enjoy relaxing and festive coloring activities with calm music. No registration is needed for this program. 

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!

Do you struggle to find your name in any theme park gift shop? Do you have the idea that would make a perfect gag gift, but nobody else seems to sell your sense of humor? We can help; come to the library and make your own mug!

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.

Practice the skill of hand sewing, and use felt of various colors to make a stocking.

Ever wanted to learn how to write in cursive? Ever wanted to improve your cursive handwriting? This is a ten week course to learn and or practice the art of cursive handwriting.

Caregivers and kids can work together to build gingerbread houses and decorate them with candy!

A time for homeschool children and their families to socialize, participate in arts and crafts, STEM activities and more!

Make your Florida winter sparkle and join us for a beaded snowflake workshop! No experience needed. Supplies provided.

Registration required.

Join us to create your very own cork angel ornament—perfect for the holiday season!

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.

Bring your creativity! There are so many fun  holiday ornaments that can be made with craft sticks.

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.

Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

All materials will be provided, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. Just bring your enthusiasm and creative spirit! 

Walk-ins are welcome, so drop by anytime during our program hours to participate.

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

Transform old book pages into winter ornaments or paint a holiday ornament of your own!

For ages 10-18.

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, fun activities, and a craft. Best for ages 0-5, but the whole family is welcome!