Event List

Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

Come play and create with our collection of rubber stamps, and learn how to make art using your own unique thumbprint!

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.

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.

Jump and wiggle, twist and shout,
Stories come alive, that's what we're all about. 

Plant the seed of curiosity with us at Elsie Quirk this summer! Join us for breakfast treats and rock painting outside.

A magician's worst nightmare - Magic secrets will be revealed as the students understand the pivotal role science plays in the world of magic. Discover how magicians use science to create illusions and slight-of-hand to misdirect their audiences.

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Come make a beautiful beaded necklace with Judy Levine.  All supplies and instruction provided.  

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.

Plant a seed in your own personalized terra cotta pot! Instead of buying a fancy flower pot, try making your own decoupage pot using mod podge and paper.

All supplies are provided, and space is limited.

Spanish Group Conversation.

Join us every Thursday afternoon during summer for an exciting mystery board game. Each week features a different board game. No registration needed. Recommended for Teens and Adults.

As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects.

Citizenship class

Join the POP UP and  Wellen Park Night Market as they bring together independent artists + makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food (and more!) in a fun + inspiring environment that champions community.

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.