Upcoming Events

Weekly meeting of the Venice French Club.  ...

Explore sewing skills with some basic projects. Materials will be provided. Ages 11-18. Registration required as space is limited. A waiver of liability form is required as we will be working with sharp objects and irons. Please bring a pa...

Learn about genealogy research through Ancestry, Heritage Quest, and other databases. Students need names, dates, and locations of people to be researched on the databases. Bring your own thumb drive for articles to be printed. ...

AARP is providing free tax help. It is requested that taxpayers bring photo ID, their Social Security card (or SSA 1099), and documentation to support their income and deductions. Call 941-861-1744 or visit the Shannon Staub Reference Desk to make ap...

Keep calm and create. Current self-directed projects include: embroidery and friendship bracelets, beads, origami, mini artworks, crochet and color pencils.  Ask for the cart at the youth desk. ...

Join Amy the Hoop Lady for hula hooping fun! Please get your ticket at the youth desk, as there is limited space. ...

Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and crafts. There is a different theme every week. ...

Join us for a morning movie, Toy Story 3! ...

Have questions about the library's new interlibrary loan (ILL) service? Need help placing an ILL? Stop by for help setting up your account and placing requests. No registration necessary, just drop in. ...

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. ...

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk. ...

Join us for a morning storytime program, designed to engage toddlers and preschoolers in activities that connect art with early literacy. Program presented by The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. For ages 0-6. ...

Hola! Come and learn basic conversational Spanish with instructor Dan Duffy. This class is for persons who know little or no Spanish. Mr. Duffy is a winter resident of Englewood and a career educator. Senor Duffy will be using the book "Spanish i...

Coloring pages, markers, color pencils, and crayons will be provided. ...

The 1-3 pm genealogy session requires previous training from the introductory class at 10 am -12 pm. One on one research assistance will be available for advanced students. Students need names, dates, and locations of people to be r...

Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't. ...

Join us for a fun and informal craft class. ...

Join us to watch the newest remake of "A Star Is Born" starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga.  This movie is rated R for language throughout, some sexuality/nudity and substance abuse. ...

Find your inner peace through guided meditation with volunteers from the Isha Foundation. ...

Learn how to create a mini-terrarium! All supplies provided. Registration recommended as space is limited. Registration begins Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. Call 941-861-1360 or stop by the Information Services Desk to sign up! ...

Fridays, Jan. 4 - April 19 at 3 p.m. with a break on Jan. 11 Chill with friends and watch a movie.   ...

This is a class for those who have had the beginner’s class, as well as any others who can read/speak basic Spanish. Reading is at the beginning Intermediate level, and consists of Spanish stories, translating them, and working on pronunciation and g...

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from th...

Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing. Any age/income level welcome. Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply. ...

Keep calm and create. Current self-directed projects include: embroidery and friendship bracelets, beads, origami, mini artworks, crochet and color pencils.  Ask for the cart at the youth desk. ...

Meet new friends and chat with other parents and caregivers while your kids play and read in the picture book area. Enjoy a place to chill after walking around the Downtown Farmers Market! Cool toys for older kids including Gears and Brain Flake...

Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota. ...