Upcoming Events

Tax help by appointment.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

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

A priceless Monet painting has recently gone missing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We have reason to believe it’s been nabbed by the new museum curator, Vincent Hahn. Use your wits to get the painting back undetected. 

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from knowledgeable volunteer.

Bring your questions!

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.

Across the nation, end-of-life doulas are increasingly joining care teams for the terminally ill, offering non-medical support that enhances the end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones.

Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor.

Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.

Florida has been a refuge for outcasts and scoundrels for  centuries. Join presenter Jacob Winge as he list some of the famous and infamous who called Florida home for the past 400 years!

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: “Miss Potter” (2006) PG

Join Beatrix Potter, artist and illustrator extraordinaire, as she experiences love, loss, and the happiness that comes from living life to the fullest. 

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

Ringling professor Rick Dakan explores how new AI tools interact with the art world!

Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.

To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Friday, January 16, 2026. 

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.

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor.

Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.

The Death Cafe returns to the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an open discussion about death and life, dying, end-of life topics and their place in our lives. Come and share.

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Selby Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Tax help by appointment.