Upcoming Events

A Matter of Balance: Jan. 13 - March 17. No classes on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 due to the holidays. 

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two?  Join the library book club! 

Join us for a page or two of your favorite word puzzles! We'll have crosswords, sudoku, word searches, and more.

Fourteen women have served as first lady of the United States since Eleanor Roosevelt. These remarkable women are wives, mothers and confidants to the most powerful person in the world, in addition to occupying their own place on the internat

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

If you attended Fall Prevention 101, you don’t want to miss this dynamic, educational workshop that dives deeper into the body systems involved in balance and mobility. 

Mediterranean Cuisine - Healthy Eating on a Budget. Mediterranean cuisine is often lauded as the healthiest diet on the planet.

Join us for a career development workshop which will include short lectures, discussion, and will conclude with a Q&A

Topics for discussion:

Kyle Rogers: "Job search strategies"

Mark McKim: "Interview Preparation"

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society:

March 19, 2025

“Beyond the Excavation: Interpreting Angola”

Dr. Jean Lammie

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.

Play Mah Jongg in the rotunda with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Please bring your own NMJL card with your name on it. You must be experienced enough to complete four games per hour to participate.

Make paper peonies or desert roses from pre-cut petals for a sweet decoration with a modern twist!

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!

Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. 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.

The Ghosts of the Curse of de Soto

Presented by:

Join us to watch "My Octopus Teacher" (2020)

A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.

Join us as we discuss "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James Mc Bride for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book will be available through the Sarasota County Library catalog found here https://sarac.scgov.net/