Week Calendar

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement. Spaces are limited.

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.  Everyone is welcome to participate in this bi-weekly group to practice French pronunciation and oral understanding.&n

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

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.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Ahoy Ye Maties!   Pirate Pete lost his precious treasure and he needs you to help him find it.

For ages 2-8.  Join us for Family Story Time.  Enjoy stories, movement activities, songs and more at this early literacy program.

Preschool yoga!

Join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement.

Please bring your own mats or towels.

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

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Summer gets better with storytime! Filled with stories, songs, and crafts: this program teaches essential skills and is fun for the entire family!

The moment you've all been waiting for is finally here! Any teen that has completed a volunteer application AND has received an orientation email is welcome to attend this orientation session!

The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. Patrons of all ages and levels are welcome to come, as help is given to those who need it!

Stories, rhymes, and activities to make learning fun for you and your little ones.

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Come to the youth desk 30 minutes before the program for a ticket.

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Genealogy Assistance.

Learn about these beautiful, critical creatures.

Register at:

www.eventbrite.com/cc/152019

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

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.

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

This summer lunch program is sponsored by the Sarasota County School District. Free lunches are available for anyone up to age 18 in the Juliano room on weekdays.  

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

Ages 18 and under may enjoy a free lunch in the youth program room. Check the schedule at the youth desk for specific menu for each day. Lunches are served on a first come, first served basis. Provided by Sarasota County Schools.

Chess lovers meet and play chess with other chess lovers.  All skill levels are welcome.

Take a virtual walk on the wild side... of Sarasota, with Dr. Katherine Clements, our ecology and natural resources educator.

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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

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.

Learn about current fraud and scam risks and how you can protect yourself from them. Presented by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

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.

Tech Instruction in Spanish/ Outreach

For ages 9-18. Chill out and get some summer relaxation with certified instructor Sheila Blake. Please bring your own mat or towel. 

Join the fun as we create delectable treats with pretzels, chocolate, marshmallows and other embellishments. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

Join us to watch Ponyo!

Make a beach in a bottle in the Teen Room with Blaise! Write a tiny message or draw a tiny piece of art to put in your bottle or just make a little seascape. Anyone ages 11-17 welcome. First come, first serve for 20 people. 

Ages 6-11. Magician Gerard Tricarico entertains with amazing magic tricks, juggling, and surprising illusions.

Watch a movie on the big screen!

The current schedule is attached as a flyer and includes a brief description of these titles.

Join other Tweens and Teens age 10-15 for our summer craft series. Attendees will create a variety of different projects throughout the summer. Advance registration is required due to limited space.

Drop in from 2-4:30 p.m. for a fun and easy craft! 

All supplies provided; recommended for adults.

Some strange things have been happening at the library. Fairies, goblins, and dragons have been flying free of their books, but fortunately, the librarians have been able to catch each glowing creature in jars.

This class is designed for anyone who has the desire to learn to create beautiful lettering.  No previous experience is required. 

Can you escape from the depths of the ocean? 

Teens is 6th grade and up only.

Registration recommended.

Selby Family Films invites you to pick a movie to watch! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. All ages are welcome!

Are you looking for technology help?

Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Drop your anchors and dive in every Wednesday afternoon anytime between 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. to our Creation Station to make an ocean-themed craft.  Teens, Tweens, and families are welcome to participate.

All ages. You've drawn in 2D, but now you can take your sketches to another dimension, the 3rd Dimension, with 3Doodler Pens straight from our Creation Station!

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

Have some questions to help with your genealogy help?

Celebrate Judy Garland's 100th Birthday at Fruitville Library's showing of For Me and My Gal. Starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, in his film debut.

Join us for our Next Edition Book Club. This month we are reading the Crack in the Sea by H.M. Bouwman. We will have a great discussion on characters, themes, and other great aspects of the book.

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. 

Take a deep dive to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including Southern Australia and the Great Barrier Reef, New Guinea and Indonesia in this underwater documentary, "Under the Sea".

Through Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program, Gulfcoast South AHEC (GSAHEC) offers free Group Quit sessions to tobacco users free of charge.

Explore creativity with fascinating art techniques and various supplies. New projects each week! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Join us for a watercolor class! In each class we'll start with a warm up to get to know the materials and practice different techniques before we start the step-by-step painting portion of the class.

Drop-in anytime from 3:30pm - 5:30pm today to celebrate Elsie Quirk Library's 60th Anniversary! 

Adults and children of all ages are invited to make a special diamond craft using supplies from our Creation Station.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Teens and tweens can play video games with Wii, Switch and Playstation consoles.

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Teen Yoga!

Join certified instructor Sheila Blake to wind down during summer break.

Please bring your own mats or towels.

This is intended for tweens and teens.

Come and enjoy a feature length film on our BIG screen!

Join us for a movie night! Come hang out and bring your friends!

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. A sample will be located at the front desk at the beginning of the month. This is an in-person event.

Join us as we discuss "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman for our monthly Book Club!

To all teens who want to help by volunteering at their library, there's the Teen Advisory Board or TAB for short. TAB works to develop programs and strategies to make the library a welcoming environment for all individuals.