Week Calendar

On the second and fourth Tuesday each month, the Pop-Up partners with All Faith’s Food Bank. It can be spotted at the Church of the Palms Food Pantry signing people up for library cards and checking out books!

Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free, community day where visitors can not only see exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes!

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones with their special grownup.

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.

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

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape, pest management, and gardening help from the University of Florida.

These sessions are made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

March 13 – Musical Performance: Giuseppina Ciarla, harp

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience.

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at Fruitville Library will be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Feb 1 - April 11, 2024  from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m..

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.

Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

Come and get assistance with your genealogy questions from a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer

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.

The Short Story Discussion group meets the second Thursday of each month moderated by Ellen Bilangi. Readings will be from "That Glimpse of Truth: the 100 Finest Short Stories Ever Written" selected and introduced by David Miller.

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at Fruitville Library will be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Feb 1 - April 11, 2024  from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m..

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

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

Design beautiful mandalas of your own or use premade patterns that you may color. Then use the button maker to turn your design into a high quality magnet that will last for years to come!

Join Florida Humanities and the Selby Library to celebrate the release of 

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

VITA by United Way Suncoast is here to help with your simple tax return! 

Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location.

KIDS, START YOUR ENGINES! Build looping, twisting tracks for Hot Wheel cars, and experiment with Newton's laws of motion in this fun hands-on event that combines STEM learning with classic play.

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.

Get ready for school with stories, activities, and socialization. Sometimes, there's even a puppet show! Recommended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome as needed. 

Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers

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

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! 

We will be discussing An Immense World by Ed Yong.

After "adopting" their very own plush puppy, students will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam.

A variety of fun learning activities and stories geared for toddlers. All ages are welcome as needed. 

Meet members of our local Florida wildlife during this presentation from the Peace River Wildlife Center! Learn all about what makes these amazing creatures unique, and about how they live in the wild.

Native Florida Friends

Learn about the special adaptations of animals and why they have these adaptations, with special animal guests from Sarasota Jungle Gardens.

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Get ready to create: you bring the idea, we bring the tools! 

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

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.

This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants.

How do different animals see, hear, touch, smell, taste, and balance? Join a zoologist and four surprise animal guests to find out more about how some animals have adapted their senses and perceive the world differently than you! 

Join us for a fun and interactive board game afternoon at the North Port Library! This program is designed to bring together individuals of all ages to enjoy the excitement and challenge of board games in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Jacqueline King Donnelly - "Anywhere but Bordeaux! Adventures of an American teacher in France"

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.

Stretch your imagination and be inspired by the library's One Book selection, An Immense World! 

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

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!

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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.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ for the Bees of Sarasota

Step into the thrilling world of intrigue with an exciting Who-Done-It Mystery!

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant world of parrots, exploring the fascinating contrasts between the parrots of the Old World and the New World.

On the third Saturday each month, the Pop-Up gets an education by going to the Old Miakka School House. With books and services for all ages, it’s a truly informative experience!

WHAT IS NORMAL AGING? Alzheimer's and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interferes with daily life.

Join us for a community discussion about:

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Ancient Highways: Prehistoric Travel by Water

Presented by Steve Koski, County Archaeologist

A Florida History Lecture Series Winter 2024 "Going Places" Program

Join us for a special event for tweens and teens where we will make mini versions of our favorite foods (with a healthy twist!)!

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.

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Join the fun as we explore various arts and craft formats!  Sponsored by the Friends of the North Port Library.

Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Selby.

Interested in your family's genealogy but don't know where to start?

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Learn how to research and document your ancestors using online genealogical resources. No prior research experience is necessary.

We will begin with you and your immediate family.

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.

Want to get more involved with the library?

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

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

Calling all animal lovers!

Learn more about common veterinary practices and understanding animal body language in this fun class

Join author Stephen Russell Payne as he discusses memoir and novel writing as well as his most recent publication "You Were Always There," a coming of age love story set in bucolic Greensboro, Vermont in the 1970s.

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between.

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. Ages 11-18 welcome!

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Join us in the Teen Center for Youth Video Gaming! Play together or compete on the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Wii!

Learn how to reduce stormwater runoff and turn it into an asset with this class!

Vermont's Easy Street brings you popular Irish favorite songs along with traditional fiddle and mandolin Celtic tunes. A bit of Irish humor and a few surprises also await. Bring on the green!

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

Join us for the Monthly Creation Station Wood Craft. Each month, attendees will assemble and paint an item themed for the month. Advance registration is required due to limited seats. This is a Friends of the Gulf Gate Library sponsored event.

Sarasota County has been profoundly shaped by the contributions of local women in business, education, philanthropy, and political leadership.

The Roots of Black Music in America - Part 2

Get free eclipse glasses and learn about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse (TSE) occurring in the US on April 8, 2024!

Join Friends of the Selby Public Library for an evening of fun, food, dancing and drinks at the 50’s and 60’s themed Bandstand at Selby Library on Wednesday, March 13, from 6-9pm.

Join us in-person as we discuss "Verity" by Colleen Hoover for our monthly Book Club!

Copies of the book are available through the Sarasota County catalog https://sarac.scgov.net/

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.