Day Calendar

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

Tax Help.

Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed.

Be a better poet by working with other poets.

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

Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs.

For ages 0-2 years old.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic: Have experienced and trained gardeners answer your botanical questions from every first and third Thursday morning in study room C. 

The Reading Discussion Group meets the third Thursday of each month October through April. Selected titles will be available for checkout from the Sarasota County Library System. Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

For ages 0-5.  Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include books, music, movement, crafts and play.  

Bring your family and enjoy a movie on the library's big screen. 

Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children.

For ages 2-3.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning Kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities.

For ages 3-6.

Children ages 2 to 7 and their caregivers can enjoy hula hooping with instructor Amy Raspiller for her spring break hooping mania program!

(Registration required for the child not the caregiver.)

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.

Teens, looking for something to do over Spring Break? Come join us in the teen room for the movie screening of Avengers: Infinity War, rated PG 13. Snacks will be provided.

Join us each month for our book club! New to the group?

Stop by the Information Services Desk or call 941-861-1360 to find out what book is selected for this month. 

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.

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 game is on! Compete against other teams for admiration and glory as you hunt around the library to complete your quest. Register online or in person. Registration is required as space is limited.

Baila Miller's fine arts programs are high quality multimedia presentations that explore the role of art, architecture, cinema and photography as well as orchestral and operatic influences in the development of modern culture.  Join

Loose lecture-oriented discussion group for people who are relatively familiar with their Apple devices. Make the most out of your iPhones and iPads!

Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

Actress Kathryn Chesley will entertain and educate us with her dramatic interpretation of Marie Selby.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.

Looking to add a little color to your glassware collection? Try painting some stemless wine glasses with paint pens! Join us for a fun and easy craft!

Ken Erb presents a wonderful 1.5 hour travelogue on recent trips he has taken to fascinating locales across the globe. This trip takes us to Poland.

Join us for our weekly board game night!

Bring Your Own craft and enjoy the company of others

Focus on a different technology each month.

Learn skills for coding, 3D design, robotics and more!

Grades 6-12. Registration recommended as supplies are limited.

Drop-in crafts from around the world!

Thursdays from 5-7:30 p.m.

Feb. 7: Make Valentine cards that light up or explore traditional Italian card styles.

Teens, looking for something to do over Spring Break? Come join us in the teen room for the movie screening of Avengers: Infinity War, rated PG 13. Snacks will be provided.

Join us each month for our book club! New to the group?

Stop by the Information Services Desk or call 941-861-1360 to find out what book is selected for this month. 

Enjoy a wide range of movies from the classics to the recently released. Short intro precedes film.

Learn the fundamentals of 3D design in this interactive, conversational and fun class.