For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.
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.
Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.
Forty Carrots
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
Partners in Play
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.
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.
January 8 – The Orfeo Trio, Julie Bees, piano; Evgeny Zvonnikov, violinist; and Leonid Shukaev, cellist
January 15 -- The Evolution of Opera, Joy McIntyre
January 22 – Puccini’s La Bohème, Joy McIntyre
Open Lab in the Creation Station
Self-guided time in the Creation Station. use our Adobe/ Mac software, sewing machines, craft supplies and more for your own personal projects.
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.
Baby Time: Rhyme and Sign!
Engage babies newborn to 18 months with movement to music, singing, rhymes and basic sign language to enhance social interaction and language development. Playtime follows.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Friendly informal book discussions, newcomers welcome!
For parents and babies ages birth to seven months old.
Forty Carrots
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.
¿Quiere aprender más sobre…correo electrónico, uso de computadoras, uso de dispositivos móviles, cómo descargar libros electrónicos, MS Word, Excel, presentaciones en PowerPoint, y más?
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
WRITING AND REMEMBERING: This class is part of a 6-week series and open only to those who registered for the first class on February 12.
Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn.
Intro to Sewing
Want to make your own custom clothes, costumes or accessories?
If your phone is not an Apple than it is an Android Smartphone. Come watch video lessons of various Smartphone devices by make and year and learn a thing or two about your Smartphone.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.
After School Excitement
Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Educator and vocalist Dick Smolens will dedicate his two March lectures to some of the early popular singers, plus those from the Swing Era and beyond, along with various interpretations of tunes that have stood the test of time.
Dungeons and Dragons After School
Learn to play America's most popular role playing game at the library. Snacks are available through our afterschool program. Participation is limited to grades 6 - 12.
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.
Wanna learn how to Cube or do you know how to? Drop in and meet with our Teen Volunteer to learn and play.
Computer Class: Introduction to Microsoft Word and Word Processing
Computer Class: Introduction to Microsoft Word and Word Processing
Creation Station - Tube Knitting
Create a cardboard tube for knitting and make a friendship bracelet. Registration is required and limited to 15 children ages 5-11.
Hang out and play with an assortment of video games, board games, and activities in this gaming session for kids. Ages 5 - 9.
Tinker Teens: Twig Baskets
Come to the Teen Center for these activities:
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Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Teen Science Cafe
Join Mote scientists to learn about marine life and habitat.
Do homework, study, or read and relax with friends. Snacks are provided!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Open Lab in the Creation Station
Self-guided time in the Creation Station. use our Adobe/ Mac software, sewing machines, craft supplies and more for your own personal projects.
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
For ages 4 and up.