Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
Bring your questions and get assistance from a knowledgeable 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.
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
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.
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Partners in Play®
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.
Little Adventures: Yoga for Children with Didi McKay
*Event changed due to presenter illness.* Have fun moving, laughing, breathing, and trying asana - yoga poses - as we move and make sounds like animals, birds and insects.
Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
Create a unique necklace from a variety of beautiful beads. Learn to use color, pattern, unity, and texture to craft your unique treasure.
Chair Yoga for Adults with Didi McKay
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can improve flexibility, decrease stress, and reduce joint strain.
Free Vision Screenings for Children
The Englewood Lion's Club will be at the Elsie Quirk Library to provide FREE vision screenings for children ages 6 months - 12 years. This is a contactless process using a special vision screening camera.
a ukulele duo sharing ukulele happiness with music from across the decades. At the end of our concert people are invited to play and sing along with us on a few songs. It is appropriate for people of all ages
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
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.
Partners in Play®
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.
Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited.
Quirky Knitters
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.
Belly Dance for Beginners
Get ready to shimmy and shake as you learn the ancient art of belly dancing! Not only is it fun, but it's a great light workout that is good for your core, balance, strength, and overall sense of wellbeing.
Fun To Be Fit Kids "Bigs" Class
Join Ms. Adrianne and her Fun To Be Kit Bigs Class for ages 6 - 8.
Join us for a class full of dancing, fitness games and a whole lot of fun!
Registration is required as space is limited.
Steel Ring Academy Sword Demonstration
Steel Ring Academy presents a discussion on the historical aspects of European sword fighting as well as doing some live fighting demonstrations. There is no advance sign up for this program, but seating is limited so arrive early.
Ages 9-18. Learn how to code and program real robots. Limit 20. Come to the youth desk starting one hour ahead for a ticket.
(Workshop repeats July 13 -- Choose One)
Unleash your creativity with local artist, Elizabeth Goodwill! Build, layer, and combine materials to create your very own unique work of art.
For ages 8 and up.
Tween/Teen Music Club
Join teen musician, Annie Szantosi, to jam and talk about music. Bring your own instrument or play along with provided percussion instruments.
Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (LIVE)
Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.
LEGOs
Join us for LEGOs in the Storytime Room on Thursday from 5-7.
Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available.
Free classes for adults and seniors. All skill levels are invited.
Lego Club
CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.