On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 11:15 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book by the beach!
Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis.
Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a Nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have!
No appointment required.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play with educational toys. Sponsored by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library.
Forty Carrots 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
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.
Dave Moran Preschool Music Show
Clap, sing, and cheer along during this special musical show for our littlest patrons and their families! Guitarist Dave Moran will perform classic preschool songs.
Drums of Unity is an opportunity for participants to join in a fun, dynamic, and positive group activity. Interaction, cognitive-motor connection, rhythm, active memory and fun are all part of this unique activity.
CHATs are community led meetings where we discuss health issues people are facing and find ways to address them through projects and events.
Too Cool Tuesdays: Words and Wiggles Storytime
Recommended for ages 3-5, though others are welcome in the room as needed.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Forty Carrots 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. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.
Enjoy the musical styles of the violinist (Carlann) and trumpeter (Alan) duo as they play a wide range of music including classical, opera, Broadway, jazz, Mariachi, and some surprises!
First come, first seated.
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.
Drop by the teen room and watch this week's requested movie. Add more wishlist movies to our clipboard request page in the teen room!
Teen Room
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
Do you love to game? Need some place to underwind after school?
We have got you covered!
Teens, join us for some fun gaming time in the Teen Zone the Third Tuesday of each month.
LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games.
Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!
Read with the Dogs
Calling all families with readers! Our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!
Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
A different project every week!
Ages 6+.
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.
Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Are you a teen looking to obtain your community service hours? Attend our information session about volunteering at the library. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Learn some helpful tips and tricks for updating your resume, and learn more about the resume assistance available from our library digital resource Brainfuse JobNow!