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

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.

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.

Come join Mr. Dave Moran as he reads stories, plays his guitar, and sings songs that will make your little one want to dance.  Ages 0-5.  Space is limited.  Get your tickets at the youth desk starting at 10 a.m.

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

Musical Motion is a FREE bilingual learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.

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.

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.

Decorate a picture frame using decoupage material or by engraving your art with the Glowforge machine! Glowforge projects may be picked up the following week.

Come and get one-on-one genealogy research from expert and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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!

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

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.

Spanish Group Conversation.

Take your creative energies out on some wool and be astounded at what emerges.  All materials are provided.  No Reservations Required: first come, first seated.

As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects.

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.

Come to the library each month for a fun afternoon STEM activity!  This month, test your engineering skills with a Play-doh® bot.  Use Play-doh® to add features to a wind-up toy to see how it affects the way it moves.

Embellish a box by sculpting paper clay creatures and objects onto the surface. Register for part 3, adding feet and finishing touches to your box, on September 25.

Join the Venice Theatre for an afternoon of music and fun featuring members of the cast from The Sound of Music!

Confused about Medicare? This informative session will explain the basics, including coverage options, enrollment, and recent updates. Learn how to make informed decisions about your healthcare and get your questions answered.

Visit the Pop Up library at the Wellen Park Night Market!  The market takes place on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6-9pm in Downtown Wellen Park. 

Try your hand at Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper.