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.

Join us and learn how to make an Appliqued Scarecrow Towel.

All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up.

Must Know How to Sew. 

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.

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique climate when starting a garden. While we may be unable to grow apples, cherries, and pears, we can grow tropical edibles 48 other states cannot.

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

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.

Join us to make this summer musical with the joyful sound of the ukulele! 

Turn ordinary rocks into an adorable cactus garden - no green thumb needed, just some paint and your creativity!  All supplies provided.

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!

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.

Tarpon Tourism in Sarasota County

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Come and create a special message, using a reveal technique using a watercolor wash.  Please bring a hair dryer.  ***No Reservations are required, first come, first seated.***

This class will go over various subjects concerning computer basics, such as:

• Website Layout
• Basic Searching
• Symbols to know

Registration Required

Is your sewing machine gathering dust in your craft closet because you're not sure how to thread it? Have you been thinking about learning to sew, but aren't sure where to start? This class is for you!

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.

Who doesn't love a good CRAFTernoon?

Join us each month for a fun craft.

All you need to bring is your creativity!

Calling all young scientists! Grow your scientific knowledge and dazzle with some cool hands-on science experiments with the help of Miss Jenny and the other librarians at Fruitville.

Embellish a box by sculpting paper clay creatures and objects onto the surface. 

Join other teens at our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting. The Board will discuss topics related to teen library services, teen programs and the teen collections. Attendees will receive community service credit for their time at the meeting.

Join us for a free financial literacy program designed to help you take control of your money and build a secure future with the essentials of the 7 Money Milestones.

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 AND UP