Event List

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.

Celebrate the beauty and tradition of Pysanka, the ancient Ukrainian art of egg decorating. Learn about the intricate designs, symbolic meanings, and wax-resistant techniques used to create these stunning works of art.

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, and a cooking dem

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society: "The Military Order of the Crusades: Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller, &am

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.

Discussion group

Tax help by appointment.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

A priceless Monet painting has recently gone missing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We have reason to believe it’s been nabbed by the new museum curator, Vincent Hahn. Use your wits to get the painting back undetected. 

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from knowledgeable volunteer.

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.

Across the nation, end-of-life doulas are increasingly joining care teams for the terminally ill, offering non-medical support that enhances the end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones.

Florida has been a refuge for outcasts and scoundrels for  centuries. Join presenter Jacob Winge as he list some of the famous and infamous who called Florida home for the past 400 years!

The motto of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society is "Making Plays Better".  Come see the developmental process in action: a new play by a local playwright read by member actors with feedback from theatre professionals and the audience.

Join us to watch: “Miss Potter” (2006) PG

Join Beatrix Potter, artist and illustrator extraordinaire, as she experiences love, loss, and the happiness that comes from living life to the fullest. 

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Ringling professor Rick Dakan explores how new AI tools interact with the art world!