Upcoming Events

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.

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.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

In "A Forest in the Clouds", John Fowler takes us into the world of Karisoke Research Center, the remote mountain gorilla camp of Dr. Dian Fossey, a few years prior to her gruesome murder.

We discuss financial strategies for everyday financial planning.

Use fun paper and magazines to make a poster or greeting card of gratitude. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Adult caregivers/parents are welcome to join the fun!

Join us for a craft clean out event where you can choose your own project! A variety of unused craft supplies and instructions will be at your disposal. 

No registration needed. 

Enjoy a creative class with our amazing instructor and learn the art of suncatchers. In this class, our instructor will guide you in creating a one of a kind design! You'll assemble the beads into beautiful sun catching strands.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

Join Professor Michael Polelle as he gives a presentation on copyright law, defamation law, and right-of-privacy issues.

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book each visit.

*Weather permitting

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

Jam and learn with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well.

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to branch out and grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! We will be meeting weekly on Mondays @ 4 p.m. 

Looking for just the right card for that special occasion? Join Nancy Harper as she shares how to design and create handmade greeting cards. Each participant will learn how to add their personal touch to two greeting cards.

Do you want to improve your golf game? Join Mrs. Bee from Bumble Bee Yoga for a 1-hour yoga session to help build the strength and stability you need to play your best round. Mrs.

Please note, registering additional siblings or adults accompanying the child is not required. Families of registered individuals are welcome into the room as needed.