Week Calendar

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book by the beach! 

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. 

Meet new friends at Baby Playtime! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play with educational toys.

Recommended for ages 2 and under. Registration is not required.

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 for a cup of coffee and a page or two of your favorite word puzzles!

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

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.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

Curious about the Creation Station? Drop by to see all the tools and equipment we have to get your creativity flowing! This event is to view the Creation Station only; all patron use of the Creation Station is by appointment.

Joy McIntyre, Opera singer & Associate Professor Emerita, Boston University presents:

February 21 – Lecture:  La Forza del Destino– Caught between Heaven and Earth

Children ages 2-8 and their caregivers are invited for Wednesday morning free-play time, with an assortment of toys and props to inspire the young imagination! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully list

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at Fruitville Library will be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Feb 1 - April 11, 2024  from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m..

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk.

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

Come and get assistance with your genealogy questions from a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer

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.

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.

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning 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. 

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance at Fruitville Library will be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Feb 1 - April 11, 2024  from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m..

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Join Amy the Hoop Lady and enjoy playing fun preschool games with music and hula hoops. Recommended for ages 2-6.

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.

Early literacy begins at birth! Delight your baby with fun songs, fingerplays, books, and lap bounces while connecting with fellow caregivers. Ideal for babies 0-18 months old with their special grownup.  

Join us for a relaxing guided chair yoga session!

*Registration required

No mats needed, liability waivers required before each class.

This series runs every Friday from February 2 to March 8.

Learn how to do block printing by creating a simple design using common household items to make a print! Sharp utensils will be used; sample blocks will be provided for younger children.

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

The Sarasota County Department of Libraries and Historical Resources is proud to be hosting the Sarasota County History Day contest at Selby Library on Saturday, February 24, 2024!

VITA by United Way Suncoast is here to help with your simple tax return! 

Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location.

“…it wasn’t a railroad, and it didn’t go underground…”

Discover the “Secrets of the Underground Railroad!”

Drop in and make a block print from a pre-designed template. Use the button maker to make history-themed buttons and magnets. 

Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration needed.

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

All of the great spirituals, blues, jazz, pop, and rock of the first 100 years can't be contained in just one hour. Karlus Trapp is back to share part 2 of this delightful edutainment presentation.

Assistance with genealogy questions from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

A variety of fun learning activities and stories geared for toddlers. All ages are welcome as needed. 

Have you ever wondered how gopher tortoises can survive an eight-foot storm surge, or what happens to freshwater fish when their ponds fill with saltwater? Why some homes survive hurricanes unscathed while others are reduced to rubble?

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Join professional artist, Judy Levine, to explore collage and animal stencils.

a ukulele duo sharing ukulele happiness with music from across the decades. At the end of our concert people are invited to play and sing along with us on a few songs. It is appropriate for people of all ages

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.

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.

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.

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.

As part of the 2024 One Book One Community selection join us as we celebrate the animal world by making your own Book Buddy! All supplies provided. 
 

Registration required as space is limited.  

This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who like music as well. Anni Szantosi will teach and jam with participants.

Join Big Cat Habitat for an interactive experience that adds a wild touch to the learning experience. This reptile encounter includes native and non-native reptiles.

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.

Play Mah Jongg with other experienced players in the Rotunda and make new friends! Cards and game supplies are provided.

The One Seed program engages the community in a shared gardening experience that includes seed saving and sharing, growing tips, favorite recipes and more!

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

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!

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.

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.

Join a Nature Interpreter from Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast for an enlightening presentation on Florida's pollinators.

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

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

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Travelogue to Mongolia with Jane Mahler

Mongolia is a vast land of nomadic heritage, vast steppes and rugged beauty. Discover a nation steeped in history and natural wonders.

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

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

Booker T. Washington was one of the most prominent African American educators and orators of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, rising from slavery to a position of power and influence over the course of his lifetime.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills.  Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language.  An advanced skill level in Spanish is recommended.

Galapagos, the “Enchanted Isles,” located about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, are incredibly significant in scientific research.

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

AARP Tax help will be available January 29 - April 15 to assist in tax preparation.

Monday - Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLOSED Fridays, Sundays, and Holidays.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

“…it wasn’t a railroad, and it didn’t go underground…”

Discover the “Secrets of the Underground Railroad!”

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.

Curious about what your handwriting says about someone’s personality?

Join us as handwriting pro: Judy Kaplan helps us unlock mysteries and find clues within the words we write.

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.

Join Melina and learn how to make your own paper creation! Instructions and supplies provided, just bring your imagination! 

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

Come play Pokémon at the library. Bring your Pokémon cards from home to trade or play.

For children ages 5-12. Space is limited and registration is required.

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Join us in the Teen Center for Teen Video Gaming! Play together or compete on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or experience virtual reality with the Meta Quest 3!

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Join us in monthly craft making, where we try new projects each session!

February's theme will be graphic novel illustration where you will learn the basics of illustration and story-boarding your own comic.

Learn to fold several different kinds of paper airplanes, then test them to see which flies the furthest.

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

This month's movie is: Akeelah and the Bee

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food!  You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries.

Registration required. 

Join us for a screening of Casablanca. Academy Award winners Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman light up the screen in one of the most enduring romances in movie history--Casablanca.