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.

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.

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 enjoy music. 

Join a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator for an hour of fun education and crafting with some of Sarasota’s local natural marine treasures.

In this hands-on workshop, teens will have the opportunity to express their artistic flair by designing and creating unique 3D bead art pieces using colorful Perler beads.

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 other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. 

Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Grab a friend and some popcorn and enjoy a free showing of a different movie each month! March movie will be The Fall Guy, an action-comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

Explore the deep connection between storytelling and the sea! From its mesmerizing beauty to its untamed power, the ocean has inspired countless unforgettable tales.

Kick of your Spring Break with free boba tea and try out different flavor combinations!

While supplies last. Not recommended for those with soy allergies.

🌊🐠 Dive into the magical world of needle felting with our "Sea Animals and Seascapes" workshop with Kat Sjogren at the library! 🐢🦀

The Ghosts of the Curse of de Soto

Presented by:

Do you have what it takes to escape?

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

*THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL*

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.

Calling all young book lovers! Come join the book dragons, where we dive into the latest and greatest YA novels, classics, and everything in between.

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

Come and explore with Starry the Starfish and Red the Lobster as they explore our universe with the exploration of our Earth’s oceans in our inflatable 3D dome. 

 Space is limited. Tickets at the youth desk starting at 3 p.m.

Celebrate the weekend with an hour of open gaming time with video games and board games!

Want to get more involved with the library?

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to Elsie Quirk Library to study and listen to some tunes while you get your homework done!

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.

Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome!

Don't be late for a very important library program! Enjoy tea and treats with characters from Venice Theatre's upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland.

Make some cheerful daisies from brightly colored paper and book pages.

Do you want to share your anime/manga obsession with other Otaku? Come to the club! We will enjoy talking about Japanese culture, eating Japanese snacks, and of course, watching anime!

Movie Club is every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Movie will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available.

Join us to watch "My Octopus Teacher" (2020)

A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

Bring the whole family for an evening of gaming and movies!  Play your favorite board games while enjoying a family film. All ages welcome!