Week Calendar

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

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.

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

This workshop is for those who are new to using email or want to build more confidence with using email. Participants will learn how to perform basic functions, such as sending, receiving, and replying to email messages.

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

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.

Sarasota Department of Health staff will be in the lobby for free blood pressure screening. No registration required, just stop on in between 10am and 2pm. 

Please join us for the monthly meeting of The Genealogical Society of Sarasota.  A different guest speaker is featured each month.

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.

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.

In this class, you will learn all the basics of crocheting that you need to know to start your journey in crocheting. Learn about beginner stitches like the single stitch and the half double stitch, as well as how to do a magic ring!

Spritz up your day with a paint and sip! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, come paint a masterpiece and enjoy a selection of mocktails.

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

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

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

The Writer’s Circle was created for writers of all genres and experience levels.

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.

Decorate a picture frame using decoupage material or by engraving your art with the Glowforge machine! Glowforge projects may be picked up the following week.

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 us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

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.

This fun introductory class is geared for those serious about writing their memoirs.

Join us for a captivating travelogue through the Kingdom of Jordan and immerse yourself in an adventure steeped in ancient history.

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.

Spanish cuisine is more than just spice! Chef Warren teaches why experts say a Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest as you learn to make meals from the various regions of Spain with ingredients you can find in any grocery store.

Take your creative energies out on some wool and be astounded at what emerges.  All materials are provided.  No reservation required:  first come, first seated.

A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts of all abilities.  Please bring your own journal and glue.  Scrapbook paper and decorative punches will be provided.  Please sign-in at the Reference Desk.

Learn how to sew and create simple toys for your pets! We will be sewing crinkly fish with catnip for cats, as well as learning a knotting technique to make rope toys for dogs. Sewing experience is not required. 

Spanish Group Conversation.

Take your creative energies out on some wool and be astounded at what emerges.  All materials are provided.  No Reservations Required: first come, first seated.

A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance.

Registration encouraged but NOT required.

Join us to make some beeswax candles! Beeswax is known for a bright, long lasting flame that leaves behind very little smoke and a natural light honey scent.

The Multi-session program meets weekly for 4 weeks and will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco.

As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about NDE-related subjects.

"Folk Jazz: Hungarian Influences" a personal journey into one's musical heritage. Enjoy an uplifting and personal performance focusing on the contributions of Eastern European influences in folk and acoustic jazz.

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

This class will go over the basics of computer typing using the online platform typingclub.com. Learn how to type using both hands, increase your typing speed, and brush up on some typing short cuts.

Join us for a dynamic Career Success Workshop designed to help you navigate the job market with confidence!

Play Nintendo Switch games, ping pong, karaoke and board games, including chess!

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! No live animals are involved in this experience. Equipment demo only.

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

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

Confused about Medicare? This informative session will explain the basics, including coverage options, enrollment, and recent updates. Learn how to make informed decisions about your healthcare and get your questions answered.

Duo NONA - Nadine Trudel (cello) Gil Katz (double bass) - Duo NONA presents an interesting program of music for cello and double bass by composers from France, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic and Finland.

Today's digital job boards are more difficult than ever to traverse. Having a well maintained and curated online presence is key to keeping an employer's interest once your resume and cover letter have caught it.

Visit the Pop Up library at the Wellen Park Night Market!  The market takes place on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6-9pm in Downtown Wellen Park.