Week Calendar

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

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

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

The Sarasota Music Archive presents the John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series:

Please register for each event separately AND each name attending. (Duplicate registrations are deleted.)

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

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

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

Let's walk and talk about books, those we have read, what we are reading now or even what we want to read!

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "TBD" by TBD.

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

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!

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Join our travelogue with Jane Malher as we embark on the second chapter of our journey through India. This time, we head south to Tamil Nadu, where timeless stone temples along the Bay of Bengal reflect centuries of art and spirituality.

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Get into the adult coloring craze! Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind, reduce stress, and express your creativity at the Shannon Staub Library.

All supplies will be provided. Artistic talent is not required.

Join Stephenie Frasher as we journey through the rich history of Florida’s development, uncovering the roots that shaped the vibrant and culturally rich Sarasota we know today.

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions with your team. Topics will range from history, music, literature, film, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 2:45 pm.

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.

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

Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

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 Daniel Horowitz, or a My Heritage genealogy lecture.

Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!

Citizenship test preparation by the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County. 

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.