Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. Hands-on developmenta......More

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. Hands-on developmental age appropriate activities, circle time fun, make new friends and valuable parenting information. For babies to 5 years old. Offered by Forty Carrots Family Center. Class is limited to 12 families. Come to the youth services desk to sign up the day of the session.

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Trivia Night!

Have some fun with Mr. Game Show, Andy Geremia as he tests your knowledge of Englewood and Florida history in this lively trivia-style game. Play as a team or individual. A prize will be awarded to the winner of the final round. All ages are welcome!

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

The ABC's of Online Scams

From charity scams to romance scams, learn about the main types of scams and fraud you many encounter in the online environment.Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. One name per registration, please.

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Tech Navigator

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.Tech Navigator service is one-on-one so we......More

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.Tech Navigator service is one-on-one so we can focus on your specific needs. Questions can be about devices, apps, Internet use, eBooks, digital library services, etc. To sign-up for tech assistance please click here and we will contact you to schedule a session with you in-person. 30-minute sessions will be scheduled between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.All questions are welcome!

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Wednesday Let's Pretend Day

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.

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Little Adventures Story Time

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.

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Quirky Knitters

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!

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Mini Golf: Hole Design and Construction

Help us create a miniature golf course throughout the library using our Creation Station tools, cardboard and other recyclable materials. Have fun decorating and creating obstacles for our course. Then come back on Wednesday, May 1, anytime between 4-7 p.m. and enjoy as......More

Help us create a miniature golf course throughout the library using our Creation Station tools, cardboard and other recyclable materials. Have fun decorating and creating obstacles for our course. Then come back on Wednesday, May 1, anytime between 4-7 p.m. and enjoy as many rounds of golf as you wish!  Fun for the whole gang!

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Forty Carrots: Partners in Play®

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. Hands-on developmenta......More

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. Hands-on developmental age appropriate activities, circle time fun, make new friends and valuable parenting information. For babies to 5 years old. Offered by Forty Carrots Family Center. Class is limited to 12 families. Come to the youth services desk to sign up the day of the session.

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Mini Golf: Hole Design and Construction

Help us create a miniature golf course throughout the library using our Creation Station tools, cardboard and other recyclable materials. Have fun decorating and creating obstacles for our course. Then come back on Wednesday, May 1, any time between 4-7 p.m. and enjoy a......More

Help us create a miniature golf course throughout the library using our Creation Station tools, cardboard and other recyclable materials. Have fun decorating and creating obstacles for our course. Then come back on Wednesday, May 1, any time between 4-7 p.m. and enjoy as many rounds of golf as you wish!  Fun for the whole gang!

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Jumpstart Your Memoir with Kristin Owens

You have a unique story to tell, so let's get writing! We'll cover terrific openings, meaningful story-telling, and how to resonate with readers. Award-winning examples will be reviewed.Kristin Owens is a contributor for award-winning magazines such as Wine Enthusiast a......More

You have a unique story to tell, so let's get writing! We'll cover terrific openings, meaningful story-telling, and how to resonate with readers. Award-winning examples will be reviewed.Kristin Owens is a contributor for award-winning magazines such as Wine Enthusiast and 5280. Her personal essays have appeared in Writer's Digest, Writer Unboxed, and Outpost. Her work has won Honorable Mention for the 2018 New Millennium Writing Awards and was a finalist for the 2019 New Letters' award in nonfiction.Registration is required and limited to 30 participants. One name per registration, please.Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US

Tech Navigator

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.Tech Navigator service is one-on-one so we......More

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.Tech Navigator service is one-on-one so we can focus on your specific needs. Questions can be about devices, apps, Internet use, eBooks, digital library services, etc. To sign-up for tech assistance please click here and we will contact you to schedule a session with you in-person. 30-minute sessions will be scheduled between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.All questions are welcome!

100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US