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

A Matter of Balance #1

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:view falls as controllableset goals for increasing activitymake changes to reduce fall risks......More

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:view falls as controllableset goals for increasing activitymake changes to reduce fall risks at homeexercise to increase strength and balanceWho should attend?anyone concerned about fallsanyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strengthanyone who has fallen in the pastanyone who has restricted activities because of falling concernsThis is an 8-week class led by Kelly Ward, Florida Dept. of Health Sarasota County.Registration is required and limited to 16 participants. Registration for the first class will count for the remaining seven sessions. Participants MUST attend 5 of 8 classes to graduate.

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

Brain Health 101

Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience researched-based workshop to learn how to fuel and activate your brain for optimal performance. In this dynamic educational workshop, participants will learn: The primary functions of the brainTh......More

Join Kelly Ward from the Florida Department of Health in this neuroscience researched-based workshop to learn how to fuel and activate your brain for optimal performance. In this dynamic educational workshop, participants will learn: The primary functions of the brainThe types of fuel the brain needs for optimal functionHow to activate the part of the brain responsible for accuracy, balance and coordinationUnique ways to activate the four lobes of the brainThis workshop will shed new light on how to train the two things you don't want to lose as you get older: your brain and your balance! Registration is required and limited to 50 participants. One name per registration, please.

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

Read with the Dogs

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

Helping Hands QuickLearn

Helping Hands Grant ProgramHelping Hands is a non-matching grant with the intent to deter code enforcement citations by encouraging community building and neighborhood pride, educating residents on common code enforcement citations, and providing financial support throu......More

Helping Hands Grant ProgramHelping Hands is a non-matching grant with the intent to deter code enforcement citations by encouraging community building and neighborhood pride, educating residents on common code enforcement citations, and providing financial support through grants. Applicants may apply for grants between $1,000 and $10,000 for approved projects focusing on neighborhood improvements. Total project costs must not exceed $10,000. Neighborhoods and residents in low- and moderate-income areas throughout unincorporated Sarasota County are eligible to apply.Those interested in applying must attend a Helping Hands Community QuickLearn session to learn about eligibility requirements. This session is designed to equip applicants on how to proactively deter common code enforcement citations while using Helping Hands as a resource. Proof of an applicant’s attendance at the session will be verified upon submission of all applications.For more information about Helping Hands Grant Program contact Sarasota County Neighborhood Services at 941-861-5000 or [email protected]

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

iPhone Basics

In this workshop, we'll help you learn the basics of using your iPhone, including how to access the internet, download and manage apps, adjust settings, and how to ensure your safety while using a mobile device. There will be time to practice and to ask questions. Pleas......More

In this workshop, we'll help you learn the basics of using your iPhone, including how to access the internet, download and manage apps, adjust settings, and how to ensure your safety while using a mobile device. There will be time to practice and to ask questions. Please bring your iPhone with you. Registration is required and limited to 10 adults. One name per registration, please.This program will start promptly at 10:30 a.m. Please ensure that you are on time. We will begin to let waitlisted people into the class immediately after the start time, and you may lose your spot if you are late. Please cancel your registration if you cannot make it so that others may join. We appreciate your consideration!

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

Quirky Crafters: Hydro Dip Painting

Start December off with a splash! Join us for an afternoon of hydro dip painting. Create your own unique pieces and share them with family and friends.

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

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

Health in Motion

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. Nursing staff will help individuals who lack medical insurance find a medical home for ongoing......More

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. Nursing staff will help individuals who lack medical insurance find a medical home for ongoing health care through referrals to the Community Health Centers of Sarasota County.  No appointments needed. Wellness staff will be available in the front lobby of the library.

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

Fun to be Fit Kids

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to spend quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!  For children ages 0-......More

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Classes are designed for children and their caregiver(s) to spend quality time together singing, dancing, getting some exercise and having fun!  For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Level Up Your Guitar Theory Practice and Recital

Enjoy a public practice and final recital from participants in the Level Up Your Guitar Theory class! The official recital begins at 11:30am and ends at 12:30pm. Friends, family, and interested community members are all invited to come and listen to the students prepare......More

Enjoy a public practice and final recital from participants in the Level Up Your Guitar Theory class! The official recital begins at 11:30am and ends at 12:30pm. Friends, family, and interested community members are all invited to come and listen to the students prepare and perform. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elsie Quirk Library.

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

Swingin' Holiday Tunes with Vermont's Easy Street

This musical duo will perform the sweetest of your favorite holiday tunes. Everyone will enjoy classic popular songs from Bing to Burl; beautiful carols; and instrumental renditions of seasonal music on the fiddle, guitar, and mandolin.Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka of Ve......More

This musical duo will perform the sweetest of your favorite holiday tunes. Everyone will enjoy classic popular songs from Bing to Burl; beautiful carols; and instrumental renditions of seasonal music on the fiddle, guitar, and mandolin.Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka of Vermont's Easy Street have been a-strummin' and singing together for 40 years.Seating is limited to first come, first seated.Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

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