At the Elsie Quirk Library, we are feeling very zesty heading into February. I think you all know why…it’s the 20th Annual Lemon Bay Fest! This year’s fest runs from February 5 through February 12. And offers a wide…
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The Elsie Quirk Library is pleased to share that the Sarasota County One Book for 2022 is “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwambe. This is a compelling account of Kamkwambe’s determination, perseverance, and ingenuity in his…
The Elsie Quirk Library is pleased to introduce our new library assistant, Englewood’s own Cynthia Cuffy. Come in and say hello to Cynthia at the circulation desk—you will soon find out why we are so happy to have her…
As we ease our way into 2022, I have been thinking about how many columns I’ve written over the last two years—as we have adapted, recalibrated, innovated, readjusted, and persevered—offering the Elsie Quirk Library is an evolving resource for…
This month at the Elsie Quirk Library, we are reveling in the giving of gifts. While there is a wide spectrum of holidays celebrated this time of year, in a glorious range of ways, one thing that is common…
The Elsie Quirk Library is closed on Black Friday, but have no fear intrepid bargain seekers, because every day is Black Friday at the library! Accordingly, most days you will find early birds waiting at the door for the…
At this time of year, many traditions focus on gratitude, and here at the Elsie Quirk Library that is an easy thing to do. As Aesop, of fable fame, said, “Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” I cannot…
At the Elsie Quirk Library, we are spicing things up this month! Any month of year at the library you can find a delicious mystery to dig into, or a tangy romance to savor. Or maybe you prefer to…
November has snuck upon us, as it does. That means the Elsie Quirk Library staff are hard at work changing displays. As we take down our “She Fought the Law” and “Books Unite Us” displays, and put up our…
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