Elsie Quirk Library offers a full schedule of programming for children, teens and adults every summer. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library, a variety of programs have been designed to stimulate imaginations, encourage creativity and…
All systems are go this summer at the library with “A Universe of Stories” summer reading program. There will be space-themed programs and events for all ages beginning this week and throughout the summer. “Houston, the library needs teen…
Hurricane season is almost upon us – take time now to get prepared. Visit the library and pick up your copy of Sarasota County’s “Are You Ready? Disaster Planning Guide” to help you to make a plan before, during,…
In an effort to help end summer hunger Sarasota County Libraries are once again partnering with Sarasota County School Board Food and Nutrition Services and All Faiths Food Bank by participating in the Summer Breakspot Lunch program and the…
Have you heard about Hoopla? It’s the newest addition to the Sarasota County Libraries’ digital collection. It is a ground-breaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on…
Holy nick of time Batman! The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Free Comic Book Day at the Library! Sarasota County Libraries and the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library have partnered with The Dark Side, an independent…
While the library will always be a haven for the printed page, it is also evolving to meet the information needs of today’s society. Technology has already changed the world, and we are here to help you keep up…
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week, April 29 – May 4, 2019 with Sarasota County Libraries! Join us throughout Sarasota County for free events, story times, Meet Pete the Cat, book and comic book giveaways, writing workshops,…
The Reading Discussion Group will be meeting one last time this season on Thursday, May 18th at 10:15 a.m. They will discuss Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, which The New York Times Book Review nominated as one of the…
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK THE LIVING LIBRARY – Book a Conversation! Tuesday, April 9, 2019 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to write and publish a book, or see your artwork in a…