As the holidays are fast approaching (Note to Self: Buy tape and stamps!), I wanted to take a moment and say, “Thank You!” for making this such a memorable year at Elsie Quirk – my very first! From our friendly, knowledgeable staff who always go the extra mile for their fellow colleagues and especially for our wonderful patrons.
I want to send an Extra-Special Thank You to our caring, dedicated Volunteers, who work hard to ensure that our shelves are stocked – literally! – to ensure that “The Book You’ve Been Waiting for Years to Read” will someday fall serendipitously off the shelf and into your hands.
Thanks to Elsie Quirk’s enthusiastic, energetic team members, who eagerly and often plumb the depths of their creative imaginations to dream, discover and develop fun, captivating, andinformative events, programs, and services for our patrons. Our mantra is “think big, “dream BIGGER,” and “always leave ‘em smiling.”
But most of all, I want to thank YOU, Englewood, for welcoming this Yankee Librarian (Oh no, the secret’s out!) to your beautiful seaside slice of paradise. Thanks for keeping Elsie Quirk “always on your mind,” as Willie Nelson would say.
Have a fun and festive, happy holiday season – Merry Christmas, Englewood!
Here are the library events for this week:
Saturday
- Find Yourself at the Library and check out a great book or movie for the weekend!
Monday
- Elsie Quirk Library will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.
Tuesday
- Elsie Quirk Library will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.
Wednesday
- French Conversation Club meets at 10:00 a.m.
- Teen Book Club 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. For ages 13 -18. Hang out with us and join in on our monthly book discussion. Contact the library for this month’s book title.
Thursday
- Tech Time: One-On-One Help with a Librarian 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A Reference Librarian will be available for help with downloading eBooks, computer basics, and any questions about your electronic devices. Reserve a 30-minute session today by calling 941-861-1207 or by signing up at the Library’s Reference Desk.
- Space Case Adventures 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 5-11. (There are no more seats available for this event, and registration is closed.)
- Quirky Knitters meet at 1 p.m.
Friday
- Find Yourself at the Library and check out a great book or movie for the weekend!
For more information on library programs, services, and resources visit us at 100 West Dearborn Street, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000, or visit our website at scgov.net.
