The Friends of Elsie Quirk Library sponsor several seasonal book discussion groups here at the library. Of those groups, the Reading Discussion Group will be meeting on Thursday, March 15 at 10:15 a.m. to discuss “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande.
In this thought-provoking non-fiction read, Gawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses his profession’s ultimate limitation arguing that quality of life is the desired goal of patients and families when sometimes the goals of medicine seem to frequently run counter to the interest of the human spirit. He offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly, and he explores the varieties of hospice care to demonstrate that a person’s last weeks or months may be rich and dignified.
If you are interested in participating in this book discussion, stop by the library and check out a copy of “Being Mortal”. It is available in a variety of formats including eBook, audiobook on CD, large print and regular print. To reserve a copy, visit the library website at scgov.net/library.
Here are the library events for this week:
Saturday
- Suncoast Writers Guild – Long Writers meets at 10 a.m.
- Englewood Indivisible meets at 10 a.m.
- Spanish Story Time at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 and up. Bilingual stories, songs, and activities. Learn new words and practice language skills.
Monday
- Forty Carrots Partners in Play 10:15 a.m. OR 11:45 a.m. For children, up to age 5 with a parent or caregiver. A free class for you and your child to enjoy together. Experience new educational activities, join in circle-time fun, meet other families and receive valuable parenting and child development information. Attendance is limited to 12 families per session.
- Great Decisions meets at 10:15 a.m. Discussion topic: “China and America: the new geopolitical equation”
- AARP Tax Aide at 10:30 a.m. Free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library’s front desk.
- OWOW Writers meet at 1 p.m.
- Read with the Dogs at 3:30 p.m. For ages 5-11. Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.
- Monday Night Movies at 5 p.m. In tonight’s film, a businessman thwarts his wife’s bequest of an estate to another woman. (PG, 2 hrs. 22 mins.) Contact the library for movie titles.
- English for Spanish Speakers/Gratis Clase de Ingles para Hispanohablantes meets at 5:30 p.m. This class is for Spanish speakers, who want to improve their English skills in speaking, and understanding English, with emphasis on correct pronunciation. Students must be able to speak some basic English.
Tuesday
- Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10 a.m. – Noon. Stop in to get free answers to your Florida gardening and landscape questions. This is made possible through a partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. For more information, call 941-861-9807 or online at sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/plantclinic.shtml.
- Family Garden Club meets at 10 a.m.
- Englewood Camera Club meets at 1 p.m.
- Englewood Genealogical Society – Midwest SIG meets at 1 p.m.
Wednesday
- French Conversation Group meets at 10 a.m.
- AARP Tax Aide at 10:30 a.m. Free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library’s front desk.
- Athena Philosophy meets at 1 p.m.
- Englewood Genealogical Society – Europe SIG meets at 3 p.m.
- Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead at 3:30 p.m. For ages 5-11. Explore fundamental concepts of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Fun, engaging, hands on learning. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.
- Englewood Authors meets at 5 p.m.
- Teen Anime Club meets at 5:30 p.m. Interested in anime? Come to the Teen Anime Club where each month we will watch a different anime film or series, and afterwards discuss. Ages 11-18. Contact the library for film titles.
Thursday
- Englewood Genealogical Society – Beginning Genealogy SIG meets at 10 a.m.
- Reading Discussion Group meets at 10:15 a.m. Discussion title: “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande
- Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. For ages 0-5. Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness activities. Today’s theme is “St. Patrick’s Day”
- Knitting Group meets at 1 p.m.
- Baila Miller: Historic Nature Photographers at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.
- Friends of Elsie Quirk Library Board meets at 4 p.m.
Friday
- Grupo de Estudio Espanol (Spanish Study Group) meets at 10 a.m.
- AARP Tax Aide at 10:30 a.m. Free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library’s front desk.
- Basic Conversational Spanish Class at 11:30 a.m. This is a beginner’s class, for developing basic communication skills in the language.
- Spanish Reading Group at 3 p.m. This class is for those who have taken the beginner’s class, as well as any others who can read/speak basic Spanish. To attend, please contact Señor Dan by email at spanishfaculty@gmail.com
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.
