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

A Matter of Balance #8

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 controllable- set goals for increasing activity- make changes to reduce fall ......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 controllable- set goals for increasing activity- make changes to reduce fall risks at home- exercise to increase strength and balanceWho should attend?- anyone concerned about falls- anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength- anyone who has fallen in the past- anyone 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. Participants MUST attend 5 of 8 classes to graduate.

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

Summer Learning Kick-off Party!

Plant the seed of curiosity with us at Elsie Quirk this summer! Join us for breakfast treats and rock painting outside. Then, venture inside to peek behind the curtain and learn about the very real science behind your favorite magic tricks with Mad Science of Greater Ta......More

Plant the seed of curiosity with us at Elsie Quirk this summer! Join us for breakfast treats and rock painting outside. Then, venture inside to peek behind the curtain and learn about the very real science behind your favorite magic tricks with Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay.All ages are welcome!Schedule of events:10:45-11:30 a.m.- Outdoor rock painting and breakfast treats!11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.- The Magic of Science with Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay.

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

The Magic of Science with Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay

A magician's worst nightmare - Magic secrets will be revealed as the students understand the pivotal role science plays in the world of magic. Discover how magicians use science to create illusions and slight-of-hand to misdirect their audiences. We will unravel the mys......More

A magician's worst nightmare - Magic secrets will be revealed as the students understand the pivotal role science plays in the world of magic. Discover how magicians use science to create illusions and slight-of-hand to misdirect their audiences. We will unravel the mystery of mind bending rope and card tricks, and see if magicians make things really disappear.

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 0-5 ......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

Coding Camp

Join us every Friday in June to learn the basics of coding in Bitsbox. Make your own games and apps in teams of two, share them with friends, and play them whenever you want long after camp ends! Learn how coding languages work and find the confidence to start writing y......More

Join us every Friday in June to learn the basics of coding in Bitsbox. Make your own games and apps in teams of two, share them with friends, and play them whenever you want long after camp ends! Learn how coding languages work and find the confidence to start writing your own code.Bring your own device or use one of ours.

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

Blood Drive Today!

Donate blood today! The OneBlood.org Big Red Bus will be in the library parking lot 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.All donors will receive*:- $20 eGift Card- a Big Red Bus Sunshade- A Wellness Checkup that includes blood pressure, pulse and temperature checks, iron count, and ......More

Donate blood today! The OneBlood.org Big Red Bus will be in the library parking lot 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.All donors will receive*:- $20 eGift Card- a Big Red Bus Sunshade- A Wellness Checkup that includes blood pressure, pulse and temperature checks, iron count, and cholesterol screeningID is required.*One offer per donor, per donation.Appointments are encouraged but not required, please visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 62047 to schedule your lifesaving appointment.Every person has the power to save a life. Donating blood only takes a little of your time, and it can mean a lifetime for patients in need.

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

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

Coding in Scratch: Star Hunter!

Have you ever wanted to make your own videogame? Join us as we build a videogame called Star Hunter using Scratch, a programming language designed for kids. No experience with coding is required. Chromebooks will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own device.

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

Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT) Meeting

Hosting the Englewood Community Health Action Team (CHAT) meetings which are open to everyone, and allows community members to talk collaboratively about health issues the community is facing and how to address them.

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

Quirky Readers

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!Today we'll discuss the book: “Everything is Tuberculosis” by John Green (2025)Genre: Narrative Non-Fiction, Investigative/ReportageTuberculosis has shaped human life for thousands o......More

Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!Today we'll discuss the book: “Everything is Tuberculosis” by John Green (2025)Genre: Narrative Non-Fiction, Investigative/ReportageTuberculosis has shaped human life for thousands of years, once seen as a poetic illness and now tied to poverty and unfairness. In 2019, John Green met Henry Reider, a young patient with a bright smile at a hospital in Sierra Leone. Their friendship opened Green’s eyes to the barriers that keep people from getting care for this curable disease. Henry’s story is shared alongside the history of tuberculosis and the choices that continue to shape its impact today.

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

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

Free Vision Screenings with the Englewood Lions Club

The Englewood Lion's Club will be at the library to provide FREE vision screenings for children ages 6 months - 12 years. A parent must be present with their child and sign a permission form.

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

Homer: The Iliad and the Odyssey

Join Baila Miller as she explores "Homer: the Iliad and the Odyssey" and their lasting influence on western literary tradition. Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey set the Gold Standard in storytelling 2,800 years ago. These epic poems remain the most influential work of ......More

Join Baila Miller as she explores "Homer: the Iliad and the Odyssey" and their lasting influence on western literary tradition. Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey set the Gold Standard in storytelling 2,800 years ago. These epic poems remain the most influential work of the Western Cannon because of their universal truths. The contrast of the young, passionate Achilles and his counterpart Odysseus, who is a mature, reasoned man, represent the predicaments and choices that people make throughout their lives. Do we act on our impulses and pay a deadly price or do we think about the consequences of our behaviors before disaster strikes?

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

Artists in the Libraries: Rescued Book Art

Come rescue a used book and give it a new life at the library! Create a nature inspired collage using upcycled book pages and acrylic paint.

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

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

Coding Camp

Join us every Friday in June to learn the basics of coding in Bitsbox. Make your own games and apps in teams of two, share them with friends, and play them whenever you want long after camp ends! Learn how coding languages work and find the confidence to start writing y......More

Join us every Friday in June to learn the basics of coding in Bitsbox. Make your own games and apps in teams of two, share them with friends, and play them whenever you want long after camp ends! Learn how coding languages work and find the confidence to start writing your own code.Bring your own device or use one of ours.

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