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What's Happening at the Elsie Quirk Library

Elsie Quirk Library

Summer is almost here and if you are looking for resources to keep the kids or yourself busy and beat the heat, put your library card to use. And for some things, you don’t even need to leave home to access them! The following eMedia collections are always available on Overdrive. All you need is your Sarasota County Library card, a computer with an internet connection, and speakers or headphones.

Disney Online Books offers fun and educational new and classic Disney adventures on your computer or MP3 player. PBS Videos let you enjoy quality educational and entertainment programming. Award winning programs include “Scientific American Frontiers,” “Masterpiece Classics,” “American Experience,” and children’s series “Cyberchase” and “Liberty’s Kids.” So sip some ice tea and enjoy “Downton Abbey.” You can also watch titles from the A& E Television network such as “Modern Marvel” and “Biography.” Learn about the haunted past, how to cook, or get travel activities for various locations.

No waiting lists or holds! No fines, no fees, always available! Check out this great service at http://ecat.lib.overdrive.com . Videos can be found at the bottom of the page.

Events this week at the library:

The Elsie Quirk Library will be open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. over the holiday weekend. We will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

The Master Gardeners from the Sarasota Cooperative Extension Service will staff the Help Desk on Tuesday, May 28th from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your Florida gardening and landscaping questions and consult an expert free of charge. Insect and plant samples may be brought to the Help Desk for identification and problem solving. Soil and irrigation water testing are also available for a small fee.

Teens and tweens ages 11 and older are invited to a Teen Book Discussion and Film on Wednesday, May 29th from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Teens will get together to discuss William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and then view a film that puts a modern spin on the classic play. In the film the Prince of Denmark seeks vengeance after his father is murdered and his mother marries the murderer. No pre-registration is required to attend.

The Knitting Group meets at the library on Thursday, May 30th at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

We are looking for teens ages 14 to 18 years old to help in the library this summer. A variety of positions are available. Earn community service hours and valuable employment skills while giving back to your community. All volunteers must register online. This should be done as soon as possible. To register go to the library webpage at https://www.scgov.net/library and then click on Volunteers. For more information, call the Youth Service Desk at 941-861-1212. A Teen Volunteer Orientation will be held on Friday, May 31st from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Sign up for summer reading begins on June 1st. Pick up summer reading logs, and brochures and summer reading flyers with upcoming events! You won’t want to miss any of the great programs coming in June! Teen readers can sign up for the Young Adult Summer Reading online at www.scgov.net/library

For more information on library programs, services, and resources stop by and visit us at 100 West Dearborn Street, or call the Sarasota County Call Center at 861-5000.


Jennifer M. Perry
Library Manager
Elsie Quirk Public Library
100 W. Dearborn St.
Englewood, FL. 34223
Office: 941-861-1205 or Cell: 941-315-1248
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Buchan Airport Fly-In & Breakfast

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The Seventh Annual Buchan Airport Flyin and Breakfast will take place at Buchan Airport located on the north end of Old Englewood Road on Saturday October 12th from 9am to 12pm.


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As the bright morning sun sheds it's first light on Buchan Airport you may hear the welcome drone of a light plane in its landing pattern while a score of volunteers are busily preparing for the Sixth Annual Buchan Aviation Fly-in Breakfast.

This years fly-in will take place at Buchan Airport located on the north end of Old Englewood Road on Saturday October 13th from 9am to 12pm. Admission is free. There is ample free parking with donations graciously accepted. A Quiche breakfast including pastry, orange juice, and coffee will be available for $6.00 from 9 til 12.

As many as forty airplanes of various types including biplane, helicopter, private and experimental aircraft are expected and will be available for viewing, as well as discussion with the pilots. Former Pan Am pilot Bill Nash will be on hand again this year to share his many exciting experiences flying the famous Boing 304 Clipper (the flying boat) along with many other distinguished aviators.

There will be numerous exhibitors including RC planes, aviation books and parts, the Historical Society, Arts Alliance, and Coast Guard. A 50/50 drawing and other donated prizes will be awarded including theater tickets, jewelry, golf for four at Myakka, and gift certificates from Outback, Gulf View Grill, and Applebee's.

For additional information contact:
Russ Kyper: 941.474.7632  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
FREE  ADMISSION
BREAKFAST: $6.00


   

Lemon Bay Playhouse


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Lemon Bay Playhouse

96 West Dearborn Street
Englewood, Florida 34223
(941) 475-6756

www.LemonBayPlayhouse.com


 
   

Open House at TerraNichol Academy

TerraNichol Academy

open-house-graphicAre you interested in taking a backstage tour of our one of a kind learning environments? Do you feel children learn through exploration and creativity? Do you want to learn more about our eclectic approach to learning? TerraNichol invites potential parents to an open house.

Date: Friday March 30th
Time: Preschool Program 18mos-3yrs. 9:30am-10:30am
VPK-First Grade Program 2:30-3:30
Location: TerraNichol Academy of The Arts
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This is a parent/guardian only event designed to allow parents to explore the classroom learning laboratories', explore our eclectic approach to learning here at TerraNichol, mingle with interested families, and converse with the TerraNichol Teaching Team.  Open House will also offer the opportunity to begin the registration process for the upcoming school year.  We are pleased to announce that for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year, we will continue to offer Kindergarten as well as First Grade to our program at the request of our families!

At TerraNichol Academy we have eclectic fusion of philosophies and education approaches (including Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligence, visual and performing arts, Eco-friendly approach and Reggio Emilia, Italy approach).
 
We believe that the early childhood experience lays the foundation for all future growth and development. High quality programming for young children enhances development and lays the groundwork for happy, healthy and productive futures. We believe that all children have limitless potential. Early childhood teachers look at each individual child in a holistic way, respecting and nurturing each child's potential for physical, emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and spiritual growth.
 
We believe that parents are a child's primary teachers. Parents are essential to a child's early learning and teachers in high quality programs work with parents as partners to provide the highest quality early childhood experiences for each child. We believe that the learning process is dynamic, involving the teachers, parents, and the children. The most effective teachers provide authentic experiences, which, are relevant to child's daily life and give meaning to each child's learning. Early childhood teachers provide children with emotional security, opportunities to explore, take risks, succeed, fail and persevere.

Terra Tominelli~Founder
 
TerraNichol Academy of The Arts
701 Old Englewood Rd
Englewood, Fl 34223
www.terranichol.com
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