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What's Happening at the Elsie Quirk Library

Elsie Quirk Library

On Saturday, May 12th children ages 5 and up are invited to “Art with Carolyn” at 10:30 a.m.  Certified art teacher Carolyn Johnston provides instruction in basic art techniques to the kids.  This month will feature “Splatter Art.”  Registration is required and limited to 15 children.  You can register online at www.sclibs.net on the event calendar, just go to the listing for this workshop.  The Suncoast Writers Guild of Englewood’s Long Writers Group meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Conference Room.  At 11 a.m. the Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets in the upstairs meeting room.

Enjoy our Free Monday Night Movie on our big screen at 5 p.m. on May 14th .
Audrey Hepburn stars as a modern-day princess who rebels against her royal obligations and explores Rome on her own until she meets an American newspaperman and falls in love. Children, ages 5 and up, are invited to Read with the Dogs. Certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society will be at the library from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
 
The Master Gardeners from the Sarasota County Cooperative Extension Service staff their Master Gardeners Help Desk on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon in the small upstairs conference room.  Find out about your lawn and pest programs, what to grow in your landscape and vegetable gardens, or how to water effectively.  Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to consult an expert free of charge.  
            
On Wednesday, May 16th at 11 a.m., children ages 3 to 5 are invited to Preschool Story Time.  The theme for this session is “Summer Fun.”  Kids will enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and related crafts while gaining valuable early literacy skills such as letter knowledge and oral comprehension. The Englewood Genealogy Society of Southwest Florida (EGSF) President, Sue Davis, will present a program on “Web Surfing” at 1:30. At 5:30 p.m. the Elsie Quirk Teen Advisory Board will hold their monthly meeting.  All teens are welcome!  At 6:30 p.m., the Teen Advisory Board will offer a Game Night for teens for ages 11 to 18.  Play Xbox 360, Wii, and Playstation 2. Volunteers are needed to help with the 56th Englewood Pioneer Days. Individuals and organizations interested in volunteering are asked to attend a volunteer orientation meeting at 6 p.m. in the meeting room.

The Suncoast Workforce Mobile Career Center is in the library parking lot on Thursday, May 17th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  This is a great opportunity to get help with your job search or your new resume.  At 11 a.m., children ages 1 to 3 with a caregiver are invited to “Toddler Time.”  The theme for this session is “Teddy Bear Picnic.”  This program provides an introduction to early literacy skills including book sharing, simple concepts, and language development and it’s fun too!  No pre-registration is required to attend. The Englewood Peace Initiative Coalition meets at 2 p.m. in the meeting room.

Help Elsie Quirk Library celebrate its 50th Anniversary by sharing your memorable experiences, favorite employees or volunteers past and present. Share your memories or stories of the Elsie Quirk Library by emailing them to Judy Ross at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information on library programs, services, and resources drop 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
 

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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