Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

Are you looking for technology help? Visit our Tech Navigator page to sign up for a one-on-one session.  

Preschool Program: Nutrition This program introduces preschoolers to the basics of healthy eating with stories, songs, activities and food samples.

Interested in learning yoga?

Join Jule Doran for a gentle adult beginners class in which participants will learn how to...

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

Sing, dance, and exercise with Adrianne Pezzella. Recommended for ages 1-6; babies love to bounce and watch too!

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners in Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.

UPDATE: 

The May 3 Drawdown class at the Shannon Staub Library has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Talk about your favorite restaurants in the Venice area. Discover recommendations from others!

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Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

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.

Bring your mobile device or borrow a Chromebook from the library for a Technology 101 class.  In these sessions we will cover topics from basic use and vocabulary to how to access and enjoy the libraries digital resources, to navigating socia

Watch a movie on the big screen!

The current schedule is attached as a flyer and includes a brief description of these titles.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.

LAST Stop is a drop-in program designed for teens in 6th through 12th grade to participate in fun activities, talk with friends, have snacks, and play games. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

For a tower to stay standing in must have a stable base and be strong enough not to buckle under its weight. Incorporating Science and Mathematics build a spaghetti and marshmallow tower to create a sturdy framework.

Drop-in program in the Youth Department. Children design and parents will make Mother's Day cards. Supplies are limited. 

Families are invited to join us for this special edition of Tinker Tuesday for the Suncoast Remake Learning Days! Registration is limited to 12 families, as supplies are limited.

A different STEAM project every week!

Teens and tweens can play video games with Wii, Switch and Playstation consoles.

English for Families is a series of virtual classes designed for caregivers and their children ages 6-12. This series focuses on developing BASIC English vocabulary and literacy skills through fun and interactive storytelling.

A variety of messy chemical reactions will be demonstrated outside in our library's backyard including creating elephant toothpaste, how to explode a watermelon, and a kiddie pool sensory exploration.