Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.
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.
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
For mobile babies to 5 years old.
For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.
For ages 2-5. Time for creativity to shine! We'll have some fun with arts and crafts and interactive art activities.
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.
Genealogy Assistance.
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!
Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.
Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board 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.
Chef Warren Caterson will share the importance of good nutrition, basic kitchen safety, knife skills, the cooking gear you will need as you leave for colleg
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.
Learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities.
For children ages 5-12. Registration is required.
Drop in to play a different selection of video and board games each month. A staff member will provide instructions for the board games that are available.
Ages 5+
Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.
Selby Family Films invites you to pick a movie to watch! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. All ages are welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Book Club
Join us in-person as we discuss "The Water Dancer" by Ta-Nehisi Coates for our monthly Book Club!
Part of the Artists in the Library program, you can paint like a whale in this fun and colorful program!