This program will be held at the Venice Community Center located at 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285.

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

Join other tweens this summer for Xbox and WiiU gaming. Play starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the program is restricted to youth ages 9-12 years old.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Ages 3-5.

Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, movement, crafts and school readiness activities.

Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Spend quality time singing, dancing, exercising, and having fun! For ages 0-5.

Enjoy traditional African storytelling with drumming, dancing, and song with Orisirisi. For children and families.

ESOL Conversation Group for intermediate to higher level ESL learners.

Students MUST first be registered with the Literacy Council

Contact:  Sue Bergstrom 941-955-0421

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

Join our resident technology expert to learn digital art, coding, and web design.  Be sure to sign up for the series as these programs build on one another.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room June 4-Aug. 3 excluding July 4.

Kids ages 6-12. Each week we'll explore different musical forms via special performances, instrument show-and-tell, and creating musical instruments with everyday materials.

We'll cover the basics of searching the library catalog to find books and other items, a few tips and tricks to improve searches, and go over the new library mobile app.* Bring your phones and tablets to play on the library mobile app* in cla

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.

Ages 11-18.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

Enjoy songs, storytelling, dance and more while learning about African folklore. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a ticket at the youth desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Join us for a discussion about making the library a better place for teens! We will discuss programming, volunteering opportunities, and more.

Join us for our weekly family board game night! We will supply various games for all ages but feel free to bring your own favorite to share!

Join us for our monthly movie night!

Bring the beach to you this summer with the Shannon Staub Book Club's beach read pick! We will be reading and discussing "Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty! Limited copies are available for checkout at the Reference Desk! 

An open block of time for a teen takeover in the Creation Station. Your tools include audio production equipment, a 3D printer, Creative Cloud software and much more! 

Enjoy songs, storytelling, dance and more while learning about African folklore.