Event List

Enjoy this in-costume portrayal of Martha Hartman, the founder of the Petticoat Painters, who tells the story of the development of  Sarasota County as an arts colony, creating the “Cultural Coast of Florida”.

Join our travelogue with Jane Malher as we embark on the second chapter of our journey through India. This time, we head south to Tamil Nadu, where timeless stone temples along the Bay of Bengal reflect centuries of art and spirituality.

Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch!

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available and get a tour of the space!

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Learn how to identify common internet scams and protect yourself from fraud. Build your confidence when you are visiting websites, shopping online, using email, and more.

This preschool-aged story time is led by a library staff member. Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities!

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Learn how to make balanced, tasty, and nourishing meals get simple strategies for eating healthy, participate in fun activities!

Registration required as space is limited.

This group of local professional artists helps to spread the love of art, creativity, and human connection by presenting a new art project/technique each month. No prior experience is necessary. All are welcome and all supplies will be provided.

Join the Friends of The Venice Library for a tour of our beautiful library. It is guaranteed you will be surprised and impressed with all of the special features we have for all ages.

Join Dr. Katherine Clements, ecology and natural resources educator for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, to learn about some of our most common birds of prey in Sarasota County. Dr.

Learn how to water marble using just nail polish! Drip nail polish colors into a tray of water, swirl the colors together, then dip in your coaster and let it dry.

Design your own journal...a work of art that will last a lifetime.  All materials are provided.  No registration is required. These programs are popular.  Seating is limited.  First Come, first seated.

The Ringling brings the museum experience directly to you, exploring works of art from various collections from their museum.

Join us every other Tuesday in the Creation Station to show off your LEGO building talents.  Use the hour to freely build or choose one of our challenge cards for inspiration! Best for ages 5-12.

Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether you’ve just discovered anime or you’ve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks!

Join Miss Taylor for Arts & Crafts Storytime! Featuring a special craft each month this storytime fosters creativity, engages learnings, and creates special bonds between children and their caretakers.

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.

Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and their families can enjoy loosely structured play with a variety of rotating toys and activities in our Story Time Room.

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.

The Writer’s Circle was created for writers of all genres and experience levels.