Event List

Join us for this travelogue highlighting Punjab, home of the Golden Temple, Rajaji National Park and tiger reserve, and Old Delhi, which is known for its bustling bazaars, 16th and 17th century Mughal tombs, an astronomical observatory from the 70

Join us for the Friday Afternoon Monthly Book Discussion. Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Newcomers are always welcome. Please inquire about a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

Come join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage. 

Searching for Angola: African American History

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 Pop-Up visits The Bay and offers park goers the opportunity to check out materials, get a library card or browse the shelves and sit in our cozy bean bags to read.

Save a life! Come to donate blood with OneBlood. Their bus will be in the Selby Library parking lot.

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories. 

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

Looking for a fun and free outdoor activity? Join miss Riley for Geocaching 101. We'll go over what geocaching is, how to get started and how to hunt safely. All ages welcome! 

Already know a few chords? Let's take your guitar skills to the next level! In this fun, family-friendly 6-week class, you'll learn to play your favorite songs, learn more chords and move forward with guitar techniques.

Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for tween and teen music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Meet other coders in the Teen Center and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Have you ever wondered how audiobooks come alive? Author Tamara Lush leads a panel of audiobook narrators Melissa Moran and Aaron Shedlock to share all the behind the scenes of audiobook creations. 

Led by the Sarasota Garden Club, children and teens can make their own floral arrangements to give to a mother, grandmother, or anyone they want to celebrate this Mother’s Day!  Best for ages 5-18. Registration required.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

In the 1920s, innocent members of the Osage Indigenous American tribe suffer from a series of unusual, inexplicable murders.

Booker T. Washington was the most prominent African American educator and orator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Do you need help with a sewing or mending project? Bring your fabric and your plan and we can help with the rest.