Event List

For ages 2-5. Join us for story time filled with a variety of early literacy activities that include music, stories, movement, crafts and school readiness. 

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.

Learn to create a simple 3D printed luggage tag using Tinkercad, a free program that is great for beginners.

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

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.

Come join us in this exciting Chair Yoga practice to explore gentle yoga poses with the support of a chair. This class is perfect for anyone who’s new to yoga, living with limited mobility, or coming back from injury.

Discuss new recipes, share pictures of your own creations, and connect with fellow food (and cookbook) lovers.

April Theme: At Long Last!

When Modernism Met the Gulf Coast

Presented by:

• Nicholas Deitz, Historic Preservation Specialist, Sarasota County History Center

Program begins promptly at 2PM

This month, see our embroidery machine in action as you choose a design, press "start", and watch your embroidery come to life on a cotton hand towel!

MyPlate youth program, pending more info by presenter

Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? 

Learn macrame techniques to create your own macrame wristlets, led by local artist Christine Gilkey!

Registration required. For ages 12-18.

Drop-in and create! Each week will feature a specific craft. Examples and supplies provided.

Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

Witness the incredible freezing power of liquid nitrogen, as it is used to prepare ice cream before your very eyes in this fascinating and educational demonstration. Science has never been so delicious!

Sam Rivers was a visionary multi-instrumentalist and composer whose adventurous style spanned bebop, free jazz, and orchestral improvisation. His bold, innovative voice helped redefine modern jazz from the 1960s onward.

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

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. 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.

Have you ever wondered what we do in our Creation Station? Come see for yourself for open lab time!

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.