Event List

Join us for a fast-paced and fun dramatic reading of Lovers and Other Strangers with Theatre of the Mind.

Seating is first-come first-served.

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank! Each class will include a brief nutrition lesson, a fun activity, and a cooking dem

Children are invited for a special opportunity to share a story with a furry friend! Take advantage of this no-pressure, judgment-free zone to practice reading with a certified therapy dog.  Space is limited. First come, first seated.

Bring your Dungeons and Dragons characters to life with your friends as we continue the search for the world's best apple pie recipe! Please bring your completed character sheet to this game.

Learn to make your own

handmade book or magazine!

Sumi-e is a Japanese ink painting technique that uses black ink to create expressive images. It is known for its simplicity, spontaneity, and the use of various shades of gray created by diluting the ink with water.

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.

Free Archaeology Lecture presented by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society: "Year in Review: What's been discovered & What's been talked about", prese

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.

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.

Discussion group

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

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

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.

Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up on the third Thursday of every month!

Jump and wiggle, twist and shout,
Stories come alive, that's what we're all about. 

Musical Motion is a FREE bilingual learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.

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. 

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.

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.