Event List

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.

Create this delicate spring blossom wreath for your home.  All materials provided.  No registration required.  This is a popular event.  Seats are limited.

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Bring your questions!

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Have you ever wanted to make your own custom jewelry? Come to our workshop taught by our local Sarasota jewelry guru, Judy Levine, and learn to create your own beaded necklace!

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Selby Library dates of Tax Preparation: February 2nd - April 15th. Located on the 2nd floor.

Days and Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2-5pm. Saturdays 11am-2pm.

Learn about Florida-friendly trees that thrive in the Suncoast region of Florida. Find out which tree is right for your location, how to plant it, and how to care for it.

Make your own cute little garden of paper flowers and butterflies inside an egg carton. 

Join Ms. Adrianne in her Fun To Be Fit Kids "BIGS" class. Experience an action-packed class filled with obstacle courses, fitness games, and team-building challenges designed to boost your athletic skills while having lots of fun.

Join us every other Tuesday 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.

A different project every week!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Join us in the teen center to explore your creativity! Drop in and make the most of craft and jewelry supplies.

This is recommended for tweens and teens, ages 9-18.

We provide the games, you bring the family! Family game night is sure to be fun for everyone!

"For every action there is a reaction" isn't just a saying in this class! Learn how to react confidently to whatever life throws at you on and off the stage!

Plan and Volunteer At Library Events.

Provide Feedback on Library Services.

Earn Volunteer Hours and resume credit.

Meting new friends, enjoy snacks, and play games!

Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing.

FOL monthly meetings.

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

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.

Join Miss Taylor for a special Play & Learn Storytime! Each storytime will feature books and songs as well as play time at the end.

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