Upcoming Events

Join us for an open-ended, mindful painting session set to relaxing music. Wear your painting clothes and come with all your creativity! No materials required, but feel free to bring your own paints and/or reference photos if you like. 

We conclude our journey through India with a visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, drawing over 640 million people in just six weeks—a breathtaking display culture, and devotion.

Join Teresa as she teaches even more difficult origami than she does in her beginner class.

She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.

Where Wildflowers Grow: Watercolors of Sarasota’s Past explores Sarasota’s history through historic wildflower illustrations by local artists and botanists.

Florida has been a refuge for outcasts and scoundrels for  centuries. Join presenter Jacob Winge as he list some of the famous and infamous who called Florida home for the past 400 years!

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Selby Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required.

This month we will be reading and discussing "West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge.

Lise Frank - "SOUTHBOUND" – From the Andes to the Amazon. Hop on the piano-train and take a trip to South America with Lise Frank and Jessé Martins.

No registration required, but limited seating available.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

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

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.

Come and get assistance from knowledgeable and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Explore our universe at the library and take a journey through the stars up above to the oceans down below with this immersive 360° movie experience!

Kick off your spring by exploring popular chord progressions, practicing fluid transitions, and experimenting with a variety of strumming techniques. For adult beginners and intermediate players.

Registration required.

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.

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.

Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night!
Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.

Tonight’s theme: Hits of the 80's!

As the Sarasota County Veteran’s Services Outreach Officer,  Aretha Gipson will provide an overview of VA benefits available to veterans and their families.

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Check out our monthly Creation Station Crafts! Each month, experiment with a different piece of equipment in the Creation Station.