Upcoming Events

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.

Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the iconic paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe.

The Aging Brain: Understanding Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders (ADRD)

Join Danielle Valery from the Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to learn how to distinguish between normal aging and

Join the Jazz Club of Sarasota for a monthly jazz jam session that provides an introduction to jazz jamming. Perfect for beginners!

Come to listen or to play at this bi-monthly open mic jazz jam session for amateur performers. No registration is required. Bring your instrument, and if you would like to play, you may sign up when you arrive.

This month we will be reading and discussing "The Last Murder at the End of the World" by Stuart Turton.

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.

Join us to discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.

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.

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.

The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.

Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 

The in-person Betty J. Johnson Library writing group is for anyone seeking dedicated time to work on new or continuing writing projects.

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Cricut and the EasyPress to personalize a tote bag! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Join us for an afternoon of creative expression and calm.  Each month we will work on diamond painting a coaster based on a holiday/seasonal theme.  This group is extremely popular, and seating is limited to 8.

Join the fun and test your knowledge! Work together to answer questions with your team. Topics will range from history, music, literature, film, and more, and the winning team receives a prize! Doors open at 2:45 pm.

Join Dr. Randy Runnels, for a lecture provided by the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota

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.

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.

Make a pair of beaded earrings or upcycle a piece of jewelry you own. Bring your own beads or use ours.

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

January Theme: One-Pot Wonders

January Cookbook: Dinner In One by Melissa Clark

Each monthly session explores a different piece of Creation Station equipment. 

This month we will use the Cricut and the EasyPress to personalize a tote bag! Limited to 8 participants, and all supplies provided.

Enjoy an open workshop for upcoming artists interested in 2D art and drawing. There will be a brief warm up and lesson for approximately 15 minutes, followed by open drawing time to work on a portfolio or simply draw for fun!