Upcoming Events

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Tax help by appointment.

Come and get expert assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

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Call (941) 500-9181 to set up your appointment!

Giovana Pérez-Oliveras, the Arts & Health Program Coordinator at the Ringling Museum of Art leads this interactive presentation to help you explore the dynamic intersection of arts, health, and wellness through the lens of The Ringling Museum

Experience an exciting evening of opera’s most daring, high-wire arias showcasing spectacular virtuosity and thrilling high notes, classic musical theatre pieces, and jazz favorites.

Drop in during this hour to draw your very own button badges at the library using our button maker! For ages 10-18.

Please Register for Matter of Balance!

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.

Use paper rolls to make a variety of crafts, or freestyle and make your own creation with the supplies available!

Recommended for ages 5-9. 

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

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.

Come learn "What's New in 2026" for Medicare recipients.

SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders

If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club!  Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work.

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 Chance Library" by Freya Sampson.

Tax help by appointment.

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.

Whether you're an experienced play or a newcomer to this tile-based game of luck and strategy, we welcome you to join this friendly group! Please bring your National Mahjong League card if you have one.

Enjoy this free storytime program from The Ringling that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum. Plus, continue the fun by taking home a surprise! Best for ages 0-5.

Dr. Joseph Scelsa, founder and president of the Italian American Museum in NYC, will give an overview of recent developments in Italian migration and the assimilation of Italian Americans.

AARP is providing free tax preparation at the Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.