Upcoming Events

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.

Tax Assistance with VITA Volunteers.

To schedule an appointment please visit www.UWSvita.org or call 1-833-897-8482 beginning Friday, January 16, 2026. 

Ikebana (ee-kay-bah-nah), which means "Living Flowers”, is the art of Japanese flower arranging. Come enjoy a unique floral exhibition from the schools of Ikenobo, Ohara, Wafu, Sogetsu, and Ichiyo.

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.

Have fun and brighten someone’s day by writing to a homebound senior!

We will provide the supplies needed to write uplifting letters to isolated adults in need. 

Partnership with Letters Against Isolation.  

Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for tween and teen music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Join our local Solar System Ambassador Linda McKenna for a walk through space! Visit each 'planet' throughout the library and learn fun facts about our solar system.   

Meet other coders in the Teen Center and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine.

Join Marshall O'Donovan for an intriguing journey into the paranormal as he showcases and discusses the unique and mysterious photographs he captured at the historic Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. 

Join the North Port Adult Writers Club! The club welcomes adult writers of all experience levels to engage in creative discussions and participate in writing prompts.

Come and get assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. 

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Join us for Adult Coloring Group the first and third Monday of every month! All materials provided.

Explore a unique approach to visual art using seed beads to build texture, pattern, and depth. In this hands-on program, you will use colorful seed beads to “paint” a museum worthy design.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns at Elsie Quirk Library.

Tax help by appointment.

Come and get expert assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE VENICE LIBRARY.

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

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

Cigar City: The Story of Ybor City and West Tampa

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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.

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.

Join us for a movie night!

We will be watching  Elemental this evening!

Snacks and water will be provided.