Week Calendar

We apologize of the inconvenience. We ran out of school supplies for this popular program. 

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?  Need a plant or an insect identified?  On the first and the third Monday mornings of the month, from 10am to 12 pm, Gulf Gate Library hosts the Master Garde

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Join us and Miss Dina as she gives a tour of our youth garden as she explores how plants thrive through stories and activities.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them.  Everyone is welcome to participate in this bi-weekly group to practice French pronunciation and oral understanding.&n

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

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Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.

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.

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

Venice Police and Fire Departments are driving out to the Venice Library to read stories, answer questions, and show off their amazing equipment...including their vehicles!

For ages 2-8.  Join us for Family Story Time.  Enjoy stories, movement activities, songs and more at this early literacy program.

Presenter: Captain Daniel E. Getty, Operations Officer, U.S. Space Force

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group!    

Summer gets better with storytime! Filled with stories, songs, and crafts: this program teaches essential skills and is fun for the entire family!

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month!

In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone.

The chess club is an opportunity to play friendly games of chess in a low-stress environment. Patrons of all ages and levels are welcome to come, as help is given to those who need it!

Stories, rhymes, and activities to make learning fun for you and your little ones.

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Come to the youth desk 30 minutes before the program for a ticket.

Join IFAS for a talk on where your water comes from and what steps we, as individuals, can take to save it and save on our water bills. Plus we want to hear from you! What water concerns do you have about your local water resources?

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

We are celebrating a summer of reading and discussing with a movie and pizza. We will be showing Disney's 20,000 Leagues under the Sea. This is open to families with children.

In this new online course from MediaWise for Seniors, you will learn simple digital literacy skills to outsmart algorithms, detect falsehoods and make decisions based on factual information.

Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries! 

Talk about your favorite restaurants in the Venice area. Discover recommendations from others!

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correo electrónico

uso de computadoras

uso de dispositivos móviles

cómo descargar libros electrónicos

cómo adjuntar un documento o una foto

cómo usar MS Word, Excel,

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.

Curious about knitting and crochet, but don't know where to begin? Drop in the first Thursday of each month for Beginner's Day with the Quirky Knitters!

Genealogy Assistance.

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Tech Instruction in Spanish/ Outreach

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

Journey with us from the jukebox to the iPod as we celebrate the universal language of music!

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up a ticket starting 30 minutes before the program.

Cool off from the summer heat with an ocean-themed BBC documentary narrated by a British man with a soothing voice.

Coral reefs are the most diverse ecosystems in the ocean and provide significant environmental, biologic, recreational and economic value.

Join us as Mote Marine brings their Exploration Stations! 

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Drop your anchors and dive in every Wednesday afternoon anytime between 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. to our Creation Station to make an ocean-themed craft.  Teens, Tweens, and families are welcome to participate.

Artist, Judy Levine, will teach relief printmaking techniques using ocean creatures as a theme. Create banners using painted backgrounds and press printed embellishments.

Hang out in the teen room and play board games with other friendly teens and tweens. Games and tables will be available on a first come, first served basis. 

Come and learn step by step how to assemble an ocean in a bottle!

~Registration required~

No experience or materials required.

Learn to knit or crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! It is recommended to bring your own yarn and needles. Instructor-supplied yarns remain with the instructor weekly until piece is completed.

Tinker Tuesday is on break through the month of August. Check back with us in September for more fun tinker projects!

Teens and tweens can play video games with Wii, Switch and Playstation consoles.

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

Come and enjoy a feature length film on our BIG screen!

TAB Meeting for August! We will be discussing our upcoming plans for the school year and clubs that will be coming soon. 

Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.

Come to the Friends of the Selby Public Library Bookstore for a book signing event with author Don Bruns for his newly released anthology: "Hotel California"

We apologize of the inconvenience. We ran out of school supplies for this popular program. 

Join us for our exciting evening Summer Jazz series!