Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs. For ages 0-2 years old.

This program will be held at the Venice Community Center located at 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285.

Earn up to 30 hours of community service by participating in this 2-week summer program to become a better citizen and volunteer in your community. Learn about survival skills, home care basics, marketing your abilities, and more!

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

Join other tweens this summer for Xbox and WiiU gaming. Play starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the program is restricted to youth ages 9-12 years old.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Recommended for up to 5 years with parent or caregiver. Fun to Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together.

 Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children. For ages 2-3.

Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include music, movement, crafts and school readiness activities.

ESOL Conversation Group for intermediate to higher level ESL learners.

Students MUST first be registered with the Literacy Council

Contact:  Sue Bergstrom 941-955-0421

Join Alyssa Lopez as she leads a discussion of the book, "Sing for Your Life" by Daniel Bergner.

Continue your summer learning through ABCmouse, iReady, or other educational websites! Bring your account login information, if needed.

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

 Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning Kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities. For ages 3-6.

Join our resident technology expert to learn digital art, coding, and web design.  Be sure to sign up for the series as these programs build on one another.

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room June 4-Aug. 3 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.  

A Sarasota chiropractor discusses methods you can use on yourself to ease discomfort and body pain. 

Kids ages 6-12. Each week explore music via special performances, instrument show-and-tell, and creating musical instruments with everyday materials.

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.

Learn to download songs from the more than 13 million available using Freegal and your library card. Bring your mobile devices or a USB drive to save music you download.

Loose lecture-oriented discussion group for people who are relatively familiar with their Apple devices. Make the most out of your iPhones and iPads!

Ages 6 and up.  A fun-filled, interactive program that covers the history of taiko, the music of Japan, modern drumming performance, and drum making using discarded barrels that have been recycled into taiko drums. Limit 80.

Learn about the artist Henri Rousseau and create your own rain forest banner
using press printing techniques with painted and collage additions.

Create a unique sand globe to capture a favorite beach memory. Bring your own small seashells and assorted beach findings, or use some from our collection.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

Watch memorizing puppets come to life as Katie Adams presents tales from Latin America. Recommended for elementary-aged children. Families are welcome. Space is available on a first come, first served basis.

Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information.

Join us for our weekly family board game night! We will supply various games for all ages but feel free to bring your own favorite to share!

Learn the fundamentals of sewing, from threading the machine to finishing touches. Make and take an item sewn by you! Materials are provided, class is free!