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

Join us for this traditional and well-loved craft of paper embroidery. Create artfully hand-embroidered, winter themed greeting cards to delight your family and friends.

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.

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.

Come sing, play and explore to live music! Kids and caregivers engage in familiar songs while enjoying a sensory experience.

For children ages 1-5. 
 

Sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library.

Musical Motion is a FREE bilingual learn & play class that encourages bonding while developing early learning and literacy skills in children.

Come one Come all and Join us for a fun and exciting Storytime and Craft.  A special guest from The Ringling Museum and Art will read an exciting book that will be connected back to a special feature at the museum and followed by an fun craft

Calling all readers: our dog friends from the Suncoast Humane Society are returning to the Jacaranda Library, and they want you to read to them!

Join us for a poetry writing workshop with Laura Shoemaker, a poet and writer based in Sarasota.

The state of Florida has a rich history of African Americans who have contributed to the advancement and growth of today.  Mary McLeod Bethune, A.L. Lewis, and D.A.

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.

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.

Spritz up your day with a paint and sip! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, come paint a masterpiece and enjoy a selection of mocktails.

Learn to sew and make a decorative "Buttoned-up Box" for trinkets or candy! Beginner and experienced sewers welcome. You will have the chance to learn and practice threading the sewing machine after you make the project. 

Come and get one-on-one genealogy research from expert and experienced volunteers.

Bring your questions!

Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet.  All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!

Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!

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.

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 16 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

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.

Ancestry.com is a resource that allows users to search historical records to learn about their family history.

Jack E. Davis is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a Distinguished Professor of History and the Rothman Family Chair in the Humanities at the University of Florida.

Japan stands as a fascinating mixture of advanced technology and timeless commitment to tradition.

Repurpose memories and create something new and reversible (snowman/pumpkin).  Please dress for painting.  No reservations are required.  These classes are popular.  Seating is very limited.  First come, first seated.

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.

Author Larry Humes traces the events and characters that put Venice on the proverbial map in his new book: "Venice: A Century on the Gulf"

Make a small messenger bag from a vinyl banner, duct tape and staples. No sewing required!

Enjoy this exciting workshop presented by Mad Science where children will discover the science behind some of their favorite toys! Unravel the mystery behind motorized toys, magnetic toys, balancing toys and spinning tops.

 The Ringling brings the museum experience directly to our library, exploring works of art from various collections including European Art, Asian Art, Circus, Contemporary, and Photography.

Join us for an unforgettable art class that uses hands-on techniques alongside art history, while fostering self-expression, innovation and creativity. Try out a variety of art styles across six sessions!

Join us for a fascinating lecture on the process of creating a museum exhibit from start to finish! Discussion will include initial planning and collaborating with artists, transporting artwork, designing the museum space, and more!

On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!