Event List

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.

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.

Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

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.

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.

This program will introduce participants to the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. We will review statistics, terminology, and common characteristics of ASD, with the goal of spreading autism awareness and acceptance.

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

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

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.

Have you ever wanted to make your own custom jewelry? Come to our workshop taught by our local Sarasota jewelry guru, Judy Levine, and learn to create your own beaded necklace!

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.

Learn about Florida-friendly trees that thrive in the Suncoast region of Florida. Find out which tree is right for your location, how to plant it, and how to care for it.

Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing.

Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.

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

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.

Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Creation Station Maker Lab. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking limit.

Nat King Cole was a velvet-voiced vocalist and elegant pianist whose warm, intimate sound shaped American popular music. Known for classics like "Unforgettable" and "Mona Lisa", he bridged jazz and pop with unmatched grace.

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.

Decorate a set of 4 cork coasters using paint and tape.  All materials and instruction provided. 

--- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. ---

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

Spanish Group Conversation.

Have you ever wanted to make your own custom jewelry? Come to our workshop taught by our local Sarasota jewelry guru, Judy Levine, and learn to create your own beaded necklace!