Week Calendar

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Free unbiased counseling for Medicare from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.  Then from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

In April, ArtCart waxes poetic with block out and collage poetry and paper flowers. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Join us for a traditional program of stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

For 0 to 30 months with caregivers.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Join us on the 4th Monday of the month. We supply the coloring pages and pencils.

The Literacy Council of Sarasota

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Class 

- Registration required through The Literacy Council of Sarasota

941.955.0421

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?

Need a plant or insect identified?

Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

A Reference Librarian will be available for help with e-books, computer basics, or questions about your electronic devices. Reserve a 30-minute session today by calling 941-861-1207 or by signing up at the Reference Desk.

In April, ArtCart waxes poetic with block out and collage poetry and paper flowers. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators.

Join Kidding Around Yoga instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement. The program is for children 2-5 years old with a caregiver and is limited to 24.

For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French.

In April, ArtCart waxes poetic with block out and collage poetry and paper flowers. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

Enjoy interacting with your child by participating in early literacy activities that include music and movement, books, crafts, and educational activities.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Learn to knit and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners.

Learn to speak common Spanish phrases in a fun, relaxed environment.  This 8 week course is designed for adult beginners who have little or no background in Spanish.  You will learn Spanish vocabulary for meeting other people and greetin

This first of a two-part class is for people who have no prior knowledge of computers. Participants learn about the Windows operating system and terminology related to using the computer keyboard and mouse.

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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.

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

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

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

In April, ArtCart waxes poetic with block out and collage poetry and paper flowers. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

This hour-long class is meant to equally balan

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Enjoy special uninter

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited to 80 people. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.

Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children.

For ages 2-3.

For ages 0-5.  Interact and participate with your child in a variety of early literacy activities that include books, music, movement, crafts and play.  

The Literacy Council of Sarasota

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Class 

- Registration required through The Literacy Council of Sarasota

941.955.0421

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

New to the Internet?  Learn how to conduct a basic Internet search on at least two search engines.  Learn the meanings of those mysterious acronyms such as html, isp, url.  And what is a domain name and a domain extension?  Com

Weekly meeting of the Venice French Club. 

Learn about genealogy research through Ancestry, Heritage Quest, and other databases. Students need names, dates, and locations of people to be researched on the databases. Bring your own thumb drive for articles to be printed.

In April, ArtCart waxes poetic with block out and collage poetry and paper flowers. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

For children 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers. Creativity in play and movement abounds in this class as preschoolers use their imagination, investigates circles and play games with an Earth Day theme.

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.

Preschoolers, ages 2 ½ - 5 and their parent, guardian or caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and crafts. There is a different theme every week.

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Storytelling and learning activities to inspire the green thumb in everyone!

*Registration is required as space and materials are limited to 12 participants*

This is the final hour-long seminar to be given at Venice Library this season presented by experts from the nonprofit organization Foundation for Financial Education (F3E). Founded in 2009 as a result of an urgent need to eliminate finan

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

In April, ArtCart waxes poetic with block out and collage poetry and paper flowers. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

How much can you save with a Bank On account? Help is available to find out if you qualify for this safe, affordable checking account. You can even sign up right away!

Meet new friends and chat with other parents and caregivers while your kids play and read in the picture book area. Enjoy a place to chill after walking around the Downtown Farmers Market!

Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Upa Yoga is a good starting point for those who are new to yoga, and it can be used as a preparation for other yoga practices. These 90 minute sessions are offered by the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences.

Join us for stories, rhymes, and music. Concludes with a craft.

For 2 1/2 to 5 years with caregivers.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Children ages 2 - 7 and their caregiver can enjoy hula hooping fun with Ms. Amy!  Follow along with activities and exercises!

*Registration is required as space is limited*

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.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

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

For ages 3-6.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups.

Enjoy special uninter

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.

Learn everything you need to understand, access, and improve your credit reports and scores. Presenters will explain why credit scores are important and how they affect your ability to get loans, housing, jobs, and insurance.

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in ou

The Florida Department of Health Sarasota County's Health in Motion staff provide no cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness. No appointment is needed.
For questions call 941-861-2873.

This class will show you the many ways to use the free File Explorer program app that comes with Windows. Learn about files and folders to help you organize your Windows computer.

Interested in yoga but not sure where to start?
Join Jule as she takes you through a chair yoga class!
Ages 18 and up.
Yoga has been shown to improve overall when practiced regularly.

Learn the basics of Facebook.

Please join us for this genealogy lecture on the ways to find your Native American ancestors.  Topics included are: acquisition of CDIB cards, tribal enrollment, and Ancestral Dawes Rolls data for Native American names, dates and places.

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

Want to learn more about using a computer or your device?

Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians.

Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm.

Call 941-861-1360 to sign up.

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn.

Join us for a discussion of this year's One Book One Community read, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.  This New York Times best-seller is a true crime tale that unravels one of the most sinister crimes and racial injustices in Ameri

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

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.

Celebrate Shakespeare's birthday  and get lost in the timeless romance of first love, lost love and lasting love with this new play Shakespeare's Lovers.

The 1-3 pm genealogy session requires previous training from the introductory class at 10 am -12 pm.

Jack, The Computer Guy, will explain how your computer works and why it doesn't.

Watch the Disney sensation, Lilo and Stitch, make Hawaiian leis and grass skirts, spin fire sticks, and more. 

Free movie related snacks provided by Friends of the North Port Library.

How much can you save with a Bank On account? Help is available to find out if you qualify for this safe, affordable checking account. You can even sign up right away!

An open block of time for a tween takeover of the Creation Station equipment. Your tools include robots, circuitry kits, virtual reality, a 3D printer, and so much more!

This program is recommended for ages 8 and up. 

Sometimes a little change makes a big difference.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.

New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk. 

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.

literacy

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

Baila Miller's fine arts programs are high quality multimedia presentations that explore the role of art, architecture, cinema and photography as well as orchestral and operatic influences in the development of modern culture.  Join

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.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.

Join us for a demonstration of the Creativebug online resource. Access over 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists, FREE with your library card.

Join us to watch the Academy Award winning movie, Green Book. 

Find your inner peace with the Isha Kriya Foundation through Upa Yoga--gentle yoga techniques which can be done sitting or standing. All skill levels welcome. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mats.

Coloring pages, markers, color pencils, and crayons will be provided.

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.

What should you do if someone has stolen your identity? Learn ways to recognize, respond to, and reduce the risks of identity theft, along with strategies for protecting your assets. 

Have fun learning basic coding skills while programming the LEGO WeDo robots!  Registration is required and limited to 10 participants ages 9-18.

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

Come in and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.

Looking for something a little more advanced than basic Spanish lessons? Every Monday from 3:30-5, join an open group of intermediate Spanish speakers for a small discussion-oriented lecture.

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!

Come in and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.

Tuesdays, January-May 3 - 5:3

Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks onto your device.

THE CALEDONIAN CLUB OF FLORIDA WEST,

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

THE SELBY PUBLIC LIBRARY

 PRESENTS: Alex Beaton's Scotland: Rosslyn Chapel

Come in and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.

Canvas Art. Come make canvas art with us! Using hot glue and acrylic paints you
can create a unique piece of art to put on display.
All supplies provided.

Kids are welcome to start the weekend right with some after school gaming! 

Bring your own or choose from our library of board, card, role playing, or Wii video games. 

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.

Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Are you in Grades 6-8 and need service hours for school? Club members should plan to attend the monthly meetings and assist with at least one additional program per month. A club agreement can be picked up at your first meeting.

A different project every week!

Call or visit to find out what it is this week!

Ages 6+.

Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.

Basic information to help you make informed decisions about Medicare coverage and costs. Presented by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Teen Science Cafe

Join Mote scientists to learn about marine life and habitat.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs.  This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.