Week Calendar

Alzheimer's Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, ara a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: 

-Develop a support system.              &nbs

Monthly book discussion. See the Book Club flier by the circulation desk for a complete list of future titles. 

When you register, please check your email for a confirmation. This will have the links and Zoom login information you will need the day of the program. Please check your junk/spam folders if you do not see the confirmation email.

For mobile babies to 5 years old.

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.

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

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 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.

Weekly meeting of the Venice French Club. 

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.

The Genealogical Society of Sarasota will continue to host its programs in an online environment until we can safely return to the Geldbart Auditorium. Participants can expect expert information on a variety of genealogy subjects.

Earn community service hours while you help shape the future of the library.  Create, develop, execute, and lead programs and activities.  Influence collection and service decisions. 

Express yourself in an online workshop environment. Receive writing prompts and general inspiration from different presenters and your fellow poets, with ample time to write and share.

Come on down to Shannon Staub Library and enjoy a delicious lunch from some of Southwest Florida's premier meals on wheels! 

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NASA Solar System Ambassador Linda McKenna will be taking children on an online journey through our Solar System during January’s STEM club.

For mobile babies to 5 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.

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

Open time for questions, sharing solutions

Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.
 

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment. 

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

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Come with your friends and family to explore creativity with fascinating art techniques. Socially-distanced tables will be available on a first come, first served basis for this drop-in program. 

During this planet walk, we will be exploring the solar system. At each stop, we will explore a different planet or feature of our solar system.

Join the Teen Advisory Board to help plan library programs for teens, earn Bright Futures scholarship hours, gain leadership experience and have fun with new friends.

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.

A different project every week!

Ages 6+. 

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

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The children get and read an early chapter book ahead of time. The book is then discussed during the meeting for characters, themes and how it is applicable to their life.

For ages 8-18. First Tuesday of the month in the Young Adults section. Learn how to knit and/or crochet. Use our materials or bring your own.

ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids and teens on the Autism Spectrum.

We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more!

Want to test your trivia prowess? Join us for online trivia using Zoom and Kahoot! These questions will challenge your brain and keep you entertained!