Have you wanted to learn how to play bridge? 

Are you looking for a different card game to play and don't know where to start? 

Join us the second and fourth Mondays of the month to learn how to play bridge!

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.

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.

Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team.

Librarian Rob Camastro leads a monthly book discussion group called Cirque D'Book.  A different book title is chosen every month to explore.  Cirque D'Book will meet on the fourth Monday of every month from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.&nbsp

Come into the library and set up an appointment for tax help with AARP. Tax help appointments will be held every Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Feb. 1 and ending April 14. 

Learn sign language using books, rhymes, and songs followed by a special play time. 

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.

Join Tierra Chandler from the Florida Department of Health in a fun and interactive program that will equip you with the tools to create your own health goals and plans.

Come and get assistance with your genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers

Come into the library and set up an appointment for tax help with AARP. Tax help appointments will be held every Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Feb. 1 and ending April 14. 

Have you just started quilting? Are you looking to learn more? 

Join Fun To Be Fit Kids with Ms. Adrianne! This is a music and movement program for children (ages 0 - 5) and their caregivers to attend together.

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.

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 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.

John Goodman Performance and Lecture Series

Do you want help with...

eBooks, movies, eAudiobooks

Email how-to

Using your device

Library Database Resources

Cyber Security Questions

Printing Questions

or something else? 

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

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.

Come into the library and set up an appointment for tax help with AARP. Tax help appointments will be held every Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Feb. 1 and ending April 14. 

Prescription Assistance for income qualified individuals.

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.

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.

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

For ages 2-5. Let's learn about our community!  We'll meet and learn about people we see everyday in our neighborhood.

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.

AARP is providing free tax preparation at Shannon Staub Library again this year. The tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified tax counselors.

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby.

Drop in and crochet! Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Meeting spot will vary. Please ask at a service desk for today's location.

In observance of Florida's Arbor Day, Alison Goldy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will educate about the importance of mangroves along with a mangrove craft and story walk.

Come explore the different options in our Open Lab using self-guided time in the Creation Station. Available equipment includes Cricut Air Explore 2, 3D printing, sewing machines, button makers and more.

Join us at the North Port Library for storytime!  Songs, crafts and stories guaranteed! 

Mable Ringling 

A woman of mystery, a socialite, and a noted philanthropist, she was one of Sarasota’s most glamorous settlers in our area during the 1920s.

In observance of Florida's Arbor Day, Forest Hecker of University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science will discuss the basics of picking out a tree seedling and planting it correctly.  A limited quantity of Jacaranda tree se

Join us for a feature-length film on our big screen!

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.

Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment.  Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season.

Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment.  Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season.

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

Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment.  Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season.

Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.

Come enjoy this theatrical presentation of selected readings from this year’s One Book selection The Personal Librarian.

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!

Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment.  Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season.

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.

Attend this sign-up session to register for an AARP Income Tax Assistance appointment.  Advance appointments are required to utilize AARP's tax assistance services this tax season.

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! 

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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Power Couple in Art and Culture:  John Pierpont Morgan and Bella da Costa Greene                                             &n

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! 

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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Monthly board meeting.

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! 

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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

This husband and wife musical team perform a variety of songs with a variety of instruments including guitars, mandolin, and fiddle.

From Swing to Swamp, Rockabilly to Real Jazz, & Blues-tinged to Bluegrass.

Three part series "Musical Echoes of the Depression Era" - presented by Dick Smolens

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! 

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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Looking for a way to use up leftover fabric? In search of a one of a kind piece of jewelry for yourself or a friend? 

Come learn how to make fabric wrapped bracelets! All supplies provided. 

Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room at the Venice Public Library. When Blaise, the Teen Librarian, is in there will be crafts, video games, board games and more! 

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. The program is open to any teen who agrees to follow the Teen Room Code of Conduct.

Please join the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library and special guests artists Gus and Lina Ocampsilva for the dedication of the copper sculpture.

Meet other coders and work on your coding project. Share with others and troubleshoot as a team. Led by Levi Szantosi whose top picks are Python, Scratch, and Unreal Engine. 

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs from the Suncoast Humane Society Pet Therapy Team. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Bring your imagination to life with LEGO®! Come build machines, animals, architecture, monsters, and more on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Every session will have a fun theme and LEGO pieces will be provided.

Drop in during this one-hour session to meet certified pet therapy dogs from Suncoast Humane Society and their parents.

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Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. For ages 6+.

Drop in anytime this afternoon and see what you can create using our LEGO's and your imagination!  Ages 7-13 welcome.

After reading a mystery of your choice, come join us for book club to share. We will have snacks and drinks.

Join us for a movie and snacks! 

Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies. Music is a powerful tool to guide consciousness into higher realms and induce healing.

Relax and choose a mandala to color or get creative and draw your own thing! 

Drop in to play a different selection of video and board games each month. For January 23rd, we'll be playing Mario Kart. 

Ages 5+

"Chess Club & Other Games" is an informal gathering that meets every second and forth Monday from 4-6 p.m. For all age groups and skill levels. Registration not required. 

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.

Meet therapy dogs and their owners.  Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets!

A different project every week!

Ages 6+.

Meet the horses of Sarasota County's mounted patrol, and ask the officers questions about the important work these noble animals do to help out our community.

Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. The program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills.

Write Here! is a series of writing workshops sponsored by the Selby Public Library and hosted by Dr.

Have you always wanted to learn chess or maybe you already know how to play chess and want to find someone to play against? Either way, this is the club for you!

Learn new skills and get hands-on experience with different STEAM activities.

For children ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Play the classic role-playing game with a new group of players/adventurers.

This month's book is Freaky Fast Frankie Joe by Lutricia Clifton. Snacks and drinks will be served. Please pick up a copy of the book at the youth desk to read before the meeting.

Join us for Family Game Night in the Storytime Room on Tuesdays from 5 - 7.

Various board games/tabletop games will be available.

Join us for LEGOs in the Storytime Room on Thursday from 5-7.

Both DUPLOs and regular LEGOs will be available.

New Year, New You

Bruce Almighty

PG-13. Universal Pictures.

This month we will be reading and discussing "Ask Again, Yes" by Mary Beth Keane. 

CALLING ALL BUILDERS!
 

Let your imagination run wild with other Lego fans using our massive collection of bricks and accessories.

The heart of this ensemble is the violin and vocals of Keven Aland, the guitar of Jon McLaughlin and Glenn Stevenson on up-right bass. 

Kids love to play with these cute, little robots! Drive them carefully through an obstacle course in the Shannon Staub meeting room.