Week Calendar

Visit the Pop Up library at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market!  The Pop Up library van will be at the market on the 1st Monday* of each month from 9 am - 1pm.

A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. 

Appointments are preferred but not required. 

Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features. 

Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring!  We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. 

Participants will learn:

Use 1 of 4 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew.  

Machines Available on first come first serve basis.

Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. 

Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance.

Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. 

Presenter: Joy McIntyre, Opera singer and Associate Professor Emerita, Boston University

Two Hundred Years of Music in the White House, Tracing America's Cultural Path

11/5 Part 1: From Washington to Hoover, 1789-1932

Play with paint will allow attendees to experiment with different painting techniques. This month we will explore the Neurographic Art Technique combined with watercolor painting. This is a two part class.

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

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.

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.

This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.

Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group.

Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance. This is a perfect class for anyone who’s new to yoga, living with limited mobility, or coming back from an injury.

Discover how to navigate the site with ease and learn how to login and view your account, request and search for items, and other new features. 

Whether you are completely new to computers or want to a refresher, this computer basics class will have something for all levels of computer literacy! 

Please join us for the monthly meeting of The Genealogical Society of Sarasota.  A different guest speaker is featured each month.

Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance.

Bring your questions

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

Bring your questions!

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.

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.

Jam and learn in the Teen Center with your teen teacher, Anni Szantosi, and her numerous instruments! This club is for music lovers who want to learn to play an instrument or find people who enjoy music. 

Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of materials and techniques.

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

Come and get expert assistance from knowledgeable volunteers.

Bring your questions!

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

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

GYROKINESIS® Method is a movement that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences all while connectin

On the first Friday afternoon of the month, watch a movie that is hosted by film professor Maryann Dahlen, who will invite the audience to discuss the movie after its showing.

Lucy H. Hedrick's debut novel "Six Weeks in Reno" tells the story of the little-known "Divorce Colony" in Reno, Nevada, during the Great Depression.

Relive the style, excitement and timeless music of America's greatest performers! 

Nick Fiasco's masterful vocals and engaging showmanship bring a repertoire of over 450 classic hits made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Da

Join Jane Malher for a captivating series dedicated to Japan. The journey begins with Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and the legacy of the Tokugawa era.

Make a festive wreath with ribbon, fake leaves, acorns, and more!

All supplies provided, and space is limited.

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

Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.

Join us as we tour Ecuador, a country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast. Explore Quito’s well-preserved Spanish colonial center and visit Otavalo, home to one of South America’s largest indigenous markets.

Make a festive wreath with ribbon, fake leaves, acorns, and more!

All supplies provided, and space is limited.

Join Florida Humanities for a special viewing and behind the scenes discussion of Rising: Surviving the Surge. 

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.

Join us for a lecture by the world traveler Jane Mahler about her travels in Egypt.

Get ready for an epic night of fun board games at our Game Night!

All ages welcome. Meets 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month except holidays. 

Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! No live animals are involved in this experience. Equipment demo only.

Join Sandi Grecco to take your guitar foundations to the next level. Expect to build your current skill set learning chords, scales, and songs.

Learn how to maximize recycling in the workplace, reduce waste, cut your plastic use, get started with composting and more.

Play Nintendo Switch games, ping pong, karaoke and board games, including chess!

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!

 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.

Whether you are completely new to computers or want to a refresher, this computer basics class will have something for all levels of computer literacy! 

Memoirist and mystery writer Barbara File Marangon reveals insights into the writing process and discusses her latest book “The Body in the Malibran Theater.” 

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.

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

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!

Are you an aspiring novelist? Come participate in a creative writing workshop, where we will practice techniques that can help you generate ideas for your story! For adults. 

Registration 

No registration required. First come, first seated.