Adult Calendar of Events

Library Tours
Sep
18

Library Tours

Join the Friends of the Venice Library on a behind-the-scenes tour of our beautiful Jervey Library on Nokomis Avenue in Venice.  The tour guarantees you will be surprised and impressed with all the library offers for people of all ages. Registration Required.

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Library Tours
Sep
18

Library Tours

Join the Friends of the Venice Library on a behind-the-scenes tour of our beautiful Jervey Library on Nokomis Avenue in Venice.  The tour guarantees you will be surprised and impressed with the special features the library offers for people of all ages. Registration required.

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Movie Night At the Library
Sep
18

Movie Night At the Library

Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Don and Lina have been cast repeatedly as a romantic couple, but when their last film is remade into a musical, only Don has a voice for a new signing part. We recommend you bring a jacket, because the room get cold.

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Keep Memory Working
Sep
19

Keep Memory Working

Meet Danielle Valery from the Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and discovery how memory works, the difference between normal age-related changes and concerning signs, strategies to support memory healthy and when to seek an evaluation.

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Dungeons and Dragons (Adult Version)
Sep
20

Dungeons and Dragons (Adult Version)

A beginner friendly Tabletop Role Playing Game for Adults. Learn the rules from scratch, build a character or grab a pre-made one, and dive into rich foreplay, daring decisions and dice-rolling chaos. For adults. Registration Required.

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Fall Classical Series: Low and Behold
Sep
8
to Sep 11

Fall Classical Series: Low and Behold

Nadine Trudel (cello) and Gil Katz (double bass) present an interesting program of music for cello and double bass by composers from France, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic and Finland. No registration required. Limited seating.

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Genealogy Assistance
Sep
8

Genealogy Assistance

Need some help with your genealogy research? Stop by the genealogy table to get one-on-one assistance. No appointment required.
Mondays: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Thursdays: 1 to 3 pm

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Art and a Movie #4
Aug
19

Art and a Movie #4

Come watch a movie and craft with us! No experience or materials required. This month we’re watching Twilight and crafting macrame keychains. Registration is required.

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Letters Against Isolation
Aug
15

Letters Against Isolation

Help us combat loneliness and spread joy by writing anonymous handwritten letters to isolated seniors. Come and write your stories and create engaging letters with fun stationary. Drop-by anytime between
2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
to write your letter. Stationary will be provided, but you’re free to bring your own. Registration Required.

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Off the Shelf Book Club
Aug
13

Off the Shelf Book Club

Join us to discuss The Lightless Sky: A Twelve-Old Refugee’s Extraordinary Journey Across Half the World. Our book of the month for August was written by Gulwali Passarlay.

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Tabletop Club
Aug
11

Tabletop Club

Join our Tabletop Gaming Club where we paint, play and discuss tabletop gaming. Some miniatures and painting supplies provided but you are welcome to bring your own. New Members welcomed! Registration required.

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Bullet Journaling Session #8
Aug
7

Bullet Journaling Session #8

We’re back with session #8! If you weren’t at our prior sessions, don’t worry. Everyone starts somewhere! If you were with us before. continue meeting your goals and designing more pages with us. Registration required.

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Genealogy Assistance
Aug
4

Genealogy Assistance

Need some help with your genealogy research? Stop by the genealogy table to get one-on-one assistance. No appointment required.
Mondays: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 12 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Thursdays: 1 to 3 pm

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Genealogy Assistance
Aug
4

Genealogy Assistance

Need some help with your genealogy research? Stop by the genealogy table to get one-on-one assistance. No appointment required.
Mondays: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 12 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Thursdays: 1 to 3 pm

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Genealogy Assistance
Jul
31

Genealogy Assistance

Need some help with your genealogy research? Stop by the genealogy table to get one-on-one assistance. No appointment required.
Mondays: 1 to 3 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Thursdays: 1 to 3 pm

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End of Summer Party!
Jul
31

End of Summer Party!

Join us as we wrap up summer reading with face painting. Lava ice, pizza, fun music and a photo booth! Let’s celebrate reaching our summer reading goals and make this summer one to remember!

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Magic: The Gathering for Beginners
Jul
29

Magic: The Gathering for Beginners

Step into the magical world of Magic: The Gathering! Learn the basics of this epic card game, build your first deck and engage in thrilling duels with new friends. Whether you are a total newbie or ready to hone your skills, this workshop is for you. All materials will be provided. Registration required.

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Save Our Seabirds
Jul
24

Save Our Seabirds

Join us for a special presentation with Save Our Seabirds, a local wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center. Learn about seabird conservation and get the unique opportunity to meet one of their rehabilitated wild birds up close.

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Craft Closet Cleanout
Jul
23

Craft Closet Cleanout

Our closets are overflowing with craft supplies! We need help cleaning out supplies, from glitter, watercolor and paint to more. Bring your creativity to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

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Art & A Movie
Jul
22

Art & A Movie

Come watch a movie and craft with us! No experience or materials required. This month we’re watching Guardians of the Galaxy and crafting animals with dry-air clay. Registration required.

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Astralis Ensemble Concert: Discoveries
Jul
18

Astralis Ensemble Concert: Discoveries

The flute and piano duo from the ensemble will present Discoveries and introduce the audience to works by the French composer Gaubert, a Soliloquy by Lowell Liebermann and an exciting Schulhoff Sonata. Join us for a brilliant program with the Astralis Chamber Ensemble! Registration required.

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Silent Disco: Adult Session
Jul
17

Silent Disco: Adult Session

Join us for a magical evening of dancing to the beats of our silent disco! Each person will receive a headset and two channels to switch between. Put on dancing clothes and feel free to bring glow-in-the-dark accessories! Limited supply available. Note: Adult session is 18+ only.
Family session: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Adult session: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

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Art of Cyanotypes
Jul
16

Art of Cyanotypes

Using found objects from nature, students will create striking blue-toned prints through light exposure and elevate their artwork with embroidery, mark-making and other mixed media techniques. Dress for the mess! Some materials may stain, so please wear appropriate clothing. We will be outside for part of the program, so dress with light-weight clothing! Registration required.

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Tabletop Gaming
Jul
14

Tabletop Gaming

Join our Tabletop Gaming Club where we paint, play and discuss tabletop gaming. Some miniatures and painting supplies provided but you are welcome to bring your ow. New Members welcomed! Registration required.

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Genealogy Assistance
Jul
14

Genealogy Assistance

Need some help with your genealogy research? Stop by the genealogy table to get one-on-one assistance. No appointment required.
Mondays: 1 to 3 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Thursdays: 1 to 3 pm

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