
Adult Calendar of Events

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.

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!

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

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

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

Guided Meditation with a Blue Lotus Monk
Monk San will lead a peaceful meditation at the Venice Library. No previous experience or materials required. Participants may bring their own meditation cushion, if desired.

Open Sewing Lab
Use one of four Brother sewing machines to work on your own projects. Must know how to sew. First come, first seated. Ages 13 and up.

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.

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.

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.
One Blood - Blood Drive
The OneBlood bus will be at our William H. Jervey Venice Library parking lot taking blood donations from 1 to 4 on Thursday, August 1.

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.

Open Sewing Lab
Use one of four Brother sewing machines to work on your own projects. Must know how to sew. First come, first seated. Ages 13 and up.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Creation Station Sewing - Key Fob and Luggage Tage
Join us to learn how to make a luggage tag and key fob strap. All materials will be provided. Must know how to sew. Registration required.

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.

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

Happy Accidents Painting Class: Seascape
Join us for a guided acrylic painting class! No materials or experience required. Make sure to wear your painting clothing and bring your creativity and good vibes. In this session, we’ll be painting a seascape. Registration is required.

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
Tuesdays: 11 to 1
Wednesdays: 11 to 1
Thursdays: 1 to 3

Ready ... Set ... Improv
Improvisation develops self-confidence, fosters creativity and the ability to think quickly on one’s feet. And did we mention, it’s so much fun. Registration required.

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 to noon
Tuesdays: 11 to 1
Wednesdays: 11 to 1
Thursdays: 10 to 12 and 1 to 3

The Shtetl: Jewish Life in Czarist Russia
Learn about Czarist Russia from Baila Miller. Registration required.

Open Sewing Lab
Use one of four Brother sewing machines to work on your own projects. Must know how to sew. First come, first seated. Ages 13 and up.

Watercolor Class: Lighthouse
Learn some basic watercolor techniques and paint a relaxing lighthouse by the sea. Registration required.

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.

Venice Art Center Live Painting
Watch artists from the Venice Art Center while they create their live work at the Venice Library. Feel free to pose any questions to each artist as they work.

Suminigashi Jewelry Making
Discover the art of Suminigashi Jewelry making. Take home lovely pieces of jewelry created through water marbling. For teens and up. Registration required.

Art & A Movie #2
Watch a movie and craft with us! No experience or materials required. This month we’re watching Pride and Prejudice (2005) and decorating wooden jewelry boxes. Registration required.

Creation Station - Sewing a Casserole Carrier
Join us to learn how to sew a casserole carrier. All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up. Sewing experience is required. Registration required.

Happy Accidents Painting Class: Mountain Landscape
Join us for a guided painting class! No materials or experience required. Make sure to wear your painting clothing and bring your creativity and good vibes! In this session, we’ll be painting a mountain landscape. Registration required.

Tabletop Gaming
Do you already play or are you interested in learning about the popular tabletop games Warhammer or Warhammer 40,000? Join us as we build, paint and play tabletop games. Registration required.

Bullet Journaling Session #6
We’re back with session #6! 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.

Open Sewing Lab
Use one of four Brother sewing machines to work on your own projects. Must know how to sew. First come, first seated. Ages 13 and up.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Newcomers
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program was designed to help residents create and maintain beautiful yards using research-based environmentally sustainable landscaping practices. Learn how to water efficiently, fertilize appropriately, manage yard pests responsibly in our Florida environment.

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 to noon
Tuesdays: 11 to 1
Wednesdays: 11 to 1
Thursdays: 10 to 12 and 1 to 3

Intro to Tabletop Gaming
Do you already play or are you interested in learning about the popular tabletop games Warhammer or Warhammer 40,000? Join us for an introduction to building and painting your first model. Registration required.

How to Write a Book and Get It Published
Have you wanted to write a book and get it published? Presenter Ed Scott will share information on how to write your book and get it in the hands of a publisher who will say YES! Registration required.

Art & A Movie
Watch a movie and craft with us! No experience or materials required. This month we’re watching Asteroid City and crafting our own puffy paint tote bags. Registration required.