Adult Calendar of Events
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 pm to 3 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm
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. We have an Open Sewing Lab on May 5 and also May 19, both from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp
Discussion of the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp, the oldest Nazi Concentration Camp, liberated in April of 1945. The speaker is author and editor Liz Coursen, who has done extensive research of this event.
Creation Station: Spring Potted Paper Flowers
Get in the mood for spring by creating your own pot of colorful paper flowers.
History at Venice Library
Join us for an educational program on local history presented by Venice Heritage Searching for Angola: African American History.
Kaleidoscope of Expressions: Four Hands Piano Concert
Concert pianists Catherine Lan and Tao Lin will perform Schubert, Chopin Etudes in stunning virtuosity and Strauss’s dramatic Blue Danube Fantasy. 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 pm to 3 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm
Off the Book Shelf
This month’s book discussion is about An Elephant in My Kitchen by Francois Malby-Anthony. This is the true story of how blond, chic Francoise survived and Thula Thula Game Preserve thrived after the death of her husband, a renowned conservationist and director of the game preserve.
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. We have an Open Sewing Lab on May 5 and also May 19, both from 10 a.m. to noon.
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. Registration required.
Resume Workshop
Learn tips and tricks to make sure your resume is concise, visually appealing and shows off all your strengths. Registration required.
Creation Station: Sew a Chef's Apron
Use one of our four Brother sewing machines to sew a chef’s apron. Sewing experience required. Registration required.
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.
Tour dates and times:
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28. You can register for the 11:00 tour or the 2:00 tour.
Sew a Felt Tulip Table Topper
Join us to learn how to sew a felt tulip table topper. All materials will be provided. Must know how to sew. Ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Spring Classical Concert Series: Southbound
From the Andes to the Amazon. Hop on the piano train for a trip to South America with Lise Frank and Jesse Martins.
Watercolor Meditation
Join us for an open-ended, mindful painting session set to relaxing music. No materials required, but feel free to bring paints and/or reference photos. 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 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Thursdays: 1 pm to 3 pm
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.
Tour dates and times:
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28. You can register for the 11:00 tour or the 2:00 tour.
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. We have an Open Sewing Lab on April 7 and also April 21, both from 10 a.m. to noon.
Spring Classical Concert Series: Lyric Fantasy
Opera meets virtuosity as the Sarasota Piano Trio performs Fantasy pieces on music from Carmen, La Traviata, Porky and Bess, West Side Story and more!
Serenity Sound Healing by Blue Lotus Meditation Center
Join us for an auditory journey that immerses participants in a sea of harmonious sounds created by crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, gong, chimes, drums and even human vocal tones to help participants achieve a meditative state.
The vibrations create a profound experience that can help promote healing on multiple levels - mental, emotional and physical. No registration required, but limited seating available.
Picturing Paradise: From John James Audubon to the Florida Highwaymen
The Florida landscape has provided aesthetic inspiration to artists for centuries. Keri Watson is an associate professor of art history as the University of Central Florida and co-executive editor of Panorama: Journal of the Association of Historians of American Art.
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.
Tour dates and times:
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28. You can register for the 11:00 tour or the 2:00 tour.
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 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Thursdays: 1 pm to 3 pm
Spring Classical Concert Series: Mexihco
Sarasota Orchestra’s Principal Cellist Natalie Helm brings to light the classical music of Mexico through the haunting lyricism of Manuel Ponce, the modern sound of Carlos Chavez and the Michoacan folklore inspired music in this evocative concert for cello and piano.
History at Venice Library
Discover Sarasota County’s pivotal role on the home front during World War II in this engaging presentation hosted by Venice Heritage. Learn how Sarasota helped shape the region’s wartime story.
Spring is the Perfect Time for Book Donations!
Spring is the perfect season to refresh your shelves and pass great stories along. If you are revisiting your collection, consider giving your well-loved reads a meaningful second chapter. 📚
The Friends of the Venice Library Bookstore runs on community support and your donations make all the difference! 💛
Drop off your gently used books, puzzles and media to help us keep our shelves fresh and our programs thriving.
Movie Night At the Library: Cinderella (2015)
When her father unexpectedly dies, Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother, but Ella’s fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger. We recommend you bring a jacket since the room gets COLD!
Off the Bookshelf Book Club
Please join the book club. This month we’ll discuss An Elephant in My Kitchen, a memoire by Francoise Malby-Anthony after the death of her husband. It relates her experiences managing the Thula Thula Private Game Preserve on her own after his death.
FOVL Annual Meeting
The Friends of Venice Library invite members as well as the Venice and Sarasota County communities to our annual meeting. Enjoy an update on the FOVL’s activities and contributions to the Dr. William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library, the Friend’s bookstore and the Venice and Sarasota County communities. At the meeting, we will also highlight the programs we support thanks to the money earned through the bookstore, membership fees and investments.
We hope you can join us:
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Location: Jervey Library Community Room
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.
Tour dates and times:
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28. You can register for the 11:00 tour or the 2:00 tour.
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. We have an Open Sewing Lab on April 7 and also April 21, both from 10 a.m. to noon.
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 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm
Tuesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Thursdays: 1 pm to 3 pm
Florida Reflections: Telling Florida Food Stories
In this interactive program, journalist and author Dalia Colon provides an overview of Florida’s history through the lens of food, from indigenous foodways, to the rise and fall of the citrus industry to modern sustainability efforts.
In the Tune of Local History: Songs about Sarasota County
In the days before television and social media, Sarasota County’s earliest promoters wrote a variety of songs for radio to sell our region as the perfect place to live.
Join Meg Lepak, of the Sarasota County History Center, and Jesse Martins, from the Sarasota Opera, and sing along as we explore Sarasota County history.
Registration required.
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.
Tour dates and times:
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. You can register for the 11:00 tour or the 2:00 tour.
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.
Tour dates and times:
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. You can register for the 11:00 tour or the 2:00 tour.
One Book - "Emma" Watercolor Tea with the Venice Theatre
Watercolor to the sounds of baroque music as we enjoy tea and treats with the cast of the Venice Theatre’s Emma. Registration required.
Great Decisions Group Discussion
The Great Discussion Group discusses timely international topics during eight Thursday morning meetings from February 5 through March 26, 2026. The group bases its discussion on the topics featured in the annual briefing book produced by the Foreign Policy Association (www. FPA.org).
Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Demonstration
Join us for a demonstration of Pysanky Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating. Learn about how intricate designs are made with a combination of beeswax and dyes. Registration required.
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.
Tour dates and times:
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. You can register for the 11:00 tour or the 2:00 tour.
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.
Tour dates and times:
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. You can register for the 11:00 tour or the 2:00 tour.