
Adult Calendar of Events

Great Decisions Group Discussion
The Great Decisions Group discusses these timely international topics in March:
. Mar. 6: Future of NATO and European Security
. Mar. 13: India Between China, the West and the Global South
. Mar. 20: American Foreign Policy at the Global Crossroads
. Mar. 27: American Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Taking the Waters
Join Sarasota editor and publisher Liz Coursen as she takes a trip back in time to Florida’s first tourist attractions: our many freshwater springs. Learn how these natural wonders helped to chart Florida’s growth. Registration required.

Spring Classical Concert Series
Jesse Martins is back for our Spring Classical Concert Series! The first concert is Rising: The Future Starts Now. Come check out a few of the talented youth performers in our area. The dates in the series: March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 and May 5. Registration required.

Spring Classical Concert Series
Jesse Martins is back for our Spring Classical Concert Series! The first concert is Rising: The Future Starts Now. Come check out a few of the talented youth performers in our area. The dates in the series: March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 and May 5. Registration required.

Annual Meeting
Come to the Friends’ Annual Meeting to enjoy an update on the Friends of Venice Library’s contributions to the library, bookstore, community and Sarasota County over the past year. You can also take this opportunity to learn about Volunteer Opportunities in the Friends Bookstore, too.
We look forward to seeing you in the Community Room on April 9 at 10:15.

Trivia at the Library
Join the fun and test your general knowledge. Topics range from history, music and sports to literature, current events and more. The winning team receives a prize. Register as a team of come alone and team up with new friends to play. Up to 10 members per team. Registration required.

Spring Classical Concert Series
Jesse Martins is back for our Spring Classical Concert Series! The first concert is Rising: The Future Starts Now. Come check out a few of the talented youth performers in our area. The dates in the series: March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 and May 5. Registration required.

Spring Classical Concert Series
Jesse Martins is back for our Spring Classical Concert Series! The first concert is Rising: The Future Starts Now. Come check out a few of the talented youth performers in our area. The dates in the series: March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 and May 5. Registration required.

Spring Classical Concert Series
Jesse Martins is back for our Spring Classical Concert Series! The first concert is Rising: The Future Starts Now. Come check out a few of the talented youth performers in our area. The dates in the series: March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 and May 5. Registration required.

Spring Classical Concert Series
Jesse Martins is back for our Spring Classical Concert Series! The first concert is Rising: The Future Starts Now. Come check out a few of the talented youth performers in our area. The dates in the series: March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 and May 5. Registration required.

Serenity Sound Healing by Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center
Serenity Sound Healing immerses participants in a sea of harmonious sounds, created by crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, gong, chimes, drums and even human vocal tones. It creatively combines the healing power of sound with deep relaxation techniques to help participants achieve a meditative state. Registration required.

Travelogue: Patagonia
Join us for a magical journey through the waterfalls and mountains of Patagonia led by Jane Mahier. Registration required.

Movie Night at the Library-My Octopus Teacher
Join us to watch My Octopus Teacher (2020). A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest. The filmmaker learns as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.

Felting Sea Animals and Seascapes with Kat Sjogren
Join us for an enchanting crafting session where you’ll learn to create stunning ocean-inspired masterpieces. No experience needed — just bring your creativity and love for the sea! for teens and adults. Registration required.

Library Resouces for Genealogy Research
Need some help with your genealogy research? Stop by the genealogy table to get one-on-one assistance. Registration required.

Great Decisions Group Discussion
The Great Decisions Group discusses these timely international topics in March:
. Mar. 6: Future of NATO and European Security
. Mar. 13: India Between China, the West and the Global South
. Mar. 20: American Foreign Policy at the Global Crossroads
. Mar. 27: American Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Chef Warren: Mediterranean Cuisine
Mediterranean Cuisine — Healthy Eating on a Budget. Mediterranean cuisine is often lauded as the healthiest diet on the planet. Learn why this is so and discover how you can whip up wholesome and robust dishes with simple and readily available ingredients. 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

Venice Musicale Concert
We’re ushering in the season of renewal with our second Classical Concert of the year. Hear fresh offerings from our member-artists including young scholarship recipients showcasing their latest repertoire. Concert chair: Haig Yaghooban.

Trivia at the Library
Join the fun and test your general knowledge. Topics range from history, music and sports to literature, current events and more. The winning team receives a prize. Register as a team of come alone and team up with new friends to play. Up to 10 members per team. Registration required.

Great Decisions Group Discussion
The Great Decisions Group discusses these timely international topics in March:
. Mar. 6: Future of NATO and European Security
. Mar. 13: India Between China, the West and the Global South
. Mar. 20: American Foreign Policy at the Global Crossroads
. Mar. 27: American Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Astralis Chamber Ensemble: Voyage
The Astralis Chamber Ensemble’s Angela Massey (flute) and Haley Rhodeside (harp) present Voyage taking the audience on an exploration of music with works by Mozart, the Italian film composer Rota and a fantasy by the French composer Jean Cras. Join us for an enchanting afternoon of music with the Astralis Chamber Ensemble! 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

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

Sewing a Table Runner
Creation Station - Learn how to sew a table runner. All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up. Must know how to sew. 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

Discovery Dome Day!
Join us to experience our mobile Discovery Dome Planetarium! It’s recommended that you bring a pillow or cushion. Registration required.
1-2 p.m. - Expedition Reef reveals the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs — and the scientists taking action to restore them.
2-3 p.m. - Night of the Titanic reveals what it was like to stand on the deck of the doomed ocean liner the night of April 15, 1912.

Bullet Journaling Session
Get creative and organized by designing your very own bullet journal. We’ll provide all the materials you need, including journals, pens, stickers and more. Whether you are a seasoned journal er or new to the game, this workshop is for everyone. Registration required.

Great Decisions Group Discussion
The Great Decisions Group discusses these timely international topics in March:
. Mar. 6: Future of NATO and European Security
. Mar. 13: India Between China, the West and the Global South
. Mar. 20: American Foreign Policy at the Global Crossroads
. Mar. 27: American Foreign Policy in the Middle East
Vermont's Easy Street
Husband and wife musical team Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka will perform a variety of songs from pop standards to bluegrass on a variety of instruments including guitars, mandolin and fiddle. Registration is 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.

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

Romanticism Through the Ages
Eleonora has achieved world-wide acclaim as a piano virtuoso and popular recording artist. A luminous, boldly emotive pianist with staggering technique, she emanates spirituality and ardent passion through her music. Registration required.

Great Decisions Group Discussion
The Great Decisions Group discusses timely international topics.
. Feb. 6: U.S.-China Relations
. Feb. 13: AI and American National Security
. Feb. 20: International Cooperation on Climate Change
. Feb. 27: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy

Chef Warren: Decadent Desserts
Move beyond baking and learn to create incredible and healthy desserts that won’t monopolize your time and heat up your kitchen. Registration required.

Creation Station - Sewing a Heart-Shaped Hot Pad
Learn how to sew a heart-shaped hot pad. All materials must be provided. Ages 13 and up. Must know how to sew. Registration required.

Chair Yoga
Join us on Tuesdays for 1-hour yoga sessions to help build strength and stability. No materials or experience required. Registration is required.

The Accidental Hero - The Liberation of Czechoslovankia in WWII
The Accidental Hero is a multi-media one-man show about a WWII American officer who miraculously liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents. Registration required.

Travelogue: Madagascar
Best known for lemurs, colorful chameleons and towering baobab trees, the Republic of Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most unique flora and fauna. Join Jane Mahler and experience Madagascar in all its beauty. Registration required.