Adult Calendar of Events

Great Decisions Group Discussion
Mar
27

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

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Taking the Waters
Mar
27

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.

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Spring Classical Concert Series
Mar
31

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.

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Spring Classical Concert Series
Apr
7

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.

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Annual Meeting
Apr
9

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.

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Trivia at the Library
Apr
10

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.

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Spring Classical Concert Series
Apr
14

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.

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Spring Classical Concert Series
Apr
21

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.

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Spring Classical Concert Series
Apr
28

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.

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Spring Classical Concert Series
May
5

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.

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Great Decisions Group Discussion
Mar
20

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

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Chef Warren: Mediterranean Cuisine
Mar
18

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.

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Genealogy Assistance
Mar
18

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

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Venice Musicale Concert
Mar
15

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.

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Trivia at the Library
Mar
13

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.

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Great Decisions Group Discussion
Mar
13

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

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Astralis Chamber Ensemble: Voyage
Mar
12

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.

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Genealogy Assistance
Mar
12

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

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Genealogy Assistance
Mar
11

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

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Genealogy Assistance
Mar
10

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

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Discovery Dome Day!
Mar
7

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.

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Bullet Journaling Session
Mar
6

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.

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Great Decisions Group Discussion
Mar
6

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

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Vermont's Easy Street
Mar
4

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.

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Genealogy Assistance
Mar
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

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Romanticism Through the Ages
Feb
27

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.

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Great Decisions Group Discussion
Feb
27

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

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Chair Yoga
Feb
25

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.

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Travelogue: Madagascar
Feb
21

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.

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