Very nice library in lovely Venice. That's amore. Books. Movies. Music. Computers. Helpful staff…read more Events and activities. Great.

It has been years since I stepped foot into a library. It's been at least in said move to Florida…read moreback in 2013. Went to the North Port library to get my actual library card for Sarasota County. When I heard that this library with having a dollar book sale, and I work 2 doors down, I was all over it. However, I did not see the sign that said book sale this way, so I went to the regular shop and paid $35 for 9 books. However, I did look around the books I bought and walked around the book sale, where I ended up picking up 3 more books. The people that work there are very friendly, and the book sale was huge. This is a super beautiful library that was just rebuilt a few years ago so it's a very modern and clean. I highly recommend if you're in the Venice area and like books, and libraries, that you check out this Venice library. I kind of wish I still worked down the street just so I could visit this library again on lunch.

Lovely library near downtown Venice. There is also a library out on Jacaranda I haven't been to…read more Theu have events for kids, teens, crafters, adult learners, and book lovers. They habe a nice Friends of Lubrary bookstore. You can reserve the books you want online and then pixk them up from the reserve shelf. Movies too. Audio books. They habe computers. Printing and copying. Not a research library and the Sarasota area library offerings don't match up with Tampa but lots on offer. Well staffed. Comfy and spacious. Newspapers and pamphlets too on the local area and sights. Senior living and shows. I read a book a day. Sometimes two.

Beautiful library in downtown Venice. Very clean and new looking inside and out. The toddler/kid…read moreroom was wonderful, very large with plenty of different books/toys/tables for all. Very kind employees willing to help. We took our 8 month old here for a "Partners in Play" baby group in their community room and it was awesome. Our baby enjoyed it so much.

Friendly staff, clean interior and bathrooms, somewhat limited parking, very slow WiFi (off and…read moreon), and somewhat limited outlets. Check the back walls for power outlets. However, I haven't found any location inside where the WiFi is better. Additionally, the main library website times out, so no further information can be collected.

The librarians were very helpful to me. I have attended many programs there such as chair yoga,…read morebalance and writing a legacy letter... thanks to the Friends of the Library and proceeds from the book shop.

Very helpful staff they have so many things to offer. I love it that they help us with printing on…read morethe printing machine and the free computer usage. Any day when they're open.

Great facility but the lady at the front desk is inpearsonalble, and rude. Went in looking for a…read morespecific book and she had nothing nice to say. Also saw her speaking over some kids if i were a parent i wouldnt allow someone in authority having that tone. Will be going to the other local library from now on

A nice little library that needs to be 2 or 3 times bigger (listen up county commissioners). I like…read moretheir website to search books and see if I'm overdue to re-up. They don't have a deep book collection but it's decent. Really....needs to be expanded.

Is closed! I think this should be noted on their site! Hope it reopens soon!…read moreI like that it is in a central location and easy to find what I am looking for when it's open! Does anyone have any idea when it will be open for business?

While the entrance is less than desirable- a lot of homeless people in this location - the library…read moreitself is excellent. It's large with a great selection of books. I like how the children's area is separate so the kids can be more playful without disrupting the other areas in the library.

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE HERE!! If I could add zero stars I would. I was told by a counselor to talk to…read morethe DRC because I can't pass a simple math class for the life of me. The DRC has messed with my time and patience multiple times already because they keep changing up the documentation they need to be able to accept the fact that I have anxiety and need more time and even more help when it comes to certain subjects. They have made it physically impossible to get help and have made me cry as I walk out the door because the woman in charge of the DRC talk to you as if you're a child instead of a young adult trying to get proper help. On top of that, it took me coming in 4 more times for them to accept all of my transfer credits and my fasfa because they don't have proper protocol and always seem to blame technology or other schools, etc for they're mess ups. I just transferred here. It is absolutely ridiculous I have to deal with these unprofessional, belittling, shitty adults. Please look at all your options before deciding to go to this school.

This is a great place to host meetings and conferences. There are a variety of room sizes to…read morechoose. The venue is very well maintained. There is an abundance of parking close to the building. The rooms can be set up to meet whatever your need is for your event. The staff is friendly. The campus security guards work well with you during your event. You are also assigned a maintenance crew member durong your event. You can book monthly activities to securing a room for ongoing activites. The scheduler is easy to work with when booking your activity. I recommend this venue for meeting and special events.

This is a great library. My closest library was at Mid-County Library at Forrest Nelson in Port…read moreCharlotte, Fl.. But that library got demolished in hurricane Ian in 2022. So sad. I hear rumors they may rebuild. Hope so. Anyhow, this library on Aaron St. is great and they have been busy trying to fill in for the the closed library. And I confess I love the FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY. I donate and buy many books from the used book stores by the libraries. I just read (from their used book store) the play A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. I confess I never read it before and it was a fun fast read. Then I found the play on television and watched it. Loved them both.

From the owner: Free Wifi, Pubic Computers, Printing (charges apply)read more

We booked the Uncovering Ca' d'Zan Guided Tour ($40 per person) before flying to Florida. The tour…read morelasts about 60-70 minutes and includes the main rooms on the first floor, a peek into the Tap Room with stories about indulgence and Prohibition during the 1920s, as well as select spaces on the second, third, and fourth floors of the Ringlings' magnificent waterfront mansion. I'm so glad I booked this tour! it was the highlight of our Florida trip. Our tour guide, Susan, was professional, knowledgeable, and full of humor. She made the entire experience both informative and relaxing. Ca' d'Zan is simply breathtaking. This stunning Mediterranean Revival mansion sits on the shores of Sarasota Bay and was built in the mid-1920s as the winter retreat of American circus magnate, entrepreneur, and art collector John Ringling and his wife, Mable Burton Ringling. Although the mansion is over 100 years old, it still radiates the glamour, elegance, and artistic vision of the Ringlings. Every room is filled with exquisite craftsmanship and thoughtful details that reflect their passion for art and architecture. One of my favorite features was the magnificent ceiling paintings by the Hungarian artist Willy Pogany. Each one tells a story from another era, preserving its beauty for generations to admire. Standing on the terrace overlooking Sarasota Bay, I couldn't help but be reminded of the atmosphere from the movie Great Expectations. There was something incredibly romantic, mysterious, and timeless about the view. To me, Ca' d'Zan feels alive. If you slow down and listen carefully, the mansion tells its own story. There is glamour. There is longing. There is sadness. There is hope. And somehow, there is a place for you within it. I absolutely fell in love with this place. Without a doubt, this was the best attraction we visited during our trip to Sarasota. I would highly recommend the Uncovering Ca' d'Zan Guided Tour to anyone visiting the area, and I will definitely return to explore the Museum of Art next time.

The Ringling is absolutely beautiful and there's way more to see than I expected. You get…read moreeverything from circus history to ancient art and artifacts, contemporary pieces, gorgeous grounds, statues and the rose garden. The roses were supposedly in season, but honestly that part was a little underwhelming. My personal favorites were the ancient artifacts and the circus miniature. There are also some parts of circus history that definitely haven't aged well, including minstrel depictions, but history is history and I appreciated that it wasn't sanitized. My biggest issue was being asked THREE separate times to show our wristbands while walking the grounds. Normally, no big deal, but we watched larger groups walk right by without being questioned while our group of three kept getting stopped, despite our wristbands being just as visible. By the third time, it was hard not to feel like we were being profiled. That was disappointing, especially after driving an hour for a close friend's birthday. I usually don't spend my money where I feel unwanted, but I wasn't going to let it ruin her day. Beautiful museum and absolutely worth experiencing, but that part of our visit left a bad taste in my mouth.