Description
At this time, most of our libraries remain closed due to Hurricane Milton.
As we carefully evaluate the remaining libraries, we will determine when it is safe to reopen fully with full services and will provide updates as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding.
For update-to-date information, visit this article on the SarasotaCountyLibraries.org.
Locations with normal operating hours
The following locations are resuming normal operating hours. Other libraries will reopen when determined safe.
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Reopening Tuesday, Oct. 15.
4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL 34293
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| Monday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Osprey Library and History Center
337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
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| Monday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Selby Library
Reopening Tuesday, Oct. 15. Services may be limited.
1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
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| Monday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Shannon Staub Library
4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289
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| Monday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
300 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL 34286
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| Monday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Returning Items
Items may be returned through exterior book returns or at open libraries.
Items returned through the exterior book returns will be processed as staff return to the libraries.
Holds Pickup
If you have an item on hold, rest assured that we will extend the pickup time once we reopen. Login to your library account or our app to check the status of your hold(s).
When your item reflects READY FOR PICKUP, please check the library hours listed above to verify that the pickup location is open.
Hurricane Milton Recovery Efforts in Sarasota County
Click here for more information about Sarasota County's recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton.
View the Resources Available Flyer for Sarasota County, including Points of Distribution, disaster recovery resources and scam awareness.