Day Calendar

Continue your learning over Winter Break with ABCmouse, iReady, and other educational websites! Computers and headphones provided. Bring your account login information, if needed.

 Ask Bob, our local Windows expert, any questions about your PC or Laptop.

Keep calm and create. Current self-directed projects include: embroidery and friendship bracelets, beads, origami, mini artworks, crochet and color pencils.  Ask for the cart at the youth desk.

The Great Books Discussion Group meets the 1st Thursday of each month, November through April. This group will be reading selections from the Great Books Foundation's Great Conversations 4.

Bring the family and enjoy the new year at the library with a showing of Happy Feet! All ages are welcome.

Prescription Medication & Health Care Assistance for those that are uninsured and qualify financially.

Kick off the New Year with some creative family fun. Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Registration is not required.

This presentation traces the Osage from their earliest known existence to their removal into Oklahoma. This presentation focuses on history, but also provides information on Osage culture.

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.  Get expert advice on your landscaping needs.

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our selection. Limited to 20 participants. Register at the Fruitville Reference Desk or call 941 861-2518

Are you a movie buff? Interested in watching critically acclaimed films and learning a little bit about the movie industry as well?

Meets every first and third Friday of the month.

Topics vary each session but always a lively science subject.

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.

Come and join the book discussion group on the first Thursday of the month. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. This book club is sponsored by Friends of Gulf Gate Library.

For people who want to improve their Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your pronunciation and oral understanding through conversation and instruction of this romantic language. Everyone is welcome.

New to anime or a huge fan... it doesn't matter! Come Join us for some anime binging, pizza, and candy roll sushi-making.

Having trouble with your device? Need help syncing your eBooks? Come see Luis, our in-house tech expert! See the Reference Desk for more information.

Learn how to positively train your dog!  Bess Walmsley, a Certified Suncoast Humane Society Obedience Instructor, will teach you how to teach your dog.  Walmsley only uses positive reinforcement to strengthen training goals and reduce yo

Join us for our weekly board game night!

Learn how to design simple 3D objects online, create and print your own! Registration not required, all ages welcome. 

Explore the universe from the very small to the very large in this virtual journey throughout the cosmos.  Following the indoor presentation, we will go outdoors to view celestial objects in the night sky through a powerful hand-crafted