Renovations and expansion building works will be happening at Fruitville Library, which will require Fruitville Library to temporarily close on Dec. 18. The reimagined library is scheduled to reopen in July 2026.
For more information (including holds pickup), visit SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/FruitvilleRenovation.
To give the public access to free health care checks.
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees?
Need a plant or insect identified?
Drop in to receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.
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.
Sign Language program for children 0 - 2 1/2 years old. Learn with Beebo the Signing Bear using songs, books, and toys. Older siblings welcome.
This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome.
For mobile babies to 5 years old.
Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators.
Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
Who should attend: Anyone who has questions about flood risks, zones, insurance regulations and pending map changes: especially residents, professional lenders, insurance agents and realtors.
As of 9/27/19, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience
Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises to get your child excited and prepared for school. Special programs:
Oct. 8: Stretch and Grow Exercise Class
Nov. 19: Wiggles and Giggles Early Learning Activity Event
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Join Kidding Around Yoga instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement. Limit 24. Come to the Youth Desk for a free ticket the morning of the program. Please bring mats if you wish.
Laughter Yoga requires no mats or poses and instead emphasizes, you guessed it, laughter! It also includes stretching, deep breathing, clapping and you can sit or stand! This class will leave you glowing long after it has ended.
Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.
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Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more.
Open time for questions, sharing solutions
Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.
This genealogy class will involve...
Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.
For the twenty minute appointment, you will need:
1. Your Sarasota County Library Card number and pin number
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?
Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.
For the twenty minute appointment, you will need:
1. Your Sarasota County Library Card number and pin number
Alan Kitty gives four lectures on different topics associated with Mark Twain on consecutive Tuesdays in October.
In this first meeting, Alan discusses how Samuel Clemens became Mark Twain.
Come relax and get colorful! All materials provided. Take home what you color.
Meet near the Reference Desk.
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.
New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.
Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Dash Robots for children (ages 5 - 9) can drop in and sign up for a session to explore with a Dash Robot! Children will learn simple coding skills to make Dash come to life!
Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Interested in earning services hours while in middle school? Join the Middle School Service Club!
Attend any meeting to get started, then we will work to develop your own schedule, in one-hour increments or helping with programs!
A different project every week!
Call or visit to find out what it is this week!
Ages 6+.
This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more!
Kids will learn computer basics and how to type correctly in this fun and interactive class. This event is for ages 5-9.
Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.
This class is focused on Drawdown, a solutions focused approach to climate change, and what you can do locally to make a difference.
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Ages 11-18. Drop by to create new crafts each month. No registration required. Snacks will be provided.
See attached flyer for specific crafts this month!
Enjoy a movie with your friends in the Teen Zone! Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.
This program is recommended for ages 11-18.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Got chickens, want chickens, or just want to talk chicken? Join us the second Tuesday of every month starting November 12 at the Shannon Staub Library for the Backyard Chicken Club!
Plant-Based Cooking – How to Use More
Veggies, Fruit and Beans to Create Incredible
Meals. We all know we should be eating more
veggies, so why not learn to incorporate them in
creative ways? Even the kids and grandkids will
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Stop the contagion before the outbreak spreads across the globe. You have 45 minutes to figure out how to contain the danger and save the world. Join with other teens to unravel the clues to this exciting escape room and win or lose as