Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025 - July 2026

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.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/02)	Mon (3/03)	Tue (3/04)	Wed (3/05)	Thu (3/06)	Fri (3/07)	Sat (3/08)
All Day							This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Letter Writing Party All Day Youth, Families, All Ages Veranda Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota, Special Events : Have fun and brighten someone’s day by writing to a homebound senior! We will provide supplies to help patrons write uplifting and letters to isolated adults in need in partnership with Letters Against Isolation. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
10 am				This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Little Critters Storytime 10:15am–11:15am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Storytime Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , One Book Sarasota, Storytimes Registration Required : Join us for a fun time filled with books, songs, and a craft! Each Little Critter Storytime will focus on a different animal!		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Discovery Dome Day Youth - Expedition Reef 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!	This event is in the "All Ages" group The Garbage-Men Celebrate the Ocean 10:30am–11:30am All Ages Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: , Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances : Local musicians, The Garbage-Men will whisk you away on a nautical journey featuring beloved hits like The Beatles' Octopus’s Garden and Yellow Submarine, classic tunes from SpongeBob, timeless Beach Boys melodies, rousing s
11 am						This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Discovery Dome Day Youth 2 - Expedition Reef 11:00am–12:00pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 1 year)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium! This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Virtual Reality - Ocean Rift for Adults. 11:30am–12:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Creation Station, Games, One Book Sarasota, Technology Instruction : Dive into the depths of the ocean without ever leaving dry land! Explore 14 breathtaking underwater habitats as you swim alongside dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, whales, manatees, and even prehistoric creatures in a visually stunning environment!
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Creation Station Adult Lab: Felted Sea Animals with Kat Sjogren 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : Join professional artist, Kat Sjogren, and explore the art of needle felting. You will have the option to make a 2D seascape or a 3D sea animal inspired by the One Book, "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.	This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Discovery Dome Day: Expedition Reef 1:00pm–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!
2 pm			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group One Book, One Community \| Arts Alliance Playreaders present " Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt 2:00pm–3:15pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: One Book Sarasota, Performances : Come enjoy this theatrical presentation from this year's One Book Selection "Remarkably Bright Creatures".	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Underwater Relaxation Craft 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Healthy Living, One Book Sarasota : Join us for a soothing and creative afternoon at the library! This unique event combines relaxing aquarium visuals with fun arts and crafts. While you enjoy coloring, immerse yourself in the peaceful sights of various marine life. This event is in the "Adults" group One Book One Community - Watercolor with Lori George 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One Book Sarasota, Registration Required : Join artist Lori Loveberry George as you takes you on a fun painting exploration of underwater ocean life focusing on the shapes and colors of the octopus and its habitat.		This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Discovery Dome Day: Night of the Titanic 2:00pm–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : Join us to experience our Discovery Dome Planetarium!
3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Youth Lab: Paper Quilling Sea Animals 3:00pm–4:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , One Book Sarasota Registration Required : Use the art of paper quilling, or rolling strips of paper to make different shapes, to make a sea creature or an ocean scene. Learn how to make a simple turtle, fish, or octopus and use your knowledge to make a fun art piece. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Sea Glass Art 3:00pm–4:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Conference Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , One Book Sarasota Registration Required : 🌊✨ Join us to transform ordinary sea glass into stunning 3D art with sea glass and canvases. All supplies provided, just bring your imagination!	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Ocean Lab 3:45pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Creation Station, , One Book Sarasota : Join us for a special STEAM activity on the first Wednesday of every month!	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group OBOC The Gr8 Octopus Escape 3:30pm–5:15pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years) Program Type: Creation Station, One Book Sarasota, Special Events : Do you have what it takes to escape?	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Discovery Dome Day Tweens/Teens: Oceans in Space 3:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Movies, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : 🌌✨ Dive into the depths of the ocean with Oceans in Space! 🌟🐠 This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group The Garbage Men Celebrate the Ocean 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages Meeting Room This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families, All Ages Program Type: Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances : Local musicians The Garbage-Men perform nautical numbers such as The Beatle's Octopus's Garden & Yellow Submarine, Beach Boys, sea shanties etc. on their unique homemade recycled instruments. This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Virtual Reality - Ocean Rift for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room II This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Creation Station, Games, One Book Sarasota, Technology Instruction : Dive into the depths of the ocean without ever leaving dry land! Explore 14 breathtaking underwater habitats as you swim alongside dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, whales, manatees, and even prehistoric creatures in a visually stunning environment! This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group OBOC The Gr8 Octopus Escape 3:30pm–5:15pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Creation Station, One Book Sarasota, Special Events : Do you have what it takes to escape?
4 pm				This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Enviroscape: Experience an Interactive Watershed Model! 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Story Time Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: , Lectures, , One Book Sarasota Registration Required : Explore how land, freshwater, and marine environments are linked together and how pollution anywhere in a watershed impacts our Gulf waters and our supply of freshwater by engaging with a 3-D model!