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 (9/07)	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Fri (9/12)	Sat (9/13)
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group A Matter of Balance #1 10:30am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required : A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels. Participants will learn:		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 Fun to be Fit: littles 10:15am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Community Room 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 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: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events : Join Ms. Adrianne for a fun program featuring music and movement! For ages 0-5.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Blood Pressure Screening 10:00am–2:00pm Adults, Seniors 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : Sarasota Department of Health staff will be in the lobby for free blood pressure screening. No registration required, just stop on in between 10am and 2pm.
11 am				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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Health in Motion 11:00am–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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 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 Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.	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 Health in Motion: Seasonal Flu Shots and Blood Pressure Screenings 11:00am–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Free Nutrition and Cooking Class 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Registration Closed 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: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living Registration Required : Get simple strategies for eating healthy and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home a bag of groceries. Registration required.
1 pm						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 Cancelled Blood Drive Today! 1:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : Donate blood today! The OneBlood.org Big Red Bus will be in the library parking lot 1-4 p.m. today. All donors will receive:
2 pm						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 Chair Yoga with Manching 2:00pm–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Registration Required : A new class designed for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Join us to explore basic yoga poses to develop strength, flexibility and balance. 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 Fall Prevention 101 2:00pm–3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference 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: Selby Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lectures Registration Required : Registration encouraged but NOT required.
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4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Meet the Pups! 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages 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: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : Meet therapy dogs and their owners in the Teen Center on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 "All Ages" group Meet the Pups! 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages 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: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living : Meet therapy dogs and their owners on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in June, July and August. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 Quirky Crafters: Envision Your Future 4:45pm–5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Design and make a personalized vision board to help you achieve your dreams. Join us to set your goals and get inspired! Recommended for tweens and teens ages 9-18.	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 Read Em and Eat 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room II 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 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, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Creation Station, Healthy Living : Read for at least 10 minutes in our "lounge" and enjoy a sweet treat as a reward. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
5 pm					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 Understanding Medicare 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Registration Closed 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living, Lectures, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Confused about Medicare? This informative session will explain the basics, including coverage options, enrollment, and recent updates. Learn how to make informed decisions about your healthcare and get your questions answered.