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 (9/14)	Mon (9/15)	Tue (9/16)	Wed (9/17)	Thu (9/18)	Fri (9/19)	Sat (9/20)
9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Blood Drive 9:00am–1:00pm 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: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : Help save a life and donate blood on September 17. Suncoast Blood Center will be in the parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sign up by calling 1-866-97-BLOOD
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group A Matter of Balance #2 10:30am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Health in Motion Bus 10:00am–1:00pm 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. 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 "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 "Families" group Hula Hoops for Littles 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room AB 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 "Families" group Registration Closed 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: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Healthy Living Registration Required : Join presenter Amy Bradley each month for a special hula hoop class designed especially for littles! Best for ages 0-5. Registration required.		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 Storytime - Fun To Be Fit with Ms. Adrianne 10:30am–11:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting 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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries, Storytimes : For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space is limited. Free tickets are available at the youth desk beginning at 10 a.m.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Health in Motion 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: Fruitville Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : Florida department of Health will be on site offering seasonal flu shots and blood pressure screenings.	Closing North Port Library Closure 10:00am–5:00pm Branches: North Port Library Description: North Port Library is closed Saturday, Sept. 20 for maintenance. All programs and meetings have been cancelled for the day.
11 am							This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Little Nursing School 11:00am–12:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Career Journeys, Healthy Living Registration Required : At Little Nursing School, students will assume the role of a nurse and learn the important roles nurses play before, during and after surgery, the parts of the blood, and how to treat broken bones!
12 pm
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Medicare Basics 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Special Events Registration Required : Learn about the basics of Medicare and the importance of enrollment periods, plus how to prepare for Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period which begins October 15.
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 102 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 If you attended Fall Prevention 101, you don’t want to miss this dynamic, educational workshop that dives deeper into the body systems involved in balance and mobility.
3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Level Up 3:45pm–4:45pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" 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, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch! Recommended for ages 5 and up. 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 "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 Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room 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: 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 : Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. 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 Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting 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 Cancelled 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: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living Registration Required : Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Keep Memory Working 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Community Room 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 Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures : Meet Danielle Valery from the Memory Disorder Clinic at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and learn the difference between what is normal aging and what is not, how memory works, and strategies and when to seek an evaluation.
4 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 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 4:00pm–5:15pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living, Lectures Registration Required : This program will introduce participants to the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. We will review statistics, terminology, and common characteristics of ASD, with the goal of spreading autism awareness and acceptance.