Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025-July 19, 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, 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 (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Story Time Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups : Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:45am–12:45pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups : Join us for friendly discussion, book recommendations, and insight! Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood.
12 pm
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 Writer's Circle 1:00pm–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Registration Open 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 Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Virtual Registration Required : The Writer’s Circle was created for writers of all genres and experience levels. 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 Writer's Circle (Live) 1:00pm–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Waitlist Registration Required Virtual Event 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 Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Virtual Registration Required : The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work. This event is in the "Adults" group Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups : Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.
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 Arts & Crafts: Christmas Reed Diffuser 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning : Create a moment to add to your holidays. Make a gift for a friend or share this with your family. All materials provided. Nor registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited.	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 Travelogue \| Japan II - Koyasan, Nara 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB (Staff only) 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Join Jane Malher for the second installment of her journey through Japan, as she explores the spiritual and cultural heartlands of Koyasan and Nara.	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 Arts & Crafts: Junk Journal Junkies 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Green Living : A Junk Journal Club for enthusiasts. Please bring your own journal and glue. Meet new friends and carve out some time for yourself and your thoughts....	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 Advanced Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm–3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room B 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español : Spanish Group Conversation. 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 Arts & Crafts: Christmas Reed Diffuser 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning : Create a moment to add to your holidays. Make a gift for a friend or share this with your family. All materials provided. Nor registration is required. These programs are popular. Seating is limited.		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 Computer Security Class 2:00pm–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room Registration Open 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 Open 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, Job Search Assistance, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Join Kim Pestana for an engaging and practical class on computer security. Learn how to protect your personal information, spot online scams, and keep your devices secure. In this class you'll discover how to:
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Writers Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: , Clubs, , Discussion Groups, : If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. 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 AniManga Club 4:45pm–6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups : Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether you’ve just discovered anime or you’ve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks!
5 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 Computer Security Class 5:30pm–6:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room Registration Open 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 Open 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, Job Search Assistance, Lectures, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Join Kim Pestana for an engaging and practical class on computer security. Learn how to protect your personal information, spot online scams, and keep your devices secure. In this class you'll discover how to: