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.
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.
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.
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.
-Submit a digital poster file (PDF) to ningram@scgov.net with subject heading "Poster"
-Your poster will be your rendition of a book cover for one of your favorite books
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.
Come join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play.
For mobile babies to 5 years old.
Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators.
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.
This session has been cancelled as of Sept. 26, 2018.
Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises. Geared for ages
3-5, but all are welcome to join the fun. Enjoy special guest Adrianne
Pezzella on Oct. 30 for “Fun To Be Fit Kids.”
Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.
Come join Forty Carrots for a time of sharing and meaningful play.
The Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 12-4 in the computer lab. No registration required.
Ask an E-Help volunteer for all your technology-related questions and predicaments. Held every Tuesday in the public meeting area.
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?
New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, have snacks, play games, and more.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Tuesdays, Aug. 14 - Dec. 18 from 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Drop in and play a variety of board games including Harry Potter Clue, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin, and more!
Join us weekly for our Girls Who Code Club and create a technology based service project. Learn technology and leadership in this nationally recognized program.
Are you in Grades 6-8 and need service hours for school? Club members should plan to attend the monthly meetings and assist with at least one additional program per month. A club agreement can be picked up at your first meeting.
A different project every week!
Call or visit to find out what it is this week!
Ages 6+.
Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Practice speaking English! Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota.
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.
Choose from a selection of familiar and unique games to play with friends! Snacks will be provided!
Teen programs are recommended for grades 6-12.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.