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.
Monthly membership meeting
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.
Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects. Ask for the cart at the youth desk.
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.
Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive and the Cloud Library.
Join us for Mahjong, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Backgammon, and more. All levels of play welcome, Mahjong instruction provided. Refreshments served!
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Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.
Join NASA Space Ambassador Linda McKenna for a discussion about NASA's goal of returning to the moon, followed by an interactive Build Your Own Moon Habitat activity using 400+ sheets of newspaper!
Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified?
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Learn to download library eBooks and audio books onto your device.
Baila Miller's fine arts programs are high quality multimedia presentations that explore the role of art, architecture, cinema and photography as well as orchestral and operatic influences in the development of modern culture. Join
Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets.
New movies every Tuesday in the meeting room. Movie schedules are published bimonthly and available at the front circulation desk.
Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more.
Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble and more.
A crafternoon with sewing machines! Sew on patches, make a small lavender sachet, bring an article of clothing to update or choose from available fabric remnants. Button Makers will also be available.Express yourself!
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.
Children can register for this program and experiment with a 3D Doodler pen.
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.
Ages 11-18. Drop by to create new crafts each month. No registration required. Snacks will be provided.
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs. This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
Unsure of how to use your Instant Pot? Afraid of it? Come to this class and learn how to use the basic components of this multitasking cooking device. You will learn how to use the saute and manual buttons along with a