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.

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All Day	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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Beanstack (On Demand) All Day Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Virtual Event 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 "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: Virtual Events Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: , Virtual : Beanstack is a free service provided by your library that helps encourage reading, especially for children.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Poem-a-Day (On Demand) All Day All Ages Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Performances, Virtual : Drop by for your daily dose of poetry. Staff members read and share their favorite poems, with a new selection each day. Get to know your library staff while exploring the world of poetry!	This event is in the "All Ages" group Poem-a-Day (On Demand) All Day All Ages Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Performances, Virtual : Drop by for your daily dose of poetry. Staff members read and share their favorite poems, with a new selection each day. Get to know your library staff while exploring the world of poetry!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Crafts--Kusudama Flower (On Demand) All Day Adults, Seniors Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual :	This event is in the "All Ages" group Poem-a-Day (On Demand) All Day All Ages Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Performances, Virtual : Drop by for your daily dose of poetry. Staff members read and share their favorite poems, with a new selection each day. Get to know your library staff while exploring the world of poetry!	This event is in the "All Ages" group Poem-a-Day (On Demand) All Day All Ages Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Performances, Virtual : Drop by for your daily dose of poetry. Staff members read and share their favorite poems, with a new selection each day. Get to know your library staff while exploring the world of poetry!	This event is in the "Seniors" group Cyber-Seniors: Telemedicine- What it is and how to access it (On Demand) All Day Seniors Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Seniors Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual : Cyber-Seniors is committed to keeping senior citizens socially connected while remaining safe in their homes. Seniors can join a variety of live programs FOR FREE including online seminars (using ZOOM), or a one-on-one session
	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group What's all the Hoopla? (On Demand) All Day Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families Virtual Event This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families Program Type: , Movies, Virtual : Hoopla is a digital media service that offers tons of titles, which may include audiobooks, movies, ebooks, television shows, music albums, and more!			This event is in the "All Ages" group Poem-a-Day (On Demand) All Day All Ages Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Performances, Virtual : Drop by for your daily dose of poetry. Staff members read and share their favorite poems, with a new selection each day. Get to know your library staff while exploring the world of poetry!			This event is in the "All Ages" group Poem-a-Day (On Demand) All Day All Ages Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Discussions, Performances, Virtual : Drop by for your daily dose of poetry. Staff members read and share their favorite poems, with a new selection each day. Get to know your library staff while exploring the world of poetry!
8 am			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 Fast Fun For Little Ones (On Demand) 8:00am–9:00am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Virtual Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Virtual : Looking for ways to entertain your little one under five? Watch this quick video for a new activity to keep them engaged and learning!				This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group 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 Academic and Business Research (On Demand) 8:00am–9:00am Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Virtual : EBSCOhost is an online collection of reference databases, digital archives, online journals, and eBooks.
9 am	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group YA Author Neal Shusterman: Storyman Virtual Reading Series 3 (On Demand) 9:00am–10:00am Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Author Event, Virtual : Welcome to the Storyman Virtual Reading Series, in which I'm reading selections of my work for students, educators, librarians, and readers of all kinds around the world.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Extension Services: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ 101 (LIVE) 9:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors, Families Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: , , Virtual : Florida-Friendly? Have you heard the name or seen the label? Wonder what makes something Florida-Friendly? This class will teach you the basics of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program.
10 am					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 Facebook Live Storytime 10:00am–10:15am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Virtual Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual : Join us online for a Facebook Live Virtual Storytime! You'll see you favorite librarians while you learn and grow.	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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Fun Line: Storytime (Live) 10:00am–11:00am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Virtual Event 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes, Virtual : Looking for a quick pick-me-up? Call 941-861-1745 every Friday to hear from a live staff member and bring five minutes of joy to your day! Include the whole family to spread the fun.
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 Mid-Morning Poetry Lab (Live) 11:00am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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 Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, Performances, Virtual Registration Required : Express yourself in an online workshop environment. Receive writing prompts and general inspiration from different presenters and your fellow poets, with ample time to write and share.
12 pm					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Grow with Google Presents: Build Your Digital Skills and Online Presence 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: , , Lectures, Technology Instruction, Virtual : Build Your Digital Skills and Online Presence Hosted by the National Congress of American Indians & Grow with Google
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Help via Zoom (Live) 1:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction, Virtual Registration Required : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through a live, virtual appointment.
2 pm		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 Facebook Live Storytime 2:00pm–2:15pm Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Virtual Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual : Read, learn, and grow with us! Join us online for a Facebook Live Virtual Storytime. Come and join your favorite librarian from one of our 10 branches!		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Extension Services: Ask an Agent Anything: Lawn and Landscape (Live) 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, , , Virtual : Why does my grass look so patchy if I have been watering it regularly? Why won't my bougainvillea flower anymore? How do I make my landscape more Florida-friendly?		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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Fun Line: Jokes, Riddles, and Fun Facts (Live) 2:00pm–4:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Virtual Event 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 "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: , Games, Performances, Special Events, Virtual : Looking for a quick pick-me-up? Call 941-861-1745 every Friday to hear from a live staff member and bring five minutes of joy to your day! Include the whole family to spread the fun.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Grow with Google Presents: Power Your Job Search with Google Tools (Live) 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: , , Lectures, Technology Instruction, Virtual : Power Your Job Search with Google Tools Discover and track new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using G Suite tools.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Virtual Chess Club (LIve) 4:00pm–6:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group 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 "Families" 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Clubs, Games, Virtual : Join library staff and fellow county residents for online chess. All skill levels are welcome! Register for an account for chess.com to participate.	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Virtual Creativity Club: May Flowers (Live) 4:00pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Virtual Registration Required : This program was cancelled due to no one registering. Please check back later for more opportunities like this in June. 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 Graphic Novel Book Club for Teens: Nimona (Live) 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Virtual Registration Required : Join us as we discuss young adult graphic novels. A new book every week! For this meeting, we will be discussing Nimona, written and illustrated by Noelle Stevenson.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Families" group Zoom Trivia Night! (Live) 6:00pm–7:00pm Families Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Families Program Type: , Games, Virtual Registration Required : Want to test your trivia prowess? Join us for online trivia using Zoom! These family-friendly questions will challenge your brain and keep you entertained!