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 "Adults" group Exploring Career Choices (On Demand) All Day Adults Virtual Event 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: Adults Program Type: , , Virtual :	Closing Library Closed for Holiday All Day Branches: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Pop-Up Library, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, Virtual Events, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library	This event is in the "Adults" group Creativebug: Crafting at Home with Watercolor (On Demand) All Day Adults Virtual Event 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual : Enjoy these classes in Creativebug! This week we are focusing on watercolors and paint.	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 Creativebug: Crafting at Home with Paint (On Demand) All Day Adults Virtual Event 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual : Enjoy these classes in Creativebug! This week we are focusing on watercolors and paint.	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 "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 "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 "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 World Book- Encyclopedias and More (On Demand) All Day Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, 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 "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: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: , Virtual : World Book is an online encyclopedia that connects you with tons of interesting information. Whether you’re looking to research, learn, or explore, World Book has a resource for you.
		This event is in the "All Ages" group The Essential Pantry: Recipes and More (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: Creation Station, , , Virtual : Looking for a dinner idea, or a recipe for a quick and delicious snack?
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 4 (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.
10 am					This event is in the "All Ages" group Facebook LIVE : History is Fun: National Preservation Month 10:00am–10:15am 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: , Virtual : Join us for a Facebook LIVE with Historical Resources staff! Historical Resources Director Rob Bendus and Jorge Spector will be discussing Preservation Month and highlighting several downtown buildings. May is dedicated	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.	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 "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 Meet the Pets! (Live) 10:00am–10:45am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), 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 "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 "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: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Virtual Registration Required : Animal lovers unite! All ages can join this Zoom Conference Room to meet and greet pets and their caregivers. Have the chance to share something funny or interesting about your pet and ask questions about other people's pets. No pet of your own? Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
11 am					This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Extension Services: 4-H Outdoor InvestiGATOR Camp (Live) 11:00am–12:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Virtual Event This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 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: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: , , Virtual : What: FREE online workshops with local scientists designed for youth ages 8-11 years old. Tuesdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Free and open to the public, the "
12 pm				This event is in the "Seniors" group Medicare Fraud & Abuse During COVID-19 (Live) 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: , , Virtual : Join us from your kitchen table as S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) staff talk about Medicare Fraud & Abuse During COVID-19.
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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Virtual Book Club Discussion: Easy and Light Reads (Live) 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Book Discussions, Virtual Registration Required : What’s everyone been reading lately? Find out in this fun, informal, virtual book club and discussion!
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 "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: Make the Leap to Ecommerce 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 : Make the Leap to Ecommerce Hosted by Shopify & Grow with Google			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 Try Zoom! (Live) 3:00pm–3:30pm 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: Discussion Groups, , Technology Instruction, Virtual Registration Required : Want to try Zoom? Many of our library programs are moving to Zoom Conference Rooms so that you can enjoy the company of nice people in your community and stay safe during these challenging times. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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 "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Graphic Novel Book Club for Teens: Batman Nightwalker (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!
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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!