Fruitville Library CLOSED Dec. 18, 2025 - July 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 (including holds pickup), 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 (3/09)	Mon (3/10)	Tue (3/11)	Wed (3/12)	Thu (3/13)	Fri (3/14)	Sat (3/15)
10 am					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 "All Ages" group Morning Brew Coffee Club 10:15am–11:15am Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages Creation Station 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All Ages Program Type: , , Games, Special Events : Join us for a monthly cozy catch-up!		This event is in the "All Ages" group AARP Income Tax Assistance 10:30am–2:30pm All Ages Meeting Room A 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help
11 am	This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group SAM Free Second Sunday 11:00am–4:00pm Families, All Ages Offsite Event 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: Pop-Up Library Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Cultural Life, Outreach, Special Events : Every Second Sunday the Sarasota Art Museum offers a free admission community day where visitors can not only view the exhibits but also participate in family friendly art classes.	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 Creation Station Open House 11:00am–12:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Creation Station 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station : Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! Equipment demo only.
12 pm			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 "All Ages" group Cancelled Health in Motion 12:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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 "All Ages" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: , : The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Health in Motion staff will be on-site to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness.
1 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Meeting Room A 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help			This event is in the "All Ages" group AARP Income Tax Assistance 1:00pm–4:30pm All Ages Meeting Room A 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Tax Help : --- ADVANCE APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.	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 "New Adult (18-30 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 Astralis Chamber Ensemble: Voyage 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required 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 "New Adult (18-30 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: , History & Culture, , Music in the Libraries, One Book Sarasota, Performances Registration Required : The award-winning musicians of the Astralis Chamber Ensemble, Angela Massey (flute)and Haley Rhodeside (harp), present “Voyage” taking the audience on an exploration of music with works by Mozart, the Italian film composer Rota, and a fantasy by t
3 pm							This event is in the "Youth" 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 "New Adult (18-30 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 The Garbage-Men 3:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Veranda Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" 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 "New Adult (18-30 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: , , , , Music in the Libraries, Performances, Special Events Registration Required : Join us for a fun-filled performance by The Garbage-Men, a talented group of local musicians who turn trash into treasure with their one-of-a-kind, homemade recycled instruments.
4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Meet the Pups! 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages 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: Selby Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Color Our World (Summer 2025), , : Meet therapy dogs and their owners. Enjoy the benefits of spending time with therapy pets! 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 "Youth" 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 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 "New Adult (18-30 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 Beach Rock Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" 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 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 "New Adult (18-30 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, 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), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota : Learn about the rocks we will paint and how those relate to water. Then listening to music we will paint multiple river stones in bright colored circles