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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Creation Station -Sewing a Table Runner 10:00am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Community Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" 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: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Registration Required : Join us and learn how to Sew a Table Runner. All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up. Must Know How to Sew. Registration Is Required	This event is in the "Adults" group Knit and Crocheting Group 10:15am–12:00pm Adults Conference Room 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: Fruitville Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, : Join us at the Fruitville Library with your knit/crochet projects. All ages and skills are welcome. Supplies and knowledgeable members are on hand to help anyone interested in learning to knit or crochet. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Creation Station: Experienced Sewing Lab 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction Registration Required : Do you need access to a sewing machine for practice? Or do you need help with a sewing or mending project? This is an open lab for adults with basic sewing machine experience. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Beginner Origami 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required 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: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Registration Required : Join Teresa as she teaches the art of origami. She likes to create items to decorate a home or to give away as a gift. She brings in her own extra work as examples and sometimes to give away.
11 am		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.					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen STEAM: Paper Electronics for Beginners 11:00am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Creation Station, One Book Sarasota Registration Required : Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of paper circuits? Join our 1-hour workshop to discover the magic of creating circuits using simple materials like copper tape, LEDs, and paper.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Creation Station Adult Lab: Beginner Sewing Drawstring Pouches 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station Registration Required : Learn to thread the sewing machine and make fun drawstring bags! 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group The Knit Happens Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups : Join other local knitters and crocheters while working on personal projects and discussing all things knitting/crocheting. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat! 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 Pine Needle Basket Weaving Part 2 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Special Events, : Join us for this two-part class to learn the basics of pine needle basket weaving!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Knitting for Beginners (4-Part Class) 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, One Book Sarasota, Special Events, Registration Required : Learn how to knit in this fun 4-part class! The class will meet every Friday from March 14th to April 4th, and registering for the first class registers you for all four sessions.
2 pm						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 Let's Get Crafty 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , : This program is a unique and sustainable way to explore your creativity and imagination.
3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Youth Lab: Catapult Building 3:00pm–4:30pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , Registration Required : Build a catapult using popsicle sticks that is able to launch a bingo chip. After the catapult is built, decorate it with markers to customize it. 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 "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 Monday Game Nights: Video Game Night 3:30pm–5:30pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Meeting Room 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Creation Station, Cultural Life, Games, Lifelong Learning, Special Events : Get ready for an epic night of fun and games at our Game Night. Wii U, virtual reality, and more!				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 After School St. Patrick's Day Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families 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: Fruitville Library Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station : Come join us celebrating the Irish Culture and do some green St. Patrick's Day crafts with shamrocks, rainbows, and other Lucky Charms. The event takes place in the Youth Department.
4 pm		This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Doodle Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Youth Activity 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 Registration Closed 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: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Registration Required : Come draw with us! In this open hour have fun drawing your own doodle designs.	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Tinker Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, : A different project every week! Recommended for ages 6 and up. 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 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 "Families" group Creation Station Teen Lab: Aluminum Sculptures 4:30pm–5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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 "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, : Using aluminum foil and some simple techniques, make almost anything in 3 dimensions. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
5 pm		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 Cancelled Creation Station Evening Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Cancelled Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Registration Required : Join us at our next Creation Station Evening Workshop. Attendees will create a unique craft project to take home at the end of the workshop. Advance registration is required due to limited seats.		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 ROAR! on the Road with The Ringling 5:00pm–5:45pm Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Meeting Room II 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: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , Storytimes : ROAR! is The Ringling's free storytime that connects art with early literacy. At this program, we read together, make art, and learn about an object in the museum.
6 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 "Families" group LEGO® Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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 "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Games : Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO® bricks, you provide the imagination.