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 (4/06)	Mon (4/07)	Tue (4/08)	Wed (4/09)	Thu (4/10)	Fri (4/11)	Sat (4/12)
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Writers Club 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Juliano Room 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: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: , , Clubs, Discussion Groups : Join the North Port Creative Writers Circle, meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups : Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on.
11 am				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 Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice 11:45am–12:45pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference Room 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 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: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Clubs, Discussion Groups : Come with any recommendations and to discuss the book of the month: "Brave Companions: Portraits in History” by David McCullough.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Socrates Café 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Conference Room 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups : Socrates Cafe is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas wit	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group TAB 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Discussion Groups	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Craft Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Creation Station 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Discussion Groups
1 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 Writer's Circle (Live) 1:00pm–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Registration Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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 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: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, , Virtual Registration Required : The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work. This event is in the "Adults" group Socrates Cafe: Open Topic Discussions 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: Discussion Groups : Everyone is welcome to the open-topic discussions of the Socrates Cafe.	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!
2 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 Brain Health 101 2:00pm–3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Teen Center 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Teen Center Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Healthy Living, Lectures : Everything we do begins in the brain. In this neuroscience research-based presentation, you will learn about the different parts of the brain, the function of each area and the type of fuel the brain needs for optimal function throughout the 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 Cancelled Food Smarts Banks 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Meeting Room A Registration Closed Registration Required 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 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: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Discussion Groups, , Registration Required : Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program.		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 Spanish Conversation Group 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room B 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 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 B Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Spanish/En Español, : Improve your Spanish by joining the group. For teens and adults.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Writers Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Veranda Room 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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, , , : If you like writing your own pieces or would like to grow your creativity, come join us for our Teen Writers Club! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. 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 Anime Club 4:00pm–5:45pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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: Selby Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies, , : Watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired, Asian snacks and crafts. Ages 9-18 are welcome! 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 AniManga Club 4:45pm–6:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Learning Lab 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, : Want more anime or manga in your life? Whether you’ve just discovered anime or you’ve been reading manga for years, this is the place to meet fellow fans, watch and discuss your favorite series, and eat yummy snacks!