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 (4/27)	Mon (4/28)	Tue (4/29)	Wed (4/30)	Thu (5/01)	Fri (5/02)	Sat (5/03)
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 Remake Learning: Jack and the Beanstalk Marionette Show 10:30am–11:30am Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Performances, Remake Learning Days, Storytimes, : Kids will love this creative presentation of the classic fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk" from the Bits N Pieces Puppet Theater! Preschoolers will laugh and learn while experiencing the magic of classic marionette puppetry.					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 Make and Take 10:30am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room 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: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, , Registration Required : Join us for an enjoyable craft session in the Veranda Room at the North Port Public Library! It will be a fun time of learning and building new crafting skills.
11 am					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 Preschool Bilingual Story Time with Evan and Vanessa 11:00am–12:00pm Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Performances, Remake Learning Days, Spanish/En Español, Storytimes, , : Join Evan and Vanessa as they bring all of the fun of their podcast to the library with fun sing-along songs, engaging stories, interactive sound games and much more!		This event is in the "Youth" group 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 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 Pieces of our Hearts Mural 11:00am–12:30pm Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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 Classroom A/B Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group 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 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: Osprey Library and History Center Room: Classroom A/B Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), 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: Art Displays & Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Remake Learning Days, Registration Required : Families come together to make a work of art together! Each participant will create a piece of a large mosaic heart using mixed media. We are each unique and we come together to make something extrao
12 pm
1 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 "Families" group Remake Learning - Out of My Hands Juggling & Illusion WORKSHOP 1:00pm–2:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families 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 "Families" 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), Families Program Type: Performances, Remake Learning Days, Special Events, , , Registration Required : Join Gerard Ticarico in a scarf workshop designed for tweens and teens. This workshop includes illusions and choreographed juggling demonstrations.
2 pm
3 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Baila Miller Presents: Yiddish Language and Literature 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Community Room 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: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Registration Required : Baila Miller gives a program on the Yiddish language. Come and learn about this language which is experiencing a rebirth around the world. Shtetls, the small, Yiddish-speaking
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: High Hat Society 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, Remake Learning Days, , , : 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 Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - 11 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: , , : Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.		This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 12 years)" group Focus on Creativity: "Something Theatrical" Creative Dramatics - Class 12 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (9 to 12 years) Meeting Room 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: , , : Tweens are invited to engage in theatre games and improv, exploring and expressing ideas through interactive non-competitive participation. They'll have fun learning about the actor's "instrument": voice, body, mind, and imagination.
5 pm
6 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 Spring Classical Concert Series: Untimely 6:00pm–7:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community Room 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 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, Seniors Program Type: , Music in the Libraries, Performances Registration Required : Principal cellist of the Sarasota Orchestra, Natalie Helm, presents an exquisite program with music written by composers who died too young including Lili Boulanger, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and William Hurlstone.