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.

Time	Sun (11/02)	Mon (11/03)	Tue (11/04)	Wed (11/05)	Thu (11/06)	Fri (11/07)	Sat (11/08)
10 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 The Sarasota Music Archive presents Joy McIntyre: Two Hundred Years of Music in the White House- Part 1 10:30am–11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Music in the Libraries Registration Required : Presenter: Joy McIntyre, Opera singer and Associate Professor Emerita, Boston University Two Hundred Years of Music in the White House, Tracing America's Cultural Path 11/5 Part 1: From Washington to Hoover, 1789-1932
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 Florida's Historic African-American Homes 11:00am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures Registration Required : The state of Florida has a rich history of African Americans who have contributed to the advancement and growth of today. Mary McLeod Bethune, A.L. Lewis, and D.A.
12 pm
1 pm		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 Japan Travelogue: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Tokugawa 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room 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 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Special Events Registration Required : Japan stands as a fascinating mixture of advanced technology and timeless commitment to tradition.
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 Travelogue \| Japan I - Tōkyō, Mt. Fuji, Tokugawa 2:00pm–3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB (Staff only) 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 AB (Staff only) Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Join Jane Malher for a captivating series dedicated to Japan. The journey begins with Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and the legacy of the Tokugawa era.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ecuador Travelogue with Jane Mahler 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting 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: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures Registration Required : Join us as we tour Ecuador, a country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast. Explore Quito’s well-preserved Spanish colonial center and visit Otavalo, home to one of South America’s largest indigenous markets.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Japan I 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Meeting 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: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Japan stands as a fascinating mixture of advanced technology and timeless commitment to tradition.	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 Travelogue: Egypt 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures Registration Required : Join us for a lecture by the world traveler Jane Mahler about her travels in Egypt.
3 pm
4 pm			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) Teen Center 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 Room: Teen Center Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Movies : In the Teen Center, watch anime and discuss your favorite characters. Explore anime-inspired 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Off the Page: Larry Humes 4:00pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Community 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: Community Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Off the Page Literary Celebration : Off the Page Literary Celebration The Off the Page Literary Celebration, hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, features bestselling authors, writing workshops, book signings, and more during the month of November. All Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources locations participate. Events are also held at partner locations like Ringling College of Art and Design, or other offsite locations. Author Larry Humes traces the events and characters that put Venice on the proverbial map in his new book: "Venice: A Century on the Gulf"
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sarasota Sister Cities Lecture Series: Behind the Scenes, How an Exhibit Comes Together 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, History & Culture, Lectures : Join us for a fascinating lecture on the process of creating a museum exhibit from start to finish! Discussion will include initial planning and collaborating with artists, transporting artwork, designing the museum space, and more! Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.