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 (12/14)	Mon (12/15)	Tue (12/16)	Wed (12/17)	Thu (12/18)	Fri (12/19)	Sat (12/20)
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group SNAP Application Assistance 10:00am–5:30pm Adults, Seniors Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : A representative from All Faiths Food Bank will be available to help with your SNAP application. Appointments are preferred but not required. This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Preschool Yoga 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Meeting Room This event is in the "Toddlers (1 to 3 years)" group This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Fruitville Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Come join certified instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement. Recommended for for ages 2-5, attending with their caregiver. Space is limited.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. 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 "Families" group Fun to be Fit Kids - Littles 10:30am–11:15am Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Meeting Room 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 "Families" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Healthy Living : Fun To Be Fit Kids is a music and movement program for children and their caregivers to attend together. Spend quality time singing, dancing, exercising, and having fun! For ages 1-5.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Forever Fit 10:15am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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 Health in Motion: Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screenings 11:00am–11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : The Health in Motion Bus offers free and low-cost public health services. A registered nurse is available at all visits. Individuals who need follow-up medical care are referred to a primary health care provider. No appointment needed.	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 Chair Yoga: The Self-Care Chair 11:00am–12:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Waitlist 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 Waitlist 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: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living Registration Required : Chair Yoga with Didi McKay!
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2 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 Stressless Holiday Entertaining 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room AB (Staff only) 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Staff only) Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living : Award-winning cookbook author Chef Warren Caterson shares holiday kitchen tips, cooking hints, and humorous anecdotes about the joys and challenges of entertaining for the holidays.		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 Harmonize with Happiness 2:30pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Open 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 Open 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: Healthy Living Registration Required : Harmonize with Happiness explores 12 contributing factors that can enrich your life with an overall sense of well-being, peace, and joy.
3 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 Food Smarts for Adults 3:30pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Full 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 Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking & Nutrition, Healthy Living Registration Required : Get tips on healthy eating and meal ideas during the Food Smarts program presented by All Faiths Food Bank and go home with a free bag of groceries! Each class will include a brief nutri This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Level Up 3:45pm–4:45pm Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Meeting Room II This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Meeting Room II Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years) Program Type: Healthy Living, Lifelong Learning : Drop in to play games on our Nintendo Switch! Recommended for ages 5 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 "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 Meditation and Guided Imagery 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Healthy Living : Self-care and maintenance will be enhanced through meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques.
4 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 Crystal Bowl Sound Bath 4:00pm–5:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting Room Registration Open 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 Open 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: Healthy Living Registration Required : Everything in our universe is information and energy vibrating at specific frequencies.
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 Sing to Heal 5:30pm–7:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, Healthy Living, Music in the Libraries : This interactive and transformative workshop explores the profound healing potential of singing.