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 (12/28)	Mon (12/29)	Tue (12/30)	Wed (12/31)	Thu (1/01)	Fri (1/02)	Sat (1/03)
All Day					Closing Libraries and History Center Closure All Day 1/1–1/2 Branches: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Elsie Quirk Library, Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Fruitville Library, Gulf Gate Library, North Port Library, Osprey Library and History Center, Selby Library, Shannon Staub Library, William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, Pop-Up Library Description: Libraries and History Center Closure Thursday, Jan. 1 - Friday, Jan. 2. We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Jan. 3.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Genealogy Assistance 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy : Come and get expert assistance with your genealogy research from our knowledgeable and experienced volunteers. Bring your questions! 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 "Adults" group Adult Coloring Group 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Meeting Room B This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join us on Mondays of the month for adult coloring! We supply the coloring pages and the pencils. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. Hope to see you there.				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Life After Downton Abbey 10:00am–1:00pm Adults, Seniors Juliano Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Juliano Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussion Groups, Movies : Enjoy a cup of tea while discussing British movies and television series with a very welcoming group. 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 Make and Take 10:30am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Veranda Room Registration Open 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 Open 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 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 "Adults" group Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy : Get expert and experienced genealogy research assistance. Bring your questions	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Genealogy Assistance 11:00am–1:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy : Come and get genealogy research assistance from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions!
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy : Come and get expert assistance from knowledgeable volunteers. Bring your questions!	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 Monthly Book Club \| Frankenstein 1:00pm–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab 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: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning : Join us to discuss: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled GYROKINESIS® placeholder - SEC 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Registration Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living Registration Required : GYROKINESIS® Method is a movement that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences all while connectin Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
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 Cookbook Club \| The World Central Kitchen Cookbook 2:00pm–3:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Learning Lab 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: Learning Lab Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Cooking & Nutrition, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning : Discuss new recipes, share pictures of your own creations, and connect with fellow food (and cookbook) lovers. December Theme: Giving Back 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 Wild Sarasota: Sandhill Cranes 2:00pm–3:15pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Meeting 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: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for an inside perspective of one of the more ancient species of birds, the Sandhill Crane!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tech Navigator 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Group Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Group Study Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: , Technology Instruction, Virtual : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person or distance appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
3 pm
4 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 Creation Station Petting Zoo 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Creation Station 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Creation Station Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Creation Station : Drop by the Creation Station to learn about some of the different equipment we have available! No live animals are involved in this experience. Equipment demo only.
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 Knit and Stitch 5:30pm–7:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Rotunda 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: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts : Join other fiber arts enthusiasts on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Selby Rotunda. Bring your crochet, spinning, knitting, or any needle work you enjoy. Note: there is two hour parking.