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, 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Health in Motion Bus 10:00am–2:00pm 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 Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Healthy Living : Stop by the Health in Motion Bus to talk to a nurse with the Florida Health Department with any questions you might have! No appointment required. Disclaimer(s) Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.
11 am
12 pm
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 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 "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Dungeons and Dragons (New Adult Sessions) 1:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years) Conference Room This event is in the "New Adult (18-30 years)" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years) Program Type: Clubs, Games
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!
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.