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 (1/25)	Mon (1/26)	Tue (1/27)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)	Sat (1/31)
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 Selby Book Club 10:30am–11:30am New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Creation Station 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: Creation Station Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Book Discussions, Discussion Groups, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning : Join a lively book club for inspiring conversations! Selby Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of most months. A different book title is chosen every month to explore. Registration is not required. 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 "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 Health in Motion: Sarasota Health Department 10:00am–2:00pm Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Rotunda This event is in the "Youth" 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Selby Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Youth, Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yak and Yarn 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups : Come and socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts! All levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on. 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 Tech Navigator 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: , , Technology Instruction : Stumped by technology? Your technology questions can be answered through an in-person appointment with one of our Tech Navigators. Tech Navigators are library staff members ready to assist you with technology skills.
11 am			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 assistance from knowledgeable volunteers. 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 assistance from knowledgeable volunteers Bring your questions!			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of Selby Library Silent Auction 11:00am–4:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: Selby Library Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: History & Culture, Special Events : Save the date for the Friends of Selby Public Library Silent Auction!
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 \| Their Eyes Were Watching God 1:00pm–2:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Cultural Life, Lifelong Learning : Join us to discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Genealogy Assistance 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 assistance with your genealogy research from knowledgeable volunteer. Bring your questions! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Quirky Knitters 1:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Room 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs : Bring your projects, patterns, and questions to Elsie Quirk Library and join the Quirky Knitters for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All skill levels welcome. Registration is not required, so come on in to knit and chat!
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Georgia O’Keeffe — Visions of an American Pioneer 2:00pm–3:30pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: History & Culture, Lectures, Lifelong Learning : Enjoy a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the iconic paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe.		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 Diamond Painters Anonymous 2:00pm–4:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference 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: Gulf Gate Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Active Older Adult Living, Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Lifelong Learning : Join us for an afternoon of creative expression and calm. Each month we will work on diamond painting a coaster based on a holiday/seasonal theme. This group is extremely popular, and seating is limited to 8.	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 \| Dinner In One 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. January Theme: One-Pot Wonders January Cookbook: Dinner In One by Melissa Clark
3 pm
4 pm
5 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 Karaoke Night 5:30pm–7:30pm 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, Cultural Life, Music in the Libraries : Let your inner star shine at Karaoke Night! Join us at the North Port Library every fourth Tuesday of the month for a fun-filled evening of music and self-expression.	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 Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Lecture Series 5:00pm–6:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium 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: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lectures : Join Sarasota Sister Cities for a series of lectures. Provided by Sister Cities Association of Sarasota
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 Shannon Staub Book Club: "The Last Murder at the End of the World" 6:00pm–7:00pm New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Conference 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: Shannon Staub Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : This month we will be reading and discussing "The Last Murder at the End of the World" by Stuart Turton.