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 (11/30)	Mon (12/01)	Tue (12/02)	Wed (12/03)	Thu (12/04)	Fri (12/05)	Sat (12/06)
9 am		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 Pop Stop Phillippi Farmhouse Market 9:00am–1:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Healthy Living, Outreach : Visit the Pop Up library at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market! The Pop Up library van will be at the market on the 1st Monday* of each month from 9 am - 1pm.
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group Pop-Up Stop: Longboat Key 10:00am–11:30am All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Storytimes : On the first and third Tuesday of each month, the Pop-Up will be at the Town Center Green of Longboat Key with books for all ages and a Storytime for children at 10:30 AM. Swing by to sign up for a library card and read a book with us! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 1 10:30am–10:45am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 2 10:45am–11:00am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!
11 am			This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 3 11:00am–11:15am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 4 11:15am–11:30am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 5 11:30am–11:45am Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 6 11:45am–12:00pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!				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 Friends of Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library: Art, Jewelry & Decor Sale 11:00am–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Dr. Edward James II Meeting 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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Special Events : Shop at the library for the holidays - and for yourself! At the annual Art, Jewelry, and Décor Sale, local artists will showcase vintage, antique and contemporary jewelry, as well as decor from near and far.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm			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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			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 "All Ages" group Sock Snowman Craft 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages Veranda 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required : Get creative this holiday season and make your own Sock Snowman Craft with us!	This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "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 Movie Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Veranda Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "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: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Clubs, Cultural Life, Movies, Special Events : Enjoy a movie with a short discussion afterwards about what you liked or disliked about the movie. There will be popcorn and snacks available. This months movie is: Elf (2003)
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 7 4:00pm–4:15pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 8 4:15pm–4:30pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 9 4:30pm–4:45pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 10 4:45pm–5:00pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!	This event is in the "All Ages" group Curious about Cursive 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages Creation Station Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Creation Station Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning Registration Required : Ever wanted to learn how to write in cursive? Ever wanted to improve your cursive handwriting? This is a ten week course to learn and or practice the art of cursive handwriting.
5 pm			This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "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 Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Veranda Room This event is in the "Children (5 to 9 years)" group 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 "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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Port Library Room: Veranda Room Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages Program Type: Games : Join us for the library's Monthly Game Night! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM, we invite you to enjoy an evening of fun, friendly competition, and socializing. 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 11 5:00pm–5:15pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 12 5:15pm–5:30pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!	This event is in the "All Ages" group Pop-Up Stop: Old Miakka Schoolhouse Potluck 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups, Outreach : On the first Thursday of each month, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse hosts a community potluck dinner. Never to disappoint, the Pop-Up brings a dish of new reads and library services!
6 pm					This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 13 6:00pm–6:15pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 14 6:15pm–6:30pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 15 6:30pm–6:45pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 16 6:45pm–7:00pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!
7 pm					This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 17 7:00pm–7:15pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait! This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Holiday Photo Op - Session 18 7:15pm–7:30pm Families, All Ages Meeting Room Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events Registration Required : Bring your family to the Shannon Staub Public Library and take your holiday family portrait!		This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Pop-Up: Parade Day! 7:00pm–8:30pm Families, All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pop-Up Library Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Special Events : Catch the Pop-Up library in the Sarasota Holiday Parade! Visit downtown Sarasota for the annual holiday parade held on Saturday, December 6th starting at 7:00 pm.