The Sarasota County Library's genealogy websites and subscription databases are found on the Digital Library page - click on the "Genealogy" heading.
The list of genealogy resources in our Digital Library includes:
- Ancestry Library Edition*
- American Ancestors
- Fold3 by Ancestry
- HathiTrust
- HeritageQuest Online
- FamilySearch*
- FirstSearch*
- Sarasota County Historical Resources is also a great source!
*This resource must be accessed inside the library. View the Digital Library page for specific locations.
Tutorials for some of these resources are linked below the resources' descriptions on the Digital Library page.
Closure Notice
Fruitville Renovation
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.
Holds Pickup Interruption at Fruitville Library
With the closure of the Fruitville Library, there will be a brief period over the holidays when you will be unable to pick up your holds.
To ensure you receive your long-awaited items, please pick them up by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Our portable library pickup option will be available in early January.
If you prefer, you may also change your hold pickup location to another library before that date. If you need assistance updating your pickup location, please call 941-861-1110.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.