Soliciting is allowed at all Sarasota County Libraries in designated areas. Please check with the staff at the specific branch of interest for more information. Our locations and hours can be found here.
As per our Library Rules of Conduct, promoting or operating a commercial enterprise is not permitted at any Sarasota County Library, nor is petitioning in a non-designated area that impedes entrance to or egress from the library.
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.