Answered By: Gabz
Last Updated: Feb 08, 2024     Views: 5739

There are ten Sarasota County Libraries as well as the Sarasota County History Center, listed below in alphabetical order with the regular hours:

 

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota  Library

2801 Newtown Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34234
941-861-1110
Curbside pickup appointments 941-861-1374

Hours:

Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAT Route 7
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Elsie Quirk  Library

100 West Dearborn St.
Englewood, FL 34223
941-861-1110
Curbside pickup appointments 941-861-1225

Hours:

Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAT Bus Service: OnDemand  - call 941-300-1553 to book a ride.
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Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda  Library

4143 Woodmere Park Blvd.
Venice, FL 34293
941-861-1110
Curbside pickup appointments 941-861-1280

Hours:

Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAT Bus Service: OnDemand - call 941-300-1553 to book a ride.
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Fruitville  Library

100 Apex Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34240
941-861-1110
Curbside pickup appointments 941-861-2512

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAT Route 3
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Gulf Gate Library

7112 Curtiss Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34231
941-861-1110
Curbside pickup appointments 941-861-1246

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAT Route 6
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Sarasota County History Center

6062 Porter Way
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-861-6090

Visit the History Center webpage to learn more about their collections. Staff strongly recommend making an appointment to ensure that the appropriate staff and resources are available.

Hours:

Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Friday and Saturday

Within walking distance of the Cattleman SCAT Station
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North Port Library

13800 S. Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287
941-861-1110
Curbside pickup appointments 941-861-1323

Hours:

Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAT Route 9
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Osprey Library at Historic Spanish Point 
337 N. Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
941-861-1110

To book a curbside pickup appointment, call 941-861-1770. Patrons are encouraged to leave voicemail with a phone number with their name and someone will return their call to make an appointment for pick-up. Curbside Service is available by appointment.

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday closed

SCAT Route 17
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Selby Library

1331 First St.
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-861-1110
Curbside pickup appointments 941-861-1114

Hours:

Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAT Routes 2, 18, 99 and within walking distance of the Downtown Transfer Station
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Shannon Staub Library

4675 Career Lane
North Port, FL 34289
941- 861-1110
Curbside pickup appointments 941-861-1743

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
​Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAT Bus Service: OnDemand - call 941-300-1553 to book a ride.
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William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Library

300 Nokomis Ave. S.
Venice, FL 34285
941-861-1110
Curbside pickup appointments 941-861-1336

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCAT Bus Service: OnDemand - call 941-300-1553 to book a ride.
Google Map

Comments (1)

  1. The hours for Wednesday, Nov. 22 are regular. Libraries are operating normally. We will be closed tomorrow Thursday 11/23 and Friday 11/24 for the holiday. And we will resume normal operating hours on Saturday. Have a nice Thanksgiving and thank you for asking!
    by CC on Nov 22, 2023