Yes, there are a variety of resources students, parents, caregivers, and educators can access to help with school from home. A Sarasota County Library card will give you access to all of our online databases and resources, including eBooks, journal articles, and test prep. To view a full list of our digital resources, please visit our Digital Library page. Many of our resources are also available as mobile apps for smartphones and tablets. We have a list on our website here. Don't have a library card yet? Click here for information on how to get a library card.
If you cannot get to a library in person, we also have a video chat option - click here for the form and for more information.
Library staff are also available for virtual homework or research help through our Ask Us! service. You can call, email, text, or chat online with us Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
We offer contactless curbside pickup service for patrons that wish to borrow items without coming into the library. Simply place an item (or items) on hold, and then call us once the item is ready for pick-up to schedule a curbside appointment. Each library card holder can have up to 20 items on hold at one time. For more information on how this service works, please check out our Curbside Pick-up Service page on our website. To browse lists of various recommended library materials, including educational resources and Sunshine State materials, please click here.
We're also offering a variety of To-Go Kits featuring crafts, games, and more. These can be picked up in person at one of our service desks or through our Curbside Pick-Up Service. No library card is needed, and nothing in the kits needs to be returned to the library.
In addition to these resources, the following virtual resources are also available for students, educators, parents, and caregivers with a library card. These are just a select few of the resources we have available. For a complete list with links, please visit our Digital Library page and select the Homework Help tab.
For Students
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LearningExpress LearningExpress Library features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages.
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Mango Language A self-paced online language-learning system that teaches conversation skills for over 70 different languages. It includes English as a Second Language for speakers of 19 languages.
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Florida Electronic Library Electronic magazines, newspapers, almanacs, encyclopedias, and books
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Brainfuse HelpNow An all-in-one online tutoring suite featuring live tutoring, a writing lab, study help and games, lessons, practice tests, career resources, college preparation help, and much more.
For Educators
For Parents and Caregivers
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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.