Q. What are the hours and contact information for the Friends bookstores at each library?

These are the current hours and contact information for the Friends of the Library bookstore for each library:

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Bookstore

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
• 941-861-1372

Fruitville Library Bookstore

Fruitville Library is beginning a major renovation that will create a modern, welcoming campus for all ages.

To complete this work safely and efficiently, the library building (including the bookstore) is temporarily closed beginning Thursday, Dec. 18.

Gulf Gate Library Bookstore

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
• 941-861-1247

Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library Book Shop

• 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday
• 941-861-1283

Elsie Quirk Library Bookstore

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday
• 941-861-1216

North Port Library Bookstore

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday 
• 941-861-1315

Selby Library Bookstore

• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday - Thursday
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday
• 941-861-1140

Shannon Staub Library Bookstore

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Saturday
• 941-861-1765

William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Library Bookstore

• 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday
• 941-861-1351