Answered By: Diego
Last Updated: Oct 15, 2024     Views: 32

At this time, several of our libraries remain closed due to Hurricane Milton.

As we carefully evaluate the remaining libraries, we will determine when it is safe to reopen fully with full services and will provide updates as soon as possible.

 

Locations Open (as of 10/15/24)

The following locations are resuming normal operating hours. Other libraries will reopen when determined safe for full services. For a full list of operating hours, click here.
 

Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL 34293

 

Osprey Library and History Center

337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

 

Selby Library

1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236

Note: Please note that there is no connectivity at Selby Library—patron computers and WiFi will not be available inside the library. However, Comcast has set up a satellite location outside, offering free WiFi access.

 

Shannon Staub Library

4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289

 

William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

300 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL 34286

 

Returning Items

Items may be returned through exterior book returns or at open libraries.

Items returned through the exterior book returns will be processed as staff return to the libraries.

 

Holds Pickup

If you have an item on hold, rest assured that we will extend the pickup time once we reopen. Login to your library account or our app to check the status of your hold(s). When your item reflects READY FOR PICKUP, please check the library hours to verify that the pickup location is open.

 

Hurricane Milton Recovery Efforts in Sarasota County

Click here for more information about Sarasota County's recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton.

View the Resources Available Flyer for Sarasota County, including Points of Distribution, disaster recovery resources and scam awareness