Answered By: Diego
Last Updated: Sep 03, 2025     Views: 69

Our library catalog allows you to check out eBooks/eAudiobooks from CloudLibrary in one convenient location! 

Note: You must be using the Enhanced catalog and accessing from a web browser. Checking out CloudLibrary materials through the catalog is not available through the mobile app or the Basic catalog.
 

Checking out CloudLibrary items through the catalog

  1. Ensure you are logged in to both the catalog in your browser. 
  2. Search for the item you wish to check out in the catalog. Click on the eBook or eAudiobook tab to check availability. 
    Catalog entry with "eBook" tab option
  3. Click Get It to check the item out. You will receive a confirmation if successful.
    Item check out confirmation

You can also place holds on CloudLibrary materials if there is not an available copy.

  1. Ensure you are logged in to both the catalog in your browser.
  2. Search for the item you wish to place a hold on in the catalog. Click on the eBook or eAudiobook tab to check availability.
    Catalog entry with "eAudiobook" tab option
  3. Click Place Hold to request the item. You will receive a confirmation if successful.
    Item hold confirmation

 

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.

For more information, visit SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/FruitvilleRenovation.

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