Sarasota County Public Libraries 

With ten public libraries in Sarasota County, you’re sure to find a library near you. To learn more about individual libraries, hours, digital resources and more, visit Sarasota County’s library website.

  • Image of Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library building with glass walls, a pink and beige facade, surrounded by palm trees, with American flags in front and a clear blue sky.

    Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library

    2801 Newtown Blvd.

    Sarasota, FL 34234

    (941) 861-1360

  • Elsie Quirk Public Library building in a sunny area with palm trees and an American flag.

    Elsie Quirk Public Library

    100 West Dearborn St.

    Englewood, FL 34223

    (941) 861-1110

  • Exterior view of Jacaranda Public Library with palm trees, people sitting and walking outside, clear blue sky, and some greenery in the foreground.

    Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library

    4143 Woodmere Park Blvd.

    Venice, FL 34293

    (941) 861-1260

  • Front entrance of Fruitville Public Library building with a curved roof, glass doors, and the word 'LIBRARY' displayed on top. There are two palm trees, some small plants, and a clear blue sky.

    Fruitville Public Library

    100 Apex Road

    Sarasota, FL 34240

    (941) 861-2500

  • Gulf Gate Library building with modern architecture, large glass windows, stone and beige exterior walls, and orange accents, under a clear blue sky, partially framed by trees.

    Gulf Gate Public Library

    7112 Curtiss Ave.

    Sarasota, FL 34231

    (941) 861-1230

  • Front view of North Port Library building during sunset, with American and Florida flags flying on flagpoles, trees on either side, and accessible parking signs nearby.

    North Port Public Library

    13800 S. Tamiami Trail

    North Port, FL 34287

    (941) 861-1300

  • Bright library with white bookshelves filled with colorful books, round tables with green plants, and wooden chairs.

    Osprey Public Library at Historic Spanish Point

    337 N. Tamiami Trail

    Osprey, FL 34229

    (941) 918-4037

  • Exterior view of the Selby Public Library building with a curved top and palm trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

    Selby Public Library

    1331 First St.

    Sarasota, FL 34236

    (941) 861-1114

  • Sarasota County Shannon Staub Library North Port, with building facade, construction materials, and equipment

    Shannon Staub Public Library

    4675 Career Lane

    North Port, FL 34289

    (941) 861-1740

  • Front view of the William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library, a white building with a red tile roof and arched windows and entrances, flanked by tall cypress trees and street lamps, under a blue sky with a few clouds.

    William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library

    300 Nokomis Ave. S.

    Venice, FL 34285

    (941) 861-1330