New Sunday Hours at Selby Public Library and Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library
Sarasota County, located on the Gulf coast of Florida, is a premier community that features arts, culture, manufacturing, fine dining, professional sports, eco-tourism and the best beaches in the United States. Approximately 417,000 residents live within the county's unincorporated area and four municipalities, the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, and the town of Longboat Key.
Sarasota County government works closely with these municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, volunteers and others to provide a superior level of service to its residents, businesses and visitors. For more information, visit scgov.net or call the Sarasota County Contact Center at (941) 861-5000.
Stephen and Owen King at Selby Public Library - 10/06/2017
Sarasota County, located on the Gulf coast of Florida, is a premiere community that features arts, culture, manufacturing, fine dining, professional sports, eco-tourism and the best beaches in the United States. Approximately 396,000 residents live within the county's unincorporated area and four municipalities, the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, and the town of Longboat Key. Sarasota County government works closely with these municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, volunteers and others to provide a superior level of service to its residents, businesses and visitors. For more information, visit scgov.net or call the Sarasota County Contact Center at (941) 861-5000.
Library Showcase: Sarasota County Library System - Fruitville, FL
In this video, we are proud to feature the Fruitville Branch of the Sarasota County Library System in Florida. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the facility's UltraSort automated sorting system.
Library Larry - The Bayless-Selby House Tour
Episode 34: Larry and friends visit the historical side of Denton as they learn about the Bayless-Selby House, a late 19th Century Queen Anne style Victorian home.
Follow the trio as they learn all about Denton at librarylarry.com
Inspire Sarasota! May 2, 2015
Inspire Sarasota: A celebration of arts and culture
Saturday, May 2
Selby Public Library
1331 First Street, Sarasota
941-861-5000
inspire.net
Sarasota County, located on the Gulfcoast of Florida, is a premiere community that features arts, culture, manufacturing, fine dining, professional sports, eco-tourism and the best beaches in the United States. . Approximately 386,000 residents live within the county's unincorporated area and four municipalities, the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, and the town of Longboat Key. Sarasota County government works closely with these municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, volunteers and others to provide a superior level of service to its residents, businesses and visitors.
2015 GIS Day Nov.18 at the Gulf Gate Public Library
Sarasota County will participate in GIS Day on Nov. 18, in conjunction with Geography Awareness Week (Nov. 15-21) The free, public event will be from 1-5 p.m. at the new Gulf Gate Library in Sarasota.
On a national scale, GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society. More than 80 countries will participate in holding local events such as corporate open houses, hands-on workshops, community expos, school assemblies and more.
GIS Day is principally sponsored by the National Geographic Society, the Association of American Geographers, and University Consortium for Geographic Information Science, the United States Geological Survey, The Library of Congress, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard and ESRI.
Sarasota County Library - 2012 Library of the Year Promo
The Sarasota County Library System has been awarded the Florida Library Association's 2012 Library of the Year award
SNN: Stabbing at Selby Library
SNN: Stabbing at Selby Library
Crystal Ball Sarasota Library Fundraiser
The Sarasota Selby Public Library was the location for the 3rd Annual Crystal Ball Fundraiser. The Friends of the Selby Library put on this casual fundraiser featuring local restaurants, a variety of entertainers and artists to support the library. This event had something for everyone - with music from pop to jazz, ballroom dancers, fire dancing, belly dancing and magic. Foodies enjoyed tasty bites from numerous local chefs.
Video by studiof.com
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Shot with Panasonic Lumix GH-2 GH-3, Contax Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4
Sarasota County Government / FYI - Gulf Gate Library Preview
Sarasota County, located on the Gulfcoast of Florida, is a premiere community that features arts, culture, manufacturing, fine dining, professional sports, eco-tourism and the best beaches in the United States. . Approximately 386,000 residents live within the county's unincorporated area and four municipalities, the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, and the town of Longboat Key. Sarasota County government works closely with these municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, volunteers and others to provide a superior level of service to its residents, businesses and visitors.
FYI - Inspire Sarasota
InspireSarasota! is a one-day festival to celebrate the arts and culture of Sarasota. The new and improved InspireSarasota! adds literary arts to the YouthArts Fest celebration of dance, music, theatre and visual arts.
When: May 2, 2015
Where: Selby Library and 5 Points Park
Featuring:
• Grammy-award winning author/storyteller Bill Harley
• Student performances and artwork.
Information: Sarasota County Contact Center, 941-861-5000
Fruitville Library Reading Garden
The Fruitville Public Library is located just east of I-75 Exit 210/Fruitville Rd. at 100 Coburn Rd. This 25,000 square foot public facility is designed to offer residents of eastern Sarasota County and Lakewood Ranch all the conveniences of a state-of-the art, full-service library.
While offering all the services of a traditional library, Fruitville Library also offers some library services on-line or by phone. The library has a comprehensive collection of books, magazines, newspapers, tapes, CDs, DVDs and e-books. All for your enjoyment during regular library hours or in the comfort of your own home. We also offer the use of 25 user-friendly computers with internet access. There are ongoing educational and recreational programs as well as arts and crafts workshops for all ages.
The younger group love our Children's section with it's kid-friendly decor and an amazing list of programs and activities from which to choose. The parents really enjoy this area and its activities too.
Teens also have their own space designed for them with a focus on comfortable seating and all the current books chosen just for them.
As you enter the library proper, to the left is the Friends Bookstore. This wonderful little gem is run by the Friends of the Fruitville Public Library, a not for profit organization. You can purchase used media of all kinds, even jig saw puzzles, for really low prices. All proceeds support programs, collections and educational events emanating from the Fruitville Public Library.
For more information visit the Friends group at
Selby Library Celebrating 20 Years at Five Points - Architect Panel Discussion
Sarasota County, located on the Gulf coast of Florida, is a premiere community that features arts, culture, manufacturing, fine dining, professional sports, eco-tourism and the best beaches in the United States. Approximately 413,000 residents live within the county's unincorporated area and four municipalities, the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, and the town of Longboat Key. Sarasota County government works closely with these municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, volunteers and others to provide a superior level of service to its residents, businesses and visitors. For more information, visit scgov.net or call the Sarasota County Contact Center at (941) 861-5000.
County Talk: Find your (genealogical) roots at Sarasota County Libraries
Sarasota County Libraries are about so much more than books. Find your roots with the genealogy resources available at your local library. Host, Kirsten Pedersen and guest, Vera Neumann-Wood discuss how to find your past for free, at the Selby Public Library. Taped on location at Selby Public Library in Sarasota, Florida.
Video: Selby Library Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Video: Selby Library Celebrates 20th Anniversary
SNN: Gulf Gate Library Named Most Beautiful In State
Gulf Gate Library Ribbon Cutting /Sarasota County Government
Sarasota County, located on the Gulfcoast of Florida, is a premiere community that features arts, culture, manufacturing, fine dining, professional sports, eco-tourism and the best beaches in the United States. . Approximately 386,000 residents live within the county's unincorporated area and four municipalities, the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, and the town of Longboat Key. Sarasota County government works closely with these municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, volunteers and others to provide a superior level of service to its residents, businesses and visitors.
PSA - Libraries Rock
Sarasota County’s 2018 Summer at Your Library program returns June 4 through August 4! Our theme this year is Libraries Rock, so get ready to read and rock on all summer long! For more information, visit scgov.net/library or call 941-861-5000.
Sarasota County, located on the Gulf coast of Florida, is a premiere community that features arts, culture, manufacturing, fine dining, professional sports, eco-tourism and the best beaches in the United States. Approximately 413,000 residents live within the county's unincorporated area and four municipalities, the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, and the town of Longboat Key. Sarasota County government works closely with these municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, volunteers and others to provide a superior level of service to its residents, businesses and visitors. For more information, visit scgov.net or call the Sarasota County Contact Center at (941) 861-5000.
FYI_Sarasota County Job Fair_2016_1_11
Sarasota County Human Resources invited the public to a job fair on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Selby Library.
Sarasota County, located on the Gulf coast of Florida, is a premiere community that features arts, culture, manufacturing, fine dining, professional sports, eco-tourism and the best beaches in the United States. Approximately 396,000 residents live within the county's unincorporated area and four municipalities, the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, and the town of Longboat Key. Sarasota County government works closely with these municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, volunteers and others to provide a superior level of service to its residents, businesses and visitors. For more information, visit scgov.net or call the Sarasota County Contact Center at (941) 861-5000.
FYI - Up with books
Students from Southside and Tuttle elementary schools shared a Saturday reading adventure at Selby Public Library. As part of the “Up with Books” initiative, 150 students from the schools met at the downtown Sarasota Library on Saturday, April 30. “Up with Books” is a Sarasota County School District program that is focused on building home libraries and literacy opportunities at lower socio-economic schools to enhance and increase students’ literacy lives.
Sarasota County, located on the Gulf coast of Florida, is a premiere community that features arts, culture, manufacturing, fine dining, professional sports, eco-tourism and the best beaches in the United States. Approximately 396,000 residents live within the county's unincorporated area and four municipalities, the cities of Sarasota, North Port and Venice, and the town of Longboat Key. Sarasota County government works closely with these municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, volunteers and others to provide a superior level of service to its residents, businesses and visitors. For more information, visit scgov.net or call the Sarasota County Contact Center at (941) 861-5000.