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- 12/10/2024 9:05 AM
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Library Top 10 in 2024
- 12/05/2024 11:42 AM
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Self-Care in Sarasota a Century Ago
- 10/13/2024 1:16 PM
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Library Reopening Efforts Following Hurricane Milton
- 09/26/2024 2:46 PM
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Celebrating Sarasota County's Historic Treasures
- 05/23/2024 3:52 PM
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June is Audiobook Appreciation Month
"Long before writing, people were telling each other stories and the audiobook goes all the way back to that tradition" Author Philip Pullman
- 04/04/2024 1:06 PM
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Celebrating Library Love
- 04/03/2024 1:29 PM
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Florida History Lecture Series: Taming Nature
presented by Sarasota County History Center and esteemed guests
- 02/28/2024 2:40 PM
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Sarasota County's Bright Young Minds Shine in Annual History Contest
- 02/27/2024 3:54 PM
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Beyond the Book: 100 Years of Spring Training
- 12/20/2023 12:40 PM
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Top Ten Checkouts for 2023
- 05/09/2019 9:19 AM
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County hires new Libraries and Historical Resources director
Renee Di Pilato has been named as the new director of Libraries and Historical Resources, and she is expected to assume the role in July.
- 02/28/2019 9:48 AM
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In the News
Tune in each week to discover what's trending in the news and find resources in the library to help you better understand the world around you.
- 11/06/2017 4:15 PM
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12th Annual Old-fashioned Holiday Celebration
North Port Library will hold its 12th annual holiday celebration from 2:30–5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at 13800 Tamiami Trail N. in North Port.
- 11/06/2017 2:30 PM
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Shannon Staub ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 7
The Shannon Staub Library ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7.
- 10/10/2017 11:30 AM
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Venice resident donates $1 million for Venice Public Library endowment fund
Sarasota County, along with the Library Foundation of Sarasota County, are excited to announce that a $1 million donation has been made to support the new Venice Public Library, by Venice resident William H. Jervey Jr., Ph.D.
- 08/21/2017 3:27 PM
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Libraries closed on Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day
- 08/17/2017 1:00 PM
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Barnes & Noble Sarasota to host an evening with Stephen King and Owen King
Barnes and Noble Sarasota is proud to host an evening with Stephen King and Owen King, co-authors of Sleeping Beauties: A Novel.
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Gift Boosts Public Access to Sarasota County’s History Through Digitization
Thanks to a generous anonymous donation, Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is set to expand its digital preservation efforts at the Sarasota County History Center and increase public access to its vast archival collections.
08/07/2025 8:00 AM
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Free Legal Education Event at Selby Library
Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, in partnership with the Sarasota County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, invites the public to a Know Your Rights event on Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Selby Library, 1331 First St. in Sarasota.
06/20/2025 8:00 AM
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Sarasota County Libraries Launch 2025 Summer Learning Program
Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources invites readers of all ages to join the 2025 Summer Learning Program, a nine-week celebration of reading, creativity and community sponsored by the Library Foundation for Sarasota County.
05/30/2025 1:30 PM
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Sarasota County Libraries Launch New and Improved Library Catalog System
Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is launching a new and improved catalog system, which will provide an upgraded experience.
04/21/2025 8:30 AM
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Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library celebrates 20th anniversary
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is hosting a free event for the community on Saturday, April 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota.
04/04/2025 8:00 AM
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"Remarkably Bright Creatures" named Sarasota County’s 2025 One Book, One Community Selection
Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is excited to announce the 2025 One Book, One Community selection: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt.
02/21/2025 8:31 AM