My Library
Account and Catalog
Log into the library catalog to view current checkouts, holds and renew items.
You can access our library collection from either site. However, some features of the catalog function different between both sites. Browse this library FAQ to explore some of the most prominent differences between both catalogs so that you may consider which will be more suitable for you to use.
Once your item on hold is ready for pickup, request that your item be available for curbside pickup during library hours.
Get a Library Card
Online application for a library card for Sarasota County residents, youth and non-residents, along with ID requirements for Sarasota County residents.
- Forgot my library card number. Recover your library barcode now.
- Forgot my PIN. Steps to reset the PIN are available in this FAQ: I don't know my PIN/Password or I want to reset it - help!
Digital Library
Access our online resources, including eBooks, reading, magazines, homework help, job help, investment resources, health resources, obituaries and more!
- Digital Library (A-Z)
- Mobile Apps
- Brainfuse HelpNow is a unique resource designed to assist patrons of all ages succeed, including live homework help, skill building, test prep, college application assistance, ESL services, resume and cover letter assistance.
- CloudLibrary Borrow and read eBooks and eAudiobooks.
- Comics Plus Explore thousands of digital comics and manga with Comics Plus for youth, teens, and adults.
- Flipster Browse, search and download popular magazines to read offline
- hoopla Borrow movies, music, comics, TV shows, eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Mango Languages Learn a language through this self-paced language-learning system (web/app), offering more than 70 world languages and dialects, English language learning
- PressReader Get global and multicultural publications from over 120 countries in more than 60 languages. During setup (or in Settings), select Libraries and Groups and search for Sarasota. Select Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Type library card number and PIN. Tap Sign In.
Events
Explore the events and classes in our libraries and Sarasota County History Center.
- Creation Stations Year-round
- Lemon Bay Fest February
- Music in the Libraries Year-round
- Off the Page Literary Celebration November
- One Book Sarasota March
- Remake Learning Days April-May
- SRQ Con First Saturday in June
- Summer Learning Program Summer
- Winter Reading Challenge January
Meeting Rooms and Study Rooms
Review the policies and rules of use, then request to use one of our meeting rooms or study rooms.
Resources for Families and Educators
Find programs and resources to encourage a lifelong love of learning and to support their education journey.