Sarasota County libraries closed on Oct. 9

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 for a day of in-person staff development training.

All 10 Sarasota County libraries within the system, along with the Sarasota County History Center will be closed. They will resume normal operating hours the following day.

“Our goal is to enhance the library experience for patrons by developing and training our amazing staff,” said Renée Di Pilato, director of Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. “Our job is to be knowledgeable in all the latest modern library trends so we can assist and empower our clients to get the most from their library visit.”

The following locations will be affected: 

• Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota
• Elsie Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn St., Englewood
• Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
• Fruitville Library, 100 Apex Roa, Sarasota
• Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota
• North Port Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
• Osprey Library and Sarasota County History Center, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
• Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota
• Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port
• William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library, 300 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice