Sneak Peek at the New Library Catalog

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is excited to introduce a major library software upgrade that will improve the way you search, explore, and enjoy our library services.

View the Sneak Peek at the New Library Catalog.

Limited Services During Library Software Transition

Interlibrary Loan services will be unavailable Wednesday, April 23 through Wednesday, May 12.

Wednesday, April 30 through Tuesday, May 6.
Some library services and catalog features may be unavailable.
Please note that you will not be able to place holds, renew materials or make changes to your library account.

All libraries will be open normal operating hours for customers to use computers, check out materials (with library card), ask questions, and attend events.

Closure on Wednesday, May 7

On Wednesday, May 7, all libraries and the History Center will be closed to finalize the upgrade. Thank you for your patience during this time.

We appreciate your patience and support during this transition to our new library software and catalog.

Library services will resume on Thursday, May 8, with full access to the new catalog and all upgraded features.

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Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources collection materials are funded in part under the provisions of the State Aid to Libraries Grant program, administered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.