Community Information

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Sarasota County Library

About Sarasota County Library

The library system offers four types of cards: Resident Adult, Resident Youth, Reciprocal Borrower, and Non-Resident.

Resident Adult

All Sarasota County residents can apply for a library card in person at any Sarasota County Library or online.

How to get for a digital Card:

To apply for a 30-day temporary Digital Library Card click here.
Online cards are called "Digital Library Cards" and are temporary - lasting 30 days to give our patrons time to get to the library to get a regular card.  Once you are notified of your Digital Library card (via email) you will have instant access to our digital resources, including eBooks. However, these cards will expire after 30 days so they cannot be used to checkout or place holds on physical items.

To change your Digital Library Card to a regular card, come visit a Sarasota County Library within that 30-day window and show proof of residency along with a photo ID.  Your Digital Library Card will turn into a regular library card to give you full access to physical and online library materials and services.  Note that when you change your Digital Library Card to a regular one, your account number will change, so please let the library staff know if you have any ebooks/downloadable audiobooks checked out or on hold so these can be transferred to your new card number.

New Ask Us video chat option!  If you are unable to come into a library in person, you may be interested in requesting a video chat appointment for a new library card. Information is linked here.

Apply in Person

To apply in person, complete the application, linked here and bring it with proof of residency and a photo ID to any Sarasota County library. Applications are also available in each library. You may apply and use any of the ten Sarasota County Libraries.

To establish identity and show proof of residence, bring one of the following to fulfill both requirements:

  • Florida Driver's License with a current Sarasota County address
  • Florida Identification Card with a current Sarasota County address

Links:

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EQU SRQ

Sarasota Recovery Peers

Equal SRQ Recovery provides the support and guidance needed to navigate addiction recovery.
We help adults find and maintain a recovery identity through peer mentorship,
peer facilitated groups, a recovery community center, recovery events, and a leadership development program.

Free Laptop And Phones

Sarasota Technology Users Group (STUG)

Sarasota Technology Users Group (STUG) brings to our members quality education in using today's personal technology products, and to provide to qualified citizens of Sarasota County refurbished computer equipment* for free.

*Usually Takes Around 5 Weeks

Refurb Shop 941-539-7401