Perfection with shelves. The best library I have attended and worked for as a volunteer!read more

I stopped in to use the high speed Wi-Fi; the parking was great, building is beautiful and…read morespacious. There was plenty of room for me to use my laptop (I'm traveling and needed a place to complete/send a project). Sarasota Gulf Gate Library is nice!

On Wednesday's the little one I nanny and I hang out with Mrs. Chris for story time. We both have…read morethe best time. Last Saturday we went in for a Harry Potter event. The event was fabulous. So many activities for the kids and everyone was great with the baby (2 yrs) I had with me as she wanted to participate was well.

They are a great library. The librarians are very helpful as well. I'd recommend getting your…read morelibrary card and checking it out.

The Betty J. Johnson library services the immediate area of Newtown but also the entirety of…read moreSarasota County. The collection of books is pretty expansive and they run great programs for kids and adults alike. You can reserve and hold a book at any branch to be picked up at this location, and any book you return in the library system can be returned here as well. The librarians and staff are always so pleasant and helpful! I do attend some awesome programs this library puts on and they are always delightful.

Great resources always available. On line access, printer access, friendly and helpful staff…read more Always clean, various office supplies available. I appreciate this library!!

It was a sad experience it was closed. But the outside seating it alright. Solid d+ overall give it…read more2 stars because there's no trash can and it's closed.

Who knew there was so much to do at the library?? Not me!!…read more Of course there are books to check out, but on top of that there are games, puzzles, and so many events they hold. There are also resources like printing and other computer-based activities. Check out your local library for all of the details. My only wish is that they opened before 10am.

The feel of this library is nice, big, roomy, and mostly inviting. The children's area is nice for…read morethe little ones to read books and play. It would be nice to have an event calendar state what is the story time themes are, not just the time. My biggest complaint is by the front door. There were 5-7 gentleman loitering outside, almost blocking the doors. We were inside for about an hour and they were still there when we were leaving. 14.06.2024

One thing I love about Manatee county and its public institutions is the commitment to the…read morecommunity and social awareness. Nothing short of that was the event I attended at Central Library on 4/21/18. The library hosted a fashion show that featured area students that designed dresses made from trash & other found / discarded items. What these young people came up with was absolutely miraculous, and the juxtaposition of those beautiful creations over the fact that we have a massive waste crisis on out hands in this world was really moving. One dress was made entirely of green soda bottles curled and extruded to create a flowing, bouncing ensemble mirrored by a hairdo of similar curl and body donned by the model. Another outfit top was made almost exclusively with a young lady's grandfathers old ties. Very creative! This is why I live in this part of Florida, and why I will continue to support the community and events they offer for many years to come.

Always on the lookout for something for the child and I do, I stumbled upon an Origami Festival…read morehappening here. We walked in and a large room up front had four tables set up with ladies showing groups how to make fun things with paper. It was such a wonderful way to spend the morning. If the baby hadn't started to get antsy, then the child and I would have spent all day there. Judy showed us how to make a few things and was patient with my son going through all the steps. As for the library, we had never been to this location. It was so clean. Not just tidy, but clean. Everything looked like it belong in that spot with no clutter. The kid's area was great for an antsy 2 year old to play and let off some energy. I tried to look for a book, but she wasn't having it so must of my time was in that space.

The mural on the building was done with vivid colors and beautifully done. The library was neatly…read morearranged with tons of reading materials. The children that were visiting were having loads of fun and considerate to other visitors