Selby Public Library, Public library in downtown Sarasota, United States
The Selby Public Library spans 73,000 square feet across multiple floors, offering reading spaces, meeting rooms, and digital resources for the local community.
Established in 1907 as Sarasota's first library, the institution relocated to its current First Street location in 1998 through funding from the William G. Selby Foundation.
The library maintains the Sarasota Music Archive, containing several hundred thousand recordings and memorabilia that document the region's musical heritage since 1980.
Visitors can access the library Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with designated parking spaces during peak hours.
The Calvin and Kathryn L. Bean Children's Room features a 3,200-gallon saltwater aquarium that marks the entrance to the youth section.
Location: Sarasota
Location: Florida
Inception: 1907
Website: https://scgov.net/library
GPS coordinates: 27.33730,-82.54340
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:15
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