Library Pop-Up and Storytime at The Bay

Library Pop-Up and Storytime at The Bay Celebrate the joy of reading! The Sarasota County Mobile Library Van will be back at The Bay stocked with a variety of books for different ages and interests. Learn more about the wide range of library services available, and even get your own library card. Bring the kids to enjoy a storytime session lead by a local librarian beginning at 11:00am. Monthly Themes: September: Parks/Outdoor Adventures Please feel free to bring some gently used books of your own to give back to the Lending Libraries in the park (children’s books are in great need). Know Before You Go: The Bay park address is 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota FL 34236. FREE Parking is available in the parking lots in front of the Van Wezel and in front of the Municipal Auditorium, Art Center and Blue Pagoda. Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas and along the south side of Blvd of the Arts. Vehicular Access: Enter off the 10th Street Roundabout (as entrance from Blvd of the Arts/ South Van Wezel Way is CLOSED.) Pedestrian access: Follow signs and safely walk on the south side of BOTA, or enter from the parking lot in front of the Van Wezel. Park access: The park remains open during construction. Most walkways, the Ibis Playground and the living resilient shoreline continue to be available for your enjoyment. Construction on several Phase 2 park projects continues to impact walkways, roadways and parking across the site: South Van Wezel Way near the corner of Blvd of the Arts (BOTA) is CLOSED to improve stormwater drainage. The western edges of the parking lot just north of the Van Wezel and the Centennial Park parking lot are CLOSED to create a resilient shoreline. The area between the Municipal Auditorium and Art Center is closed to create a new Town Square. Some events attract large crowds: Arrive early, be kind, and please be patient. All pets must be non-aggressive and on a leash at all times. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets. Please report any risky or unsafe behavior to the Sarasota Non-Emergency Police 24 hours a day at (941) 316-1199. Friends of The Bay help support the many beloved offerings in this “One Park For All“. Your Friendship helps meticulously maintain acres of greenspace and ensures that dozens of high-quality events remain FREE for everyone to enjoy. Click here to become a Friend of The Bay or renew your Friendship today.