As of September 24, 2019, Sarasota County Libraries is officially fine free. What does that mean? Any materials checked out from the library will not accrue overdue fines if returned to the library undamaged. Why?
Library experts have found that charging overdue fines inhibits access to library materials and services. Studies indicate that even modest penalties deter people from registering for a library card or using the library because of the risk of incurring fines. Rather than motivating borrowers to return items on time, fines act as an inequitable barrier to service, disproportionately impacting minors, students and community members with limited financial resources.
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Join us on October 5 from 2-4 p.m. to meet the six authors of "Ribbons of Scarlet: A Novel of the French Revolution's Women" at the Shannon Staub Public Library. Kate Quinn (The Alice Network), Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie (America's First Daughter), Sophie Perinot (Medicis Daughter), Heather Webb (Meet Me in Monaco), and E. Knight (My Lady Viper) collaborated to write this timely and compelling novel about the power of women to start a revolution and change the world.
Ribbons of Scarlet (to be released in October)tells the story of the tumultuous French Revolution from the female perspective, giving voice to heroines using their own documented words. Six authors each portray one historical figure, together representing the whole of the political spectrum, in an interwoven narrative that reads as one cohesive novel. Register today!
Did you know that Sarasota County Libraries offers tutorials on many of our resources. Explore the Sarasota County Library Digital Academy to learn how to use Value Line, Overdrive, Learning Express and more.
INSIDE THE ARCHIVES
History teaches us to seek higher ground in many situations. But what about a bird’s eye view of history? If you want to look back in time, why not try Historical Resources’ collection of aerial images? We cover the entire county and can take you back in time from the 1940s to the 1990s. Ever wondered whether your house was really built on orange groves? Ever been curious to see how your area has changed over the decades? We can show you!