Deborah Ayres
“Our libraries are important community hubs that provide access to vital resources.”
Tim Jaeger
“I'm serving because I want to ensure that our libraries continue to play an essential role in our community, providing safe, accessible, and 100% free educational resource centers for everyone.”
Alexandra Jupin
“I am honored to serve on the Library Foundation Board, as I feel that public libraries are the cornerstone of our society. They are essential to our community and more important than ever now.”
Sarah Karon
“Literacy is the key to an informed, engaged society, and libraries are places where all kinds of community magic happens.”
Lisa Silvershein
“ I’m a strong advocate for the many ways libraries offer access to information and learning opportunities for children and adults alike—all in a safe and welcoming space. Now more than ever, it’s critical that libraries continue to provide these vital resources to all.”
Caroline Strickland
“I hope to help the Sarasota libraries continue to offer broad educational opportunities available to all.”
Todd Sweet
“The public library is the most accessible public building we have in society. Today, our libraries are so much more than book depositories. Public libraries are havens for learning, creating, meeting and sharing. Healthy libraries lead to healthy communities. As an architect, I am interested in place-making that enhances the human experience.”
Crishuana Williams
“I feel grateful for the Sarasota Public Library system, which provides a premium service to the public, free of charge. It is a remarkable blessing to have access to such an amazing resource with such a rich history of innovation, strength, and accessibility. It is an honor for me to contribute my time, talent, and treasure toward continuing this legacy. I truly believe that there has never been a better time to celebrate the importance of public libraries in our communities.”