Save the Date

Mark your calendars for the Library Foundation’s 14th annual Love Our Libraries Author Luncheon! This year’s event will be held on Friday, February 6th at 11:30 am at The Ora.

We’ll be announcing our wonderful guest author when tickets go on sale in October. In the meantime, please enjoy memories from our previous Love Our Libraries' celebrations here!

Presented By

2026 Sponsorship Levels

All attendees will have the opportunity to have their books signed by the author after the luncheon.

  • $10,000

    For the library: 20 summer programs to help children stay engaged with reading and learning when school is out

    For you:

    • Table for 10 in a premier location

    • Exclusive invitation for you and your guests to attend a private reception with the author

    • Copy of book for you and your guests

    • Recognition in printed program, on-screen, on website/social media, and table signage

    For tax purposes, the fair market value of each sponsored table is $800. The fair market value of the books is $250. Any contribution above this amount may be eligible for a charitable deduction.

  • $7,500

    For the library: 60 digital books to meet high demand

    For you:

    • Table for 10

    • Copy of book for you and your guests

    • Recognition in printed program, on-screen, on website, and table signage

    For tax purposes, the fair market value of each sponsored table is $800. The fair market value of the books is $250. Any contribution above this amount may be eligible for a charitable deduction.

  • $5,000

    For the library: 10 Pop-Up Library visits to underserved communities in Sarasota

    For you:

    • 8 tickets

    • Copy of book for your guests

    • Recognition in printed program, on website, and table signage

    For tax purposes, the fair market value of each sponsored table is $640. The fair market value of the books is $200. Any contribution above this amount may be eligible for a charitable deduction.

  • $2,500

    For the library: 6 writing workshops for teens and adults

    For you:

    • 6 tickets

    • Copy of book for you and your guests

    • Recognition in printed program and website

    For tax purposes, the fair market value of each sponsored table is $480. The fair market value of the books is $150. Any contribution above this amount may be eligible for a charitable deduction.

  • $250

    For the library: 10 print books

    For you:

    • 1 ticket

    • Copy of book

Our Sponsors

This community celebration is made possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor

Meet the Author Reception Sponsor

Library Champion

Literary Lion

Library Lover

Bibliophile

Questions? Please contact us at hello@sarasotalibraryfoundation.org or (941) 404-3139.