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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.