We’re thrilled to announce that the guest for our 2026 Love Our Libraries Author Luncheon will be internationally acclaimed author Harlan Coben! This sellout event supports Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources and will be held at The Ora on February 6, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
Tickets are almost gone, so don’t wait to get yours!
The Off the Page Literary Celebration is in full-swing at our libraries! The event features bestselling authors, book signings, writing workshops, and more, with all ten library locations participating. Make plans to stop by and enjoy one of these wonderful events. We'll see you there!
We had a great time recently when the asolorep visited the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library to perform Alice in Wonderland. This amazing performance, free and open to the public, was made possible by a generous donation to the Library Foundation in honor of Gay Boylston’s 98th birthday.
Recognizing Our Amazing Library Staff
Congratulations to the 2025 and 2024 Rock the Shelf Library Award winners! These annual awards celebrate outstanding Sarasota County library employees and teams whose creativity, dedication, and service help our libraries shine.
The Library Foundation is honored to support these awards recognizing excellence across Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources.
Advocacy In Action
A big thank you to Kari-Jo Koshes for supporting our libraries at a recent Board of County Commissioners’ meeting! Kari-Jo highlighted the 2025 Summer Learning programs—where 25,619 Sarasota residents explored, connected, and created at our libraries this summer.
Want to advocate for strong, well-funded public libraries? Join our Take Action network today.
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