Save the Date to TRIPLE Your Impact at the 2026 Giving Challenge
The countdown has begun for the 2026 Giving Challenge presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. This exciting 24-hour online giving event – April 15-16 from noon to noon -- creates an opportunity for library supporters to TRIPLE their impact. All individual gifts between $25 - $100 will be matched by The Patterson Foundation. And thanks to our generous Emeritus Board Members, the first $10,000 in individual gifts will be TRIPLED. Together we can strengthen our libraries so they can continue providing books, access to technology, and a wealth of life-changing information for our community. Learn more here.
One Book One Community. One Amazing Event.
Thank you to our many Leaders Circle donors who joined us for a special author reception March 6 with Patrick Bringley, author of this year’s One Book One Community selection “All the Beauty in the World”. The Library Foundation was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for this wonderful community event which was enjoyed by hundreds of people who poured in to hear Patrick share his personal stories behind the book. You’ll want to add this one to your “must read” list.
Library Foundation Donors Provide New Audiobooks
Compliments of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County and our generous donors, Sarasota libraries recently added hundreds of new audiobooks for our community to enjoy. More audiobooks will be added throughout the spring. Be on the lookout!
Sarasota County Library's Culture Pass Provides Access to Local Arts & Culture
Great news, Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources has added one more thing you can do with your library card – access local arts and culture. Through this new Culture Pass program, Sarasota County residents can now use their card to get free or discounted access to many local attractions including Asolo Repertory Theatre, Big Cat Habitat, Urbanite Theatre and many others. ‘Check out’ a full list of Culture Pass participants and get started.
Advocating for Great Libraries for Our Great Community
Our volunteer Community Advocacy Team met recently to discuss ways to advocate for Sarasota County libraries. This is just one of many ways library lovers help us make sure our community continues to have strong public libraries that represent everyone and are accessible to all. If you’re interested in joining us, explore how you too can become a library advocate. There are a variety of ways to get involved so you can find the perfect one for you.
Congratulations Sarasota County Library Leaders
Congratulations to Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources professionals Kristen Means (Selby), Susan Mulvaney (Fruitville), and Victor Otero Cuevas (Elsie Quirk) who recently graduated from The Academy of Leadership Excellence. This year-long leadership development program sponsored by Sarasota County teaches key leadership skills related to an individual’s professional development goals. We are so fortunate to have amazing professionals like these working in our libraries.
Great communities deserve great libraries.
Your tax-deductible gift helps ensure the future of our libraries as an indispensable community resource. Learn about all the ways to give here.
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