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Library Foundation for Sarasota County receives $10,000 grant to support young learners
The Library Foundation for Sarasota County has received a $10,000 grant from the Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation to purchase 400 MakeDo To-Go Kits that were distributed free of charge this summer to young library users.


Celebrating Children, the Centennial and Summer!
The Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust is generously matching 100% of all donations to the Library Foundation between $5 and $500. Weโre grateful for their commitment to our community and to our libraries!

Strengthening Libraries for Everyone
Ever Hear Someone Wonder if People Still Use Libraries? In Sarasota, the Answer Is โYes!โ Read our June newsletter to learn more about how Sarasota County Libraries are being used.

From Teens to History Buffs, Libraries Have Something for Everyone
The incredibly creative staff at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library developed these Books And More boxes for teens to grab and go.

Thank a Librarian Today!
Next time youโre in your favorite Sarasota library, join us in saying โthank you!โ to the folks who work so hard to make our libraries wonderful.