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Itโs Our Anniversary!
In 2011, a dedicated group of library lovers came together to form a new organization they called the Library Foundation for Sarasota County.
Ten years later, thanks to a lot of hard work and an amazingly generous community, more than $8 million has been raised in support of the libraries and the Foundation.

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!