Library Foundation for Sarasota County

Library Foundation for Sarasota County The Library Foundation was created to ensure that the citizens of Sarasota County have a strong and secure library system now and in the future.

What We Do

The Library Foundation for Sarasota County was created in 2011 to ensure that the citizens of Sarasota County have a strong and secure library system now and in the future. Currently, the Library Foundation is focusing on:

• Helping to sustain the county library system for the long-term future

• Meeting the needs of library users that the county government does not address

• Applyin

g for grants to benefit Sarasota County libraries and their users

• Advocating for government and private support for libraries

• Improving the lives of Sarasota County residents by providing them with connections to community, state and national resources

• Supporting the recruitment, training and deployment of volunteers to enhance programs and services at libraries

• Enhancing library technology and collections in multiple formats and improving sharing of resources among libraries

• Increasing public awareness of library collections, services and programs – and their positive impact on the communit

Wow, there are so many wonderful things you can do at the library. Enjoy!
06/04/2026

Wow, there are so many wonderful things you can do at the library. Enjoy!

On Tuesday June 2, the Florida Senate and House approved the Governor’s property tax proposal. This tax plan will now b...
06/03/2026

On Tuesday June 2, the Florida Senate and House approved the Governor’s property tax proposal.

This tax plan will now be placed on the November ballot as a proposed amendment. It will need 60% of Florida voters to approve it to become law. We will be working from now until Election Day to educate our community about the risks this amendment poses to library funding and to local control of our community’s resources.

To stay informed, follow our Take Action page and newsletters for updates, or to get involved. https://www.sarasotalibraryfoundation.org/take-action

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June is Audiobook Appreciation Month so why not celebrate by checking out an audiobook today?! 🎉Thanks to our generous d...
06/02/2026

June is Audiobook Appreciation Month so why not celebrate by checking out an audiobook today?! 🎉Thanks to our generous donors, Sarasota County Libraries recently added hundreds of new audiobooks for our community to enjoy. You'll find them at the link in our profile.

We need your help today. Property tax reform that is being debated in Tallahassee in a special session this afternoon wo...
06/01/2026

We need your help today.

Property tax reform that is being debated in Tallahassee in a special session this afternoon would have devastating consequences for our public libraries. And libraries depend upon property tax revenue.

Your voice is critical in helping to convey the negative impact this legislation would have on our libraries and our community. Please call your representatives today and let them know you support public libraries and don’t want property tax reform to jeopardize library funding.

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State Senator
District 22 - Joe Gruters - [email protected]
📣Phone: (850) 487-5022 District Office: (941) 378-6309

State Representatives
District 73 - Fiona McFarland - [email protected]
📣Capitol Office: (850) 717-5073 District Office: (941) 899-0940

District 74 - James Buchanan - [email protected]
📣Capitol Office: (850) 717-5074 District Office: (941) 732-0430

District 75 - Danny Nix - [email protected]
📣Capitol Office: (850) 717-5075 District Office: (941) 899-0810

Governor DeSantis just called a special legislative session to cut taxes for homesteaded properties. The special session...
05/28/2026

Governor DeSantis just called a special legislative session to cut taxes for homesteaded properties. The special session is scheduled for June 1 – 3. Since library budgets depend on property tax revenue, this could be devastating for our public libraries. We encourage you to contact your representatives to ensure property tax changes don’t jeopardize library funding, and for you to ask your personal network to do the same. Visit our Take Action page for more information and helpful resources.
https://www.sarasotalibraryfoundation.org/take-action



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A big thank you to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for their recent $25,000 grant. This grant will support t...
05/27/2026

A big thank you to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for their recent $25,000 grant. This grant will support the Library’s summer learning programs, along with the Library Foundation’s advocacy and professional development efforts that strengthen community awareness and impact. Their commitment ensures that children and families across Sarasota County have access to wonderful learning experiences during the summer months and more people become champions for strong libraries.



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We were deeply saddened to learn this weekend of the passing of our dear friend, Isabel Norton. Isabel was a remarkable...
05/26/2026

We were deeply saddened to learn this weekend of the passing of our dear friend, Isabel Norton. Isabel was a remarkable woman who championed so many organizations in our community, including the Library Foundation. She served as president of the Library Foundation from 2019 – 2022, leading our organization through a period of remarkable transformation and growth. Isabel was a passionate reader who loved libraries and the role they play in a vibrant democracy.

Our former board member Charlie Huisking captured her impact perfectly with this comment: “In her quiet, genteel way, Isabel was a force of nature who did so much, not just for the Library Foundation, but for the entire community. She was defined by her grace, wit, kindness and determination to do good. I always left an interaction with her feeling better about the world.”

We are so grateful we had Isabel in our world.

Thank you for an exciting celebration after another exciting Giving Challenge season. It was a great afternoon of slid...
05/22/2026

Thank you for an exciting celebration after another exciting Giving Challenge season. It was a great afternoon of slides and zip lines and ninja courses and rock climbing oh my! But mostly it was wonderful to spend time with other enthusiastic and committed nonprofit leaders making a difference in our community. Our Director of Communications and Strategic Impact Kecia Carroll and Director of Development Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Kirsten Pedersen were just two of many.

As the children and families started to pour in and mingled with us 'big kids', we noted how Urban Air is much like our Sarasota County Libraries -- for everyone. All ages can enjoy! We sure did!

Reading and learning is fun, but even more fun if you can win a prize right?
05/20/2026

Reading and learning is fun, but even more fun if you can win a prize right?

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