Save the Date!

Save The Date! Mark your calendars! Our 11th annual Love Our Libraries Author Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton. This sell-out event raises critical funds to support our public libraries. We'll be announcing this year's wonderful guest author in October, when tickets go on sale. Stay tuned! Join Us In Welcoming New Foundation Board President Sarah Karon The Library Foundation is delighted to welcome our new board President, Sarah Karon! Sarah previously served as Vice President of the foundation's board of directors and was elected president July 1. We're also very happy to welcome Vice President Ilene Denton, Treasurer Kat Hughes, and Secretary Hank Tafaro. Learn More Here Venice Yacht Club Foundation Supports Libraries The Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation has generously granted $5,000 to the Library Foundation to fund an educational music garden at the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library in Venice. "We are dedicated to supporting the libraries as part of our mission to be involved with Sarasota County's educational programming," said Kevin Collins, Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Liaison to the Public Libraries. "The outdoor musical classroom is an innovative way to safely engage children as part of the COVID response." Read More So says library patron and mom Amanda, in a heartfelt thank you note she recently sent to the staff of Selby Library. Amanda homeschooled her child in 2021 - 22 and found our library resources vital to his success. Read Amanda's full note to see another example of why our libraries remain more important than ever. Read Amanda's Full Letter Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations! If you own bitcoin or other cryptocurrency, you can now use it to help support our libraries! It's fast and secure to donate crypto, and many people are surprised to learn how much it can save them in taxes (because you might be able to avoid all capital gains AND get an income-tax deduction for the full value of your gift).  Learn More Where Do You Go When It's Hot Or Rainy? Or Both? The Library! Summer is one of the busiest times in our libraries, as families look for ways to keep everyone engaged and learning (and cool and dry!). Check out the wonderful time people of all ages had at these recent summer library programs. Great communities deserve great libraries. Your tax-deductible gift helps ensure the future of our libraries as an indispensable community resource. Click on the button below to make a credit card donation, or  click here to learn about more ways to give.  Thank you for your generous support.  Make a Donation Today We champion strong public libraries, support innovation and help to extend the library system’s reach for everyone in Sarasota sarasotalibraryfoundation.org | 941.404.3139 | hello@sarasotalibraryfoundation.org The Library Foundation for Sarasota County is a qualified tax exempt charity under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Services under §496.405, Registration No. CH35489  Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*