We Are Grateful For Our Libraries!

Tickets on Sale Now! 2023 Love Our Libraries Author Luncheon Please plan to join us on February 10 as we celebrate our libraries with award-winning author Erik Larson. Tickets are selling fast!  A big thank you to Presenting Sponsor Gulf Coast Community Foundation and all our community partners! Purchase Your Tickets! Thank You for Supporting Library Staff! We’re grateful to everyone who made a donation to help library employees after Hurricane Ian. Together we raised more than $22,000 to provide immediate relief to staff recovering from the storm. Renee Di Pilato, Director of Libraries and Historical Resources, shared these thoughts with us: During this challenging time, staff from Libraries and Historical Resources left their homes and families in service of others. Whether working at a medical needs shelter or assisting evacuees, staff worked tirelessly to support our community during and after Hurricane Ian. Receiving a gift from the Library Foundation provided much-needed relief and we are grateful to the donors who made contributions to this effort. Thank you for recognizing the tremendous efforts of our LHR team!  Enjoy a Piece of the Library at The Bay Park! We were delighted to discover this Reading Room on a recent adventure at The Bay. For everyone who remembers the original Selby Library…and for everyone who loves our current libraries…this space is for you! Learn More about The Bay Libraries Are an Essential Place for Early Childhood Now more than ever, libraries are a critical resource for young children. This thoughtful article highlights how unique libraries are for having spaces specifically designed for young children and why that's so important. Well worth reading and sharing.   Read Now Mark Your Calendars for Giving Tuesday! November 29 Please plan to join us on Giving Tuesday as we kick off the holiday season with a global day of generosity. You can double your impact on our libraries by taking advantage of our wonderful partnership with the Flanzer Philanthropic Trust, which will double your gift up to $500! Learn More and Donate Here A Tax-Smart Way to Support Our Libraries Several supporters have been happy to learn that making a donation to the Library Foundation from their IRA is an easy way to make a big impact, while also receiving potential tax savings. If you are 70.5 or older and have a traditional IRA, you’re eligible to donate directly from your IRA (also known as an IRA rollover) and potentially reduce your future tax burden. And, if you are subject to a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift can help you meet your RMD without increasing your taxable income. Learn more here about this great way to support our libraries. Give from My IRA 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}}*