Love your library?Become an advocate today!
Join us in championing strong Sarasota County public libraries by sharing your library story with elected representatives, staying informed through our mailing list, or making a donation to help keep our libraries vibrant and well-resourced.
An Update On Federal Funding For Our Libraries
On Friday, March 14 a presidential executive order was signed pertaining to library funding. This order directs multiple federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), to reduce functions outside the scope of what is statutorily required and to reduce resources for statutory functions to what is minimally required. It is important to note that IMLS funding is the only money the State of Florida provides to Sarasota libraries, with the exception of possible construction grants for capital projects.
You can reach out to our elected federal representatives to express your support for libraries and request that funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services stays intact. Please let them know you use and value the services libraries provide in our community and throughout our state.
To learn more about the executive order and to access our representatives' contact information, click here. Thank you for partnering with us in this crucial work on behalf of our libraries!
Who can advocate for libraries? Everyone!
We believe great communities deserve great libraries. Help us make sure Sarasota County continues to have strong public libraries that represent everyone and are accessible to all. Check out all the ways you can be a library advocate below.
How to Get Involved
Send A Postcard
Sign up to send a pre-stamped postcard to Sarasota County Commissioners and let them know how much you love your library.
Download Digital Tools
Call Your Representatives
Make a quick call to your representatives to tell them how important the library is to you and our community.
Send An Email
Use our template (or write your own!) to share your library story with your representatives.
Join Our Mailing List
Sign up to receive the latest advocacy news and updates from our Foundation and Sarasota County Libraries.
Share Your Library Story
Click on the button to tell us what you love about our Sarasota libraries and why theyโre important to you!
Attend a County Commission Meeting
Share your support for our local libraries at a County Commission meeting.
Write a Letter to the Editor
Send a letter to a local newspaper expressing your support for Sarasota libraries.
Support Our Efforts
Help us support, educate and advocate for strong Sarasota County public libraries by donating to the Library Foundation.
