Q. How do I join the Friends of the Library?

Each branch of Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources has a Friends of the Library organization.

Friends are active advocates of the library, helping raise community awareness and appreciation of services and resources. They volunteer to assist with bookstores, events, and advocacy/marketing. Learn more about Friends of the Library or select one of the groups below for details on how to join and get involved. You can also ask at your local library for more information.

• Friends of Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library
• Friends of the Elsie Quirk Library
• Friends of the Fruitville Public Library
• Friends of the Gulf Gate Library
• Friends of the Jacaranda Public Library
• Friends of the North Port Library (Facebook page)
• Friends of the Osprey Public Library
• Friends of the Sarasota County History Center
• Friends of the Selby Public Library
• Friends of the Shannon Staub Public Library
• Friends of the Venice Library

The library bookstores are operated by the Friends of the Libraries. View bookstore hours, locations, and contact information.

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