Support the Friends of Betty J. Johnson Library
There are many ways to support the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library and the community it serves. Your financial gifts, book donations, and time all help strengthen library programs, expand access to resources, and create opportunities for people of all ages.
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Every Contribution Matters
There’s no single way to support the library. Give. Donate items to the Bookstore. Preserve history. Volunteer. However you choose to get involved, your support helps the Friends continue building a stronger library and a more connected community.​
​Donate to the Friends
Support the Friends of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library with a financial contribution. Donations help the Friends continue their work supporting library programs, special projects, events, and other needs that enhance the library and its impact in the community.
​Donate to the Bookstore
Your donations help keep the Friends Bookstore filled with books and unique finds while supporting the Friends and their work on behalf of the library.
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The Bookstore welcomes new or gently used jewelry, textiles, art, handmade objects, home goods, music, media, and other special treasures. Global, unique, unusual, and artistic items are especially welcome! These items may be dropped off at the Bookstore during regular hours.
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Book donations are accepted separately by library staff at the library counter. The library welcomes fiction published within the last 10 years, as well as nonfiction of any age that is interesting, timeless, or relevant.
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For additional information about donating books and other library materials, please review Sarasota County Libraries’ Materials Donation Guidelines.
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Your donations find new homes, support the Bookstore, and help the Friends continue making a difference at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library.​
​Support the AACRC
Help preserve and celebrate the rich history of Sarasota’s African American community by supporting the African American Cultural Resource Center (AACRC). Contributions help ensure important stories, documents, photographs, and other historical materials are preserved and accessible for generations to come.
​Volunteer With Us
Share your time, talents, and expertise with the Friends! Volunteering is a great way to become more involved, meet others in the community, and help support the library and its programs.
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Friends members are invited to get involved in an area that matches their interests and skills, including:
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Advocacy
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Bookstore
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African American Cultural Resource Center (AACRC)
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Finance
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Fundraising
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Historian
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Membership
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Newsletter
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Programs & Special Events
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Public Relations
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Social Media
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Other areas of expertise
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There’s a place for everyone to get involved. Your time and talents are always welcome and greatly appreciated. Contact us and let us know how you’d like to volunteer!
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities. View the complete policy at www.scgov.net/ADA. The African American Cultural Resource Center (AACRC) is an institution supported by Friends of The Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library, which is registered under The Friends of The North County Library, Inc’s 501 (c) 3. Friends of The North County Library is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. EIN: 65-1038788*.