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Mission Statement

The mission of the Friends of Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library is to promote pride and opportunity, reflect the diverse history and multicultural interests of the community, recruit library patrons, raise funds and advocate for the library.

Friends Support

The Friends operate bookstores, ongoing book sales, and raise funds to support:

  • Youth Programs

  • Adult Programs

  • Summer Reading Programs and Activities

  • Staff Development

  • Library Volunteer Programs

  • The African American Cultural Resource Center

  • The purchase of books, media resources, & additional materials

  • The purchase of enhancement equipment

Library
Books

Friends Benefits

  • Membership card

  • Periodic Newsletters

  • Information about upcoming events/programs

  • Volunteer Opportunities

  • Preview of Special Events

Donate Books

Please contact your librarian regarding donating books. 

Welcome to
The Friends of Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota
Public Library, Inc.

Address

2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota FL 34234

AACRC hours:
Appointment Only

Friends Bookstore

Mon., Wed., Fri. 10am-4pm

Tues. 10am-4pm

Thurs. 10am-6pm

Sat. 10am-2pm

"Sarasota County Prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA. The Bookstore and the African American Cultural Resource Center (AACRC) are entities supported by Friends of 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”

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