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About Us

Friends of Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the library and community through fundraising, volunteerism, and public engagement.

 

We're neighbors, volunteers, and supporters united by a shared commitment to literacy, culture and people. 

We Are Driven

To inspire our community to celebrate our diverse history and culture, while advocating for a thriving library.

Officers of the Board of Directors

President

Judith D. Williams

Treasurer

Francina Holloway

Vice President

Mydahlia Glover

Financial Secretary

Monique Toler

Corresponding Secretary

Denise Jenkins

Immediate Past President

Lois B. Wilkins

 Site Librarian Emerita

Betty J. Johnson

AACRC Emerita

Lovette W. Harper

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

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Address

2801 Newtown Blvd.
Sarasota FL 34234

AACRC Hours
Tues. & Thu. 5pm-7:30 pm

2nd & 4th Sat. Afternoons

Appointment Only

Friends Bookstore

941-861-1372

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

Tues. 10am-4pm

Thu. 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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