FRIENDS ACCEPT CHALLENGE TO RAISE FUNDS
FOR OPENING DAY COLLECTION
Manatee County is building the seventh library branch at 16410 Rangeland Pkwy in Lakewood Ranch. The County is funding the cost of construction, $17.3 million, and budgeted $580,000 for collections. Throughout the construction process, additional shelving was incorporated into the plans, allowing for a larger opening day collection, now anticipated to cost $990,000. The Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library accepted a challenge to raise $410,000. The Fill the Shelves Campaign will bridge the gap to purchase the opening day collection. Donations received will be used to purchase children's books, large print materials and multicultural/bilingual books to serve the entire Manatee County library system.
If you would like more information, please contact board president, Sue Ann Miller, Ed. D.
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FOUNDING FRIENDS Rudy and Lurdes Agatep Janet, Kevin & Summer Allen Lawrence and Andrea Augustine Alice Ann Baumann Steve and Kris Borkenhagen Chad and Janet Brower Renato Carotti Ruth and Andrew Castor Susan Dieter Jim and Susan Eicken Bree Goldberg Hopkins Family Jane Johnson Hussar Ben and Erin Jones Jim and Barbra Kaprielian Leiberick Family Belinda Lyle Fred and Trisha Madsen Renee Martone-Cecil The May Family Sue Ann Miller, Ed. D. Carolyn Lowry-Nation Regina Negrycz Drs. Janice and Michael Novello Suzanne Seiter John and Janice Shanahan Harvey and Sheila Shifrin Wendy Solhan Jim and Maureen West | BUSINESS PATRONS Christine Baumann Interiors, LLC Tom Bleakley, Author Color It Up Painting, LLC Marcia Krajewski Alan and Charlotte Miller Charles and Norma Slade |
Upcoming Events
| Branch UpdatesThe new library branch is currently under construction. It is located at 16410 Rangeland Parkway (near Premier Sports Campus) in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. It is designed to be approximately 50,000 square feet to accommodate the tremendous growth in East Manatee County. Read more... | Seeking VolunteersIt's a good feeling to give back to your community. Email us to get involved in our Bookstore. |
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