The Giving Challenge
The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour, online giving event that allows people in our region to come together to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits. Please donate, starting noon, April 15 to help the Friends meet our library funding goals! Click the image below to go to our giving site.
The 2026 Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.
THE KITTENS ARE COMING! April 11, 2026 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join the Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library and the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch as we kick off the 2026 Giving Challenge together.
The Humane Society at LWR will be giving a short introduction to kids and their families about how to care for pets and kids will be able to spend some one-on-one time reading to kittens! Kids will have the opportunity to decorate adoption bags for the Humane Society at LWR to gift to new pet parents and this event will feature a fun backdrop for photo-ops.
Waivers to read/handle kittens will be required by HSLWR. Be sure to register early!
TAILS & TALES, April 15, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
In celebration of our partnership for the 2026 Giving Challenge, the Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library and the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch invite you to a special storytime.
This read-aloud is all about pets, and kids will have the opportunity to decorate adoption bags for the Humane Society at LWR to gift to new pet parents. This event will also feature a fun backdrop for photo-ops. Learn more here.
THANK YOU GIVING CHALLENGE BUSINESS SUPPORTERS!
Attardi Pizzeria
Coastal Animal Medical Center
Rico's Pizzeria and Pasta House
University Animal Clinic
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| ABOUT THE FRIENDS The mission of the Friends of the LWR Library is to raise awareness and appreciation of our library’s services, programs, and resources as well as funds to fill the gaps left by county dollars. An all-volunteer, non-profit organization, the Friends are committed to champion and sustain the Lakewood Ranch Library with funds that will provide lifelong learning and enrichment opportunities for everyone! |
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Located in the lobby area of the Lakewood Ranch Library. Staffed by dedicated Friends volunteers. The Book Nook sales are donation based and support the Friends' mission to provide materials, equipment, programs and services for the Lakewood Ranch Library. Browse our shelves for great bargain prices on gently used hardcover and paperback books. Want to donate books to the Friends Book Nook? |
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16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE LAKEWOOD RANCH LIBRARY (REGISTRATION NO. CH57400) MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com
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