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Terry Brackett, Terry Rixse and Holly Freedman
Photo by Nancy GuthClaudia Shea- Sweet, Debbie Trice and Julia Groom
Photo by Nancy GuthEmily Robinson and Sue Jacobson
Photo by Nancy GuthSonya Kristie, Marsha Fottler and Jane Kirschner
Photo by Nancy GuthCharles Williams, Dennis Rees and Bill Johnston
Photo by Nancy GuthJackie Woods, Felice Schulaner and Betsy Johnson
Photo by Nancy GuthRoxie Jerde and Chip Gaylor
Photo by Nancy GuthSusan Buck, Marilyn Thompson and Mary Braxton-Joseph
Photo by Nancy GuthLibrary Foundation Executive Director Alisa Mitchell with Chair Sarah Karon
Photo by Nancy GuthEmily Walsh and Kat Wingert
Photo by Nancy GuthJennifer Johnston, Nathan Pyatte, Phillip Lanham and Kelly Borgin
Photo by Nancy GuthJennifer Johnston sporting a "I'm With The Banned" T-shirt.
Photo by Nancy GuthHannah McGowan, Rachel Denton, Library Foundation VP Ilene Denton and Sheryl Vieira
Photo by Nancy GuthSue Gordon, Jane Traub and Jan Miller
Photo by Nancy GuthFrank and Katherine Martucci
Photo by Nancy GuthNelle Miller, Denise Cotler and Rachel Bradley
Photo by Nancy GuthSally Schule and Patrick McQuellin
Photo by Nancy GuthSarah Karon, chair of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County, welcomes more than 600 attendees.
Photo by Nancy GuthSarah Karon, chair of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County, welcomes more than 600 attendees.
Event attendees listen to author Colson Whitehead.
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Library Foundation Executive Director Alisa Mitchell talks about the importance of strong libraries.
Photo by Nancy GuthLibrary Foundation Executive Director Alisa Mitchell discusses all the things libraries do for the community.
Photo by Nancy GuthMore than 600 people attend the luncheon to support Sarasota County's libraries.
Photo by Nancy GuthAuthor Colson Whitehead, New York Times bestselling author and luncheon speaker
Photo by Nancy GuthAuthor Colson Whitehead, New York Times bestselling author and luncheon speaker
Photo by Nancy GuthCrook Manifesto is one of Colton Whitehead's best-selling books.
Photo by Nancy GuthAuthor Colson Whitehead, New York Times bestselling author and luncheon speaker
Photo by Nancy GuthIf best-selling author Colson Whitehead ever chooses to give up his job as a best-selling novelist, he could always start a career as a stand-up comedian.
Although Whitehead tackles tough topics in his books, his speech at the Library Foundation for Sarasota County's annual Love Our Libraries luncheon Feb. 9 was full of humor as he poked fun at himself and his journey of becoming a novelist.
More than 600 people packed the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium for the luncheon. Executive Director Alisa Mitchell discussed how everyone has a "library story" — and how these stories often start when people are children. Mitchell emphasized the important impact libraries have on kids and lifelong learning.
Proceeds from the event will go to celebrate the foundation, which educates, advocates and supports Sarasota County's public libraries.
Correction: This article has been updated to correct the name of Colson Whitehead.
