Friends of the Gulf Gate Library

Welcome to Our Website

The Friends of Gulf Gate Library (FOGG) is a group of active supporters of the Gulf Gate Library in Sarasota, Florida. They help raise community awareness and appreciation of services and resources for the library.

The Friends manage and staff the library's Bookstore with all sales supporting a wide variety of the library's activities, such as book discussion groups, summer reading programs, library events, author visits, and workshops.

Please visit our website often to learn more about upcoming events and what's happening at the bookstore and the library.

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-Friends of the Gulf Gate Library Mission

Our mission is to serve, support, and promote the services, programs, and functions of The Gulf Gate Library, as part of the Sarasota County Public Library System.

GULF GATE LIBRARY WEBSITE LINK - Click here to keep up with the many events and programs offered by the Library!

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar!

Tuesday, January 31, 2023...
2:00pm: Music and storytelling with Bill Shustik, An American Troubadour

Thursday, February 2, 2023...
2:00pm: Review of The Personal Librarian novel by Ellen Indie, Chairman of One Book Committee
Tuesday, February 14, 2023...Join author and editor Liz Coursen to explore The Amazing Life of Booker T. Washington - from slavery to tea with the Queen
Tuesday, February 21, 2023... 2:00pm Theatre of the Mind presents "Lunch With Mrs. Baskin", a staged reading of the delightful play by Sam Bobrick

Third Thursday Sale!...The third Thursday of each month the Bookstore will feature a 50% Off Sale! Come visit that day to purchase your favorite books at 50% off!

Our beautiful handmade cards are only $1.00 and there is a card for every occasion!

Margo Sweigert, our talented card designer and Friends member, will be happy to take special card orders - just ask the Bookstore Volunteer for assistance!