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 summer reading programs, library events, author visits, and creative workshops for all age groups.

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

JOIN/VOLUNTEER

The Friends funded the
Little Medical School Pre-K Veterinarian Program.

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!

Tuesday, September 26 2:00-3:30pm
Explore Africa - Part 1

Tuesday, October 31 2:00-3:30pm
Explore Africa - Part 2

Tuesday, November 14 2:00- 3:30pm
Explore Africa - Part 3

Space is limited...please register for each event separately thru the Gulf Gate Library link to the left.

At The Friends Bookstore...

Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm

The charming handmade cards by own Friends Volunteer, Margo, are only $1.00 and there is a card for almost every occasion! Don't forget to pick up a few cards when you visit the Bookstore.

Our beautiful selection of jewelry, curated by Volunteer Donna, is ever-changing and makes the perfect gift at prices you won't believe!