About

We believe the Manatee County Public Libraries are vital to the
success of our community. Our support strengthens the Libraries’
ability to foster excellence today and tomorrow. 

Since 1985, the Library Foundation Inc. has been providing essential support to the Manatee County Public Library system to enable it to delight our community with its prize-winning free services. We welcome your support to continue this proud legacy.

 

The goals of the Manatee County Public Library system are to nurture imagination, promote lifelong learning, and enrich the community. With the direct support of Manatee County, the Library system has been providing services since 1914. 

Manatee Library Foundation Board

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ANNE CARTER

Secretary

Womens Resource Center

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DANA CLARK

Board Member

Clark Health Solutions 

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DON JANEZIC

President

A. Donald Janezic, CPA

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TJ KORNETT

Board Member

Bank of America

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CHRIS ROMINE

Vice President

Northern Trust

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JAYMIE CARTER

Board Member

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JENNIFER COOK

Treasurer

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PEG KMAK

Board Member

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GREG PORGES

Board Member

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BOBBI JAYNE VITALE

Board Member

"I have found the most valuable thing in my

wallet is my library card."

Laura Bush

 

Ex-Officio

Julie Perry | Doris Pope | Artis Wick

Manatee County
Ex-Officio

Tammy Parrott, Library Services Manager

Lee Washington, Director of Neighborhood Services

Scott Hopes, County Administrator

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