2nd Annual
Booked for Lunch: Supporting Manatee Library
Coming Soon!
Friday, October 23, 2026
We’re so excited to announce Booked for Lunch: Supporting Manatee Library 2026! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with world-renowned bestselling author James Patterson on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa. The luncheon begins at 12:00 PM, with a sponsor reception starting at 11:00 AM.
Tickets will go on sale in June with early bird pricing—be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when they’re available. Sponsorship opportunities are now open; click below to learn more and secure your spot.
April 4, 2025
1st Annual
Booked for Lunch: Supporting Manatee Library
with Jenna Bush Hager
We were thrilled to welcome a sold-out crowd of 300 guests to our first annual Booked for Lunch—and our first author event since 2018!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors, and community supporters, we’re proud to make an initial investment of $25,000 toward the collection for Manatee County Public Library’s new bookmobile, coming in 2026.
Funds raised will also allow us to enhance our youth reading programs, including the exciting addition of 500 Books Before Middle School.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this inaugural event such a success—and for helping us champion the future of our public libraries.
Thank You, 2025 Booked for Lunch Sponsors!
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