Booked for Lunch: Supporting Manatee Libraries 2026

Join Us for the Second Annual Booked for Lunch: Supporting Manatee Libraries

The Library Foundation of Manatee County invites you to the second annual Booked for Lunch: Supporting Manatee Libraries, a special fundraising event dedicated to strengthening and enhancing our local libraries. Join us on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa for an unforgettable afternoon featuring James Patterson—world-renowned author, storyteller, and champion of reading.

The luncheon will take place from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by a book signing.

Seating Information: Guests whose tickets are purchased in the same transaction will be seated together, regardless of ticket type. Tables seat 10 guests. To reserve a full table for your group, please purchase all 10 tickets in a single transaction.

Please Note: The only way to guarantee seating together is to purchase all tickets for your party in the same transaction. Seating assignments are based on ticket purchase records and cannot be adjusted after checkout.

Your support helps provide vital resources, innovative youth literacy initiatives, and expanded access to books and learning opportunities across our community. Reserve your seat today and help ensure a vibrant future for Manatee County Libraries.