Greater Largo Library Foundation

03/11/2026

Lynn was a cherished member of the Greater Largo Library Foundation Board, serving as president for many years. She worked diligently to create sustainable library foundation funding and was a champion for literacy and library services.

We are deeply saddened at the loss of our dear friend, Lynn Pippenger. Her generosity and dedication to our Library will continue to shape the programs and services that serve our community for years to come.

03/11/2026

Whataburger presented a check for $2,500.00 to the Greater Largo Library Foundation on February12th for bookmobile services at their Largo grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony! Whataburger donates to an education-driven community organization at every new location.
We welcome Whataburger to the Largo community and thank them for their generous donation! 🧡💙🩵🧡

09/16/2025

👉 During the month of September, the Largo Public Library, in partnership with the Palm Harbor Public Library and the Barbara S. Ponce Public Library of Pinellas Park will host a household goods basket drive to support local refugees and new immigrants.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Community members are encouraged to donate full-size, new, unused household goods to support this cause!❤️

See below for more details!

09/08/2025

‼️Announcing the Free To Read Book Fund‼️

📚The Greater Largo Library Foundation is proud to introduce the Free to Read Book Fund—a NEW initiative dedicated to expanding access to books and resources for everyone in our community. Your donation will help fill important gaps in the Largo Public Library’s collection, based on the needs and requests of our patrons.

❤️Together, we can ensure that every reader has the freedom to discover the stories, knowledge, and ideas that matter most to them.

🌳To honor our donors, contributions of $100 or more will be recognized on our new Largo Literacy Tree, now on display in the library lobby near the Friends of the Library Bookstore. The tree’s initial funding—and the first gift to the Free to Read Fund—was generously bequeathed by longtime librarian, friend, and advocate for the Freedom to Read, Karen Roth. Her legacy will continue to grow as each donation adds a new leaf to the tree.

👉If you’d like to add your name to the tree—or make a gift in honor of a friend or loved one—please visit the Foundation website at www.gllf.org or call (727) 586-7398 for additional information.

04/24/2025

Don't miss another LIVE PERFORMANCE at the Largo Public Library with Nan Colton!

This time, prepare for a special performance as Ms. Colton portrays Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein!

Details below!

👉Link to buy tickets: https://www.gllf.org/donate-now

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02/04/2025

❤️GLLF Awarded Grant from the Speer Dream Foundation❤️

🔹The Greater Largo Library Foundation was recently awarded a grant from the Speer Dream Foundation. The grant will be utilized to enhance the collection of children and youth books for community engagement/outreach for both the bookmobile and home delivery service.

🔹“Based in Saint Petersburg, FL, the Speer Dream Foundation is a faith-based philanthropic organization committed to making a meaningful impact in the Tampa Bay region. The Speer Dream Foundation is built on the belief that addressing critical community needs requires a comprehensive approach and a commitment to innovation and collaboration.”

🔹The Greater Largo Library Foundation would like to thank Tim Whipple, Executive Director of the Speer Dream Foundation, and the entire staff for their generous support. For more information on the Speer Dream Foundation, please visit their website at https://speerdream.org/.

📸Pictured in the attached photograph are Laurie Bunce, GLLF Board President, Elliott Rakofsky, GLLF Foundation Director, Bailee Day, Library Assistant, Tim Whipple, Executive Director of the Speer Dream Foundation, Casey McPhee, Library Director and Pat Bell, GLLF Vice-President

01/30/2025

🎉Nan Colton Wows the Audience🎉

📍The Greater Largo Library Foundation was proud to present a performance by Nan Colton on December 5, 2024, at the Largo Public Library.

Once again, the audience was wowed by Nan’s performance. A robust Question and Answer session followed Nan’s performance led by Ben Wiley, GLLF board member and President of the Friends of the Largo Library.

“Christmas with Nan Colton” Tales of the Season was proudly sponsored by The Sandy Hartmann Group – Coastal Properties Group.

👉Nan Colton is an accomplished playwright, director, storyteller, actress and arts educator who has performed and lectured professionally on stages throughout South Africa, Great Britain, and the United States.

🎟Proceeds from the event benefit Largo Public Library programming. Please watch for Nan’s return in the late spring of 2025.

11/07/2024

‼️UPCOMING EVENT ALERT‼️

The Greater Largo Library Foundation is proud to present a
performance by Nan Colton, Thursday, December 5, 2024,
6:00pm in Jenkins Room A & B at the Largo Public Library!
📍Address: 120 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL

🎀“Christmas with Nan Colton” Tales of the
Season🎀

🔹Event sponsored by The Sandy Hartmann Group- Coastal Properties Group🔹

🎟TICKETS are $20.00 each and will be available at the
circulation desk at the library (cash/check only).
Please make checks payable to Greater Largo Library
Foundation.

🎟Tickets are also available ONLINE at:
https://www.gllf.org/donate-now

👉The deadline to purchase tickets is December 2,
2024
*Seating is limited*

👇About Nan Colton👇
Nan is an accomplished playwright, director,
storyteller, actress and arts educator who has
performed and lectured professionally on stages
throughout South Africa, Great Britain, and the United
States.
Proceeds from the event go directly to funding
existing library programs and services and help
provide an opportunity for the future growth of the
Greater Largo Library Foundation.

🎄Below is an original poem written for the event🎄*

“Christmas with Nan Colton, Tales of the Season”
Nan Colton is back again!
Gather up all your friends!
What is the reason?
“Tales of the Season”!
Stories of winter fun
Are what you’ll hear when you come
She’ll talk of snowstorms,
Sledding and skating
It’s on December 5th
Why are you waiting?
For $20, you don’t want to miss it
But how do you get a ticket?
Go to the front desk, or buy online
To sign up for this magical time!

08/30/2024

The Foundation helps fund this beneficial program each year. Please consider donating a basket! Thank you.

03/05/2024

‼️ EVENT ALERT‼️

The Greater Largo Library Foundation will welcome back Nan Colton to the Largo Public Library on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

🎟Tickets are $25.00 each and include refreshments🎟

👉Nan will portray American Author and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Author of the popular novel Uncle Tom's Cabin📖

🔹Nan is an accomplished playwright, director, storyteller, actress and arts educator who has performed and lectured professionally on stages throughout South Africa, Great Britain, and the United States. Her last performance at the Largo Public Library was a huge success and very entertaining!

TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW, CLICK THE LINK BELOW! https://tinyurl.com/3y82vhvv

01/04/2024

Did you ❤️❤️ seeing Nan Colton's performance of Agatha Christie last year at the Largo Public Library?

Us too!

The Greater Largo Library Foundation is pleased to announce that Nan Colton will be RETURNING(!) for another wonderful and entertaining perfomance in the SPRING OF 2024 as another compelling character‼️

Dates will be announced soon- see you there!🎟