FloridaLibraryPerformers.org is a free, statewide directory that helps Florida libraries connect with performers, presenters, and speakers for library programs and events. Designed to support all types of libraries, the platform allows users to search by audience, topic, budget, and location to find the right fit for their community.
Funded through the Library Cooperative Grant, this easy-to-use tool empowers libraries to discover new programming opportunities and helps performers promote their services across Florida.
Whether you’re planning a storytime, workshop, author talk, or community event—this directory is here to help you bring engaging, meaningful experiences to your patrons.
Are you a performer or presenter? Visit the directory website to register for free.
Programming Resources
Grant Opportunities
Florida Humanities – Summer Reading Grant
Wallace Foundation – Grant RFPs
- Website: Wallace Foundation Grant RFPs
Dollar General Literacy Foundation – Youth Literacy Grants
- Website: DGLiteracy Youth Literacy Grants
Dollar General Literacy Foundation – Summer Reading Grant
- Website: DGLiteracy Summer Reading Grant
Snapdragon Book Foundation – School Libraries Grant
- Website: Snapdragon Book Foundation Grant FAQ
- Grant: School Libraries Only
Believe in Reading – Grant Guidelines
- Website: Believe in Reading Grant Guidelines
Beacon Society – Grant for Sherlock Holmes Books
- Website: Beacon Society Grant
- Grant for Sherlock Holmes books
Awesome Foundation – $1000 Awards for Projects
- Website: Awesome Foundation
- $1000 awards for projects
Discount Books
Scholastic Literacy Partners
- Website: Scholastic Literacy Partners
- Note: Watch for double-bonus book months
First Book Marketplace
- Website: First Book Marketplace
- Special: Discounted titles
First Book Book Bank
- Website: First Book Book Bank
- Note: Organization pays for shipping, must pre-qualify
Baker and Taylor
- Website: Baker and Taylor Summer Reading Site
- Note: Go through your B and T account manager for details.
Summer Planning Tools and Resources
Wallace Foundation – Summer Learning Toolkit
- Website: Wallace Foundation Summer Learning Toolkit
- Resource: Summer Toolkit, Planner
School Life
- Website: Brag Tags
- Resource: Incentives for reading
- Tip: Use generic tags for continuous reading challenges.
Camp Book It!
- Website: BookIt! Programs
- Resource: Camp Book IT! For parents to track and reward their kids reading with a free one-topping, personal pan pizza (ages 4-12)
New Worlds Reading
- Website: New Worlds Reading Enrollment
- Resource: Free books for Florida students in grades VPK – 5th, who are not reading on grade level.
BookShare
- Website: Book Share Enrollment
- Resource: Bookshare is for people who find it difficult to process or comprehend printed words, see text in books or on a screen, or physically manage books or reading devices. Certification is required.
Scholastic Summer Reading
- Website: Scholastic Summer Home Base
- Resource: Stories, games, author events, virtual activities, reading logs, moderated for safety.