in 2017.
Alfred Goldstein, the library's namesake, was a local benefactor. Along with his wife Ann, he contributed to many Sarasota organizations and funded the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The library naming ceremony took place on February 15, 2016.
== Notable alumni ==
The Ringling Alumni Wall of Honor on the main campus recognizes exceptional RCAD alumni who have received awards and accolades since graduating, and whose creative work has made a positive impact. Twelve alumni are honored each year, one for each major, as well as alumni leaders who support the college with their time and generosity.
Distinguished alumni include the following individuals:
David Bromstad — designer, television personality
Jeff Fowler — filmmaker and animator
John Hambrock — graphic designer, cartoonist of The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee
Bret Iwan — voice actor, illustrator
Tim Jaeger — painter
Andrew Jones — concept artist and digital "painter"
John Marshall — cartoonist …
