Publishing a Literary Magazine in the Library

805 Lit + Art is a literary and art journal published online at www.805lit.org and in print by the Manatee County Public Library. Founded in 2015, 805 has six online issues, an annual dedicated teen issue, and an annual print anthology. 805 publishes original art, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from emerging artists and writers internationally. Subscriptions and submissions are free, and 805 has spurred successful programming, outreach, internships, and community partnerships for the library. The editors of 805 grapple with running a creative journal based on library values versus potential censorship from the public and parent organizations.