Join the Friends of the Library
To the editor:
The Friends of the Pine Island Public Library gets by with a LOT of help from our Friends!
Established in 1982, the Friends of Pine Island Library has raised money over the years to support programming for both adults and children. We also provide Book Page every month for library patrons, as well as provide money for the Summer Reading Program and the Southwest Florida Reading Festival.
But money isn’t the only thing the Friends contribute — last year, members dedicated their time supporting programs and fundraising events, like the used book sales, author talks, music events and community outreach events.
October 15-21, 2023, is the 18th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, and it’s the perfect opportunity for the Pine Island community to get to know the Friends! We are always looking for new members and volunteers. We have fun while working to make our community better.
Our first Membership Meeting of the season will be held at the library on Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. We invite you to attend our meeting and get to know more about us. You can pick up a Friends pamphlet at the library prior to the meeting.
Did you know the Friends also has a website? Check us out at www.friendsofthepineislandlibrary.org.
Joining the Friends of the Library is a terrific way to make new friends of your own, give back to our community, and make the library even better.
Ida Cabral, president
Friends of the Pine Island Public Library