Accomplishments

CONTINUING SUPPORT
The Friends of Lakes Regional Library provide support to
– the monthly Book Page
– Library programs
– Program supplies
– Staff education
– Summer reading program
– Volunteer appreciation
– Southwest Florida Reading Festival, an annual event, free and open to the public

PAST LIBRARY PROGRAMS
- Robert Macomber and the Honor Series
- Alice Oldford
- Ida Tarbell program presented by Janina Birtolo
- Beverly Sills program presented by Damaris Peters Pike
- Alice Paul: Mr President, How Long Must Women Wait? presented by Laurie Niehaus
- Anne Lindburgh; Her Spirit and Story presented by Rusty Brown
- Cleopatra,How Sharp the Serpent’s Tooth presented by Janina Birtolo
- Wallis Simpson-Royal Obsession presented by Joanne Olsen

YOUTH PROGRAMS
Rascal Roberts Pirate – Story Telling
Balloon Lady – Balloon Shapes and Storytelling
John Storms – World of Reptiles
Windell Campbell – Story Telling
S Kathryn Adams – Star Stories
Miscellaneous Supplies
Summer Reading Program
LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS
Children’s Department Work Station
Additional Shelving in AV Room
Buffing Machine for DVDs & Blue-Rays
Automated Materials Handling Equipment