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

Rusty Brown talks about Anne Lindburgh

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