Friends of the Pine Island Library to hold annual meeting, elect new board directors Feb. 21

According to the late Carl Sagan, “The health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture and our concern for the future can be tested by how well we support our libraries ” February presents an opportunity for Pine Islanders to actively support the Pine Island Library The Friends of the Pine Island Library is a non-profit, charitable group formed to do just that The mission of the organization is to benefit and enrich the greater Pine Island community through its projects

Over the last several years, the Friends have contributed more than $32,000 to both the Lee County Library System and the Pine Island Library. The group's contributions have supported library activities, including the summer reading program and the annual Reading Festival held every March at the downtown Fort Myers Regional Library location

Have you considered joining the Friends of Pine Island Library? It is a great opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that promote and support the local library and the Pine Island community In addition, it is an organization where membership provides many ways to have fun such as book discussions, author luncheons and book sales

For more information on membership, please stop by the Pine Island Library and pick up the new Friends of the Pine Island Library pamphlet Fill it out and send it to Friends of PI Library, PO Box 290, St James City, FL 33956 Annual dues are $5 or Lifetime membership is $100

With membership comes the opportunity to join the Friends of Pine Island Library Board Currently, the Nomination Committee is looking for potential candidates to fill several openings Members will be electing several new board directors at the Feb. 21 Annual Membership meeting The meeting is a Zoom hybrid meeting which begins at 2 p m Join us in person at the Pine Island Library or on Zoom Remember, in order to vote, you must be a current member

Dues for 2023 must be paid prior to Feb 21 if attending by Zoom or collected in person at the meeting (cash or check only, please) If attending via Zoom, contact president@friendsofpilibrary org and on the morning of the meeting a link will be sent to you