Announcements:
The office will be closed due to Hurricane Milton starting Tuesday, October 8 until it is safe to reopen.
The Patti DeGroot Signature Series program: Bayeux Tapestry has been cancelled.
In honor of Patti DeGroot, the Signature Series has been renamed to: “Patti DeGroot Signature Series”
Local Author Book Fair Update: This event has been postponed until after the holidays and may be cancelled this year. Members will receive an email when a decision has been made.
Office Hours: October 1 to April 30
The office will be open Monday – Friday, 9:30 am to 1 pm.
In Memory of Patricia DeGroot
Patti was well known in the Naples area for her work as a librarian and program coordinator for the Collier County Libraries until she retired from the county. Patti became the Friends Advisor and the driving force for many of the Friends of the Library events. She organized the Signature Series, the Local Author Book Fair and was the co-chair for the Author Spotlight Events. For those so wishing, donations may be made in her name to: Friends of the Library of Collier County.
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2025 Nick Linn Lecture Series
This year's authors:
Kate Quinn
William Kent Krueger
Jamie Ford
Lisa Gardner
2024 - 2025 Author Spotlight Events
CHANEL CLEETON
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Email Marlene Haywood to be placed on a waiting list.
In Memory of
Dr. Robert E. Rinaldi
He was devoted to his family, his friends and was an avid book reader.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Friends of the Library.
Newly Upholstered Chairs
The Friends of the Library paid for newly reupholstered chairs for the Genealogy Room at the Naples Regional Library.
Library eBooks
Office Hours
October 1 to April 30:
9:30 am to 1 pm,
Monday – Friday
JOIN THE FRIENDS OF LIBRARY MAILING LIST:
- You will receive emails about upcoming events!
- The Nick Linn Lecture Series and the Signature Series require a current Friends membership
- The Nonfiction Author Series and the Author Spotlight Events offer members discounted prices.
- For more information email Marlene Haywood at mhaywood@collier-friends.org
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West Wing Art Gallery
The West Wing Art Gallery features local artists at the Naples Regional Library for one month exhibits.
Artists interested in exhibiting should contact Cynde Decker at cdecker@collier-friends.org
Artwork by Marcia Kozlowski
2025 Nonfiction Author Series
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Michael Finkel
Elizabeth Barry White
Erik Larson
Adam Larazus
Call the office at 239-262-8135 to be placed on a waiting list.
Featuring four authors with hot breakfast
Breakfast at 8:30 am
Lecture to begin shortly after 9:15 am
Book Signing to follow.
Hilton Naples
5111 Tamiami Trail N.
Naples, Florida 34103
$350 – Members
$395 – Not a Friends Member
Events Calendar
Nick Linn Lecture Series
Nonfiction Author Series
Author Spotlight Events
Patti DeGroot Signature Series
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