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Welcome to the Collier-Friends website, home of the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc., located in Naples, Florida.

The Friends of the Library was formed to establish a free public library system in Collier County. The ongoing mission of the Friends is to support and to enrich the services of the Collier County Public Library System. The Friends of the Library is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Membership dues & donations are tax-deductible. more about the Friends

FRIENDS OFFICE
Naples Regional Library
650 Central Avenue
Naples, FL 34102
HOURS: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 - 4:30
PHONE: 239 262-8135
EMAIL: Marlene Kern
www.collier-friends.org
 Friends in the mediaFriends in the Media
A collection of articles featuring the FOL events, plus Board member Carla Grieve for the Naples Daily News.
NEWSLETTERS:
October 2015, March 2015,  January 2015, October 2014

Annual Appeal
FOL PRESIDENT'S APPEAL LETTER		Your library provides many services for you – your contribution to the Friends Annual Appeal provides services to your library! Donate online at our secure website.
 
2017 NICK LINN LECTURE SERIES:
Monday, January 9, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
Friday, March 3, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
Authors to be announced. - Purchase series tickets now using our secure website.
The 2017 Nick Linn Lecture Series will be held at The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Grand Lawn Pavilion, 2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL 34109.
Nick Linn
Nick Linn
(click for larger view) 		Lecture Series (2015)
Nick Linn Lecture Series (2015)
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Library Electronic Assistance Program (LEAP) - Students Helping Patrons
Students are now available to help library patrons one-on-one in the use of electronic equipment (iPad, laptop, Kindle, nook).
Call one of the 7 participating libraries for your appointment! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library contact locations (pdf)
NOTE: not available during the summer.

MEMBER BENEFITS
As a member of the Friends of the Library, you’ll be paid back in thousands of ways every year – with children’s smiles, the sincere appreciation of the hardworking library staff, and the satisfaction of knowing you make a difference to one of the county’s most important institutions.

Member benefits include:

  • Friends newsletter
  • Friends e-news updates
  • Friends-only Bargain Book Sale preview
  • Discounts to Friends-sponsored events
  • Library program booklets mailed to you
  • Friends early registration for library programs

To become a member of the Friends of the Library, or to renew your existing membership, use our secure online form, or call or visit the Friends office with your check or credit card.