Friends of the Library of Collier County

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What We Do

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Friends of the Library of Collier County

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What We Do

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Upcoming Events

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Office Hours:  October 1 to April 30

Monday – Friday, 9:30 am to 1 pm

SUMMER HOURS: May 1 to September 30

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 am to 1 pm

2026 - 2027 Patti DeGroot Signature Series

Exclusive Program for Friends members!
Members will receive a link to sign up for this program approximately three weeks before the program date.

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SAVE THE DATE!

  • December 10, 2026: A Christmas Carol – Presenter: Duffy Hudson
  • January 13, 2027: “Sally Ride” – Presenter: Sheryl Faye
  • February 11, 2027: Margarete Steiff – the Woman behind the Teddy Bear – Presenter: Anette Isaacs
  • March 12, 2027: History of Motown – Presenter: Tom Cimarusti
  • April 15, 2027: TBA

2026 - 2027 Author Spotlight Series

Tickets will be available soon!!

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Marie Bostwick

Thursday,

November 12, 2026

2 p.m.

Martinn E. Winters

Thursday,

April 8, 2027

2 p.m.

2027 Nick Linn Lecture Series

An email will be sent soon for the 2026 attendees to purchase their seats back.
Tickets for the Friends members will be available at a later date.

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Liz Moore

Monday,

January 11. 2027

12 noon

Dave Barry

Monday,

February 22. 2027

12 noon

2027 Nonfiction Author Series - To Be Announced Soon!!

2026 Nonfiction Author Series

Evan Friss

Monday,

January 19, 2026

Joe Posnanski

Monday,

February 2, 2026

Jonathan Eig

Monday,

February 16, 2026

Hampton Sides

Tuesday,

March 17, 2026

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  • 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

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Library eBooks

The Friends of the Library President Cindy Ruddy presented Catherine Cowser, Director with a check for $100,000 for the library’s eBooks on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Nick Linn Lecture Series.

The Signature Series has been renamed to the “Patti DeGroot Signature Series.” Patti organized this series and was the driving force to its success.  The Patti DeGroot Signature Series is an exclusive, member-only event featuring performances and lectures. The annual Series is held at one of our three regional library locations with wonderful performers and lecturers engaged to stimulate our minds and entertain us.

Events Calendar

Nick Linn Lecture Series

The Nick Linn Lecture Series is the main fundraiser for Friends of the Library. The 2025 season will be the twenty-second season that guests will be able to see and hear the authors who know how to entertain our minds and spirits with words, characters and stories.

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Nonfiction Author Series

Fascinating topics and authors come together at the Hilton Naples in-season with an interested audience to discuss history, geography, sports and many other subjects with well-read authors. These events begin with a breakfast buffet and the author’s lecture follows.

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Author Spotlight Events

The Friends of the Library Author Spotlight Events will be held in downtown Naples at The Norris Center located at 755 8th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102.  Come to The Norris Center for popular authors who will stimulate and delight you with their stories and ideas….make it a day and have lunch first at the many wonderful restaurants in Naples.

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Patti DeGroot Signature Series

The Signature Series has been renamed to the “Patti DeGroot Signature Series.” Patti organized this series and was the driving force to its success.  The Patti DeGroot Signature Series is an exclusive, member-only event featuring performances and lectures. The annual Series is held at one of our three regional library locations with wonderful performers and lecturers engaged to stimulate our minds and entertain us.

Event Details
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Be a Friend!

Becoming a Friend of the Libraries of Collier County gives you access to our members-only Signature Series programs as well as our Friends Member Appreciation Event, discounts to the Nick Linn and Non-Fiction Lecture Series and more.

The Impact of Your Friendship on Our Libraries

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$200,000

Raised for E-Books

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$657,000

Raised for Adult & Youth Programs

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$192,000

Raised for Branch Enhancements

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$3,800

Raised for Mail-A-Book (First Year)

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$85,650

Raised for Genealogy Research

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What We Do

Books are only the beginning of what makes Collier County Libraries great!

For more than 65 years, Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc. has funded technology upgrades, educational programs, children and youth programs, genealogy research and much more!
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