Apr 3, 2006

INFORMATION RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Heather O'Connell
(239) 461-2924 or hoconnell@leegov.com
 
It's National Library Week, a Time to Celebrate the Contributions of Libraries to Their Communities. 

FORT MYERS, Fla., April 3, 2006 – It's National Library Week (April 2-8), a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries to their communities. 

"Books. Magazines. Videos. CDs. DVDs. Computer Software. Internet access. The Lee County Library System has something for everyone," says Heather O'Connell, Community Relations Coordinator.

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.

The Campaign for Americas Libraries want you to know that today's library is not what you remember. It's even better. From finding the latest best-seller to surfing the Web to getting homework help, there's something for everyone @ your library.

"National Library Week is a great time to see what's new @ your library. It's also a time to learn about supporting your library as a volunteer or Friend of the Library," adds O'Connell.  Each library in the Lee County Library System has a Friends group, which supports the library through advocacy and activities such as book sales and special events.

For more information on activities and programs @ your library or about joining your library's Friends group, visit the Lee County Library System location nearest you, call (239) 479-INFO, or visit the Lee County Library System website at www.lee-county-fl.gov

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