Dear Friends, The Friends have just completed a successful season of literacy! We hosted author William Kent Krueger at our annual Literary Luncheon. Luncheon participants commented on how approachable and easy-going he was and we were proud to present an author of...
Dear Friends, I look forward to entering 2023 with music! Charlotte County Community Services is present-ing Behind the Notes and a Win-ter Concert Series this season. Behind the Notes presents topics about the symphony. Maestro Raffaele Ponti, of the Punta Gorda...
April 12, 2023 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast The Chamber of Commerce breakfast we hosted on April 12, 2023 was a great success! I was happy to see such a full house; many more than we expected. Thank you for everyone who...
Dear Friends, I hope that all of you are well underway in the process of getting back on your feet after Hurricane Ian. The library did not suffer much damage and was used to help the community in various ways. The meeting rooms were used for childcare assistance to...
This year, I decided to participate in the Charlotte County Libraries and History’s Reading Challenge in order to put some variety into my reading. I have noticed lately that I tend to read much of the same genre or author, especially if they write a series that I...
Dear Friends, A literary genre that has sparked my interest lately is that of Nordic Noir. This genre is categorized as dark, complex mysteries and detective fiction taking place in Scandinavian or Nordic countries. One of the authors whose work I find thrilling is...
Dear Friends, I am excited to announce that the Friends of the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library will once again host a literary luncheon in 2022 with Melanie Benjamin as guest author! Tickets will go on sale beginning October 22nd to Friends members. Please see the flyer...
