Bill Ptacek (center in blue jacket), director of the King County Library System, at a meeting of the Friends of the Mercer Island Library in November 2009.

Date and Time: Thursday, March 17, 3:15 p.m.

Location: Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington

On Thursday, March 17, 2011, the Friends of the Mercer Island Library will have a meeting at 3:15 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Mercer Island Library. In addition to discussions about this year’s book sales and programs, there will be a special presentation to John Gray, who has been a long-time member of the Friends and most recently served as vice president of the organization.

The meeting is open to all.