Amy L. Johnson has served as the State Librarian and Director of the Division of Library and Information Services (DLIS) at the Florida Department of State since her appointment in 2015. Since joining the department in 2000, Amy has held several positions, serving as Chief of the Bureau of Library Development from late 2011 through 2015. Ms. Johnson will discuss Public Libraries and Marketing. The public is invited to attend.

For more information, visit the library website: www.nassaureads.com or call 904-530-6500. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in this program should contact (904) 548-4660 Or the FRS at (800) 955-8770(v) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD) at least 72 hours in advance to request such accommodations.

Featuring Guest Speaker  Dr. Amir Jamal Toure

Dr. Amir Jamal Toure, J.D. is a native of Savannah and Hilton Head Island. His families have been in the low country of Georgia and South Carolina since 1814 and established family compounds in the late 1800s.

“An Afternoon of Art” Lecture Series Back by Popular Demand! Cummer Amelia, in partnership with the Fernandina Beach Branch Library, will host a lecture series on the fourth Thursday of January, February, and March. The three-part series will be presented by Dr. Debra Murphy, the inaugural chair of the Department of Art and Design at the University of North Florida. She will explore one of the most spectacular flowerings of creativity in the history of art. These events are free and open to the public.

To register or for further information please visit cummermuseum.orq/ame/ia or contact Brittany Nazario at bnazario(cvcummermuseum.orq or 904.899.6007 .