The Polk County Friends of the Public Library will hold their annual membership meeting on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. in the community room of the Polk County Main Library, 1299 W. Mills St. Columbus. All members are requested to attend to vote on officers, revised by laws and other business of the organization. There will be refreshments and an entertaining program following the brief business meeting featuring Dr. Charlotte Ross, a popular bard of Appalachian legends and folklore. Pictured are 2012 Polk County Public Library Board Members, left to right, Catherine Benson, secretary; Louise Mohn-Brown, vice president; Jane Torres; Joan Roseberry; Pat White; Cindy Nanny; Marian Bryan; Nancy Gales, president; Robin Julian; Dr. Josef Weiss; and Mary Jean Fischer, treasurer. (photo submitted by Marian Bryan)