The Friends of the Island Library host their annual open house at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.

“Technically, this event marks the kickoff of National Friends of Libraries Week October 20-26,” said Friends President Ann Barkey. “It is that, but frankly, we look forward to hosting this event to say thank you to all who so consistently and energetically support our Long Beach Island Library and the Friends and to meet and…