Category: At the Library

Kim Rinaldi, Senior Branch Manager As the season winds down and many of you prepare to return to your summer residences, don’t forget that the little pink library in paradise has much to offer you in the way of entertainment and learning, even from afar. If you haven’t renewed your year-round library card yet, be…

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Kim Rinaldi, Senior Branch Manager By now, you should be using our new and improved website. Our calendar of events is chock full of fun things to do everyday and is easily searchable by interest, age group, and branch. And our Florida History page is one of the most entertaining and informative sites you will…

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Kim Rinaldi, Senior Branch Manager Warm breezes, good reads, and great company — February brings a lively lineup of events at the Key West Public Library! From community gatherings to award-winning authors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at our beloved pink library in paradise. In addition to the Friends Speaker Series, Mystery Tea, and…

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Kim Rinaldi, Senior Branch Manager ‘Tis the season for curling up on the porch swing with a cozy mystery, enjoying stories under the twinkling lights, strolling through the Palm Garden on a perfect blue-sky afternoon, and making homemade holiday decorations with Robin, Samantha, and Carly. So, hop on your bicycle and pedal on down to…

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Ofrenda at the Key West Library. An ofrenda is a home altar traditionally set up for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), honoring lost loved ones. This year’s library ofrenda includes images of, among others, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Hambright, and Tennessee Williams. In celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the…

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The second annual Key West BookFest, recognizing the literary heritage of the community and featuring local authors, will be held Saturday, November 15,, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Key West Library Palm Garden, 700 Fleming Street. This free event promises to appeal to all book lovers. BookFest attendees will meet and speak…

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Kim Rinaldi, Senior Branch Manager “Pon!,” “Chow!,” “Ting!” No, we aren’t ordering Chinese takeout. We’re playing Mah Jong … at the Key West Library! Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m., join your friends for a few fun rounds of this tile-based Chinese board game, which originated in Southern China in the mid-1800’s and gained international popularity…

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  Monroe County Public Library Launches New Website The Key West Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our completely redesigned Monroe County Public Library at keyslibraries.org. This site offers user-friendly access to library materials, online resources, and programs. Highlights: ·      A completely re-designed homepage that helps you find what you’re looking for more easily.…

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Kim Rinaldi, Senior Branch Manager It’s not a secret that librarians love statistics. We count everything, from the number of times our books are checked out to the number of people who walk through our doors every day. Here are some stats from 2024 that we are especially proud of at the Key West Library.…

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Kim Rinaldi, Senior Branch Manager Happy Birthday, Key West Library! On November 20, Key West staff and Friends held a birthday party for the little pink library. The community turned out to enjoy speeches from Key West dignitaries and staff, a poetry reading by the 2024 Key West Poet Laureate Emily Weekley, a presentation of…

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