Category: Friends News
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Key West Library BookFest on November 15
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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Corporate Sponsor Spotlight: Michael Halpern
With this newsletter, we begin an occasional feature highlighting our corporate sponsors. Businesses have played a vital role in our support of the Key West Library over the last 50 years. Behind those businesses are the decision-makers whose generosity has meant so much to us. We’d like our Friends to know more about them, beginning…
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Save the Dates for Friends Gala and the Mystery Tea!
The Friends are thrilled to have Ruth Reichl, former editor in chief of Gourmet magazine, restaurant critic for The New York Times, and winner of six James Beard Awards, as our featured guest at our Annual Gala Fundraiser on February 23. Tickets go on sale early for members on December 7. If you’re not a member, consider joining here.…
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Friends Speaker Series Ready to Roll!
Get ready for a dazzling season of stories, insight, and inspiration! The Friends of the Key West Library are thrilled to present our 2026 Speaker Series — an all-star lineup that brings celebrated writers and thinkers right to our library’s doorstep. From memoirs and mysteries to dazzling fiction, food writing, and powerful works of journalism,…
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Friends Book Sale Returns to Palm Garden December 6
The Book Sale returns to the Library’s Palm Garden (700 Fleming Street) this year on Saturday, December 6, January 3, January 31 (this date accommodates Murder Mystery Tea on February 7), and March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In case of rain, the sale is held inside the library. As a current member…
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Message from the President
Big Plans for a New Season! Dear Key West Library Friends, The Friends board has been busy all summer preparing for a stellar season — planning our Speaker Series, Book Sales, Annual Gala Fundraiser, and a second Murder Mystery Tea. But while we went about our usual business, other things were brewing. As you all know,…
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County Commissioners Recognize Michael Nelson
In their meeting on May 21, the County Commissioners recognized Michael Nelson for his ten years of employment with the Monroe County Library System. Michael was recognized for his vision and dedication, as well as his strategic thinking, wit and creative approach. Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries, spoke of how Michael…
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County Commissioners Recognize Friends Donation
During their meeting on May 21, the Monroe County Commissioners recognized the Friends’ 2025 contribution to the Key West Library. Kimberly Matthews, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Libraries, said, “We could not do all the things we do in the entire library system, especially Key West, without our Friends of the Library.” She added…
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Women’s Club Donates $2000 to the Friends
On April 16, the Key West Women’s Club donated $2000 to the Friends of the Key West Library. Here’s our treasurer, Michael Naughton, accepting the donation during the Women and Wine Celebration. Thank you, thank you, KW Women’s Club!
