The April meeting of the Key West Maritime Historical Society, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, has been indefinitely postponed.
The Library parking lot and Auditorium are off limits during construction work.
When the meeting is rescheduled, information will be posted here.
For more information about the society, check the group’s website.
700 Fleming Street, Key West FL 33040 (map below!)
(305) 292-3595
Pirates and spongers, authors, and artists; their legacies linger, and their stories can be found in the Key West Library. The headquarters branch for the Keys, this library has an extensive and fascinating Florida History collection, and a large reference section. The library provides several weekly children's programs, and hosts provocative lecture series. Relax in our unique palm garden with tropical foliage from around the world.
Florida History & Genealogy services may be limited due to staffing. Please call ahead for hours of operation.
The Key West Library appreciates the contributions and leadership of the Friends of the Key West Library.
The April meeting of the Key West Maritime Historical Society, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, has been indefinitely postponed.
The Library parking lot and Auditorium are off limits during construction work.
When the meeting is rescheduled, information will be posted here.
For more information about the society, check the group’s website.
Excavation of old sewer pipes at the Key West Library is scheduled to start on Monday, April 8, and continue for several weeks.
During this project:
There will be NO PARKING in the library parking lot
There will be limited access to library restrooms
There will be loud jackhammer noise both inside and outside of the library
The rear entrance to the library will be off limits from outside and inside of the library
Programs, especially those using the Auditorium, will be canceled or relocated and services will be limited as warranted
Amnesty for fines will start …
Good news: We’ve received our full complement of tax forms! We have instructional booklets for the 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. The IRS is encouraging people to seek information on its website, www.irs.gov. We have one computer set aside for looking up IRS forms and/or filing returns in the public access computer area at the Reference Department. Printing is 10 cents a page with a 20-page limit. If you want to check the hours of the public access computers before making a trip to the library, give us a call at 305-292-3595. They’re generally …
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With the release of The Dark Knight Rises, many of us are feeling a bit Batman-curious. I knew we had a lot of Batman material in the Monroe County Library collection (graphic novels of all stripes, various animated and film versions). We have so much, in fact, that I found it kind of confusing.
Fortunately, we happen to have a Batman expert on staff. So I took my questions to Patricia.
Nan: Who is your favorite Batman?
Patricia: Personally my favorite Batman is Adam West because he is so campy.
Nan: What makes Batman different/better …
