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Friends of the Key West Library

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Our mission is to support, improve, and promote the Key West Library through fund-raising, volunteering, raising public interest in and advocacy for the library.

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  • Message from the President

    Message from the President

    The Friends Want You! Do you have “a very particular set of skills?” Dear Friends— As you know, the Friends is a volunteer-run organization with no paid staff. We work hard to keep our overhead low so we can maximize our support for the library—and that means relying on the time, talent, and generosity of…

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  • At the Library — February 2026

    At the Library — February 2026

    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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