The 17th annual affair geared toward readers and writers had a storybook ending as a crowd of more than 150 was able to meet and greet 12 participating authors and purchase autographed books from them. The free event takes place each year during Nati
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Organizers in their 10th year of planning
this fun fundraiser have had a few giggles
of their own along the way
Heidi Sargeant (left) and Becky Walsh again serve
as co-chairs of the Laugh with the Library benefit
for the Delray Beach Public Library.
The fourth-annual affair raised $60,000 for the Delray Beach Library during a fun-filled afternoon of shopping that gave a nod to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 475 men and women came out to support the cause. LEFT: Christopher and Joa
Lynda Hunter, children’s services librarian at the Delray Beach Public Library, plays guitar
and performs sing-along tunes to a packed room on June 29. Hunter is celebrating her 30th year at the library.
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By Rich Pollack
A gift of $20,000 was received from the Lions Club of Delray Beach to establish an endowment to assist visually impaired patrons. John Parke, club treasurer, along with other members presented the check to Nancy Dockerty, library board president, and
More than $4,000 was raised at a fun foodie event for the Delray Beach Public Library’s Foothold on the Future Campaign. It marked the most successful Dine out for a Cause in the nonprofit’s history. ‘The Delray Beach Public Library is very grateful
The Teen Advisory Board partnered with sponsor Levenger for the successful, fifth-annual event. The reading-incentive program for ages 13 to 17 also serves as a community-service project because the youths create their own questions to prepare for th
The Delray Beach Public Library’s Foothold on the Future Campaign received a boost from an event sponsored by Harvey and Virginia Kimmel. The campaign will help raise money to renovate and expand the children’s department by 5,000 square feet and add
The New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist had guests rolling in the aisles during a special appearance to discuss his latest book, Live Right & Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster). The humorist offered an u
Harvey and Virginia Kimmel have funded a six-figure matching grant to jump-start the expansion of the children’s section at the Delray Beach Public Library. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
Virginia and Harvey Kimmel were renting an apartm
The Delray Beach Public Library sponsored its 16th-annual event with 55 volunteers who were honored for their service to the library this season. Volunteers, who range in age from 40 to 90 – including eight couples – received lunch and thank-you gift
The Delray Beach Public Library’s third annual fundraiser netted more than $35,000 during an afternoon of shopping for the latest accessories and shoes. Close to 300 women put on their pearls, favorite hats and heels and shopped from the heart. Photo
Roz and Bob Papell share a moment during the Delray Beach Public Library ‘Ukulele Get-Together.’
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By Paula Detwiller
“Don’t do anything the hard way,” instructs Tavit Smith, demonstrating the easy, two-fingered way
A business meeting started off the proceedings with library board President Nancy Dockerty discussing the ‘State of the Library.’ The re-election of board members and the nomination of new ones followed. After the vote, library director Alan Kornbla
Sponsor Mark Petersen of Bank of America with co-chair-women Becky Walsh and Heidi Sargeant. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
A class-act comedian with a pedigree that includes the Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as
The Delray Beach Public Library thanked its donors and sponsors at a mixer that took place following the lighting ceremony for the 100-foot Christmas tree on Atlantic Avenue. Guests, who had a birds-eye view of the tree lighting and the firework
This year’s festively female fundraiser was another stellar success for the Delray Beach Public Library and paid tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fun-filled afternoon of fashion included a buffet lunch, complimentary bubbly, a trunk show
When members of the library’s Quilting Bee heard the facility’s 100th birthday was coming up in April, they decided to create a beautiful textile to commemorate the milestone. The quilt is finished and on display, featuring old photos of the women wh
A business meeting started off the proceedings with library board President John Burke (left) giving a State of the Library address. The re-election of board members and the nomination of new ones followed. After the vote, Alan Kornblau (right), the
The library groundbreaking on Southeast Fourth Avenue in 1949.
By Ron Hayes
On April 11, 1913, the Ladies Improvement Association of Delray gathered in their clubhouse at 419 E. Atlantic Ave.
The 40 ladies brought 40 books.
A library was
