Overdue in Paradise: The Library History of Palm Beach County (book launch)

Presentation and celebration at the Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach for the launch of the new anthology Overdue in Paradise, the Library History of Palm Beach County. This book highlights public, private, academic and special libraries in Palm Beach County. The book won a Silver Award at the 2018 Florida Authors and Publishers President Awards Ceremony

1. Overdue in Paradise: The Library History of Palm Beach County

2. Overdue in Paradise: The Library History of Palm Beach County

3. The earliest library services in our area

4. Why a book on Palm Beach County library history? How did we do it?

5. March 17, 2017 A conversation sparked an idea

6. Later that same day… The idea grew into a project

7. Public Libraries Academic Libraries Special Libraries Library Consortiums & Literary Festivals

8. 42 contributors 44 essays 112 photographs 278 pages

9. The Editorial Team

10. Janet DeVries Naughton Graham Brunk Ginger L. Pedersen Rosa Sophia Shellie A. Labell

11. Dawn Frood Michelle Quigley

12. Authors & Contributors

13. Sirpa Aho Lois Albertson Susie Best Angelica Carpenter Penelope Brown Donna Clarke Michelle Donahue Virginia K. Farace Vicky Fitzsimmons Mary Kate Leming Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County

14. Karen Mahnk Suvi Manner Dr. William Miller Barbara S. Nowak Jennifer Noel Charlotte Olson Sid Patchett Arthur G. Quinn Ellen Randolph David Scott Temple Beth Tikvah

15. Leslie Siegel Vicki Thur Paige Turner Helen Zientek Theresa Van Dyke

16. G. Yvonne Graham Tara Moreno Lena Safi Janet Norton Mitzi Vincentz

17. Todd Bol Creator & Executive Director of Little Free Library

18. The Royalties & Proceeds

19. Lake Worth Little Free Libraries The Lake Worth Community of Neighbors embraces the Little Free Library Project. It’s likely that the City of Lake Worth has more Little Free Libraries per capita than anywhere in the world.

20. Palm Beach County Library Association Palm Beach County Library Association is a county-wide professional library organization committed to the support and advancement of libraries and those interested in library service, through professional development and timely communications. Promoting professional growth of its members Supporting innovative library services and research throughout the county Encouraging cooperation among libraries, librarians, staff and supporters Informing the public of library matters Providing educational assistance and support to students enrolled in a library and information science degree program

21. Thank you!