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Celebrating over 35 years of fundraising for the Boca Raton Public Library!

FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.,, In
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Read Freely: Why Banned Books Need to Be Read
Each year, discussions about challenged and banned books remind us of the impact of fiction, and for that very reason, are considered...
Odett Terrazas
Sep 182 min read


Section Shuffle: Explore a New Part of the Bookstore Today!
If you’ve ever stepped into our bookstore and headed straight for your usual section, we get it—everyone has their favorite spot in the...
Odett Terrazas
Aug 121 min read


Top Five Back To School Books in 2025
Do you have your notebooks, pencil, and pens? What about a fresh new chapter book? Here are just a handful of books that kids love this...
Mikaela Cresse
Aug 62 min read


The Bookmark Project: August
Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.
-- Gustave Flaubert

Stacy Reich
Aug 12 min read


Books with Big Summer Vibes: Sunshine, Adventure, and Romance
Looking for the perfect excuse to grab a good book and head outside this summer? These books were designed for beach bags, poolside...
Odett Terrazas
Jul 312 min read


Books That Understand Us
We have all been told at least once in our lives that it's important for us to take care of our mental health. However, that can be easier said than done, especially when life becomes busy or stressful. But do not fret, because here is a wonderful list of mental health books that are helpful and reassuring for every reader.
Mikaela Lazo Cresse
Jul 34 min read


The Bookmark Project: July
When Abraham Lincoln spoke at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in the midst of the Civil War...

Stacy Reich
Jun 302 min read


Top 5 Trending Books To Read This Summer
Don't forget to pick up a good book and read this summer! Here is an amazing list of books to get you started and if you're bored why not explore some literature?
Mikaela Lazo Cresse
Jun 283 min read


The Bookmark Project: June
June is a love song, sweetly sung

Stacy Reich
Jun 11 min read


Why We Still Love Sherlock Holmes, 130 Years Later
More than a century since his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes remains one of literature's most famous and...
Odett Terrazas
May 162 min read


The Bookmark Project: May
When I was a student, I always enjoyed when a teacher brought documents and artifacts into the classroom. These primary sources made the lesson...

Stacy Reich
May 23 min read


Your Guide to Friends-Funded Programs and Events at the Boca Raton Public Library
Each year, the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library proudly fund over $70,000 in enriching, educational, and entertaining library...
Odett Terrazas
Apr 43 min read


The Bookmark Project: April
Spring may officially begin in March, but in many parts of the country it doesn't start to look and feel like spring until April.

Stacy Reich
Apr 22 min read


The Bookmark Project: March 2025
For many of us, finding something to laugh about during challenging times can be difficult.

Stacy Reich
Mar 12 min read


The Bookmark Project: February 2025
What the world needs now is love, sweet love ---Hal David, "What the World Needs Now Is Love"

Stacy Reich
Feb 12 min read


Bringing Oz to Life: How the Movie Wicked Reinterprets Gregory Maguire’s Novel
When Gregory Maguire’s Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West first hit shelves in 1995, it redefined the world of...
Odett Terrazas
Jan 83 min read


Turning the Page on Bad Habits: Self-Help Books for the New Year
As the New Year unfolds, many of us are eager to shed old habits and embrace positive changes. Embarking on this journey requires not...
Odett Terrazas
Jan 32 min read


The Bookmark Project: Winter Vibes
If not for you Winter would have no spring --Bob Dylan, "If Not for You"

Stacy Reich
Jan 32 min read


The Bookmark Project: Holiday Collection 2024
Good cheer abounds in this winter holiday 'found items' collection. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the Winter Sol...

Stacy Reich
Dec 8, 20241 min read


The Best of the Best: Award-Winning Novels of 2024
As the year draws to a close, it's time to reflect on the literary achievements that captured the hearts and minds of readers and critics...
Odett Terrazas
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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