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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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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
7 days ago2 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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How to Create a Holiday Book Exchange Tradition
For book lovers, there’s no better way to celebrate than by starting a holiday book exchange tradition with friends, family, or your...
Odett Terrazas
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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The Bookmark Project: Collection No. 3
What do you think of when you think about autumn and November? The rich color palette of fall foliage? College football? The Thanksgiving...
Stacy Reich
Nov 10, 20241 min read
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American Chronicles: Books for a Deep Dive into Our Nation's Past
American history is rich with stories of resilience, struggle, and growth. To truly appreciate where we are as a nation, it helps to dive...
Odett Terrazas
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Halloween Movies Based on Books You Should Read (and Watch!)
As Halloween creeps closer, it’s time to embrace the eerie and dive into some classic horror—both on the page and the screen. If you’re...
Odett Terrazas
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Enhancing Library Resources: The Role of Friends of the Library in Expanding Collections
Libraries are the heart of communities, providing access to books, knowledge, and resources for all. However, the lifeblood of many...
Odett Terrazas
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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The Bookmark Project: Collection No. 2
Photo illustration by Stacy Reich The Bookmark Project is an ongoing effort by Friends Bookstore volunteers to collect all items left in...
Stacy Reich
Oct 5, 20241 min read
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Dining Internationally: Cookbooks That Take You Around the World
Food is one of the most immersive ways to explore different cultures, and cookbooks have the power to transport us to faraway places with...
Odett Terrazas
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Women in Verse: Poetry Collections by Groundbreaking Female Poets
Throughout history, women have used poetry to give voice to their unique experiences, challenges, and perspectives. Poets have...
Odett Terrazas
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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The Bookmark Project*
A sampling of items found in donated books and collected by bookstore volunteers. Photo illustration by Stacy Reich When I was six years...
Stacy Reich
Sep 4, 20247 min read
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