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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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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
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
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
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
Enhancing Library Resources: The Role of Friends of the Library
Libraries sit at the heart of our communities, offering access to a wide variety of books, knowledge, and resources for all. Much of that...
Odett Terrazas
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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
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
Women in Verse: Poetry Collections by Groundbreaking Female Poets
What do Emily Dickinson, Adrienne Rich, and Nayyirah Mated have in common? Each redefined the poetic landscape of their respective eras...
Odett Terrazas
Sep 28, 20242 min read
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
Futuristic Worlds: Top Sci-Fi Books That Imagine Tomorrow
The genre of science fiction has long captivated readers with its visionary tales of futuristic worlds, advanced technologies, and...
Odett Terrazas
Jul 20, 20242 min read
The Olympic Shelf: Books to Enjoy During the Games
The Summer Olympics are a time of excitement, inspiration, and global unity. As athletes from around the world gather to compete at the...
Odett Terrazas
Jul 13, 20242 min read
A Tribute to Fictional Dads: Literature's Most Memorable Fathers
In the world of literature, fathers often play pivotal roles, guiding their children through life's ups and downs with wisdom, strength,...
Odett Terrazas
Jun 8, 20242 min read
LGBT+ Lit Gems: Essential Books for Pride Month
One of the most powerful ways to honor the month of June is through literature that highlights the varied experiences and voices within...
Odett Terrazas
May 31, 20242 min read
The Book Was Better, or Was It?
Two fantastic things happened last week! One, the new Bridgerton season (Part I) premiered. If you haven't watched the series on Netflix...
Ilena Alvarez
May 16, 20242 min read
Celebrating Children's Book Week: Fostering a Lifelong Love of Reading
CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK MAY 6 to 12 SHOP THE FRIENDS OF BOCA RATON LIBRARY BOOKSTORE CHILDREN'S BOOK SELECTION Children's Book...
Ilena Alvarez
May 7, 20242 min read
A Tribute to Fictional Moms: 5 of Literature's Most Memorable Mothers
From fierce protectors to gentle nurturers, fictional moms come in all forms, leaving a unique imprint on the stories they inhabit. In...
Odett Terrazas
May 4, 20242 min read
Irish Tales and Traditions: Exploring St. Patrick's Day Literature
St. Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17th, is an occasion that commemorates the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Born in...
Odett Terrazas
Mar 16, 20242 min read
Artistic Imprints: Novels Inspired by Famous Paintings
Art and literature often intertwine to create masterpieces that leave a lasting imprint on our hearts and minds. In the world of...
Odett Terrazas
Mar 3, 20242 min read
Gothic Tales: Unveiling the Shadows of Classic Literature
Step into the dimly lit corridors of literary history, where the Gothic genre casts its haunting shadows. Gothic classic literature, born...
ilena2
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Exploring Ireland's Literary Tapestry: A Journey through Words and Museums
Ireland, a land steeped in history and culture, has given birth to some of the world's most celebrated authors and a literary tradition...
Ilena Alvarez
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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