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Hispanic Heritage Month: Stop by the Community Room a month-long art exhibit featuring local artists of Hispanic heritage. Sponsored by the Key Largo Art Gallery.
UF/IFAS, Monroe County Extension Service offers free plant clinics. Master Gardener Volunteers will be onsite the first Wednesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to help assist with plant identification, disease diagnosis, insect identifications/problems, and other services related to diagnosing gardening and/or landscape problems.
Back by popular demand!
Join us the first Thursday afternoon of each month February through May and August through November for Great Decisions: America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program provides background information and policy options for the most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country.
Attendees are encouraged to visit the library to read the Great Decisions Briefing article prior to the scheduled event. At the event, we’ll watch a 20 minute video about the topic in the Library’s Community Room then break up into small discussion groups to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/
September 7 Global Famine
What causes famine? How can it be prevented in the future?
Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and how is it different from simple food shortages? What if any remedies are there?
October 5 Iran at the Crossroads
What is the future for relations between Iran and the U.S.?
By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful and tensions remain high between Iran, Israel, and Arab states. Many Iranians have lost hope of a better future, and the country seems at a crossroads. How should the United States deal with it?
November 2 Climate Migration
How is climate change impacting human migration?
As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how might the United States aid them, and be affected by the migration?
Past Topics
August 3 Politics in Latin America
What does the emergence of various left-wing governments mean for countries in Latin America?
Electoral results in Latin America over the past four years have led many observers of the regional/political scene to discern a left-wing surge in the hemisphere, reminiscent of the so-called “Pink Tide” that swept the area some 20 years ago. But how much do these politicians actually have in common? What implication does their ascendency have for the region?
October 6 Sarah McCulloch is a Country/Americana Singer-Songwriter whose sweet, yet sultry, voice pierces right through the lush traditional country. Born in Miami, Sarah was raised in the Big Cypress Swamp in a house her family built with hand milled cypress from her Father’s sawmill. Sarah was homeschooled for most of her formative years and drew songwriting inspiration from her colorful childhood, surrounded by the Seminole Tribe and Florida pioneers.
https://www.youtube.com/@missmacmusic
November 3: Alligator Alley Band, a Bluegrass band out of South Florida, plays a mix of classic and contemporary Bluegrass hits along with gripping originals. Veterans of the Florida Bluegrass circuit, the band pulls from their collective experiences for a fresh new sound.
https://www.facebook.com/AlligatorAlleyBand/
https://www.youtube.com/@alligatoralleyofficial42
December 1: Patchouli & Terra Guitarra The internationally touring duo of guitarist Bruce Hecksel and poet/soulful songstress Julie Patchouli. They’re call “One of the top nuevo-flamenco groups in the world”. Their sound, depth and virtuosity is described as “Simon and Garfunkel meets the Gipsy Kings”.
https://www.facebook.com/Patchoulimusic/
https://www.instagram.com/patchouliandterraguitarra/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Patchoulimusic
January 5: Grant Livingston is a Singer/Songwriter who has long been a Florida favorite. Named one of the “Ten Greatest South Florida Folk singers of All Time” he is “a cross between Jimmy Buffett and Sesame Street” combining the styles of country-blues, swing, Tin Pan Alley and 1960s troubadour.
https://www.facebook.com/grant.livingston.58
http://www.grantlivingston.com/
*3rd Friday Bonus Concert* January 19: Bing Futch uses Appalachian Mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a board full of stomp-boxes to celebrate traditional and modern Americana music with passion, humor, and boundless energy. Known for musical shapeshifting, Bing switches styles and tone with every new song.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCks7NDjl_5Qx8JeULP1fFqQ
https://www.instagram.com/bingfutch/
February 2: The Kennedys are a New York-based duo that have been perfecting an exhilarating sound that bands 60’s style pop-rock with Americana. Their collaboration has resulted in unforgettable songs, performed with brilliance. Together, they have recorded 25 albums with each tune a carefully cultivated gem.
https://www.kennedysmusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/thekennedys
https://www.facebook.com/The.Kennedys.Fan
https://www.instagram.com/the_kennedys_music/
March 1: The Copper Tones bring sunshine wherever they go. Playing a unique blend of roots music combining Soul, Rock, American and more into a genre they call “Soulgrass.” This group gives a performance not to be missed! Recognized nationally and internationally the band members include Stefanie Smerkers, Dyllan Thieme, Danny Gootner, and Daniel Infante.
https://www.thecoppertonesmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thecoppertonesmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/the_copper_tones/
https://www.youtube.com/@thecoppertones2793
The concerts will take place outside the Library’s doors (weather permitting) or in the Library’s Community Room.
Sponsored in part by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and private donations. Made possible through grant funding provided to the Friends of the Key Largo Library. To learn more about the Friends please email friendskeylargolibrary@gmail.com
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- 10/6 Sarah McCulloch
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- 11/3 Alligator Alley
-
- 12/1 Patchoulli & Terra Guitara
-
- 1/5 Grant Livingston
-
- 1/19 Bing Futch (NOTE: 3rd Friday Bonus Concert)
-
- 2/2 The Kennedys
-
- 3/1 The Copper Tones
Let’s get serious – seriously prepared for the partial solar eclipse on October 14th! We’re going to talk about solar safety best practices and decorate extended-coverage face shields. Protect your eyes and look snazzy doing so!
We will have a NASA Solar System Ambassador and a representative from the Florida Keys Astronomy Club come visit us to talk about Eclipses and how to view them safely. There will be demonstrations, activities, and they will be setting up some telescopes so we can look at the sun! This will be great information to prepare you for the partial annular solar eclipse the next weekend, October 14th.
We will have a limited supply of Solar Glasses to hand out at the end of the program, one per family, while supplies last.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Stop by the Community Room a month-long art exhibit featuring local artists of Hispanic heritage. Sponsored by the Key Largo Art Gallery.
Join us in welcoming Sara McQuad in the Islamorada Community Room.
Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience.
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorization.
For more information about the artist visit her website. Sarah McQuaid
The Monroe County Public Library proudly presents Sarah McQuaid live in concert! October 12th join us in the community room at 5 PM for a FREE concert!
“One of the most instantly recognizable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.”
—Neil March, Trust The Doc
Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience.
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation.
All this is abundantly demonstrated by her new live album and video series The St Buryan Sessions — but needs to be savoured in person to be fully appreciated.
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“One of the most instantly recognizable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.”
—Neil March, Trust The Doc
Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience.
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorization.
October 14
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A NASA Ambassador will discuss solar eclipses and then we’ll head outside to see one! Key Largo will experience a partial eclipse (60%) in the early afternoon. Solar Eclipse glasses will be available to participants during the program while supplies last. Ages 5 & up.
The solar eclipse is partially visible here October 14th from 11:56 AM until 3:13 PM (weather permitting) Join us at the library for a solar eclipse viewing party! We will have the eclipse live streaming on the big TV in the Activity Center. We will have a few viewing glasses to share to look at the eclipse. We will also have themed snacks and activities for you to enjoy!
Enjoy a guided experience of the solar eclipse with NASA Ambassador Kevin Gallagher. Meet in the Palm Garden at 12:30 to pick up your eclipse glasses and grab a seat for the live viewing and expert commentary of one of life’s rarest events. Adults and teens welcome. One pair of glasses per person.
Let’s get together and enjoy the eclipse! You bring the peepers, we have the eclipse glasses! The best view of the partial eclipse will be right around 1:30pm. Stop on by!
Character Creation is normally the last Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 PM but due to Halloween this month we will have it October 17th at 5:30 PM.
This is your opportunity to create RPG characters with the help of our resident GM! Use these new characters in one of our ongoing games or use them in one of your own campaigns.
Adults, we will have a special Halloween craft for you on October 24th at 2 PM
Join us for some spooky crafting!
We will have a special Halloween craft for you on October 25th at 4 PM
Join us for some spooky crafting!
Join us at the library on Friday, October 27th, from 4PM to 6 PM for our Halloween Carnival! We will turn the Activity Center into a Halloween Carnival filled with fun games and activities. Costumes are not required but encouraged!
Ready for some Halloween Fun? We’ve got you covered. Key Largo Library will host Halloween Hoopla for kids through elementary age. Join us for arts, crafts, fun, games, giveaways, and more.
UF/IFAS, Monroe County Extension Service offers free plant clinics. Master Gardener Volunteers will be onsite the first Wednesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to help assist with plant identification, disease diagnosis, insect identifications/problems, and other services related to diagnosing gardening and/or landscape problems.
Back by popular demand!
Join us the first Thursday afternoon of each month February through May and August through November for Great Decisions: America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program provides background information and policy options for the most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country.
Attendees are encouraged to visit the library to read the Great Decisions Briefing article prior to the scheduled event. At the event, we’ll watch a 20 minute video about the topic in the Library’s Community Room then break up into small discussion groups to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/
September 7 Global Famine
What causes famine? How can it be prevented in the future?
Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and how is it different from simple food shortages? What if any remedies are there?
October 5 Iran at the Crossroads
What is the future for relations between Iran and the U.S.?
By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful and tensions remain high between Iran, Israel, and Arab states. Many Iranians have lost hope of a better future, and the country seems at a crossroads. How should the United States deal with it?
November 2 Climate Migration
How is climate change impacting human migration?
As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how might the United States aid them, and be affected by the migration?
Past Topics
August 3 Politics in Latin America
What does the emergence of various left-wing governments mean for countries in Latin America?
Electoral results in Latin America over the past four years have led many observers of the regional/political scene to discern a left-wing surge in the hemisphere, reminiscent of the so-called “Pink Tide” that swept the area some 20 years ago. But how much do these politicians actually have in common? What implication does their ascendency have for the region?
October 6 Sarah McCulloch is a Country/Americana Singer-Songwriter whose sweet, yet sultry, voice pierces right through the lush traditional country. Born in Miami, Sarah was raised in the Big Cypress Swamp in a house her family built with hand milled cypress from her Father’s sawmill. Sarah was homeschooled for most of her formative years and drew songwriting inspiration from her colorful childhood, surrounded by the Seminole Tribe and Florida pioneers.
https://www.youtube.com/@missmacmusic
November 3: Alligator Alley Band, a Bluegrass band out of South Florida, plays a mix of classic and contemporary Bluegrass hits along with gripping originals. Veterans of the Florida Bluegrass circuit, the band pulls from their collective experiences for a fresh new sound.
https://www.facebook.com/AlligatorAlleyBand/
https://www.youtube.com/@alligatoralleyofficial42
December 1: Patchouli & Terra Guitarra The internationally touring duo of guitarist Bruce Hecksel and poet/soulful songstress Julie Patchouli. They’re call “One of the top nuevo-flamenco groups in the world”. Their sound, depth and virtuosity is described as “Simon and Garfunkel meets the Gipsy Kings”.
https://www.facebook.com/Patchoulimusic/
https://www.instagram.com/patchouliandterraguitarra/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Patchoulimusic
January 5: Grant Livingston is a Singer/Songwriter who has long been a Florida favorite. Named one of the “Ten Greatest South Florida Folk singers of All Time” he is “a cross between Jimmy Buffett and Sesame Street” combining the styles of country-blues, swing, Tin Pan Alley and 1960s troubadour.
https://www.facebook.com/grant.livingston.58
http://www.grantlivingston.com/
*3rd Friday Bonus Concert* January 19: Bing Futch uses Appalachian Mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, ukulele, and a board full of stomp-boxes to celebrate traditional and modern Americana music with passion, humor, and boundless energy. Known for musical shapeshifting, Bing switches styles and tone with every new song.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCks7NDjl_5Qx8JeULP1fFqQ
https://www.instagram.com/bingfutch/
February 2: The Kennedys are a New York-based duo that have been perfecting an exhilarating sound that bands 60’s style pop-rock with Americana. Their collaboration has resulted in unforgettable songs, performed with brilliance. Together, they have recorded 25 albums with each tune a carefully cultivated gem.
https://www.kennedysmusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/thekennedys
https://www.facebook.com/The.Kennedys.Fan
https://www.instagram.com/the_kennedys_music/
March 1: The Copper Tones bring sunshine wherever they go. Playing a unique blend of roots music combining Soul, Rock, American and more into a genre they call “Soulgrass.” This group gives a performance not to be missed! Recognized nationally and internationally the band members include Stefanie Smerkers, Dyllan Thieme, Danny Gootner, and Daniel Infante.
https://www.thecoppertonesmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thecoppertonesmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/the_copper_tones/
https://www.youtube.com/@thecoppertones2793
The concerts will take place outside the Library’s doors (weather permitting) or in the Library’s Community Room.
Sponsored in part by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and private donations. Made possible through grant funding provided to the Friends of the Key Largo Library. To learn more about the Friends please email friendskeylargolibrary@gmail.com
-
- 10/6 Sarah McCulloch
-
- 11/3 Alligator Alley
-
- 12/1 Patchoulli & Terra Guitara
-
- 1/5 Grant Livingston
-
- 1/19 Bing Futch (NOTE: 3rd Friday Bonus Concert)
-
- 2/2 The Kennedys
-
- 3/1 The Copper Tones
