Tag: Johann Fust Community Library

Local historian talks Calusa, Timucua and of fishing practices

Some were snuggled in light blankets or wraps, others wore jackets and still others found a seat in the sunshine, but everyone who attended the first History Bytes program of the 2026 season in...

Fust plans Island Book Blast on Feb. 7

January 29, 2026
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Entertainment, Events, News

For the first time in its history, the Johann Fust Library Foundation will present Island Book Blast – Boca Grande’s Book Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johann...

Mobile library bikes through Boca Grande

January 15, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

Last Friday, the Fust Library’s mobile bicycle unit was out with some of the latest bestsellers. Here, Stacy Bak with the library branch was distributing books. The mobile bicycle unit...

Upcoming Events: December 2025-January 2026

November 26, 2025
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Entertainment, Events, News

Boca Grande Sleuths Join the sleuths on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. as they investigate “Snow” by John Banville presented by Susan Hanafee. This free event is held in the Boca Grande Community...

Libby Buck here Dec. 11 to talk of debut novel ‘Port Anna’

November 26, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, News

Author Libby Buck will speak about her debut novel, “Port Anna,” on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Johann Fust Library. The novel, published by Simon & Schuster in July 2025, is set in coastal...

Fust season: From Desi Arnaz to hostess Perle Mesta

October 16, 2025
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Entertainment, Events, News

This upcoming season marks the beginning of the Johann Fust Library Foundation’s milestone 75th year, and the 2025-2026 Literary Series offers the community the opportunity to see and hear...

Find a Nook at the Library

July 24, 2025
Staff Report
Community

Stop by the Johann Fust Library and soak in the beauty of the building out of the heat. What better way to enjoy the dog days of summer than with a book? The library is located at 1040 West 10th...

Poetry in the garden

April 17, 2025
Staff Report
Events, News

Poetry in the Garden last week. Alice Gorman read from her new book. Photo by Caroline. More photos on page here.

At Fust Library:

The biennial poetry reading Live Poets will be held in the Johann Fust courtyard and loggia on Thursday, April 10, at 4 p.m. Poets reading at the event include Simonetta Balzer, Patricia...

Live Poets at Fust Library

The Live Poets’ Society of Boca Grande, in collaboration with the Johann Fust Library Foundation, invites you to Poetry in the Garden 2025. This biennial poetry reading will be held in the library...