Tag: Johann Fust Community Library

George Stevens honors at Fust

March 12, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

Producer, writer and founder of the American Film Institute George C. Stevens Jr. spoke Friday, March 6 at the Johann Fust Library. He is pictured here with Lindsay Major. Stevens is the author of...

History Bytes: Nancy Galliher, island memories, growing family here

This week, just before the start of the fourth and final presentation of this year’s History Bytes series, Boca Grande Historical Society Vice President Scott Shively made a surprise presentation...

Docent-led history tours begin again at the Fust Library

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Community History, News

BY THE JOHANN FUST LIBRARY FOUNDATION The Johann Fust Community Library has been at the core of the Boca Grande Community for decades, and now, after more than 75 years, the Johann Fust Library...

History Bytes: Tom Knight on Mercury Marine and Mercabo

February 19, 2026
Anna Ridilla
Community History, News

The third History Bytes of 2026 was presented by Tom Knight, who shared about his time at Mercury Marine, or Mercabo, on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Johann Fust Library Loggia. This is the 25th year...

Author Hanafee tells tales in History Bytes talk

There were frequent chuckles and plenty of knowing nods in the large crowd at the Johann Fust Library on Wednesday as they were entertained by local author Susan Hanafee’s presentation “The Island...

Island Book Blast authors

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

At the Saturday Island Book Blast, above, Brit Hume and Michael Alexander; below left, Candice Shy Hooper, Linda Fairstein and Cappy Powell speak to Barbara Edgerton. Right, Judy and Michael...

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
Staff Report
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
Staff Report
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...