The “General Order” is just 47 words, handwritten in tough-to-read cursive by U.S. Navy Commodore David Porter from the U.S. ship Peacock. It calls for a salute of 17 guns to be fired at 8 o’clock the ...

The Monroe County Public Library system is celebrating its 60th birthday this month. But the Key West library calls itself South Florida's oldest, dating back to the 1800s. "We don't know much about ...

The Friends of the Key West Library book sale is coming on Saturday, Jan. 3. The book sale will be held in the Library’s Palm Garden. “You will have an opportunity to shop gently loved books at ...

Get ready for chills galore, with two veteran mystery writers in the lineup for this winter’s author luncheons hosted by the nonprofit Friends of the Bonita Springs Library. The luncheons and lectures ...