Lake Worth Tree Board to host Talk

Richard Stowe, Chair of the Tree Board says, "This year the Tree Board Talk is a panel discussion with five, yes I said 5, ISA Certified Arborists on the evening of Thurs. April 11th at our Public Library :-) Doors open at 6, the panel discussion starts at 6:30. Bring yourself, your neighbors, friends, relatives. Feel free to take photos and video."

Lake Worth Tree Board to meet June 14

Do you want to prepare your yard for possible hurricanes?  Then you will want to attend the City of Lake Worth Tree Board Talk that will be held at the Lake Worth Public Library

The Lake Worth City Tree Board and the Lake Worth Library are pleased to announce that Laurie Albrecht, a UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Extension Agent for Palm Beach County and fifth generation horti-culturalist, will be the 2018 Tree Board Talk speaker.the public is invited.

WHEN: Thursday, June 14 at 6pm
WHERE: Lake Worth Library
TOPIC: “Preparing Your Yard and Community for Storms” and the Native Canopy Education program, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Me after Hurricane Frances

Friends of the Lake Worth Library to meet

Join the Friends of the Lake Worth Library on Saturday, October 28th at Callero's at 2PM,

Agenda
Teen Zone Update
Day of the Dead Volunteers needed!
LFL Update
Library financing vote for next year.
Formation of Nominating committee for 2018 officers.
Other business as proposed by members.

Sam Goodstein
President
Friends of the Lake Worth Library

Lake Worth Tree Board to show free documentary

CITY TREE BOARD PRESS RELEASE
                                                                             
For immediate release - October 18, 2017                                  
Contact David McGrew
561-586-1677
dmcgrew@lakeworth.org

City of Lake Worth Tree Board Talk (& movie) at Lake Worth Public Library

Lake Worth, FL – October 18, 2017 – The Lake Worth City Tree Board is pleased to announce that the 2017 Tree Board Talk takes place on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Lake Worth Public Library at 15 North M Street in downtown Lake Worth. This year’s Tree Board Talk has a new component: the screening of documentary film Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home.  That movie will be followed by a panel discussion.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the documentary begins at 6:15 p.m.  Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Hometown Habitat is a film that focuses on the thoughts and observations of Douglas Tallamy, Ph.D., the Chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife at University of Delaware.  Dr. Tallamy was the 2013 winner of the Garden Writer’s Association’s Silver Medal Award for his groundbreaking book Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife With Native Plants, originally published in 2007.  Award winning director Catherine Zimmerman and her film crew set out across the United States in search of ecological stewards and the communities they documented were as diverse as the habitats that they sought out.

Discussion takes place between the four panelists after the screening.  The speakers are:

• Lake Worth’s own Robert Hopper, a senior scientist at South Florida Water Management District.  With Plant Sciences and MA Landscape Architecture degrees from Cornell and Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, Mr. Hopper helped design front and backyards landscapes with South Florida native plants at homes in Lake Worth built by Habitat for Humanity.

• Robert Taylor, a lead environmental scientist at the South Florida Water Management District for the past fifteen years, was the recipient of the 2013 US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Regional Director Honor Award for his contribution to the Everglades restoration project. Prior to Waste Management’s takeover of Southern Waste Systems, Bob Taylor partnered with Southern Waste Systems and the City of West Palm Beach to receive tree planting grants, which educated communities on the importance of selecting native trees in green infrastructure projects.

• Mary Jo Aagerstoun, who earned a Ph.D. at University of Maryland in Art History in 2004, is a founder of Artists for Climate Action and EcoArt South Florida.  She has been an eco artist activist in South Florida for the past decade and recently has served on the Florida Native Plant Society’s Board of Director, where she chairs the Society’s Palm Beach County Urban Landscape Committee and leads its Going Native campaign.

• Two sites, Old Dixie Ecowalk at Seaborn Cove in Boynton Beach and Babbling Brook in the Westgate section of unincorporated Palm Beach County, featured in Hometown Habitat, are the brainchild of Lucy Keshavarz, eco art in public places designer and president and owner of Art & Culture Group, Inc.

“I’m thrilled to have the City Tree Board speaker series return to the Lake Worth Public Library in downtown Lake Worth,” said City of Lake Worth Horticulturalist, David McGrew, staff liaison to the board.
“The Tree Board’s effort to educate residents about the benefits of South Florida native shade trees and native understory over the past few years has started to yield results in private yards in our neighborhoods.” added Tree Board Chair, Richard Stowe, “On the heels of the Palm Beach County chapter of the  Florida Native Plant Society’s October 1st garden tour, which featured five Lake Worth South Florida native gardens, we hope this multimedia Tree Board Talk will contribute to further South Florida native plant conversions around our city.”

The City Tree Board is one of a number of volunteer advisory boards, which assist the City Commission.  The City Tree Board meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month.  All members are selected by City Commissioners and the Mayor.  Meetings are open to the public.

Lake Worth Library closed today

FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT

City of Lake Worth
10 South Ocean Boulevard
Lake Worth, FL 33460
lakeworth.org

July 5th, 2017

Contact:           Ben Kerr, Communications Specialist
Phone:             561.586.1631
Email:              BKerr@lakeworth.org 

CITY OF LAKE WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Lake Worth, Florida- The City of Lake Worth Public Library will be closed today due to an AC fault. It is expected to reopen tomorrow.

For those looking for a book today please use this link to discover your nearest Little Free Library http://tinyurl.com/yatuerhx

Please contact Ben Kerr, the City of Lake Worth Communications Specialist with any questions or comments.

Located in central Palm Beach County, Lake Worth is a dynamic, multi-cultural city with an individualistic style.  People are drawn to the city by its acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles, historic districts, hip downtown and colorful arts district.

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Russian Icons - Speakers at Lake Worth Library

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FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT
LAKE WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
15 NORTH M ST
LAKE WORTH, FL 33460
LAKEWORTH.ORG

February 2, 2015

Contact:           Vickie Joslin, Head Librarian
Phone:             561.533.7354
Email:              vjoslin@lakeworth.org 

Russian Icons – A brief introduction

On Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Lake Worth Public Library will present A FREE program entitled RUSSIAN ICONS – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION. The guest speakers are Father Brian Campbell and David Rafaidus. Program is free and open to all, no registration required.

Presentation topics will include:  Definition of an Icon, A Short History about Icons, Icon Composition, The Life of an Iconographer & Rules for the Icon Painter, Icon Color & Symbology, Different types of Icons, The Iconostasis, Icons in the Home, An Analysis of Several Icons and Questions & Answers

Father Brian Campbell is a priest for the Diocese of Palm Beach where he currently serves as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Royal Palm Beach. Born in central Illinois, Father's family moved to Florida when he was 7. He received a Bachelor's degree in both Philosophy and Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH and a Masters in Divinity from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. Father Campbell was ordained in 2009 and has been blessed to serve in Diocesan parish and school ministry.

David Rafaidus has been interested in icons since 1980.  He has traveled extensively throughout Central and Eastern Europe and Russia studying icons.  David will use actual icons to present symbolism, stylistic variety, and miracles attributed to them. Additional fascinating facts will be presented.

The Lake Worth Public Library is located at 15 North M St., Lake Worth, FL 33460. For more information please contact the library at 561-533-7354. Coffee, water and cookies will be available for refreshment.


What:              Russian Icons – A brief introduction
Where:            Lake Worth Public Library
                        15 North M St.
                        Lake Worth Public Library
When:              Tuesday, February 21, 2017; 7:00 pm

Lake Worth Library - 75 Years

On Saturday, I attended the 75th year celebration of our Lake Worth Library. It was a fascinating tour with many of our friends in attendance. It was conducted by Vickie Joslin, Library Services Supervisor. It featured the history of our library, 70,000 books, historical artifacts and several paintings by Reginald Sherman Winston, woodcarvings by Samuel J. Schlappich. Our art is second only to the Library of the Four Arts in Palm Beach. We are also the proud owners of a little more history--a bullet that was found on the men’s room floor in 1942, remnants of a blackout during the war when someone shot out the light that was still on at the library.

In their historical section they have every publication of the Lake Worth Herald since inception. There are 14 computers with Internet access for the public use and while we were there, every one of them was in use.

I commented on the beautiful blue painted rooms and asked when the walls were painted--14 years ago was the answer.  They still look fresh and new.  There are lots of programs for children and their rooms were bright and inviting as was the entire library. Vickie said that they will be getting some new furniture, funding that is in the budget, the first time in many years.

Lake Worth Library Open House

And there's an amnesty for late or lost books. Fine Forgiveness Program in celebration of the library building’s 75th birthday. The Fine Forgiveness Program will run from September 24th though October 31st

Lake Worth Library - 75th Anniversary Celebration

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75th Anniversary of the Lake Worth Public Library
Open House event to showcase the library’s unique history, artifacts

August 30, 2016 - Lake Worth, Fla. - The City of Lake Worth invites the community to an educational open house event in September, planned to showcase the Lake Worth Public Library’s intriguing 75-year history.  Tours, featuring historical artifacts on display, will take place from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Lake Worth Public Library, 15 North M Street, in Lake Worth.

Who:     City of Lake Worth Public Library
What:    Open House event to showcase the library’s history, artifacts
When:   3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24
Where:  Lake Worth Public Library, 15 North M Street, in Lake Worth, Fla.
Why:      Lake Worth Public Library building celebrates 75 years in September

Artifacts on Display include:
•    Paintings by Mr. Reginald Sherman Winton, acclaimed painter and muralist. He became a Lake Worth resident in 1922;
•    Woodcarvings by Samuel J. Schlappich, a celebrated artist, photographer, writer and shoemaker. He became a Lake Worth resident and purchased a Downtown shoe repair shop in 1925:
•    A bullet, found on the Men’s room floor of the Library, on a Monday morning in 1942 by Librarian Julia Simmons; A light was left on during a blackout and the town police chief was ordered to shoot it out; 
•    A second bullet, said to be fired from the gun that killed Lee Harvey Oswald;
•    A snippet from the poem, “Hiawatha” painted on a piece of birch bark;
•    Original, newsprint volumes of Lake Worth Herald newspaper editions 1940 – present;
1912 – 1920 Lake Worth Herald editions, archived on microfilm.
Captions to go with attached images:
Hannau the Incense Bringer, woodcarving, Samuel J. Schlappich

Lake Worth Public Library during construction, December 1940 Photograph, Archives

Art China Clipper, painting, Reginald Sherman Winton

Located in central Palm Beach County, Lake Worth is a dynamic, multi-cultural city with an individualistic style.  People are drawn to the city by its acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles, historic districts, hip downtown and colorful arts

Lake Worth Library

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Our Lake Worth Library is getting a grant of $13,394 from the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services.

On Tuesday night, the Lake Worth Library is submitting its annual Plan of Service to the City Commission.  A few highlights:

New Initiatives

• 1. Over the next 2 years the library will renovate the library’s 1940 style restrooms.

• 2. Replace 1950’s library furnishings to enhance the interior appeal of the library.

• 3. Over the next 2 years will replace the library’s 15 aging public access computers.

Goals and Objectives
Goal # 1: Create a context for improved property values and quality of life.

Objective: Continue to seek community partners for funding and support of library’s children programming.

Objective: Working with computer partners the library will continue and expand its Early Literacy and Educational Programming with three programs
1. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten – A program to teach parents how to read to and interact with their child to increase literacy for preschool children.
2. Lego Technology Program – Children will use Legos to learn and have fun building items with gears, cogs, moving parts, and even how to program small moving robots.
3. Encouraging Literacy Through Art – In cooperation with Community Partners the library will be bringing a book illustrator to our area to work with children.

Author Tony Kearney at Lake Worth Library

Meet the Author at the Lake Worth Public Library

The Lake Worth Public Library’s will host Mr. Tony Kearney at its free Meet the Author evening, Thursday, June 9^th at 7:00 pm. Mr. Kearney will introduce his two new books “Open Up Your Heart and Let the Sunshine In.” and “How to be the Best Person in the World.”

Tony Kearney is an educator, trainer, facilitator, mediator, farmer, environmentalist, corporate lawyer and published author. (Who Owns the Future?, Boo!, The Tao of Awe, How to be the Best Person in the World, Open up your Heart and let the Sunshine in.)  Originally from New Zealand he moved to Ireland in 2006 for a change of lifestyle. He travels widely from his home in Ireland facilitating events to do with personal and planetary change

In addition to his two new book, he will present a short lecture:

”FINDING THE FUTURE IN YOU and FINDING YOU IN THE FUTURE.”

Thursday night Mr. Kearny will be looking at some fresh and exciting ways that you, yes you, can not only become the best person in the world by opening up your heart and letting the sunshine in, but you can also help save the planet and the future at the same time!

Sound too good to be true?  Sound too important to miss? If you said yes to both of these questions, (or even just one) then please come along to the talk and find out whether it is both true and possible. 

Your planet and your future both need you! 

In this important event Mr. Kearney will be sharing with his vision of a possible future and hopes that in return you might share your vision with him.

All are welcome to this event from teachers, to environmentalists, to scientists, to artists, to poets, to educators, to writers, to farmers, to politicians, to adults and children and anyone else who may have been forgotten!

He hopes you are able to join him for this important meeting of hearts, minds and actions.

Invasives & Exotics- Talk tonight at the Lake Worth Library

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It's just about to happen... An event called Invasives & Exotics - it's the latest incarnation of The Lake Worth City Tree Board's Right Tree, Right Place lecture series.

It takes place this evening at the Lake Worth Library at 15 N M St. Doors open at 6 p.m, Light refreshments will be served.

At 6:30 - Laurie Albrecht, UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Agent at Mounts Botanical Garden

At 7:00 - Christen Mason, Chair of the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council

At 7:30 - Susan Lerner, President of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society

 I wanted to know about the Tree Board Talk, even if you have other obligations Be sure not to miss this "edutaining" - simultaneously educational & entertaining event - & tell your friends & family.

Richard Stowe

Book signing and Fundraiser in Lake Worth

GreatGive - Friends of the Library of the City of Lake Worth

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All those who want to give to The Friends of the Lake Worth Library in the Great Give Florida fundraiser, please Click here.

 Last day!

Friends of the Lake Worth Library - Book Sale

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Lake Worth Library Book Sale

Tree Talk at the Lake Worth Library

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Last night I attended an interesting Talk on Trees that was held at the Lake Worth Library and sponsored by the Tree Board. There was an enthusiastic audience of around 40-45 people consisting of residents, several neighborhood association presidents, various members of city boards and Dave McGrew our city's horticulturist. Refreshments were served.

There were three guest speakers who spoke for 30 minutes each:

Kristi Moyer is the Facility and Land Manager at Pine Jog Environmental Educational Center of Florida Atlantic University and Director at Large of the Florida Native Plant Society in Palm Beach county.

The next speaker was Jeff Nurge, the founder of Native Choice Nursery as well as the Publicity Chair of the Florida Native Plant Society in Palm Beach county.

The third speaker was Dennis De Zeeuw, the founder of SustainScape, Inc. and is a master horticulturist.

Friends of the Lake Worth Library Books Sale

The Friends will be holding their fall used book sale next Saturday, November 15^th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Cultural Plaza at 414 Lake Ave.

Prices range from 50 cents to 5 dollars with some specially priced items. We appreciate your kind donations, but please sort your donated items before bringing them to the Lake Worth Public Library at 15 North M St during regular hours. Volunteers are also needed to help with the sale. Please call the library at 561-533-7354 for additional information.

Tree Board presentation at the Lake Worth Library

Mark your calendar...one week from today!

Book Sale today - Lake Worth Library

Former Commissioner, Honey Duncan and June Evans

BarbaraJean bought me a book entitled Liberty and Tyranny, a conservative manifesto by Mark Levin. Can't wait to delve into this one!