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Join ‘Flagler Reads’ throughout March with the book ‘Our Missing Hearts’

Join ‘Flagler Reads’ throughout March with the book ‘Our Missing Hearts’

February 21, 2023 – Join the 22nd annual Flagler Reads Together during the month of March and dive into the novel “Our Missing Hearts” to coincide with Women’s History Month and National Library Week. “In this story we will follow the life of 12-year-old Bird Gardner in search of his mother Margaret, a poet whose work was deemed unpatriotic,” said Chief of Special Projects and Library Director Holly Albanese of the book written by best selling author Celeste Ng. “This is a thought-provoking and timely story that depicts acts of racism, book banning and political protests. It also pays homage to…
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Flagler County Public Library mobile tech, computer classes available

Flagler County Public Library mobile tech, computer classes available

January 30, 2023 – Flagler County Public Library helps residents stay connected through a variety of free mobile technology and computer classes focused on teaching and improving the skills necessary to stay in touch remotely. “We learned the value and necessity of staying connected with one another during the pandemic, and the way we interact has changed,” said Chief of Special Projects and Library Director Holly Albanese. “We are happy to offer these classes to our residents because there now seems to be a universal expectation that everyone has some level of technical ability.” Assistant Library Director Joe Saloom teaches the…
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Flagler County Public Library holds ‘White Table Ceremony’ on Saturday – November 12

Flagler County Public Library holds ‘White Table Ceremony’ on Saturday – November 12

November 4, 2022 – The Flagler County Public Library Palm Coast Main Branch will hold a "White Table Ceremony" to honor service men and women who are Prisoners of War or Missing in Action. "The POW/MIA Honor Guard Detachment of 157 Air Force ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will perform the ceremony," said Library Director Holly Albanese. "Refreshments will follow, provided by the Friends of the Library." The ceremony, rich with military tradition, will be presented at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 12. It represents the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States…
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