King Library

All programs are no charge • Reservations are required The Four Arts app ■ www.fourarts.org ■ kinglibrary@fourarts.org ■ (561) 655-2766

The King Library is offering curbside service and browsing appointments to Library members. These services are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Please call (561) 655-2766 to make an appointment time.

FLORIDA VOICES This series offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialog with celebrated Florida authors. Each program takes place in the Dixon Education Building and features a presentation by the author, a Q&A, and a book signing. Reservations are available for in-person attendance or for viewing the discussion live via livestream or online for one week following the presentation.

Mark Woods, Lassoing The Sun: A Year in America’s National Parks

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

When Mark Woods’ mother was diagnosed with cancer, his book intended to be about the future of the national parks grew into one about family, the parks, the legacies we inherit, and the ones we leave behind.

DANIEL LATEULADE

Ayse Papatya Bucak The Trojan War Museum: and Other Stories

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

Florida Atlantic University’s Ayse Papatya Bucak will discuss her short story collection, which was awarded the 2019 Spotlight Award by the Story Prize and references her Turkish-American heritage.

Allen Susser Green Fig and Lionfish: Sustainable Caribbean Cooking

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

Chef Allen Susser, dubbed the “Ponce de León of New Florida Cooking” by the New York Times, teaches us how to blend the spices of the Caribbean into our cooking with easy-to-understand techniques.

Florida Voices is generously supported by the Fred J. Brotherton Endowment for Literature, established at The Four Arts by the Fred J. Brotherton Charitable Foundation. Fred Brotherton, who died in 2003, was for many years a Benefactor of The Four Arts and a strong supporter of its programs. Florida Voices, featuring the state that was Mr. Brotherton’s winter home, serves as a continuing memorial to this much-respected member of The Four Arts.

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS Each program takes place in the King Library. Reservations are available for in-person attendance, viewing the discussion live via Zoom, or viewing a recording posted to www.fourarts.org approximately one week following the discussion. Once posted, all Talk of Kings and Page Turners book discussions will be available until April 20, 2021.

The Talk of Kings book group delves into intriguing and captivating tales in history and culture.

Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Facilitator: Mr. Billy David

The Library Book

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Facilitator: Dr. Richard D’Elia

Bullet Journaling 101, with Amanda Kiernan

Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

Time to get organized! Learn about running to-do list, a sketchbook, a planner, a diary, or all the above.

Learn the basics and get tips and tricks for how to to record and organize what is important to you.

The Liberation of Paris

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Facilitator: Mr. Billy David

The Yellow House: A Memoir

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Facilitator: Dr. Diana Barrett

The Art of Weaving, with Rachel Schipper

Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

With little more than a supplied picture frame and yarn, attendees will be able to design and create a colorful and aesthetic woven piece of art to keep and appreciate, while learning the basics of this traditional handcraft. Page Turners explores new titles and modern works of fiction.

The Book of Lost Names

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Facilitator: Hindel Levitin

Metropolitan Stories

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

TEEN PROGRAMS Appropriate for ages 12-18 ■ Reservations required All materials provided ■ Includes admission into art exhibitions

bullet journals — which can be a Facilitator: Carole Pichney

ADULT PROGRAMS

COLOR, CREATE, CRAFT

Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. January: 8, 15, 22, 29 February: 5, 12, 19, 26 Some materials supplied Call (561) 655-2766 to RSVP for each Friday session

TECH TUTOR

By appointment at (561) 6552766 or emiller@fourarts.org One-on-one help is provided by a librarian on computers, tablets, social media, smartphones and some cameras. Winter 2021 Folio 17