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Johann Fust Library Foundation Job Opening

The JF Library Foundation is seeking to immediately fill a new, administrative assistant position, 24 hours per week. This is a varied and interesting position that will help
the foundation to fulfill its mission: “To maintain and preserve the buildings and gardens of the library while providing a literary and cultural center for the residents and visitors of Boca Grande.” 

The detailed job description and application instructions can be accessed below.

Job Description & Application Instructions

New Online Island Writing Invitation

You are invited to participate in the “Island Booknotes Writing Invitation.” 
Respond here to any of the following prompts:
1) What are you reading now? 
2) Why do I read? 
3) Why do I write? 
4) What book would you recommend to others and why?  
Submissions can be any length up to 500 words. If you have a photo and want to submit that, please do! Click below to see the writing and to submit your own.

Writing Invitation

Island Book Notes 2020

Island Book Notes 2020 has been mailed. The Library Foundation is grateful to the writers who contributed to this debut edition. If you would like a copy to be mailed to you, please send us your address and request a copy at JFLibraryFoundation@comcast.net.  The publication can also be viewed by following the link below. 

Island Book Notes 2020

Village Book Notes 2020

Staying Safe & Healthy at the Library

The Johann Fust Library Foundation is committed to protecting the patrons and visitors of the library from health risks associated with the coronavirus.

Read more about the steps we are taking.

 

A Message from the JF Library Foundation

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Welcome to the Johann Fust Library Foundation.

Welcome to the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Our mission is to maintain and preserve the buildings and gardens of the library while providing a literary and cultural center for the residents and visitors of Boca Grande.

If you have not visited our beautiful facility, you must definitely find the time to do so. This historic architectural masterpiece was built in 1950 and renovated in 2013. Seibert Architects received an award from the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects. The architectural features of the building are many, but perhaps most exciting is the original Bermuda roof. The design of the roof feeds rainwater to the cistern which waters the gardens.

Massive cypress doors and original exposed cypress beams are awe inspiring reminders of the passion and attention to detail that the founders brought to their project seventy years ago. Visitors wander through the garden and courtyard as they explore the excellent library services offered by Lee County. The loggia offers a shady outdoor respite from the midday sun.

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Book of Death and Gutenberg Bible

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Original pages from the Book of the Dead and the Gutenberg and Fust Bibles.

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Library Services including the Media Library and Children's Library

Library: (941) 964-2488

Hours

Tuesday through Saturday
10 am to 4 pm

Boca Grande Library

1040 West 10th St.
P.O. Box 309
Boca Grande, FL 33921-0309

The Johann Fust Library Foundation

Foundation: (941) 964-0211

P.O. Box 309
Boca Grande, FL 33921-0309

E-Mail: JFLibraryFoundation@comcast.net

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