Open to the public
No charge
Reservations required for each meeting.
BIOGRAPHY BOOK CLUB
Each moderated small group will focus on the life of a prominent person. A suggested reading list of available books from the King Library will be distributed once registered. The book group requires attendees to read at least one of the suggested books and come ready to discuss. Please note this is a group discussion without the person of focus present.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas (1890–1998) was an environmentalist, author, and activist whose tireless efforts helped save the Florida Everglades. Through her groundbreaking book The Everglades: River of Grass, she transformed public perception of the wetlands, advocating for conservation and ecological preservation. Her work laid the foundation for modern environmental activism and cemented her legacy as a protector of Florida’s natural beauty.
Moderator: Mary Calhoun
Biography: Mary Calhoun spent 46 years teaching, 23 years at Palm Beach Day Academy, having retired in 2011. Since then, Mary has tutored students and does her best to indulge in endless reading.