<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Promote Web]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monroe County]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:17:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vegapromoteweb.wixstudio.com/monroe-county/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[May 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[1951 – Monroe County commissioners, supported by the Lower Keys Property Owners Association, unanimously opposed Congressman Bill Lantalf’s bill to create a Key deer protection area on Big Pine Key. “I do not see why hundreds of miles of land is needed for 15-20 deer,” said Commissioner Frank Bentley.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/may-2-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f246ff7cb0726b2dadce63</guid><category><![CDATA[Today In Keys History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Keys History]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:24:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_13484b154e5b454b8b354b2987c1ad92~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_644,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Florida Keys History Center</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[1926 – Two men attempted to break into the Key West Custom House by drilling a 12-inch diameter hole through the basement wall, hoping to access the area where seized liquor, jewelry, cigars, narcotics, and other valuables were kept. A night watchman encountered the men and fired shots at them, but they escaped via the waterfront.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/may-1-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f101917475e016cb94bfd7</guid><category><![CDATA[Today In Keys History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Keys History]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:58:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_bc28db0dd4824baba527609b054a2de8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_799,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Florida Keys History Center</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[1946 – In preparation of its new Key West distribution center, the Gulf Oil Company began construction of four 15,000-gallon tanks at its 0 Duval Street docks along the harbor front.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/april-30-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efb01824f9d3e5cd6dee20</guid><category><![CDATA[Today In Keys History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Keys History]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:56:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_187c2ffe531f43cf9a0a03f64a5d9265~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_799,h_626,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Florida Keys History Center</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[1947 – Jack Dietz announced that a contract for $62,900 had been let to build the 28-room Blue Marlin Motel on Simonton Street in Key West.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/april-29-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69efa52124f9d3e5cd6dd376</guid><category><![CDATA[Today In Keys History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Keys History]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:11:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_715b1d28924243c495da828b7cd1e4d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_609,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Florida Keys History Center</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disconnect to Reconnect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between the pings of notifications and the endless stream of news, our brains rarely get a moment of true quiet. 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Whether your tastes run to cozy or thrillers, fiction or true crime, we have options on Kanopy, Libby and our entire collection.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/mystery-month-in-may</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0ce905008475f26ae4f8c</guid><category><![CDATA[Books and Media]]></category><category><![CDATA[Film]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:31:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_9eb004159ffc40c18e77bc26bd1cfed0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monroe County Public Library</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[1968 – National Air Lines made the first jet landing at Key West International Airport using a Boeing 727. The county had extended the runway and removed obstructions to make the airport usable for jets.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/april-28-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef7ec7d3f2ae6dd911458f</guid><category><![CDATA[Today In Keys History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Keys History]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:26:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_faeb6f24fe494216aa21e3c461ce601c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_532,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Florida Keys History Center</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[1976 – The Monroe County Courthouse in Key West was being renovated for the upcoming national Bicentennial celebration. Among the improvements were new flooring and new interior paint. 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The new owners promised there would be no changes for several months.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/april-21-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e6369d8b2f11ff8e5632b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Today In Keys History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Keys History]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:28:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_03c6225bf7d248e182bf6ee8abc0a2fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_577,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Florida Keys History Center</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommended Reads for Kids &#38; Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find books in our collection that are nominated for this year's awards by the Florida Association for Media in Education.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/recommended-reads-for-kids-teens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e64bcf0544c5fd86753fa9</guid><category><![CDATA[Kids and Teens News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books and Media]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:10:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_fdc1e093ac354445866fa1b468bc8fac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_304,h_228,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monroe County Public Library</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[1902 – Ground was broken for the foundation of the Key West Armory, and the John Lowe sawmill was cutting timber for the building’s construction.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/april-20-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e245bf0c8d230c9e8d02dc</guid><category><![CDATA[Today In Keys History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Keys History]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:43:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_8adc26f774044d91912997e6cf085fe5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_603,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Florida Keys History Center</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[1912 – The new Monroe Theater at 623 Duval was screening the 1911 Irish feature “Arrah-na-pogue,” with admission at 10, 15 or 20 cents based on seating. The Airdome at 509 Duval Street in Key West was showing the 1903 film “The Great Train Robbery.” Admission was 10 cents for unlimited viewing.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/april-19-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e241066df221f3f2ccc103</guid><category><![CDATA[Today In Keys History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Keys History]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:25:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_ae0f03eecdfc4303bed79f848224360b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_769,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Florida Keys History Center</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[1926 – Monroe County Sheriff Roland Curry arrested the promoter of a Stock Island cockfighting arena while a fight was underway. Fala Rodriguez was charged with cruelty to animals and placed under $100 bond.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/april-18-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e23de36df221f3f2ccb9db</guid><category><![CDATA[Today In Keys History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Keys History]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:09:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/746e84_2f3d7e922bb249b8bf2efbd4119b5b39~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_505,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Florida Keys History Center</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Journal Writing Sessions Begin at Islamorada Library Branch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us at 3:30 pm on Mondays for Journal Writing at the Islamorada Library branch.]]></description><link>https://www.keyslibraries.org/post/islamorada-journal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e27b8da96d49e56ebda82b</guid><category><![CDATA[Islamorada Branch]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:33:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5707973db2c946ee9152fd60c648a6ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monroe County Public Library</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adventure Awaits at Islamorada Branch: Dungeons and Dragons Is Here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us at the Islamorada Library branch at 5:30 pm every other Tuesday for the classic roleplaying adventure game. 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