Marjory Stoneman Douglas: Champion of the Everglades

Celebrate National Library Week with a living history performance by notable Chautauqua speaker Joan Wolfberg, presented by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System and the Florida Humanities Council, and the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs:

Thursday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Tuesday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the North County Regional Library
Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 pm at the Dolly Hand Theatre in Belle Glade
(Call the Belle Glade Branch Library to Register)
Thursday, May 29 at 2:00 pm at the Southwest County Regional Library

In a live, one-woman show, Ms. Wolfberg, a professional actress, portrays the latter years of the extraordinary life of Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Long before environmental activism was considered fashionable, Marjory Stoneman Douglas worked diligently to protect the Everglades, one of Florida’s most precious resources. Her book, Everglades: River of Grass, continues to be a landmark text on the importance of preserving wildlife and the natural environment. In this performance Ms. Wolberg brings to life the determination and vision of a woman who never ceased in her efforts to fight on behalf of her beloved land.

Ms. Wolfberg, a resident of Hobe Sound, is well known for her portrayal of other famous figures, including Golda Meir and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Join us in celebrating National Library Week. The performance is free, but seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your space for this exciting event.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the reference desk at the Main Library, 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Call 233-2600 for more information. (90 mins.) Preregister.