Martin County Library System

Did you know the original name of Stuart was "Potsdam"? 📬

According to a history recorded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1936, Walter Kitching asked the Florida East Coast Railway, after donating land for the depot, to change the town's name, but requested that his own name not be associated with the change.

The post office officially changed the name to Stuart on June 15, 1895. This fascinating piece of local history is preserved through Martin Digital History, a participatory archive dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Martin County and the Treasure Coast.

Read the story: https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/10195
See the federal post office record: https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/10196

🔔 We are sorry to CANCEL "Discover the Flight Simulator" scheduled for Saturday 6/20 at Robert Morgade Library. Be sure to find other upcoming Flight Sim events and info at:

Flight Simulator at the Robert Morgade Library | Martin County Florida Soar to new heights with the flight simulator at the Robert Morgade Library. Take flying lessons or use independently. Sign up anytime.

Remind your Teens—if they’re interested in earning VOLUNTEER HOURS, we have OPTIONS! ☑️

• Join us for a FREE Environmental Awareness program on Saturday, June 20: 2:00-3:00pm at Blake Library; sign up at: https://mcls.libnet.info/event/16322705
Florida Sea Grant will share tips on helping our local waterways.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System

• Submit online books reviews all summer to earn volunteer hours AND qualify at chance for a $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card GRAND PRIZE; here’s how:
https://mcls.beanstack.org

Youth Summer Reading sponsored by the Library Foundation of Martin County, Inc.

Happy Birthday, Patches! 🎂🥳
Everyone's invited to Peter & Julie Cummings Library, this Saturday, June 13; 10:30-11:30AM to help K9 Officer Patches celebrate his birthday! His partner, Deputy Pope from Martin County Sheriff's Office, will join us!

We'll learn about the important work they do in the community and do some fun activities (while supplies last). Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Martin County Dig in and Unearth a Story™ with us all summer! https://www.martin.fl.us/summer-reading-program

Many thanks to the thoughtful The Garden Club of Stuart for sharing their talents with beautiful floral arrangements on display at our libraries in observance of 💐✨

Grown-ups: our Summer Reading Program isn’t just for the youngsters — you can join and WIN BIG, too 📚🏅

From now through August 9, enter into drawings for a $50 gift card by taking part in super fun library activities. Here’s how: https://www.martin.fl.us/summer-reading-program

Dig into summer reading with us! Adult program sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Youth program sponsored by the Library Foundation of Martin County, Inc.

Boost your brain health! 💪🧠
Join us for a special event: "Brain Talks on the Block" on Saturday, June 27; 11:00am-1:00pm at Hobe Sound Public Library. Limited spaces remaining; please register: https://mcls.libnet.info/event/16419589

Medical experts will review ways to support brain health and offer tips to make caregiving for those with dementia safer, calmer, and more effective. Includes Q&A session and FREE refreshments!

Happy National Moonshine Day! 🗓️
In this 1955 photograph, Sheriff Roy Baker and another officer dispose of alcohol confiscated from an illegal still operation. During the early and mid-20th century, law enforcement officers throughout Florida regularly investigated moonshine production, which often took place in remote areas away from public view.

Historic photographs like this one help preserve lesser-known chapters of local history. Martin Digital History is a participatory archive that brings together historic photographs, documents, and stories contributed by the community.
Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow; photo by Earl Dyer Ricou.
Closer look: https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/7366

G'day and reminder! 🦘
Discover the "land down under" with us! We'll be hosting Didgeridoo Down Under, twice, this Saturday, June 6:

• 10:30-11:30am at Hobe Sound Public Library
• 2:00-3:00pm at Blake Library

Open to all. Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Martin County See ya there!