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PBSC librarian helps tell story of local libraries

March 15, 2018 | By

To say that Palm Beach State College alumna and employee Janet DeVries Naughton is interested in Palm Beach County history is an understatement.
Naughton, a librarian and associate professor at the College’s Lake Worth campus, is not only curious, she has devoted many years of her free time to author or co-author 10 published books on the topic. She’s also contributed chapters to Florida history anthologies published by her colleagues.
Her latest co-authored book, “Overdue in Paradise: The Library History of Palm Beach County,” honors the work of the volunteers, … Continue reading PBSC librarian helps tell story of local libraries →

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PBSC authors feature 100 legendary locals in new book

December 2, 2015 | By

If you’ve ever wondered how the city of West Palm Beach became the thriving metropolis it is today, you might want to grab a copy of “Legendary Locals of West Palm Beach,” by Janet M. DeVries and Dr. Ginger L. Pedersen of Palm Beach State College.
The 130-page book, which was released earlier this week, features 100 people and two animals who all have ties to the city and helped it grow.
DeVries, a library technician at PBSC’s Lake Worth campus, … Continue reading PBSC authors feature 100 legendary locals in new book →

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