Friends of the Key West Library Speaker Series

Robert W. Fieseler will speak about his book, American Scare: Florida’s Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives, a history of how Black activists and gay teachers were targeted by a legislative inquest in Florida in the 1950s and how the story was recovered and revealed after authorities tried to hide it.

• Date: January 19, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: Key West Public Library Palm Garden, 700 Fleming Street

All speaker series events begin at 6:00 p.m. Speaker Series talks are free. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Gates open at 5:30. We will make every effort to seat everyone. In case of rain, the event will be held inside the library.

This project is funded by the Friends of the Key West Library. Learn more about our generous Friends group by visiting Friends of the Key West Library.