The Gioconda and Joseph King Library
"A great library cannot be constructed, it is the growth of ages." -John Hill BurtonThe Society of the Four Arts Gioconda and Joseph King Library is located at the Four Arts Plaza in Palm Beach, Florida. The King Library serves the Town of Palm Beach, but is open to library aficionados from all over. Borrowing privileges are available with a modest annual membership fee.
The library houses more than 65,000 books and periodicals, along with an extensive collection of DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes and audiocassette tapes. In addition, the Fine and Decorative Arts Collection offers extensive selections covering the topics of decorative and interior arts, photography, architecture, art and art history. Notable collections include the personal library of Addison Mizner, among others, as part of the Rare Book Room. Additional library resources include wireless Internet access and the loan of public access laptops for use in the library reading room.
A wide range of activities take place in the King Library reflecting the diverse make-up of our patrons. These include:
- Book Sales
Library Hours:
For more information, contact the King Library at (561) 655-2766 or email us at kinglibrary@fourarts.org.
