Jonathan Santlofer, artist and mystery writer, is next speaker in this season’s Friends of the Key West Library lecture series—Monday, February 16, 6:00 p.m., at the series’ temporary location, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Santlofer will discuss his recent writing and show slides of his drawings and paintings, some of which are illustrations in his own novels. He has written five novels, including the world-wide best seller The Death Artist, and is currently working on a new thriller as well as an illustrated novel for children. Winner of the Nero Wolfe Award for excellence in mystery writing, Santlofer has shown his art in over 100 exhibitions throughout the world, including the New York Metropolitan Museum.

The Friends of the Key West Library weekly lecture series is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. This year’s series runs consecutive Mondays, ending on March 23. Next lecturer is pianist Larry Smith, February 23. FOL’s on-line site, including a list of future lecturers, is located at http:// friendsofthekeywestlibrary.org.