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The South Florida Fair is DYNO-MYTE! Writers LIVE! Presidents and Their First Ladies Explore All the Possibilities - January 2023
January 2023

The South Florida
Fair is DYNO-MYTE!
Writers LIVE!
Presidents and
Their First Ladies
Explore All the
Possibilities
The South Florida Fair is DYNO-MYTE! Writers LIVE! Presidents and Their First Ladies Explore All the Possibilities - January 2023
Writers LIVE!, the Library’s
                                                                                flagship author event series,
                                                                           returns for another season of bringing
                                                                               the community together with
                                                                                  authors and their books.
     Visit www.pbclibrary.org/writers-live-2023 for the most up-to-date schedule and event registration.

     Douglas Preston &
       Lincoln Child
Preston and Child discuss the tremendous new thriller
in their #1 bestselling series featuring FBI Special Agent
Pendergast and Constance Greene, “The Cabinet of Dr.
Leng.” Books available for purchase. A book signing will
follow. (60 min.) Preregister.
The thrillers of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child “stand head and
shoulders above their rivals” (Publishers Weekly). Preston and Child’s
“Relic” and “The Cabinet of Curiosities” were chosen by readers in a
National Public Radio poll as being among the one hundred greatest
thrillers ever written, and “Relic” was made into a number one box
office hit movie. They are co-authors of the famed Pendergast series,
and their recent novels include “Bloodless,” “The Scorpion’s Tail,”
“Crooked River,” “Old Bones” and “Verses for the Dead”. In addition to
his novels, Preston writes about archaeology for the New Yorker and
Smithsonian magazines. Child is a Florida resident and former book
editor who has published seven novels of his own, including such
bestsellers as “Full Wolf Moon” and “Deep Storm”.

            Sat, Jan 21, 2:00 pm
                  Wellington Branch
          1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 33414
                   Phone: 561-790-6070

                                                               A new year brings new opportunities!
                                                     Learn how to invest in yourself and develop leadership
                                                   capabilities with this interactive workshop. Earn community
                                                       service credit for attending. Ages 12-17. (60 min.)
                                                        Hybrid Event - Choose to attend in person or via Zoom
                                                                         Tue, Jan 10, 4:30 pm
                                                                         Hagen Ranch Road Branch
                                                              14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446
 2                                                                       Phone: 561-894-7500
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Contents
Cover Stories
    Writers LIVE!............................................................................................. 2
                                                                                                                                  Palm Beach County
                                                                                                                            Board of County Commissioners
                                                                                                                                        Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor
                                                                                                                                        Maria Sachs, Vice Mayor
    The South Florida Fair is DYNO-MYTE!............................................... 4                                                  Maria G. Marino
    Presidents and Their First Ladies........................................................ 6                                              Dave Kerner
                                                                                                                                          Marci Woodward
    Explore All the Possiblities.................................................................... 7                                        Sara Baxter

Activities & Classes                                                                                                                        Mack Bernard

    Plaza Comunitaria .................................................................................. 8                                Verdenia C. Baker
                                                                                                                                        County Administrator
    English Exchange..................................................................................... 8
                                                                                                                                         Todd Bonlarron
    Special Needs Activities.......................................................................... 9
                                                                                                                                 Assistant County Administrator
    Technology Training.............................................................................10
    Adult Arena............................................................................................12
    Teen Hangout........................................................................................12
    Earn Volunteer Hours...........................................................................12
    Health Hub.............................................................................................13
    In-Person Activities by Branch.............................................................14
Plus ...
    Huey Meets Our County Government.................................................. 4
    Most Popular Books of 2022 to Read in the New Year...................... 5
                                                                                                                                            Douglas Crane
    Book + Art................................................................................................ 5                           Library Director

                                                                                                                                   Library Advisory Board
        All Palm Beach County                                                                                                      Salvatore (Sam) Manuele, Chair
                                                                                                                           Sherry Albury                     Linda Knox
   Library System locations will be                                                                                         Megan Bob                 Perri McDowell-Demps
                                                                                                                        Marsha Cohn Wilkins              Catherine North
     closed on Sun, Jan 01, 2023 &                                                                                       Marina Desiderio                  Lisa Seymour
                                                                                                                        Dr. Ronald Giddens                Regis Wenham
   Mon, Jan 02, 2023, for New Year’s                                                                                     Adriana Gonzalez                  Ellen Winikoff
                                                                                                                            Linda Kester
   and Mon, Jan 16, 2023 for Martin
                                                                                                                               Happenings Magazine
          Luther King Jr. Day.                                                                                                    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Sandra Frens

       No materials will be due                                                                                                EDITORS: Erin Harris & Jordyn Saccone
                                                                                                                                  GRAPHIC DESIGN: Randy Pytel
             on these days.                                                                                        This publication is produced monthly and distributed free of
                                                                                                                         charge by the Palm Beach County Library System
                                                                                                                                      3650 Summit Boulevard
                                                                                                                                              ©2022
Library Hours               Address                                                        Phone #          Sun        Mon      Tue         Wed      Thu         Fri     Sat
Main Library                3650 Summit Boulevard, WPB 33406                              233-2600         12 - 5      9-9      9-9         9-9      9-9       9-6      9-5
Acreage Branch              15801 Orange Boulevard, Loxahatchee 33470                     681-4100         12 - 5     10 - 9   10 - 9      10 - 9   10 - 9    10 - 6   10 - 5
Belle Glade Branch          725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade 33430                          996-3453         12 - 5      9-8      9-8         9-8      9-5       9-5      9-5
Clarence E. Anthony Branch 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay 33493                             992-8393        Closed      11 - 7    9-5        11 - 7    9-5       9-5      9-5
Gardens Branch              11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens 33410                  626-6133         12 - 5     10 - 9  10 - 9       10 - 9   10 - 9    10 - 6   10 - 5
Glades Road Branch          20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton 33434                     482-4554         12 - 5     10 - 8  10 - 8       10 - 8   10 - 8    10 - 6   10 - 5
Greenacres Branch           3750 Jog Road, Greenacres 33467                               641-9100         12 - 5     10 - 8  10 - 8       10 - 8   10 - 8    10 - 6   10 - 5
Hagen Ranch Road Branch 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446                        894-7500         12 - 5      9-8      9-8         9-8      9-8       9-6      9-5
Jupiter Branch              705 Military Trail, Jupiter 33458                             744-2301         12 - 5      9-8      9-8         9-8      9-8       9-6      9-5
Lantana Road Branch         4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth 33462                           304-4500         12 - 5     10 - 9  10 - 9       10 - 9   10 - 9    10 - 6   10 - 5
Loula V. York Branch        525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee 33476                           924-5928        Closed      11 - 7    9-5        11 - 7    9-5       9-5      9-5
Okeechobee Blvd. Branch     5689 Okeechobee Boulevard, WPB 33417                          233-1880        Closed      10 - 8  10 - 8       10 - 8   10 - 6    10 - 6   10 - 5
Royal Palm Beach Branch     500 Civic Center Way, RPB 33411                               790-6030        Closed       9-8      9-8         9-8      9-6       9-6      9-5
Tequesta Branch             461 Old Dixie Highway North, Tequesta 33469                   746-5970        Closed      10 - 8  10 - 8       10 - 8   10 - 5    10 - 5   10 - 5
Wellington Branch           1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 33414                       790-6070         12 - 5     10 - 9  10 - 9       10 - 9   10 - 9    10 - 6   10 - 5
West Boca Branch            18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton 33498                          470-1600         12 - 5     10 - 9  10 - 9       10 - 9   10 - 9    10 - 6   10 - 5
West Boynton Branch         9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach 33437                            734-5556         12 - 5     10 - 9  10 - 9       10 - 9   10 - 9    10 - 6   10 - 5
Adult Literacy              14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446                    894-7510                By Appointment Only
Talking Books/Books-By-Mail/Bookmobile                                                    Toll Free 1-888-780-5151

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Huey MeetS our County Government

     Gregg K. Weiss             Maria Sachs             Maria G. Marino              Dave Kerner                Marci Woodward
    Mayor - District 2     Vice Mayor - District 5          District 1                  District 3                   District 4
    Reelected Nov 2022        Elected Nov 2020          Elected Nov 2020           Reelected Nov 2020            Elected Nov 2022

                   Sara Baxter             Mack Bernard​            Verdenia Baker              Todd Bonlarron
                     District 6​               District 7         County Administrator          Assistant County
                 Elected Nov 2022         Reelected Nov 2020                                     Administrator
Huey our Holiday elf along with his friends Holly and Mensch visited with past and current           Thank you for your
members of the PBC Board of County Commissioners as well as County Administrator                     dedicated service:
Verdenia Baker. Meanwhile, Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron had a
wonderful time reading with Huey’s friend Mensch.
The Board of County Commissioners serves as the legislative and policy-setting body
for County government; they enact Countywide laws and authorize programs and all
expenditures of County funds. They also act as the Child Care Facilities Board, the Solid
Waste Authority Governing Board, the Environmental Control Board and the Zoning Board.
Seven Commissioners are elected from single-member districts to staggered four-year
terms to represent the entire County. The Board of County Commissioners generally meets
on the first and third Tuesday of each month for public hearings and regular agenda items.    Robert S. Weinroth    Melissa McKinlay
During the first meeting of the month, with the exception of August, citizens may offer            District 4            District 6​
                                                                                               Served 2014 - 2022   Served 2014 - 2022
comments on any issue or topic during Matters by the Public. Workshops are usually held
on the fourth Tuesday of the month. All meetings are streamed live on PBC-TV Channel 20
at www.pbcgov.com.

                               The 2023 exhibition will feature some of the most
                               fascinating pre-historic creatures to ever walk the
                                face of the earth. From the mighty T-Rex to the
                                 tiny Raptor, you can get up-close-and-personal
                               and discover what it would have been like to walk
                             alongside these amazing beings! Related educational
                              exhibits, interactive displays and entertainment will
                                     make the Fair a DINO-MYTE place to be!

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Most Popular Books of 2022
to Read in the New Year
Top 10 Adult Fiction
Author                     Title
1. Grisham, John:          “The Judge’s List”
2. Picoult, Jodi:          “Wish You Were Here”
3. Coben, Harlan:          “The Match”
4. Baldacci, David:        “Dream Town”
5. Parton, Dolly:          “Run, Rose, Run”
6. Grisham, John:          “Sparring Partners”
7. Steel, Danielle:        “High Stakes”
8. Patterson, James:       “Fear No Evil”
9. Towles, Amor:           “The Lincoln Highway”
10. Steel, Danielle:       “Invisible”

Top 10 Adult Nonfiction
Author                     Title
1. Brooks, Mel:            “All About Me!: My Remarkable Life
		                         in Show Business”
2. Hannah-Jones, Nikole:   “The 1619 Project : A New Origin Story”
3. Woodward, Bob:          “Peril”
4. Tucci, Stanley:         “Taste: My Life Through Food”
5. Couric, Katie:          “Going There”
6. O’Reilly, Bill:         “Killing the Killers: The Secret War
		                         Against Terrorists”
7. Cooper, Anderson:       “Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an
		                         American Dynasty”
8. Brown, Tina:            “The Palace Papers: Inside the House of
		                         Windsor–the Truth and the Turmoil”
9. Clear, James:           “Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable
		                         Results: an Easy & Proven Way to Build Good
		                         Habits & Break Bad Ones”
10. Bertinelli, Valerie:   “Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I am Today”

                                        Book + Art
                                        Featuring “The Chiffon Trenches,” by André Leon Talley
                                        & artworks in the special exhibition A Personal View
                                        on High Fashion & Street Style: Photographs From the
                                        Nicola Erni collection, 1930s to Now
                                        André Leon Talley is an icon of the fashion industry and was
                                        Creative Director at Vogue for over four decades. Read the book
                                        and join the discussion and gallery tour led by Norton Museum
                                        staff. This is a free event at the Norton Museum of Art. All ages.
                                        (90 min.)
                                                             Sat, Jan 28, 2:00 pm

                                                     1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401
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Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking
                    Herbert & Lou Hoover
                                                                                                           Preregistration begins
                                                                                                            Tue, Jan 03, 10:00 am
                                                                                                              Sun, Jan 15, 2:00 pm
                                                                                                              Greenacres Branch
                                                                                                        Tue, Jan 17, 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm
                                                                                                                Gardens Branch
                                                                                                             Wed, Jan 18, 2:00 pm
                                                                                                         Hagen Ranch Road Branch
                                                                                                               Fri, Jan 20, 2:00 pm
                                                                                                              Belle Glade Branch
                                                                                                             Sat, Jan 21, 11:00 am
                                                                                                          Royal Palm Beach Branch
                                                                                                           Preregistration begins
                                                                                                            Thu, Jan 05, 10:00 am
                                                                                                              Sun, Jan 22, 2:00 pm
                                                                                                              Thu, Jan 26, 2:00 pm
                                                                                                           West Boynton Branch
    “Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking” is the creation of                            Mon, Jan 23, 2:00 pm
    the veteran acting and writing team of husband and wife, William and Sue                                  West Boca Branch
    Wills. After 20 years of operating their own theatrical company in the resort
                                                                                                              Tue, Jan 24, 2:00 pm
    of Ocean City, Maryland, the couple is now in their 26th year of bringing to
                                                                                                            Lantana Road Branch
    life the stories of 35 different Presidential couples. Amazingly, the Wills’ have
    appeared together on stage over 9,100 times … and still counting. They are not                            Tue, Jan 24, 6:00 pm
    “impersonators,” but hope that their costumes, dialects and demeanors will                                    Main Library
    help recreate these historical characters.                                                             Preregistration begins
                                                                                                            Sat, Jan 07, 10:00 am
    Mr. and Mrs. Wills have performed in 36 of our 50 states and have given over 30
    performances at seven of the nation’s Presidential museums. They are a true                              Wed, Jan 25, 2:00 pm
    working team with William researching and creating the scripts while Sue edits                           Glades Road Branch
    his work and creates the costumes, many of her own design.                                               Wed, Jan 25, 6:00 pm
                                                                                                              Wellington Branch
    In 2013, the couple created an IRS-recognized nonprofit, Presidents Project, Inc.
    which has donated over $22,000 to organizations that help wounded soldiers                                Fri, Jan 27, 11:00 am
    and their families.                                                                                          Jupiter Branch
                                                                                                             Sat, Jan 28, 11:00 am
    With their “Presidents and First Ladies” activity series, William and Sue hope that
                                                                                                                Acreage Branch
    by presenting the personal side of our first couples, they will become more than
    just names read about in history books.                                                                   Sat, Jan 28, 2:00 pm
                                                                                                           Okeechobee Boulevard
    Today they proudly present to us the story of our 31st President and First Lady:                                  Branch
    Herbert and Lou Hoover
    “Herbert Hoover caused the depression” and who even has heard the name
    Lou Hoover — this might be many people’s first reaction to this couple and how
    wrong they would be! The Hoovers story is a great story of love, partnership,
    and national and international good works and fame. They might also be the
    Presidential couple who cared for and did the most for children.

                                                                        Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
                                                                        Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor; Maria Sachs, Vice Mayor; Maria G. Marino,
                                                                        Dave Kerner, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard

                                                                                  Sponsored by The Friends of the
6                                                                                 Palm Beach County Library System.
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Explore All the Possibilities
  Our Libraries Are So Much More than Books
When was the last time you thought about what a library has to offer? The first thought for most is just books, but there is so
much more! Libraries are a place of ideas, media and activities for both adults and children. Unlike the internet where considerable
amounts of information needs inspecting, libraries are a trusted source of information. The resources available at your local Library
have been continuously expanding to incorporate more technology resources and digital media. The best part is we bring access to
information and resources completely for free! Here is more of what our Libraries offer:

                                                                                          Computers
                                         Borrow Materials                                Use one of many public computers
                                         A cardholder may borrow up to                   at any branch to check your email,
                                         50 items including: adult, teen                 search the Library catalog, use
                                         or children’s books, music CDs,                 online resources, get informa�on
                                         audiobooks and DVDs/Blu-ray                     about your account and surf the
                                         Discs.                                          internet. Free computer classes are
                                                                                         also offered virtually and in-person
                                                                                         at some branches.

Get Research Assistance
Our professional Research Librarians
                                                                           Kids That Read, Succeed
can help you find answers and                                               Borrow books, audiobooks
informa�on on whatever topic you                                           and movies just for kids. Enjoy
need either in-person, over the                                            classes, ac�vi�es, films and
phone or through our website. Most                                         special events throughout the
branches offer Book-A-Librarian                                             year.
sessions for one-on-one assistance.

                                                Explore Online Resources
                                               If you are eligible for a Library card, you
                                                                                            can have instantaneous access to the
                                               online resources. Apply for a Tempora                                             majority of our
                                                                                          ry Research Access Code (TRAC) and
                                               email you a unique access code, valid                                           the system will
                                                                                         for
                                               to reapply to get a new code — it’s that 30 days. If a TRAC is lost or expired, you only need
                                                                                            easy. TRAC users do not have access
                                               e-books, audiobooks, music, magazin                                              to
                                                                                         es, movies and TV. To place holds, borr downloadable
                                               e-books or other downloadable con                                                ow materials, use
                                                                                       tent, you will need a Library card.

Learn About Your Ancestors                         The Library Comes to You                             Learn to Read
The Palm Beach County Genealogical                 The Bookmobile travels the County and                The Adult Literacy Project trains
Society Library is located in the Main             stops at more than 40 loca�ons. Talking              volunteer tutors to teach students
Library and open to the public                     Books is a free service that provides Braille        to read, write or speak English.
Tue - Thu 10:00 am - 4:00 pm,                      and recorded materials to anyone legally             One-on-one instruc�on is free and
Fri 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and                         blind, visually impaired or physically               confiden�al. If you know someone
Mon by appointment only.                           handicapped in such a way that they                  who could use this service or would
                                                   cannot hold a book. Books-By-Mail offers              like to become a tutor, please contact
                                                   materials for those who are homebound.               the Library.

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Plaza Comunitaria                                                                                                     enero 2023
                                                          Llame o visite a la sucursal para inscribirse para los eventos presenciales.
Actividades y eventos para ti                    Visite www.pbclibrary.org/events para inscribirse para los eventos ofrecidos a distancia en Zoom.

Adultos En Persona                             Ratón de Computadora: Básico
Juegos de Mesa
Tue, Jan 03, 10, 17 & 31, 2:00 pm
                                               Miércoles, 25 de enero, 2:00 pm
                                               Belle Glade Branch
                                               Practique el uso del ratón de
                                                                                                    English
                                                                                                    Exchange
Martes, 03, 10, 17 y 31 de enero, 2:00 pm      computadora a su propio ritmo.
Lantana Road Branch                            Para principiantes. (60 min.)
¡Únete a otros entusiastas de juegos de                                                             Practice speaking English in a fun and
mesa, “Scrabble,” “Rummikub,” ajedrez,
backgammon, dominó entre otros!                Ninos y Ninas                                        informal atmosphere. Intermediate
                                                                                                    knowledge of the language is recommended.
(2.5 hr.) Se requiere registrarse.
Computadoras: Básico
                                               En Persona                                           (2 hr.) Preregister.
                                                                                                    Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Miércoles, 04 de enero, 2:00 pm                Bilingual Storytime                                  Gardens Branch
Belle Glade Branch                             Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
                                               Wed, Jan 11 & 25, 11:00 am                           (60 min.)
Aprenda los conceptos básicos del uso                                                               Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
de computadoras. Los estudiantes serán         Miércoles, 11 y 25 de enero, 11:00 am
                                               Greenacres Branch                                    Main Library
introducidos a los componentes de la
                                               ¡Hola, amigos! Enjoy bilingual stories,              (90 min.) Preregister.
computadora, incluyendo cómo encender
                                               sing songs and make a craft. Ages 3-5.               Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
una computadora. (60 min.)
                                               (45 min.) Preregister.                               Lantana Road Branch
Charla Técnica y Laboratorio de                ¡Hola, amigos! Disfrute de escuchar                  (2 hr.)
Habilidades Informáticas Básicas               cuentos bilingües, cantar canciones y                Thursdays, 10:00 am
Lunes, 09 de enero, 9:00 am                    hacer una manualidad. Edades 3-5.                    Loula V. York Branch
Royal Palm Beach Branch                        (45 min.) Se requiere registrarse.                   (60 min.)
Reserve una capacitación técnica                                                                    Thursdays, 3:00 pm
individual o una sesión de lectura             ¡Libros y Niños! Hora de Cuentos
                                               Bilingües                                            Acreage Branch
electrónica con un miembro del personal
                                               Jueves, 12 y 26 de enero, 10:15 am                   (90 min.) Preregister.
de la Biblioteca. Programa una sesión de
                                               Wellington Branch                                    Thursdays, 4:00 pm
30 minutos. (2 hr.) Se requiere registrarse.
                                               Disfrute de cuentos, canciones y rimas               Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Preservación Digital: Escaneo de               en inglés y español con nuestra amiga                (60 min.)
Fotos y Documentos                             Señora Natalie. Edades 2-5. Registración             Saturdays, 10:00 am
Miércoles, 11 de enero, 2:30 pm                por orden de llegada.                                Glades Road Branch
Royal Palm Beach Branch                        (45 min.)                                            (60 min.) Preregister.
Aprenda como convertir fotos impresas                                                               Mon, Jan 09 & 30, 1:30 pm
en archivos digitales. Lleve hasta 100 fotos   Cuentas Cuentos Bilingües
                                               Jueves, 12 y 26 de enero, 10:30 am                   West Boca Branch
en buen estado y debe traer una unidad
                                               Lantana Road Branch                                  (60 min.) Preregister.
de memoria USB. Regístrese para una
sesión de 20 minutos. (60 min.)                Disfruta de cuentos divertidos y                     Mon, Jan 09, 23 & 30, 2:30 pm
                                               canciones en inglés y en español.                    West Boynton Branch
Se requiere registrarse.
                                               Edades 2-4. (45 min.) Se requiere                    (2 hr.)
Tertulia Literaria: “Antes que llegue la       registrarse.                                         Mon, Jan 09, 23 & 30, 6:00 pm
luz,” de Mayra Santos-Febres                   Norton Mini Book + Art: “Just Ask!                   Belle Glade Branch
Martes, 17 de enero, 4:00 pm                   Be Different, Be Brave, Be You,” by                  (60 min.) Preregister.
Greenacres Branch                                                                                   Tue, Jan 10 & 24, 2:00 pm
                                               Sonia Sotomayor + Joseph Stella’s
Las copias impresas están disponibles en                                                            Greenacres Branch
el escritorio de Información. (60 min.)        “Visionary Nature”
                                               Mini libro + arte: “¡Solo pregunta!                  (90 min.)
Se requiere registrarse.
                                               Sé Diferente, Sé Valiente, Sé Tú,”                   Wed, Jan 11, 18 & 25, 10:30 am
Ayuda Básica de Computación                    por Sonia Sotomayor + “Visionary                     Jupiter Branch
Miércoles, 18 de enero, 5:30 pm                Nature,” por Joseph Stella                           (2 hr.)
Royal Palm Beach Branch                        Tue, Jan 17, 3:30 pm                                 Thu, Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2:00 pm
Necesita ayuda para usar una                   Martes, 17 de enero, 3:30 pm                         Hagen Ranch Road Branch
computadora? Le ayudaremos a mejorar           This dual-language activity highlights a
sus habilidades tecnológicas de manera         selected book and artwork in the Norton              Online Via Zoom
personalizada. (90 min.) Se requiere           Museum of Art’s Collection or in a
registrarse.                                   special exhibition. Snacks provided. Ages            (60 min.) Preregister.
                                               8-12. (90 min.) Preregister.                         Mon, Jan 09, 23 & 30, 2:30 pm
Tertulia: Hablemos de Libros
Jueves, 19 de enero, 5:30 pm                   Cada taller bilingüe se enforcará en un              (90 min.)
West Boca Branch                               libro y una obra de arte de la colección             Tue, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31, 5:00 pm
Cuéntanos qué libro(s) estás leyendo, o si     del Norton Museum o de una exhibición
no sabes que leer escucha las sugerencias      especial. Se ofrecerán meriendas.
de otros lectores. (60 min.)                   Edades 8-12. (90 min.) Se requiere
                                               registrarse.

                                                                                        Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
                                                                                        Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor; Maria Sachs, Vice Mayor; Maria G. Marino,
                                                                                        Dave Kerner, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard
                                                                                           PATROCINADO POR LOS AMIGOS DEL
 8                                                                                         SISTEMA DE BIBLIOTECAS DEL CONDADO DE PALM BEACH
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Special Needs
                                                                               Activities
                                                                                 January 2023
                                                                  As you can imagine, we love reading here at the Library!
                                                                  Did you know we offer lots of different accessible reading
                                                                  options? We have books on CD and MP3, read aloud books
                                                                  and books in Braille. We also offer Talking Books and Books-
                                                                  by-Mail to qualified applicants who need to have their books
                                                                  mailed to their homes. There are so many different ways to
                                                                  read – how will you be reading your next book?

                                                   In-Person Activities
                                                    To preregister, call/visit the branch.

All Ages                                          ADULT                                               Unmasked
                                                                                                      Mon, Jan 30, 7:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour                    Habit Tracker                                       Lantana Road Branch
Sat, Jan 07, 10:00 am                             (45 min.)                                           Discuss issues important to you and other
Lantana Road Branch                               Wed, Jan 04, 11:00 am                               neurodivergent community members in a
Sat, Jan 14, 10:00 am                             Greenacres Branch                                   safe, non-judgmental space. Refreshments
Gardens Branch                                    (60 min.)                                           provided. (60 min.)
Sat, Jan 21, 10:00 am                             Sat, Jan 21, 10:30 am
West Boca Branch                                  Acreage Branch                                      CHILDREN
Sat, Jan 28, 10:00 am                             Build good habits and reach your physical           Story & Sign Toddler Time
Clarence E. Anthony Branch                        and mental health goals by designing                Wed, Jan 11, 18 & 25, 11:00 am
Loula V. York Branch                              a habit tracker that works for you!                 Jupiter Branch
Belle Glade Branch                                Preregister.                                        Incorporate basic ASL into storytime with
People with special needs can enjoy the                                                               Miss Teresa! Ages 12-24 mos. (30 min.)
use of the Library and its services in a safe     Felt Flower Bouquets
                                                  Sat, Jan 07, 10:30 am                               Preregister.
and welcoming environment. All ages.
                                                  Lantana Road Branch
(60 min.)
                                                  Create beautiful bouquets of felt flowers                  ONLINE Activities
STEM: Make Your Own Lava Lamp                     and spruce up your home decor! (60 min.)                       To preregister, visit
Sat, Jan 07, 2:00 pm                              Preregister.                                             www.pbclibrary.org/special-needs-
Clarence E. Anthony Branch                                                                                            activities.
All are welcome but geared towards                Tai Chi for Balance: Intermediate
adults/teens with disabilities and their          Tue, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31, 9:15 am                   ADULT
caregivers. All ages. First come, first served.   Jupiter Branch                                      Book Talk: “The Age of Eisenhower:
(90 min.)                                         For students who have completed the                 America and the World in the 1950s,”
                                                  basic tai chi for balance form, we will             by William I. Hitchcock
“Sense”-ational Storytime                         introduce additional forms and advanced             Wed, Jan 25, 2:00 pm
Sat, Jan 14, 10:30 am                             movements. Wear flat, closed-heeled                 (60 min.)
Royal Palm Beach Branch                           shoes. (60 min.) Preregister.
An inclusive storytime experience with
                                                  DIY Calm Seashell Sensory Bottles                             In-Person &
stories, songs and a sensory-focused craft.
All ages. (45 min.) Preregister.                  Sat, Jan 21, 2:00 pm                                        Online Via Zoom
                                                  Clarence E. Anthony Branch                          ADULT
American Sign Language Social                     These sensory bottles look and act a lot like
Sun, Jan 29, 3:00 pm                              magic in situations where calm is needed            Tai Chi for Balance
Jupiter Branch                                    quickly. Design your own! All materials             Wed, Jan 11, 18 & 25, 9:15 am
Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing                 provided. Ages 12 & up. First come,                 Jupiter Branch
members are encouraged to join us for             first served. (90 min.)                             Learn to increase balance and decrease
some winter treats and games for all.                                                                 fall risk. A series of weekly classes, each
Beginners are welcome. All ages. (45 min.)        Bullet Journaling                                   building on the work of the previous
Preregister.                                      Thu, Jan 26, 2:00 pm                                weeks. Wear flat, closed-heeled shoes.
                                                  Glades Road Branch                                  (60 min.) Preregister.
                                                  Put pen to paper, add a little creativity and
                                                  get organized for the new year. (60 min.)
                                                  Preregister.

                                                                                         Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
                                                                                         Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor; Maria Sachs, Vice Mayor; Maria G. Marino,
                                                                                         Dave Kerner, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard

                                                                                                   Sponsored by The Friends of the
                                                                                                   Palm Beach County Library System.                        9
The South Florida Fair is DYNO-MYTE! Writers LIVE! Presidents and Their First Ladies Explore All the Possibilities - January 2023
Technology Training
                               To preregister for in-person classes, call/visit the branch.
                           To preregister for Zoom classes, visit www.pbclibrary.org/events.

                                                  Create Your Personal Brand                         Tech Talk & Basic Computer Skills Lab
In-Person                                         Tue, Jan 10, 2:00 pm                               Thu, Jan 12 & 26, 2:00 pm
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate                     Acreage Branch                                     Main Library
Wed, Jan 04, 2:00 pm                              Show the world your best personal brand by         Need help navigating a website or using a
Main Library                                      learning the basics of graphic design tools        computer? Library staff will provide one-on-
Learn how to work with spreadsheet data           such as Canva, Crello and Design Wizard.           one assistance to help you enhance your
using conditional formatting, filtering,          (60 min.) Preregister.                             technology skills. First come, first served.
functions and other features. (60 min.)                                                              (90 min.)
                                                  Declutter Your Digital Life
Computadoras: Básico                              Tue, Jan 10, 3:00 pm                               Email: Basics
Miércoles, 04 de enero, 2:00 pm                   Acreage Branch                                     Sat, Jan 14, 10:00 am
Belle Glade Branch                                Is decluttering your New Year resolution?          Loula V. York Branch
Aprenda los conceptos básicos del uso             Start with your electronics, organize your         Learn how to create and use a free, web-
de computadoras. Los estudiantes serán            online world and reestablish a healthy             based email account. First come, first
introducidos a los componentes de la              relationship with technology. (60 min.)            served. (45 min.)
computadora, incluyendo cómo encender             Preregister.
                                                                                                     Microsoft Word: Basics
una computadora. (60 min.)                        Microsoft Excel: Basics                            Sat, Jan 14, 11:00 am
Tech Talk: One-On-One                             Tue, Jan 10, 6:30 pm                               Lantana Road Branch
Thursdays, 10:00 am                               Lantana Road Branch                                Learn how to create and edit documents.
Glades Road Branch                                Learn how to navigate Excel and create a           (90 min.) Preregister.
Library staff can help you improve your           simple spreadsheet. (90 min.) Preregister.
                                                                                                     CreationStation Open House
computer skills and assist you with your        Oculus Quest Virtual Reality Experience              Sat, Jan 14, 2:00 pm
phone, laptop or tablet. (30 min.) Preregister. Wed, Jan 11, 2:00 pm                                 Thu, Jan 26, 2:00 pm
Declutter Your Digital Life                     West Boynton Branch                                  Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Jan 05, 2:00 pm                            Immerse yourself in a 3D environment with            See what our new CreationStation has to
Greenacres Branch                               some of the Library’s apps such as Beat              offer — from podcasting to video and music
Learn how to maintain your digital space        Saber, Echo, Elixir and Wander. (60 min.)            editing. Let your imagination run wild!
by learning simple habits to organize your                                                           First come, first served. (2 hr.)
                                                Digital Preservation:
online landscape and reestablish a healthy      Scanning Photos & Documents                          Excel Basics
relationship with technology. (60 min.)
                                                  Preservación Digital:                              Tue, Jan 17, 2:30 pm
Tech Talk & Basic Computer Skills Lab             Escaneo de Fotos y Documentos                      Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Charla Técnica y Laboratorio de                   Wed, Jan 11, 2:30 pm                               Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Excel.
Habilidades Informáticas Básicas                  Miércoles, 11 de enero, 2:30 pm                    (90 min.)
Mon, Jan 09, 9:00 am                              Royal Palm Beach Branch                            Introduction to Cryptocurrencies
Lunes, 09 de enero, 9:00 am                       Learn how to convert printed photos to             Tue, Jan 17, 2:45 pm
Royal Palm Beach Branch                           digital files. Bring up to 100 photos in good      Belle Glade Branch
Book a one-on-one tech training or e-reader       condition and a USB flash drive. Register for      Learn what cryptocurrency is and how
session with a Library staff member.              a 20-minute session. (60 min.) Preregister.        it works; for those with no knowledge of
Schedule a 30-minute session. (2 hr.)             Aprenda como convertir fotos impresas              cryptocurrencies. It is not a financial advice
Preregister.                                      en archivos digitales. Lleve hasta 100 fotos       class. First come, first served. (2 hr.)
Reserve una capacitación técnica individual       en buen estado y debe traer una unidad
                                                                                                     Microsoft Excel: Intermediate
o una sesión de lectura electrónica con           de memoria USB. Regístrese para una
                                                                                                     Tue, Jan 17, 6:30 pm
un miembro del personal de la Biblioteca.         sesión de 20 minutos. (60 min.) Se requiere
                                                                                                     Lantana Road Branch
Programa una sesión de 30 minutos. (2 hr.)        registrarse.
                                                                                                     Learn how to format and manipulate
Se requiere registrarse.                          Coding: HTML, CSS & C                              spreadsheet data. (90 min.) Preregister.
Library Apps                                      Thu, Jan 12, 1:00 pm
                                                                                                     Internet Privacy & Security
Mon, Jan 09, 11:00 am                             Lantana Road Branch
                                                                                                     Wed, Jan 18, 10:00 am
Jupiter Branch                                    Learn basic coding principles and get started
                                                                                                     Greenacres Branch
Learn how to stream and download items            writing code using HTML, CSS and C.
                                                                                                     Learn how websites track your online
from the Library’s digital collection of books,   (60 min.) Preregister.
                                                                                                     activity and what you can do to protect your
audiobooks, music, magazines, videos and                                                             personal information. (60 min.) Preregister.
more. (60 min.) Preregister.

                                                                                       Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
                                                                                       Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor; Maria Sachs, Vice Mayor; Maria G. Marino,
                                                                                       Dave Kerner, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard

10                                                                                                Sponsored by The Friends of the
                                                                                                  Palm Beach County Library System.
Start Your Own Digital Book Club                Tech Talk & Basic Computer Skills Lab           Video Editing With iMovie
Wed, Jan 18, 2:00 pm                            Wed, Jan 25, 1:15 pm – 4:15 pm                  Thu, Jan 19, 6:30 pm
Acreage Branch                                  West Boynton Branch                             Learn the basics of video editing using
Start your own book club with family and        Book a one-on-one tech training or e-reader     Apple’s popular software. All ages.
friends using the digital apps hoopla and       session with a Library staff member.            (60 min.)
cloudLibrary provided by the Library            (30 min.) Preregister.
System. (60 min.) Preregister.                                                                  Introduction to Image Editing
                                                Ratón de Computadora: Básico                    Wed, Jan 25, 2:00 pm
Microsoft Excel: Basics                         Miércoles, 25 de enero, 2:00 pm                 Learn how to edit and manage digital
Wed, Jan 18, 2:00 pm                            Belle Glade Branch                              photos. (45 min.) Preregister.
West Boynton Branch                             Practique el uso del ratón de computadora a
Create spreadsheets and make simple             su propio ritmo. Para principiantes.            In-Person & Online
charts. (60 min.) Preregister.                  (60 min.)                                       Via Zoom
New Friends & Adventures With                   Audio Recording & Editing: Audacity             Keyboard/Typing Basics for Beginners
Meetup!                                         Wed, Jan 25, 3:00 pm                            Tue, Jan 03, 2:30 pm
Wed, Jan 18, 3:00 pm                            West Boca Branch                                Belle Glade Branch
Acreage Branch                                  Discover how to record and edit audio           Learn the basics of typing on a computer
Learn something new, broaden your               projects. (60 min.)                             keyboard. Aimed at beginners and people
interests and make new friends with this                                                        with little to no experience with computers.
                                                Smartphones & Tablets: iPad Basics
social platform app. A smartphone is                                                            First come, first served. (60 min.)
                                                Thu, Jan 26, 3:00 pm
required. (60 min.) Preregister.
                                                Jupiter Branch                                  Mouse Basics
Green Screen Studio                             Learn how to navigate commonly-used             Thu, Jan 05, 3:00 pm
Wed, Jan 18, 3:00 pm                            features on your iPad. Ages 12 & up.            Belle Glade Branch
Lantana Road Branch                             (90 min.) Preregister.                          Learn how to use a computer mouse.
Learn how to use a green screen                                                                 Aimed at beginners with little to no
                                                Excel Intermediate
background to create special effects in                                                         experience with computers. First come,
                                                Tue, Jan 31, 2:30 pm
photos and videos. (60 min.) Preregister.                                                       first served. (60 min.)
                                                Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Ayuda Básica de Computación                     Learn some of the more complex functions        Internet Search Basics
Miércoles, 18 de enero, 5:30 pm                 of Microsoft Excel. (90 min.) Preregister.      Mon, Jan 09, 3:30 pm
Royal Palm Beach Branch                         Online via Zoom                                 Belle Glade Branch
Necesita ayuda para usar una                                                                    Learn how to search for information on
computadora? Le ayudaremos a mejorar            Biography in Context                            the internet. For beginners with little to no
sus habilidades tecnológicas de manera          Sat, Jan 07, 10:15 am                           computer experience. First come,
personalizada. (90 min.) Se requiere            Search for biographies of famous people         first served. (60 min.)
registrarse.                                    and articles about them. Library card
                                                required. (60 min.)                             Introduction to Cryptocurrencies
Introduction to Canva                                                                           Tue, Jan 17, 2:45 pm
Thu, Jan 19, 2:00 pm                            Coding: HTML                                    Belle Glade Branch
Glades Road Branch                              Sun, Jan 08 & 22, 3:00 pm                       Learn what cryptocurrency is and how
Learn to create beautiful flyers using Canva,   Learn basic coding principles and get started   it works; for those with no knowledge of
a free online design program. Intermediate      writing code using HTML.                        cryptocurrencies. It is not a financial advice
computer skills required. (60 min.)             Ages 12 & up. (60 min.)                         class. First come, first served. (2 hr.)
Information Literacy: Fake News                 Social Media for Beginners
Survival Guide                                  Wed, Jan 18, 2:00 pm
Thu, Jan 19, 4:00 pm                            Learn how to make the most of Facebook,
Main Library                                    YouTube and more. Ages 16 & up. (60 min.)
Learn how to detect misinformation online       Preregister.
and prevent it from spreading. (60 min.)
Microsoft Word: Intermediate
Sat, Jan 21, 11:00 am
Lantana Road Branch
Learn how to customize Word documents
with text, paragraph and page formatting
features. (90 min.) Preregister.
Library Apps: hoopla
Mon, Jan 23, 1:00 pm
Lantana Road Branch
Learn how to stream and download from
the Library’s digital collection of books,
audiobooks, music, magazines and videos.
(60 min.) Preregister.
Smartphone Basics: iPhone
Wed, Jan 25, 10:00 am
Main Library
Learn tips for how to navigate your iPhone.
(60 min.)

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Online activities
                                                                                 Online activities are presented via Zoom.
                                                                                           To preregister, visit:
                                                                                         www.pbclibrary.org/events

Adult Arena                                                                                       Teen Hangout
Spanish Exchange                          Kitchen Knife Skills                    Teen Writing Workshop: Creating Your World
Thu, Jan 05 & 19, 12:00 pm                Wed, Jan 18, 2:00 pm                    Sat, Jan 21, 3:00 pm
Practice speaking Spanish in a            Learn to select knives and improve      Want to write your own story? Get tips and guidance
fun and informal atmosphere.              your chopping and cutting skills.       on getting started. Ages 13-17. (60 min.) Preregister.
Intermediate knowledge of the             (45 min.)
language is recommended. (2 hr.)
                                                                                  Origami for Adults & Teens: Owls & Foxes
Preregister.                              Book Chat: “Wrong Place Wrong           Tue, Jan 24, 3:00 pm
                                          Time,” by Gillian McAllister            Discover the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.
My Zoom Book Club:                Fri, Jan 20, 4:00 pm                            Call 561-734-5556 for kits; available starting Dec 06.
“The Rabbit Hutch,” by Tess Gunty (60 min.) Preregister.                          (60 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Jan 05, 3:00 pm
Reading keeps us connected! From          Origami for Adults & Teens:             Volunteer Opportunities
the comfort of your own home,             Owls & Foxes
                                          Tue, Jan 24, 3:00 pm                    The Read: Queer Teen Book Discussion
connect with us and enjoy lively                                                  Sat, Jan 07, 2:00 pm
conversation on this month’s pick.        Discover the traditional Japanese
                                          art of paper folding. Call the West     Share a favorite book and hear about others with
(90 min.)                                                                         Compass Community Center for our queer teen book
                                          Boynton Branch at 561-734-5556 for
Art for Adults Online: Beginner’s         kits; available starting Dec 06.        club. Ages 12-17. (2 hr.) Preregister.
Drawing Crash Course                      (60 min.) Preregister.                  TAB Presents: Let’s Lead! A Workshop by
Tue, Jan 10, 2:30 pm                                                              Deputy Director Aurora Arthay
Discuss and explore your artistic         Book Talk: “The Age of
                                          Eisenhower: America and the             Tue, Jan 10, 4:30 pm
interests using different techniques,                                             A new year brings new opportunities. Learn the
improve your skills and learn new         World in the 1950s,”
                                          by William I. Hitchcock                 value of setting personal goals as a tool for success
ways to express yourself.                                                         in this interactive workshop. Ages 12-17. (60 min.)
Ages 16 & up. (90 min.)                   Wed, Jan 25, 2:00 pm
                                          (60 min.)                               Preregister.
Are You Board? Game Online!                                                       Teen Book Discussion
Wed, Jan 11 & 15, 5:30 pm                 Mandarin Book Discussion:
                                          “Don Quixote,” by Miguel                Sun, Jan 15, 1:00 pm
Get board with us for an online                                                   Share a book you’ve recently read and earn some
version of our tabletop game night!       de Cervantes
                                          Thu, Jan 26, 7:00 pm                    volunteer hours. Ages 12-18. (60 min.)
Create an account on Discord and
www.boardgamearena.com to join            (90 min.) Preregister.                  Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
us and play. Ages 12 & up. (2 hr.)        Genealogy Winter Sessions               Sat, Jan 21, 2:00 pm
                                          Sat, Jan 28, 10:00 am & 11:30 am        Join forces with the Library and level up your
Any Book Book Club                                                                leadership skills through collaborative volunteer
Fri, Jan 13, 2:00 pm                      Paula Stuart Warren will help you
                                          with your family history research.      projects. Ages 12-18. (90 min.)
It’s a book club for busy people!
Discuss the book you last loved and       Sponsored by the Genealogical           Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
get suggestions for what to try next.     Society of PBC. (3 hr.) Preregister.    Tue, Jan 24, 5:00 pm
No required reading. Refreshments         Pride & Prose Book Discussion:          Wed, Jan 25, 4:30 pm
provided. (60 min.) Preregister.                                                  Thu, Jan 26, 5:00 pm
                                          “Dark Rise,” by C. S. Pacat
                                                                                  Plan and develop future events, brainstorm new ideas
Adult Crafternoon:                        Tue, Jan 31, 6:00 pm
                                                                                  and areas of interest while earning community service
Ceramic Birdhouses                        (90 min.) Preregister.
                                                                                  hours. Ages 12-17. (60 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Jan 17, 3:00 pm
Decorate a beautiful birdhouse then                                               Teen Advisory Board Virtual Volunteer
Zoom in to share your work. Call                                                  Opportunity
561-734-5556 for craft kits; available                                            Tue, Jan 31, 6:00 pm
starting Dec 06. (30 min.) Preregister.                                           Plan future events, brainstorm new ideas, and help
                                                                                  create a library that works for you. Earn community
                                                                                  service hours. Grades 6-12. (60 min.) Preregister.

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Health Hub                                      Meditation: Abundance                          Gentle Yoga & Meditation
Health                                          Thu, Jan 05 & 19, 2:30 pm                      Sat, Jan 21, 3:00 pm
The Value of Organ Donation                     Jupiter Branch                                 Acreage Branch
Mon, Jan 09, 5:00 pm                            Certified meditation instructor Joe            Relax and exercise with certified yoga
Clarence E. Anthony Branch                      Hamilton will lead us through techniques       instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring
Thu, Jan 12, 6:30 pm                            for obtaining abundance using breath           water and a yoga mat. Wear comfortable
West Boynton Branch                             work and meditation. (60 min.) Preregister.    clothing. Ages 16 & up. (60 min.)
Thu, Jan 19, 6:00 pm                                                                           Preregister.
                                                Tai Chi for Balance: Intermediate
Gardens Branch                                  Tue, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31, 9:15 am              Sahaja Meditation
Tue, Jan 24, 6:00 pm                            Jupiter Branch                                 Sun, Jan 22, 2:00 pm
Royal Palm Beach Branch                         For students who have completed the            Acreage Branch
Tue, Jan 31, 6:00 pm                            basic tai chi for balance form, we will        This time-honored technique reduces
Lantana Road Branch                             introduce additional forms and advanced        stress, brings better focus and helps you
The Life Alliance Organ Recovery                movements. Wear flat, closed-heeled            become more balanced. Ages 16 & up.
Agency will talk about the value of organ       shoes. (60 min.) Preregister.                  (60 min.) Preregister.
donation. Meet a live donor, a recipient
and a donor family. (60 min.)                   Gentle Yoga for Adults                         Zumba Class
                                                Thu, Jan 12, 19 & 26, 9:15 am                  Sun, Jan 29, 1:00 pm
The Volen Center for Seniors                    Jupiter Branch                                 Lantana Road Branch
Thu, Jan 12, 2:00 pm                            Increase flexibility and strength in pursuit   Join Certified Zumba instructor Avis Boetius
Glades Road Branch                              of a quiet mind through this ancient           for a Latin-inspired dance fitness class.
Thu, Jan 26, 2:00 pm                            practice of well-being. Wear comfortable       (60 min.) Preregister.
Hagen Ranch Road Branch                         exercise attire and bring your mat.
The Volen Center provides adult day care,       (75 min.) Preregister.                         Adult Coloring Club
life enrichment, transportation, meals and                                                     Mon, Jan 30, 2:15 pm
senior support services. Learn about what       Tai Chi for Beginners                          West Boynton Branch
the Volen Center can do for you. (60 min.)      Sat, Jan 14, 11:00 am                          Color for fun and relaxation with other
                                                Acreage Branch                                 enthusiasts. Coloring materials provided or
Saving Claire: A Fall Prevention Project        A taste of the ancient Chinese martial         bring your own. (60 min.) Preregister.
Wed, Jan 18, 2:00 pm                            art practiced in defense training that has
West Boca Branch                                health benefits and meditation. Wear           Online Via Zoom
30 million older Americans fall every year,     comfortable clothing and flat shoes.
one every second of every day. Learn            (60 min.)                                      Medical Mondays: Thyroid Health
an innovative approach to preventing                                                           Mon, Jan 09, 2:00 pm
catastrophic falls. (90 min.)                   Yoga for Cyclists                              January is National Thyroid Awareness
                                                Sun, Jan 15 & 29, 12:15 pm                     Month! Jessica L. Buicko, M.D., will discuss
Singing Bowls Healing Circle:                   Jupiter Branch                                 what you need to know about thyroid
Ring in the New Year                            From better breathing and relaxation           health. (60 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Jan 19, 7:00 pm                            to improved core strength and injury
Main Library                                    prevention, yoga can enhance your              Start the New Year With Meditation
Utilize crystal singing bowls and               performance and bring the body into            Tue, Jan 17, 6:00 pm
meditation to bring ease to the body,           balance. (45 min.) Preregister.                Tue, Jan 24, 6:30 pm
mind and soul. (60 min.) Preregister.                                                          The new year is a time to create a clean
                                                Tai Chi                                        slate. This powerful workshop will be led by
Wellness                                        Sun, Jan 15, 12:30 pm
                                                Lantana Road Branch
                                                                                               long-time meditator Clare Vidich. (60 min.)
                                                                                               Preregister.
Habit Tracker                                   Referred to as “meditation in motion.”
(45 min.)                                       Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes.       Introduction to Medline Plus
Wed, Jan 04, 11:00 am                           Led by certified instructor Dr. Richard Paul   Thu, Jan 19, 10:30 am
Greenacres Branch                               Tsang. (60 min.)                               Learn about an online tool that provides
(60 min.)                                                                                      authentic information about health-related
                                                Raise Your Skin-tellect                        topics. (60 min.)
Sat, Jan 21, 10:30 am
                                                Tue, Jan 17, 2:00 pm
Acreage Branch
Build good habits and reach your physical
                                                West Boynton Branch                            In-Person &
                                                Elana Aharonoff, MMS, PA, discusses all
and mental health goals by designing
a habit tracker that works for you!
                                                things skin — skin cancer, treatment,          Online Via Zoom
                                                prevention, protection and healthy aging       Tai Chi for Balance
Preregister.                                    skin. (60 min.) Preregister.                   Wed, Jan 11, 18 & 25, 9:15 am
                                                                                               Jupiter Branch
             To preregister for in-person classes, call/visit the branch.                      Learn to increase balance and decrease
         To preregister for Zoom classes, visit www.pbclibrary.org/events.                     fall risk. A series of weekly classes, each
                                                                                               building on the work of the previous
                                  Sponsored by The Friends of the                              weeks. Wear flat, closed-heeled shoes.
                                  Palm Beach County Library System.                            (60 min.) Preregister.
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Activities & Classes - January 2023
                            These activities are in-person. Call/visit the branch to preregister.

                Acreage Branch: 15801 Orange Boulevard, Loxahatchee 33470 Phone: 561-681-4100
All Ages                            Habit Tracker                        LEGO® Club                                     Afterschool Popcorn Trivia!
                                    Sat, Jan 21, 10:30 am                Sun, Jan 08, 1:00 pm                           Thu, Jan 19, 3:30 pm
Community Art Swap                  Build good habits and reach
Sat, Jan 07, 10:00 am                                                    Play with LEGO® bricks.                        Answer questions to win prizes!
                                    your physical and mental health      Ages 4 & up. (90 min.) Preregister.            Popcorn provided. Ages 8-12.
Bring new or gently-used arts       goals by designing a habit
and craft materials and swap                                             Terrific Twos & Threes:                        (60 min.) Preregister.
                                    tracker that works for you!                                                         Magical Storytime
them for something new!                                                  Alphabet Storytimes
                                    (60 min.) Preregister.                                                              Sun, Jan 22, 1:00 pm
All ages. (4 hr.)                                                        Tue, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10:00 am
                                    Gentle Yoga & Meditation             Discover the alphabet with                     A magical storytime of books,
ADULT                               Sat, Jan 21, 3:00 pm                 stories, songs and crafts!                     songs and magic. Ages 3-5.
BYOG (Bring Your Own Game) With certified yoga instructor                Ages 2-3. (45 min.) Preregister.               (45 min.) Preregister.
Party!                     Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring                                                              Kids Coding for Beginners
                                                                         Puppet Showtime!
Wed, Jan 04, 2:00 pm                water, a yoga mat and wear                                                          Tue, Jan 24, 3:00 pm
                                                                         Tue, Jan 10, 3:30 pm
Bring in your favorite game to      comfortable clothing. Ages 16 &                                                     Learn about coding and practice
                                                                         Enjoy classic fairy tales and silly
share. (2 hr.) Preregister.         up. (60 min.) Preregister.                                                          with simple robots. Ages 4-7.
                                                                         stories on the puppet stage.
English Exchange                    Sahaja Meditation                    Ages 3-7. (30 min.) Preregister.               (60 min.) Preregister.
Thursdays, 3:00 pm                  Sun, Jan 22, 2:00 pm                                                                Make a Splash: Ink Painting
                                                                         Pre-K Play:
Practice speaking English in a      Reduce stress, bring better                                                         Thu, Jan 26, 3:30 pm
                                    focus and become more                Alphabet Storytime
fun and informal atmosphere.                                             Wed, Jan 11, 18 & 25, 10:00 am                 Supplies provided. Ages 8-14.
Intermediate knowledge of the       balanced. Ages 16 & up.                                                             (45 min.) Preregister.
                                    (60 min.) Preregister.               Discover the alphabet with
language is recommended.                                                 stories, songs and crafts!
(60 min.)                                                                                                               Dig Those Dinosaurs!
                                    Wonders of the Night Sky:            Ages 3-5. (45 min.) Preregister.               Tue, Jan 31, 3:00 pm
Wine Bottle Art                     Telescope Viewing Session                                                           Learn about dinosaurs and
                                                                         Switch Mania
Wed, Jan 11, 1:00 pm                Tue, Jan 24, 6:30 pm                                                                fossils, and make a fossil of your
                                                                         Wed, Jan 11 & 25, 3:00 pm
A wine-themed upcycled craft.       Presentation and telescope                                                          own to take home. Ages 7-12.
                                                                         Test your skills or play for fun
(2 hr.) Preregister.                viewing provided by the                                                             (60 min.) Preregister.
                                                                         with this Nintendo Switch party!
                                    Astronomical Society of the Palm
Tai Chi for Beginners                                                    Snacks provided. Ages 6-12.
Sat, Jan 14, 11:00 am
                                    Beaches, if the skies are clear.
                                                                         (90 min.) Preregister.
                                                                                                                        TEEN
                                    (2 hr.)                                                                             Tabletop Games for Kids &
Wear comfortable clothing and                                            Baby Rhythm &
flat shoes. (60 min.)               Bottle Top Magnets                                                                  Teens
                                    Wed, Jan 25, 1:00 pm                 Rhyme Storytime
Java Jam                                                                                                                Sat, Jan 07 & 21, 2:00 pm
                                    Enjoy creating a one-of-a kind       Thu, Jan 12, 19 & 26, 10:15 am
Sat, Jan 14, 2:00 pm                                                                                                    Play the tabletop role-playing
                                    magnets to display on your           Enjoy simples songs, easy baby
Bring your acoustic instruments                                                                                         game Wanderhome. Snacks
                                    refrigerator! (2 hr.) Preregister.   books, fun toys and a relaxed
and jam out. Coffee provided.                                                                                           provided. Ages 10-15. (90 min.)
                                                                         together time. Ages 0-12 mos.
(2 hr.)                             Memory Cafe                                                                         Preregister.
                                                                         (40 min.) Preregister.
Dungeons & Dragons for              Sat, Jan 28, 1:00 pm                                                                Dungeons & Dragons for
                                    A dementia-friendly event            Art & Astronomy
New Adults                                                               Thu, Jan 12, 3:00 pm                           New Players!
                                    where you and your loved one                                                        Sun, Jan 15 & 29, 2:00 pm
Sat, Jan 14 & 28, 2:00 pm           can enjoy an outing in a safe        Illustrate the solar system on
Play the classic tabletop role-                                          a banner we’ll display in the                  Learn to play the classic tabletop
                                    and comfortable environment.                                                        role-playing game. Popcorn
playing game. Ages 17 & up.         Refreshments provided.               children’s department. (60 min.)
(2.5 hr.) Preregister.                                                   Preregister.                                   provided. Ages 12-17. (2.5 hr.)
                                    (60 min.) Preregister.                                                              Preregister.
Sewing Sundays: Open Lab                                                 Toddler Play & Sing Storytime
Sun, Jan 15, 2:00 pm                CHILDREN                             Fri, Jan 13, 20 & 27, 10:15 am                 Movie & Make
Bring your own sewing projects,                                                                                         Wed, Jan 25, 6:00 pm
                                    Animal Reading Friends (ARF)         Your toddler will discover books,
fabrics, patterns, thread and                                            sing with you, play with other                 “Black Widow.” ©Marvel. (135
                                    Wed, Jan 04 & 18, 3:00 pm
notions. Basic sewing skills                                             young children and more!                       min.) Enjoy the movie while
                                    Practice reading skills by reading
required. Tools provided. (2 hr.)                                        Ages 12-24 mos. (40 min.)                      eating pizza and making
                                    to licensed therapy dogs.
Preregister.                                                             Preregister.                                   your own ice cream in a bag.
                                    Grades K-6. (90 min.) Preregister.
                                                                                                                        Snacks provided. Ages 13-17.
Garden Talks                        Tabletop Games for Kids &            Movie Bingo: Dragon                            Preregister. PG-13
Sat, Jan 21, 10:30 am               Teens                                Appreciation Day!
Meet with fellow gardeners                                                                                              Make a Splash: Ink Painting
                                    Sat, Jan 07 & 21, 2:00 pm            Tue, Jan 17, 3:15 pm
to expand your gardening                                                                                                Thu, Jan 26, 3:30 pm
                                    Play the tabletop role-playing       “How to Train Your Dragon.”
knowledge. (90 min.) Preregister.                                                                                       Supplies provided. Ages 8-14.
                                    game Wanderhome. Snacks              ©Universal Pictures. (98 min.)
                                                                                                                        (45 min.) Preregister.
                                    provided. Ages 10-15. (90 min.)      Eat popcorn, watch the movie
                                    Preregister.                         and play dragon bingo!
                                                                         Ages 5 & up. Preregister. PG

                                                                                        Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
                                                                                        Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor; Maria Sachs, Vice Mayor; Maria G. Marino,
                                                                                        Dave Kerner, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard

                                                                                                  Sponsored by The Friends of the
14                                                                                                Palm Beach County Library System.
Activities & Classes - January 2023
                            These activities are in-person. Call/visit the branch to preregister.

                Belle Glade Branch: 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade 33430 Phone: 561-996-3453
All Ages                                                                 CHILDREN
Bingo!                                                                   Anime Club
Tue, Jan 03, 12:00 pm                                                    Wednesdays, 2:45 pm
Listen closely, mark your card, get five in a row ... and win a prize!   If you enjoy anime, manga and Japanese pop culture, come watch
First come, first served. (60 min.)                                      various anime shows and movies with us! Snacks provided.
                                                                         Grades 5-12. First come, first served. (90 min.)
Fun Appetit!
Tue, Jan 10, 3:00 pm                                                     Read the Book, See the Movie
Learn how to make a simple Filipino milk candy, pastiyema! No            Fri, Jan 06, 2:45 pm
heating or cooking required! First come, first served. (60 min.)         “The Bad Guys.” ©Universal Pictures. (100 min.) Ages 5-12.
                                                                         First come, first served. PG
Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour
Sat, Jan 28, 10:00 am                                                    Let’s See the New Me!
People with special needs can enjoy the use of the Library and its       Sat, Jan 07, 11:00 am
services in a safe and welcoming environment. All ages. (60 min.)        Welcome in the new year with a storytime and crafts! First come,
                                                                         first served. (60 min.)
ADULT                                                                    Sphero Maze Challenge
Adult Gaming Hour                                                        Thu, Jan 12, 2:45 pm
Wednesdays,10:30 am                                                      Guide and control the Sphero robots and try to escape the maze!
Bring your friends or make new ones as we socialize and have fun         Ages 5-12. First come, first served. (2 hr.)
playing games from our collection or ones that you brought to
share. Snacks provided. (60 min.)                                        Snowman Crafternoon
                                                                         Fri, Jan 13, 2:45 pm
English Exchange                                                         Make a cute flower pot snowman craft! (60 min.) Preregister.
Mon, Jan 09, 23 & 30, 6:00 pm
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere.              Snowflake Crafternoon
Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.)           Thu, Jan 19, 2:45 pm
                                                                         In Florida we don’t get snowflakes, so let’s make our own!
Any Book Book Club                                                       Decorate some snowflakes to take home. (60 min.)
Fri, Jan 13, 2:00 pm
It’s a book club for busy people! Discuss the book you last loved        Keychain Crafternoon
and get suggestions for what to try next. No required reading.           Fri, Jan 27, 2:45 pm
Refreshments provided. (60 min.) Preregister.                            Have a ball with us and make snowflake keychains! (60 min.)
                                                                         Preregister.
Genealogy Research Session
Sat, Jan 14, 2:00 pm                                                     Video Game Day
Get your genealogy questions answered, access databases and              Tue, Jan 31, 2:45 pm
digitize your photos. Research historic Glades area newspapers           Have some fun with video games! Bring your own controller if
and other Library resources. First come, first served. (2 hr.)           you’d like. Grades 5-12. First come, first served. (2 hr.)

Free Tax Preparation With Volunteer Income Tax Assistance                TEEN
(VITA)                                                                   Anime Club
Thu, Jan 19 & 26, 10:30 am
                                                                         Wednesdays, 2:45 pm
Fri, Jan 20 & 27, 10:30 am
                                                                         If you enjoy anime, manga and Japanese pop culture, come watch
Earned $70,000 or less in 2022? Bring a valid photo ID, Social
                                                                         various anime shows and movies with us! Snacks provided.
Security card, current tax documents, 2021 tax return, W-2 wage
                                                                         Grades 5-12. First come, first served. (90 min.)
for 2022 and supporting materials. First come, first served. (3 hr.)
                                                                         Teen Volunteer Day
Human Trafficking 101                                                    Sat, Jan 14, 11:00 am
Thu, Jan 19, 2:00 pm
                                                                         Calling all teens! Help out around the library for community service
PBC Sheriff’s Office and the Human Trafficking Task Force will give
                                                                         hours. Refreshments provided. First come, first served. (2 hr.)
an overview of human trafficking and discuss useful social media
and community. (90 min.) Preregister.                                    Video Game Day
                                                                         Tue, Jan 31, 2:45 pm
                                                                         Have some fun with video games! Bring your own controller if
                                                                         you’d like. Grades 5-12. First come, first served. (2 hr.)

                                                                                     Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
                                                                                     Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor; Maria Sachs, Vice Mayor; Maria G. Marino,
                                                                                     Dave Kerner, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard

                                                                                               Sponsored by The Friends of the
                                                                                               Palm Beach County Library System.
                                                                                                                                                        15
Activities & Classes - January 2023
                             These activities are in-person. Call/visit the branch to preregister.

       Clarence E. Anthony Branch: 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay 33493 Phone: 561-992-8393
All Ages                                          Movie Time                                             TEEN
                                                  Sat, Jan 14, 2:00 pm
STEM: Make Your Own Lava Lamp                     “Selma.” ©Paramount Pictures. (128 min.)               Anime Club
Sat, Jan 07, 2:00 pm                              Snacks provided. Preregister. PG-13                    Fri, Jan 13, 3:30 pm
All are welcome but geared towards                                                                       Talk about your favorite anime, manga,
adults/teens with disabilities and their          DIY Calm Seashell Sensory Bottles                      video games and other Japanese media,
caregivers. All ages. First come, first served.   Sat, Jan 21, 2:00 pm                                   and watch a selection of anime.
(90 min.)                                         These sensory bottles look and act a lot like          Ages 12-18. First come, first served.
                                                  magic in situations where calm is needed               (60 min.)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Storytime             quickly. Design your own! All materials
Sat, Jan 14, 10:00 am                             provided. Ages 12 & up. First come,                    Afterschool Hangout
Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. King       first served. (90 min.)                                Fri, Jan 20, 3:30 pm
through stories about the civil rights leader.                                                           Get ready for the weekend with board
All ages. First come, first served. (30 min.)     DIY Terrarium Winterland                               games, video games and snacks.
                                                  Sat, Jan 28, 2:00 pm                                   Ages 12-18. First come, first served.
Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour                    Design and make your own terrarium.                    (60 min.)
Sat, Jan 28, 10:00 am                             Materials provided. First come, first served.
People with special needs can enjoy the           (90 min.)                                              Calmness & Coloring
use of the Library and its services in a safe                                                            Fri, Jan 27, 3:30 pm
and welcoming environment. All ages.              CHILDREN                                               Long week? Enjoy calming music, coloring
(60 min.)                                         Saturday Morning Crafts                                sheets and some light refreshments to
                                                                                                         help start unwinding for the weekend.
ADULT                                             Sat, Jan 21, 10:00 am
                                                                                                         Crayons and colored pencils provided.
                                                  Get creative with an arts and crafts project!
The Value of Organ Donation                       Limited craft kits available. Ages 5-12.               Ages 12-18. First come, first served.
Mon, Jan 09, 5:00 pm                              (30 min.) Preregister.                                 (60 min.)
The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency
will talk about the value of organ donation.      Stories & Painting
Meet a live donor, a recipient and a donor        Sat, Jan 28, 10:00 am
family. (60 min.)                                 Listen to fun stories, then paint your
                                                  favorite scene! Paint and canvas provided;
                                                  dress for a mess. Ages 5-12. First come,
                                                  first served. (45 min.)

             Loula V. York Branch: 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee 33476 Phone: 561-924-5928
ALL AGES                                                                 ADULT
Warm Up & Wind Down                                                      English Exchange
Wed, Jan 11, 4:00 pm                                                     Thursdays, 10:00 am
Play board games while sipping warm tea for a cozy afternoon.            Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere.
Snacks provided. All ages. (45 min.)                                     Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.)
Memory Jar                                                               CHILDREN
Wed, Jan 18, 4:30 pm
Can’t remember that fun moment? We can help with that! Make              Preschool Storytime!
memory jars for 2023. All ages. First come, first served. (45 min.)      Thu, Jan 05 & 19, 10:00 am
                                                                         A fun time filled with stories, music and simple crafts! Ages 3-5.
Warm Up & Wind Down                                                      (45 min.)
Wed, Jan 25, 4:00 pm
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” ©Warner Bros. (118 min.)            Super Saturday Storytime!
Cozy up with DIY hot chocolate and snacks! Snacks provided.              Sat, Jan 07, 21 & 28,11:00 am
All ages. (2 hr.) PG                                                     Fun, interactive storytimes and creative activities for children and
                                                                         their parents! Ages 5-12. (45 min.) Preregister.
Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour
Sat, Jan 28, 10:00 am
People with special needs can enjoy the use of the Library and its
services in a safe and welcoming environment. All ages. (60 min.)

                                                                                        Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
                                                                                        Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor; Maria Sachs, Vice Mayor; Maria G. Marino,
                                                                                        Dave Kerner, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard

                                                                                                  Sponsored by The Friends of the
16                                                                                                Palm Beach County Library System.
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