Adult Activities & Events

"When All That's Left Is Love." ©Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. (77 min.) This is the emotionally gripping story of a wife's determination to care for her Alzheimer's-stricken husband in their home. Refreshments provided. (2 hr.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.Shown with permission. 

The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Space is limited. First come, first served. (90 min.) 

Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 

Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Beginners bring an H hook and light colored worsted yarn. (90 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Copies available at the member services desk. (60 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Come to a tech “show and tell” featuring Oculus Rift Virtual Reality, Raspberry Pi computers, electronics platform Arduino and invention kit Makey Makey. (2 hr.) 

Relax, reduce stress and have fun with coloring pencils, markers and unique coloring images. (60 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Join John Bednarik for this informative lecture on the benefits of meditation to relieve anxiety and stress. There will be a short meditation sitting. (90 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Space is limited. First come, first served. (90 min.) 

Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 

"Sleepy Hollow." ©Paramount Pictures. (106 min.) R

Meet with representative Andy Reese to get answers to brief questions and learn about services. First come, first served. (4 hr.) 

Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Beginners bring an H hook and light colored worsted yarn. (90 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Join storyteller Vera Fried and have fun sharing your stories and hearing from others. (60 min.) 

Join Carol White and Alexandra Goodwin for a novel writing workshop and panel discussion. Topics include research, plot, characters and dialogue. (90 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Stargaze and learn about constellations with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. We'll be outside from sunset to 7:45 pm, if skies are clear. (75 min.) 

The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. (90 min.) 

Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 

Learn how to access and navigate one of the most popular online resources for researching your family tree. (60 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Writers of all genres are invited. Award-winning poet Stacie M. Kiner will be moderating. Readings limited to five minutes. All welcomed to support our writers. (90 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Learn what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory workshop. (60 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Learn details about the DNA tests available and how rewarding and unexpected results can be from experienced genealogist Dick Goldman. (60 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Have a turn reading your work. Offer constructive criticism to others. Guidelines for presenting will be provided at the first session. Limit 15. (90 min.) 

Join us for a short business meeting and election of officers followed by special guest speaker Michael Mayo, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel dining critic and Eat Beat blogger. Preregister online at www.pbclibrary.org/Friends_Annual_2019 by Nov 01. Refreshments provided. (2 hr.) 

Heralded as "a riveting tale filled with betrayal, passion, aspiration and deep emotion," Susannah Marren discusses her latest novel, "A Palm Beach Wife." (60 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Learn techniques to improve and strengthen your mental health to prevent type 2 diabetes from Amy Exum, LMHC, psychotherapist. (60 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. (90 min.) 

Learn relaxation methods and exercise with certified Kripalu yoga instructor Carol Dias. Bring water and wear comfortable clothing. (60 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 

Join Cheri Lindroth for a lesson followed by a jam and singalong session. Bring your ukulele and music stand. All welcomed to listen or sing along! (2 hr.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

The Literacy Coalition of PBC is encouraging adults in PBC to read the same book at the same time. Borrow a copy and attend a lively discussion featuring this year's selection! (90 min.) Preregister. 

Send everyone home with a slice of pie with these handmade paper pie-slice boxes. Materials provided. Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Do you qualify for VA health care? Learn more about your health care benefits from West Palm Beach VA Outreach Coordinator Richard Bryan. (90 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. (90 min.) 

Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 

Carmine Giordano will discuss the works of several representative contemporary poets, their themes and methods of expression. (90 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Copies of the book are available at the member services desk. Limit 20. (60 min.) Call (561) 894-7500 to preregister.

Have a turn reading your work. Offer constructive criticism to others. Guidelines for presenting will be provided at the first session. Limit 15. (90 min.) 

The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. (90 min.) 

Have a turn reading your work. Offer constructive criticism to others. Guidelines for presenting will be provided at the first session. Limit 15. (90 min.) 

Have a turn reading your work. Offer constructive criticism to others. Guidelines for presenting will be provided at the first session. Limit 15. (90 min.) 

Have a turn reading your work. Offer constructive criticism to others. Guidelines for presenting will be provided at the first session. Limit 15. (90 min.)