Watch an Activity Online
The library is now offering activities to attend online. Preregister online and receive the login information for your activity, then click on the link provided here to download Zoom and attend.
Zoom Instructions For Participants (PDF)Socrates Cafe
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 pm (Ends at
7:30 pm
)
Available To All
Marji Chapman, from the Society of Philosophical Inquiry, leads a discussion group for amateur philosophers on a variety of group chosen topics. Presented by the Gardens Branch.
Countdown to Kindergarten - Patterns and Dragons
Wed, Oct 28, 9:15 am (Ends at
10:00 am
)
Available To All
Join Ms. Amberdenise for a special weekly storytime to help us get ready for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5. Presented by the Main Library.
Countdown to Kindergarten - Shapes
Wed, Oct 28, 9:15 am (Ends at
10:00 am
)
Available To All
Join Ms. Amberdenise for a special weekly storytime to help us get ready for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5. Presented by the Main Library.
Book Talk: “American Nations” by Colin Woodard
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 am (Ends at
11:30 am
)
Available To All
Join us for a 3 part book talk about America being founded by different cultures, discuss cultures not mentioned in the book and how different cultures impact South Florida. Presented by the Talking Books.
Monsters! Aaaaaah!
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30 am (Ends at
11:00 am
)
Available To All
Join Ms. Tracy for stories and a fun craft about monsters. Visit the Lantana Road Library's children's department to pick up your craft supplies before the Zoom meeting. Ages 3 & up. Presented by the Lantana Road Branch.
Story Time with Ms. T
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30 am (Ends at
11:00 am
)
Available To All
Join Ms. T fun for stories and songs. Ages 3-5. Presented by the Gardens Branch.
Not-So-Spooky Story Time
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00 am (Ends at
11:30 am
)
Available To All
Enjoy some not-so-spooky stories, songs and activities all about Halloween. Ages 3-5. Presented by the West Boynton Branch.
Virtual English Exchange
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00 am (Ends at
12:00 pm
)
Available To All
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Presented by the Hagen Ranch Road Branch.
Peterson’s Career Prep
Wed, Oct 28, 12:00 pm (Ends at
12:45 pm
)
Available To All
Peterson’s Career Prep database assists job seekers at all levels whether entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and personal websites that can be shared with prospective employers. Presented by the Main Library.
Book Discussion: I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00 pm (Ends at
3:00 pm
)
Available To All
Copies available at Member Service Desk. Limit 20. (60 mins.) Presented by the Lantana Road Branch.
Mes del Aprendizaje Informático: Introducción a Google Sheets
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00 pm (Ends at
3:30 pm
)
Available To All
Aprenda a crear hojas de cálculo y editar datos con el programa en línea gratuito de Google. Presented by the Main Library.
Zoom Practice
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00 pm (Ends at
4:00 pm
)
Available To All
Get practice using Zoom. Learn how to use your webcam, microphone, chat, and screen share. Presented by the Hagen Ranch Road Branch.
Dark Fantasy Book Discussion: Shadow and Bone, by Leigh Bardugo
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 pm (Ends at
5:00 am
)
Available To All
The hit young adult book "Shadow and Bone" is coming to Netflix soon. Join a virtual discussion of the book that started it all. We'll be taking a deeper dive into a place of mysterious magic and dark powers, the Grishaverse! Copies are available through your local branch or Cloud Library. Ages 12 & up. Presented by the Acreage Branch.
Reading for Moonlight
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 pm (Ends at
4:30 pm
)
Available To All
Moonlight was a parrot who LOVED books! She learned how to read, just like you and I do, and asked her human friend every single day to read books to her. We remember this special parrot by reading books in the month of October! Join Moonlight’s friends Jen and Cockatoo Ellie as we read books together, share about animal communication, and learn more about how to make our pets happy! Ages 6 & up. Presented by the Main Library.
Halloween Party!
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 pm (Ends at
4:30 pm
)
Available To All
It's time for a SPOOKTACULAR party! We'll sing, dance and interact with our spooky Halloween friends and stories. Feel free to dress in child-friendly costumes for a bewitching time! Ages 1-8. Presented by the Jupiter Branch.
Are you board? Game on-line! : Not Alone
Wed, Oct 28, 5:30 pm (Ends at
7:30 pm
)
Available To All
Bored? Good! Get Board with us for an online version of our table top game night! Free account on www.boardgamearena.com required to play. Then just follow the link below for access to the Discord server to talk games, join the community, ask questions and get playing! Ages 16 & up. Presented by the Jupiter Branch.
Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Oct 28, 5:30 pm (Ends at
7:30 pm
)
Available To All
Adventure in the virtual world of D&D with fellow wizards, barbarians, and rogues to battle monsters and bring goodness back to the world! Ages 12-17. Presented by the Wellington Branch.
RPB's Virtual Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 pm (Ends at
7:00 pm
)
Available To All
Show us your creative skills and decorate a pumpkin in the likeness of a well-known book character. Visit any branch to check out a book or download an e-book from our digital collection for inspiration! Contest rules, regulations and specific details are provided in the handout below. Ages 0-17. Presented by the Royal Palm Beach Branch.
The Poison Takes 50 Minutes to Work (Remote Escape Room)
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 pm (Ends at
7:30 pm
)
Available To All
At first, everything will seem fine. After 10 minutes, though, it’ll be harder to catch my breath. After 20 minutes, it’ll start to hurt to move. After 30 minutes, the hallucinations will begin. After 40 minutes, my sanity will start to slip. I really don’t want to find out what happens after 50 minutes. Please help me get out of here. Ages 16 & up. Presented by the Belle Glade Branch.
Meet the Author: Susannah Marren in Conversation With Dr. Barton Goldsmith
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 pm (Ends at
7:30 pm
)
Available To All
Praised as "...a masterful interpreter of hidden feelings..." by BookTrib, Susannah Marren discusses her latest novel, "A Palm Beach Scandal" with award-winning psychotherapist and syndicated columnist, Dr. Barton Goldsmith. Copies are available for reserve; e-book and eAudiobook available through cloudLibrary. Presented by the Main Library.