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)Circle Time - Halloween
Fri, Oct 30, 9:30 am (Ends at
10:00 am
)
Available To All
Gather round for circle time with Ms. Arlene! Get ready to have some fun with flannels, stories, and more! Ages 3-5. Presented by the Main Library.
Creepy Carrots
Fri, Oct 30, 3:30 pm (Ends at
4:15 pm
)
Available To All
Join Ms. Kimmy for a spooky story about a bunny and his love for carrots. Find out if the carrots are following him or if it’s just his imagination. Get some supplies ready to make a fun craft. Supplies: paper, crayons, markers, or colored pencils, & scissors. Ages 5-12. Presented by the West Boca Branch.
The Poison Takes 50 Minutes to Work: The “How to Get the Antidote” Postgame Solution Special
Fri, Oct 30, 4:00 pm (Ends at
4:30 pm
)
Available To All
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, a group of strangers heroically banded together to try to help a desperate, poisoned man escape from the clutches of his captors—and from certain death. They failed, and the dude croaked. (No judgment. These things happen.) In this Postgame Solution Special, we’ll walk through the clues that the team missed and see just how close they were to winning. Plus, we’ll have a preview of our next Remote Escape Room. Presented by the Belle Glade Branch.
Learn to Code with canCode
Fri, Oct 30, 4:30 pm (Ends at
5:30 pm
)
Available To All
In these workshops you'll learn how to make your very own video games and projects with code! Elementary schoolers are invited to join and learn the basics of computer science through an interactive weekly workshop. canCode teaches using Scratch, a free online platform developed by MIT to teach beginners the basics of computer programming. Learn more about canCode on our website (www.canCode.us) or follow us on Facebook/Instagram @canCodeus. Grades 2-5. Presented by the Main Library.
CANCELLED - Venture: Financial Literacy for Kids - Starting Your Own Business
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 am (Ends at
10:30 am
)
Available To All
Venture is an organization that is focused on teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills to young students throughout Palm Beach County. In this series of classes, children will learn about fiscal responsibility through engaging activities. Money management is an important life skill and it is never too early to start learning! Ages 8-12. Presented by the Main Library.
Amazing Crafts with Ms. Ashley
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30 am (Ends at
11:00 am
)
Available To All
Meet us on Zoom for an amazing craft with Ms. Ashley. Visit the Lantana Road Library's children's department to pick up your craft before the Zoom meeting. Ages 3 & up. Presented by the Lantana Road Branch.
Spookytime Radio: Special Halloween Edition
Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 pm (Ends at
4:30 pm
)
Available To All
Join us for a special Halloween edition of the spookiest radio show this side of the astral plane. We’re taking your calls live: tell your spooky stories, share your spooky theories, and ask your spookiest questions. Ages 16 & up. Presented by the Belle Glade Branch.
Stories from the Past: Native American Pictographs
Sun, Nov 01, 2:00 pm (Ends at
3:00 pm
)
Available To All
From small caves to huge line work, pictographs left by Indigenous people served as both a warning and a story. Learn about this form of writing and then create your own! Ages 7-12. Presented by the Main Library.
All Around the House STEAM with Ms. Bea
Sun, Nov 01, 2:30 pm (Ends at
3:00 pm
)
Available To All
Fun STEAM virtual activities with Ms. Bea using materials you can find around the house. Visit the children's department at the Lantana Road library to pick up a kit to use during the class. Ages 5 & up. Presented by the Lantana Road Branch.
Dinovember Story Time
Mon, Nov 02, 9:30 am (Ends at
10:00 am
)
Available To All
What do dinosaurs do while we're sleeping? Join us for books, songs and activities all about our favorite prehistoric friends to find out! Ages 3-5. Presented by the West Boynton Branch.
STEAM at Home: Dia de los Muertos
Mon, Nov 02, 3:00 pm (Ends at
3:45 pm
)
Available To All
Learn about a holiday honoring loved ones. Take part in a disappearing bones experiment and decorate your own calavera. Sugar Skull printout available at children's desk or to download. Ages 6 & up. Presented by the Glades Road Branch.
canCode
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30 pm (Ends at
4:30 pm
)
Available To All
In these workshops you'll learn how to make your very own video games and projects with code! Elementary schoolers are invited to join and learn the basics of computer science through an interactive weekly workshop. canCode teaches using Scratch, a free online platform developed by MIT to teach beginners the basics of computer programming. Learn more about canCode on our website (www.canCode.us) or follow us on Facebook/Instagram @canCodeus. Grades 2-5. Presented by the Main Library.
Chess with Mr. G!
Mon, Nov 02, 5:00 pm (Ends at
5:45 am
)
Available To All
Learn the basics of chess and polish your skills! Mr. G, your instructor, will teach you everything you need to learn regarding this world renowned game! To register for this activity you must make a free account with chess.com. Ready, Set, Checkmate! Ages 6-12. Presented by the Main Library.
ReferenceUSA
Tue, Nov 03, 9:00 am (Ends at
9:45 am
)
Available To All
Learn how to use the ReferenceUSA online research tool aimed at business and marketing, identifying potential employers and residential contact information. Presented by the Main Library.
Vote 4 Books
Tue, Nov 03, 11:00 am (Ends at
11:30 am
)
Available To All
Exercise your right to vote with this special Election Day story time featuring stories and songs. Ages 3-5. Presented by the Hagen Ranch Road Branch.
Computer Q and A
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00 pm (Ends at
2:30 pm
)
Available To All
Have a computer, tablet or e-reader question that has been nagging you? Join our open style Question and Answer forum and we will do our best to solve your problem! Presented by the Okeechobee Boulevard Branch.
Kids Vote! Election Day
Tue, Nov 03, 3:00 pm (Ends at
3:30 pm
)
Available To All
May the best character win! Use your vote to choose the feature storybook character for story time. Voting available at the Glades Road branch children's desk. Presented by the Glades Road Branch.
Heure du Conte: Bilingual Story Hour
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00 pm (Ends at
6:45 pm
)
Available To All
Bonjour! Stories, songs, and rhymes in both English and French. Fully interactive. Ages 5-8. Presented by the Belle Glade Branch.
Toddler Tunes and Tales with Ms. Shari
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30 am (Ends at
11:00 am
)
Available To All
Fun songs and short stories. Ages 1-3. Presented by the Lantana Road Branch.
Baby Lapsit
Wed, Nov 04, 11:00 am (Ends at
11:30 am
)
Available To All
Movement activities, songs and stories for the littlest ones. Ages 0-12 mos. Presented by the West Boynton Branch.