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Oct 2018 |
Digging Up Your Family Roots
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Start your research with Dick Goldman, President of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Maryland, who has been researching his family for 60+ years. (60 min.) Preregister. 10/04: Start your research with Dick Goldman, President of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Maryland, who has been researching his family for 60+ years. (60 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Tech Talk: One-On-One
Glades Road Branch
We can help you improve your computer skills, as well as assist you in becoming more familiar with your tablet, smartphone, or e-reader. (30 min.) Call to make an appointment.10/02: 10/04: 10/09: 10/11: 10/16: 10/18: 10/23: 10/25: We can help you improve your computer skills, as well as assist you in becoming more familiar with your tablet, smartphone, or e-reader. (30 min.) Call to make an appointment. |
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Oct 2018 |
English Exchange
Lantana Road Branch
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 10/03: 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: 10/31: Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) |
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Sep 2018 |
Book & Film Discussion
Wellington Branch
Copies available at the research services desk. Preregister. 09/26: "True Grit (1969)." ©Paramount Pictures. (128 min.) G 10/03: "True Grit (2010)." ©Paramount Pictures. (110 min.) PG-13 10/10: "True Grit," by Charles Portis. (60 min.) Copies available at the research services desk. Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
The Norton Museum of Art Presents Community Art Talks
Lantana Road Branch
The Norton Museum of Art is undergoing a major expansion that opens next February. Learn about upcoming exhibitions and new community programs while enjoying an art project with Museum staff.
(90 min.)
Preregister.
10/03:
The Norton Museum of Art is undergoing a major expansion that opens next February. Learn about upcoming exhibitions and new community programs while enjoying an art project with Museum staff.
(90 min.)
Preregister.
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Oct 2018 |
Knit & Crochet With Project Linus
Royal Palm Beach Branch
The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. (90 min.) 10/03: 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. (90 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
 Supernatural Survival Trivia
Wellington Branch
Which team will be the last group standing when confronted by the paranormal? Snacks provided. Ages 12-17. Limit 25. First come, first served. (90 min.) 10/03: Which team will be the last group standing when confronted by the paranormal? Snacks provided. Ages 12-17. Limit 25. First come, first served. (90 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Open Mic
Loula V. York Branch
Sing, dance, play an instrument, tell a story, read a poem - claim your five minutes of fame! Performances open to teens and adults. Tailored for a family crowd Refreshments provided. Ages 12 & up. Space is limited. (60 min.) Preregister. 10/03: Sing, dance, play an instrument, tell a story, read a poem - claim your five minutes of fame! Performances open to teens and adults. Tailored for a family crowd Refreshments provided. Ages 12 & up. Space is limited. (60 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Reading Buddies
West Boynton Branch
Children work with a teen to improve their reading skills. Applications available at the children's services desk. No Reading Buddies on Wed, Oct 31. Grades K-5. Space is limited. (45 min.) Preregister. 10/03: 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: Children work with a teen to improve their reading skills. Applications available at the children's services desk. No Reading Buddies on Wed, Oct 31. Grades K-5. Space is limited. (45 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Video Game Club
Clarence E. Anthony Branch
Do you love playing video games? Meet with other video game enthusiasts and play the classics. Refreshments provided. Ages 7 & up. (60 min.) Preregister. 10/03: Do you love playing video games? Meet with other video game enthusiasts and play the classics. Refreshments provided. Ages 7 & up. (60 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Life Skills for Success
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Dr. Klarich from the PBC Sheriff's Office will reinforce positive concepts, goal setting and conflict resolution through games, stories and songs. Ages 5-13. Limit 25. (45 min.) Preregister. 10/03: 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: Dr. Klarich from the PBC Sheriff's Office will reinforce positive concepts, goal setting and conflict resolution through games, stories and songs. Ages 5-13. Limit 25. (45 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Chess Club
West Boynton Branch
Challenge your friends to a friendly game of chess. Basic game knowledge is required. No Chess Club on Wed, Oct 31. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) 10/03: 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: Challenge your friends to a friendly game of chess. Basic game knowledge is required. No Chess Club on Wed, Oct 31. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
After-School Math Club
Belle Glade Branch
Each week features math games, music and other fun activities. Grades 3-5. Space is limited. (60 min.) 10/03: 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: 10/31: Each week features math games, music and other fun activities. Grades 3-5. Space is limited. (60 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
STEM Club: Halloween
Tequesta Branch
Four weeks. Four projects. All Halloween. Ages 6-12. Space is limited. (50 min.) Preregister. 10/03: Magic Potions Density Tower. 10/10: Candy Pumpkin Structures. 10/17: Skeleton Anatomy. 10/24: Slimey Brain Surgery. Four weeks. Four projects. All Halloween. Ages 6-12. Space is limited. (50 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Tween Advisory Club
Wellington Branch
Brainstorm and develop the kinds of activities you want. Ages 10-12. Limit 10. First come, first served. (30 min.) 10/03: 10/10: Brainstorm and develop the kinds of activities you want. Ages 10-12. Limit 10. First come, first served. (30 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Election Time 2018: Know the Issues
Greenacres Branch
Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator,
provides a clear explanation of state constitutional
amendments and local questions on this year's ballot.
(60 min.)
Preregister.
10/03:
Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator,
provides a clear explanation of state constitutional
amendments and local questions on this year's ballot.
(60 min.)
Preregister.
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Oct 2018 |
English Exchange
Jupiter Branch
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (90 min.) Preregister. 10/03: 10/10: 10/24: 10/31: Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (90 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Job Search Basics: How to Find Employment Online
Acreage Branch
Learn the secrets of searching employment sites and databases in this interactive presentation. Limit 10. (90 min.) Preregister. 10/03: Learn the secrets of searching employment sites and databases in this interactive presentation. Limit 10. (90 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Medicare Basics
West Boca Branch
Need help understanding prescription costs and the different parts of Medicare? Join SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) for answers. (90 min.) 10/03: Need help understanding prescription costs and the different parts of Medicare? Join SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) for answers. (90 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
English Exchange
Glades Road Branch
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 10/03: 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: 10/31: Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Line Dancing
West Boynton Branch
Dancerize your way with the Electric Slide and Cupid Shuffle. Learn new line dances to keep you movin' and groovin'. For beginners and experienced line dancers. (60 min.) Preregister, beginning Tue, Sep 25. 10/03: Dancerize your way with the Electric Slide and Cupid Shuffle. Learn new line dances to keep you movin' and groovin'. For beginners and experienced line dancers. (60 min.) Preregister, beginning Tue, Sep 25. |
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Oct 2018 |
English Exchange
Loula V. York Branch
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Limit 10. First come, first served. (2 hr.) 10/03: (2 hr.) 10/10: (2 hr.) 10/17: (2 hr.) 10/24: (2 hr.) 10/31: Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Limit 10. First come, first served. (2 hr.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Knit & Crochet With Project Linus
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. (90 min.) 10/03: 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: 10/31: The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. (90 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Florida Department of Health discusses mammograms, breast ultrasound and MRI for breast health screenings.
(60 min.)
Preregister.
10/03:
Florida Department of Health discusses mammograms, breast ultrasound and MRI for breast health screenings.
(60 min.)
Preregister.
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Oct 2018 |
Book-A-Librarian
West Boynton Branch
Book an appointment for a one-on-one technology training or e-reader session with a library staff member. (30 min.) Call to make an appointment.10/02: 10/03: 10/10: 10/16: 10/17: 10/23: 10/24: 10/30: 10/31: Book an appointment for a one-on-one technology training or e-reader session with a library staff member. (30 min.) Call to make an appointment. |
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Oct 2018 |
Musical Performance: Latin Women in MusicCantantes latinoamericanas, su música e historia
Greenacres Branch
Martes, 02 de octubre,
6:30 pm
Vocalist Alexandra Marie will perform beloved melodies that pay tribute to female composers and singers, including Mercy Ferrer, Silvia Rexach and more. (45 min.) Preregister. Se requiere registrarse. 10/02: Vocalist Alexandra Marie will perform beloved melodies that pay tribute to female composers and singers, including Mercy Ferrer, Silvia Rexach and more. (45 min.) Preregister. Se requiere registrarse. Alexandra Marie interpretará canciones en homenaje a compositoras y cantantes latinoamericanas, incluyendo a Mercy Ferrer, Silvia Rexach y más. (45 min.) Se requiere registrarse. 10/02: |
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Oct 2018 |
Election Time 2018: Know the Issues
Acreage Branch
Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator,
provides a clear explanation of state constitutional
amendments and local questions on this year's ballot.
(60 min.)
Preregister.
10/02:
Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator,
provides a clear explanation of state constitutional
amendments and local questions on this year's ballot.
(60 min.)
Preregister.
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Oct 2018 |
English Exchange
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 10/02: 10/09: 10/16: 10/23: 10/30: Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Reading Buddies
Gardens Branch
Children work once a week with a teen to read together and play literacy games. Grades K-5. (45 min.) Preregister. 10/02: 10/09: 10/16: 10/23: Children work once a week with a teen to read together and play literacy games. Grades K-5. (45 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Reading Buddies
Gardens Branch
Assist children in grades K-5 with reading skills and earn community service hours for school. Grades 6 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. 10/02: 10/09: 10/16: 10/23: Assist children in grades K-5 with reading skills and earn community service hours for school. Grades 6 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
LEGO® Bricks
Belle Glade Branch
Build, imagine and play with our LEGO® bricks. Ages 4 & up. (45 min.) 10/02: Build, imagine and play with our LEGO® bricks. Ages 4 & up. (45 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Success Starts Here
Royal Palm Beach Branch
Learn life-enhancing skills with Officer Susan Klarich that focus on communication, goal setting, managing feelings and using peaceful ways to end conflict. Ages 5-10. (45 min.) Preregister. 10/02: 10/09: 10/16: 10/23: Learn life-enhancing skills with Officer Susan Klarich that focus on communication, goal setting, managing feelings and using peaceful ways to end conflict. Ages 5-10. (45 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Drop-In Coloring Club: Under the Sea
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Color your cares away with our coloring sheets, crayons, markers, colored pencils and more. All ages. (60 min.) 10/02: Color your cares away with our coloring sheets, crayons, markers, colored pencils and more. All ages. (60 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Live Homework Help: Tutor.com
Belle Glade Branch
Come with homework. Grades K-12. (30 min.) Call to make an appointment.10/02: 10/09: 10/16: 10/23: 10/30: Come with homework. Grades K-12. (30 min.) Call to make an appointment. |
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Oct 2018 |
Crazy 8s Math Club®
Lantana Road Branch
Each week features math games, music and fun activities that build from previous weeks. Grades K-5. (60 min.) Preregister. 10/02: 10/09: Each week features math games, music and fun activities that build from previous weeks. Grades K-5. (60 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Mini Book + Art: “Strega Nona: An Old Tale," by Tomie de Paola + “Capriccio With Monuments of Rome,” by Giovanni PaniniMini Libro + Arte: “Strega Nona: un cuento tradicional," de Tomie de Paola + “Capriccio With Monuments of Rome,” de Giovanni Panini
Gardens Branch
Martes, 02 de octubre,
3:30 pm
Each activity highlights a selected book and artwork in collaboration with the Norton Museum of Art. Made possible through the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation. Edades 6-8. Cupo limitado. Ages 6-8. Space is limited. (90 min.) Preregister. Se requiere registrarse. 10/02: Each activity highlights a selected book and artwork in collaboration with the Norton Museum of Art. Made possible through the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation. Edades 6-8. Cupo limitado. Ages 6-8. Space is limited. (90 min.) Preregister. Se requiere registrarse. Este taller se enfocará en un libro y una obra de arte en colaboración con el Norton Museum of Art y es posible gracias a la generosidad del Diane y Bruce Halle Foundation. Edades 6-8. Cupo limitado. (90 min.) Se requiere registrarse. 10/02: |
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Oct 2018 |
Animal Reading Friends (ARF)
Acreage Branch
Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs who can’t wait for you to read them a story. Grades K-5. Space is limited. First come, first served. (2 hr.) 10/02: 10/09: 10/16: 10/23: 10/30: Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs who can’t wait for you to read them a story. Grades K-5. Space is limited. First come, first served. (2 hr.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Watercolor Web Art
Wellington Branch
Create a colorful spider web using watercolor paints. Ages 5-12. Limit 25. First come, first served. (45 min.) 10/02: Create a colorful spider web using watercolor paints. Ages 5-12. Limit 25. First come, first served. (45 min.) |
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Oct 2018 |
How to Take Better Photos (Part II)
West Boynton Branch
Bring your questions or photos to share. (60 min.) Preregister, beginning Tue, Sep 25. 10/02: Bring your questions or photos to share. (60 min.) Preregister, beginning Tue, Sep 25. |
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Oct 2018 |
Memory Writing for Grandparents
Glades Road Branch
Learn techniques for writing family stories and memories. Facilitated by Suzana Sagy Macario, author of "Enter Through the Exit Door." Space is limited. (90 min.) Preregister. 10/02: Learn techniques for writing family stories and memories. Facilitated by Suzana Sagy Macario, author of "Enter Through the Exit Door." Space is limited. (90 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Book-A-Librarian
Belle Glade Branch
Personalized attention in areas of computer and mobile devices, genealogy and online resources, to name a few. Space is limited. First come, first served. (60 min.) Preregister. 10/02: 10/16: 10/23: 10/30: Personalized attention in areas of computer and mobile devices, genealogy and online resources, to name a few. Space is limited. First come, first served. (60 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Adult Coloring Club
West Boca Branch
Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials provided, or bring your own coloring book. 10/02: Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials provided, or bring your own coloring book. |
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Oct 2018 |
The Great Courses® DVD Lecture Series
Gardens Branch
Foundations of Western Civilization. Preregister. Shown with permission. Not rated.10/02: The Rise of Rome. The Roman Republic - Government and Politics. Roman Imperialism. The Culture of the Roman Republic. (2 hr.) 10/10: Rome - From Republic to Empire. The Pax Romana. Rome's Golden and Silver Ages. (90 min.) Foundations of Western Civilization. Preregister. Shown with permission. Not rated. |
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Oct 2018 |
English Exchange
Greenacres Branch
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 10/02: 10/09: 10/16: 10/23: 10/30: Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Toddler Story Times
Loula V. York Branch
Themed stories and creative activities for our youngest members and their parents. Ages 1-3. (45 min.) Preregister. 10/02: In Praise of Autumn I. 10/16: Everything Pumpkin I. 10/23: Everything Pumpkin II. 10/30: Happy Halloween! Themed stories and creative activities for our youngest members and their parents. Ages 1-3. (45 min.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
English Exchange
Wellington Branch
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) 10/01: 10/15: 10/22: 10/29: Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. (2 hr.) |
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Oct 2018 |
Chess Club
Wellington Branch
Basic game knowledge is required. (2 hr.) Preregister. 10/01: Basic game knowledge is required. (2 hr.) Preregister. |
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Oct 2018 |
Drum Line Showcase
Lantana Road Branch
The talented young men and women from Inlet Grove High School showcase their skills. (60 min.) Preregister. 10/01: The talented young men and women from Inlet Grove High School showcase their skills. (60 min.) Preregister. |
