Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! for People Who Love Books And
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Calendar of Events September 2016 For People Who Love Books and Enjoy Experiences That Bring Books to Life. “This journey has always been about reaching your own other shore, no matter what it is, and that dream continues.” Diana Nyad The Palm Beach County Library System is proud to present the third annual Book Life series, a month of activities and experiences designed for those who love to read. This year, Celebrate Hispanic we have selected two books exploring journeys; the literal and figurative, the personal and shared, and their power to define Heritage Month! or redefine all who proceed along the various emerging paths. The featured books for Book Life 2016 are: By: Maribel de Jesús • “Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story Multicultural Outreach Services Librarian of a Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator,” by Homer For the eleventh consecutive year the Palm Beach County Library System Hickham celebrates our community’s cultural diversity, the beautiful traditions of • “Find a Way,” by Diana Nyad Latin American countries, and the important contributions Hispanics have Discover the reading selections and enjoy a total of 11 made to American society. educational, engaging experiences inspired by the books. The national commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month began with a Activities, events and book discussions will be held at various week-long observance, started in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. library branches and community locations throughout the Twenty years later, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observation month of September. to September 15 - October 15, a month-long period which includes several This series is made possible through the generous support of Latin American countries’ anniversaries of independence. In 1988, Congress the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Please approved Law #100-402 to call on the people of the United States, especially consider joining the Friends; find out more about them by the educational community, to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month visiting www.pbclibrary.org/friends. with appropriate ceremonies and activities. To register for select off-site activities, visit www.pbclibrary. On Sat, Sep 10, at the Lantana Road Branch, this month long celebration will org/book-life one week prior to the date of the event. kick off with a musical presentation by students of the Ñ School of Music, Print and digital copies (including eAudiobooks) of both titles Folkloric Dance by Grupo Raíces, traditional Mariachi music by Mariachi are available via our catalog; visit www.pbclibrary.org and Pancho Villa and more! Check the calendar for special programs at your local click “Books, CDs, & DVDs.” branch throughout the months of September and October. Programs offered during Hispanic Heritage Month are made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Clases de computadora en español – vea la página 15. Klas òdinatè nan kreyòl - gade nan paj 15. All Palm Beach County Library System locations will be closed on Mon, Sep 05 for Labor Day. No materials will be due on this day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Auspiciado por los Amigos de la Biblioteca. Connect. Inspire. Enrich. Patwone pa la Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Page 1 in her travels to Brazil with exotic animals, lively Wed, Sep 14, 6:30 pm ACREAGE BRANCH culture, and adventurous experiences. Ages 6-12. (60 Teen Trivia Night 15801 Orange Boulevard, Loxahatchee 33470 min.) Preregister. How well do you know your favorite video games, Phone: 681-4100 Thu, Sep 08, 3:30 pm manga, anime, cartoons and Disney movies? Test your Game Time knowledge and your teamwork skills as you battle to Adult be the very best! Ages 12 & up. (60 min.) Preregister. Sat, Sep 03, 2:00 pm Have a blast indoors with new and favorite board Wed, Sep 21, 6:30 pm Acoustic Java Jam games, card games and video games. Ages 8-12. (90 min.) Preregister. Anime Otaku Club Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or Hang out, watch anime, play games, and eat snacks bring your acoustic instruments and jam out while Fri, Sep 09, 3:30 pm while you talk with friends and fans about all the coolest enjoying a hot cup of java. (2 hr.) Crafts for Kids stuff from Japan. Ages 12 & up. (2 hr.) Preregister. Sat, Sep 10, 2:00 pm Celebrate the coming of autumn as you make a new “Star Trek” 50th Anniversary Celebration craft, and maybe a new friend at this relaxed family crafting event. Ages 4-10. (45 min.) Preregister. “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.” ©Paramount BELLE GLADE Pictures. (132 min.) Trekkies of all ages are invited to Wed, Sep 14, 11:15 am celebrate the 50th anniversary of the show that boldly Awesome Autumn! BRANCH went where no other had gone before. Get energized Welcome autumn and celebrate harvest time as we 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade 33430 while viewing a feature film and enjoying Trek-themed learn about the science behind the season and make Phone: 996-3453 coloring. All ages. Preregister. G a fantastic fall-themed craft. Ages 4-8. (60 min.) Preregister. Adult Tue, Sep 13 & 20, 5:00 pm Thursdays, 1:00 pm Sit 'n' Stitch Fri, Sep 16, 3:30 pm English Exchange LEGO Builders Club Want to learn crochet fundamentals? Want to socialize ® Meet new friends and practice speaking English! Free while you work on your current project? Sit and stitch, Are you a Master Builder? Find out as you use our ® informal conversation lessons. Participants should meet new people, and share your ideas and knowledge LEGO bricks to work on creative projects alone or have basic English skills. Seating is limited. (2 hr.) with others who are just learning to crochet. Some with friends. Ages 5-12. (90 min.) Preregister. Preregister. materials provided. (2 hr.) Wed, Sep 21, 3:30 pm Tuesdays, 2:00 pm Thu, Sep 15, 6:30 pm Musical Toddlers & Tykes Book-a-Librarian Election Time 2016: Know the Issues Do you love our story time songs? Join us for a jam Personal attention in a hands-on session tailored for What do Palm Beach County’s proposed one-cent sales session with all our favorites and lots of instruments you. Tell us what you need: a personal computer trainer surtax, homestead tax exemptions, solar power and for you to play along and keep the music going. Ages or guidance on researching a topic. Call to make an medical marijuana have in common? Todd Bonlarron, 0-4. (30 min.) Preregister. appointment. (90 min.) Assistant County Administrator, will provide a clear Thu, Sep 22, 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 10, 10:30 am explanation of these state constitutional amendments Origami: Fun With Folding and local ballot questions. (60 min.) Preregister. Recycle Craft Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with beautiful Dress up an old tin can to give it a new life as a Sun, Sep 18, 2:00 pm origami crafts for all skill levels. Ages 8 & up. (60 centerpiece-worthy vase. Limit 10. (90 min.) Domingo, 18 de septiembre, 2:00 pm min.) Preregister. Preregister. Arturo Romay: Enchanting Melodies Sat, Sep 24, 2:00 pm Thu, Sep 15, 2:00 pm Arturo Romay: Melodías Encantadoras Discover 4-H: Open House Master guitarist Arturo Romay will delight us with How to Be Certified as a Disadvantaged, Explore the fun of the 4-H Youth Program! Interested Minority or Woman-Owned Business music from Spain, the Caribbean and his native in joining or starting your own club? Come see a wealth Venezuela. (60 min.) Preregister. Learn how to register as a provider of goods or services of fun, hands-on activities covering topics such as and discuss options to become a certified supplier at El maestro guitarrista Arturo Romay nos cautivará science, technology, health and citizenship. From county, state and federal levels. Preregister. con música de España, el Caribe, y su natal Venezuela. robotics and aerospace to cooking and gardening, there (60 min.) Se requiere registrarse. will be something for everyone. Kids who complete Tue, Sep 27, 5:30 pm Election Time 2016: Know the Issues Wed, Sep 21, 6:30 pm their 4-H Discovery Passport will receive a prize! Ages 5-18. Preregister. What do Palm Beach County’s proposed one-cent sales The Coloring Club surtax, homestead tax exemptions, solar power and Tue, Sep 27, 6:30 pm Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring medical marijuana have in common? Todd Bonlarron, Club Pokémon enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials provided, Assistant County Administrator, will provide a clear or bring your own coloring book to work on. (2 hr.) Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and explanation of these state constitutional amendments Preregister. make new friends or try your hand at a Pokécraft. Ages and local ballot questions. (60 min.) Preregister. Thu, Sep 22, 7:00 pm 6-12. (90 min.) Preregister. Bookmark It! Wed, Sep 28, 4:00 pm Child Design bookmarks using everyday items and washi Tween Crafternoon & Coloring Club Sat, Sep 03, 10:30 am tape. Materials provided. Ages 14 & up. (60 min.) Take a homework break and work out your creative Sábado, 03 de septiembre, 10:30 am Preregister. side with coloring, rubber band creations, paper bead Bilingual Family Story Time ® Sun, Sep 25, 2:00 pm necklaces, or Zentangle doodle art. Bring friends or Hora De Cuentos Bilingües Book Chat: Banned Books Week Edition make some new ones. Ages 9-17. (60 min.) Preregister. Fun stories, puppets and a film in Spanish for kids, Did you know that “The Curious Incident of the Dog Thu, Sep 29, 4:00 pm moms and dads.