Calendar of Events www.pbclibrary.org June 2017 Clases de computadora en español – vea la página 15. “A Visit from the Goon Squad” + Pen to Paper: Artists’ Handwritten Letters from the Smithsonian’s Archive of American Art Sat, Jun 17, 2:00 pm Norton Museum of Art 1451 S Olive Ave., West Palm Beach Jennifer Egan’s 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning tells the story of two intertwining lives through time and across the globe. Discuss the connections between the book and the exhibit, “Pen to Paper – Artists’ Handwritten Letters from the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art.” Free. No RSVP required. Download or reserve your copy of the book today! A partnership with Free summer lunches and snacks available at the following Build a Better World locations: Summer Reading Main Library Program 2017 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, 33406 Mon, Jun 05 - Fri, Jul 28 Acreage Branch 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee 33470 Get your Summer Reading Program Belle Glade Branch point tracker to participate in the fun! 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade 33430 Greenacres Branch 1. Sign up at your local branch and you will 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres 33467 be given a Summer Reading Program point tracker. Jupiter Branch 705 Military Trail, Jupiter 33458 2. Complete activities to earn points. For every Lantana Road Branch activity completed, make a check mark on 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth 33462 your personalized point tracker. Wellington Branch 3. Return your completed point tracker to any 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 33414 Palm Beach County Library System location All children, and collect your reward. ages 18 and younger. 30 points = 1 entry into a drawing for a grand prize! Mon - Fri except weekends and holidays. Beginning Tue, Jun 06 - Fri, Jul 28 In partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Auspiciado por los Amigos de la Biblioteca. Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach CountyConnect. Library Inspire. System. Enrich. Patwone pa la Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Page 1 Mon, Jun 12, 6:30 pm Wed, Jun 07, 6:30 pm Acreage Branch Undersea Stories Teen Trivia 15801 Orange Boulevard, Loxahatchee 33470 Grab your snorkel and get ready for an adventure Phone: 681-4100 How well do you know pop culture, movies and more? under the sea with stories and a craft about the big Test your knowledge and your teamwork skills as you Adult blue. Ages 3-5. (45 min.) battle to be the best! Ages 12 & up. (90 min.) Thursdays, 1:00 pm Tue, Jun 13, 1:30 pm or 2:45 pm Sat, Jun 10, 17 & 24, 2:00 pm English Exchange Captain Underpants vs. the Pernicious Party Dungeons & Dragons Practice speaking English in a fun and informal Poopers! Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language Tra-la-la! Flush boredom down the drain at our fellow wizards, warriors and battle evil monsters to is recommended. (2 hr.) Preregister. finger-snapping celebration of everyone’s favorite bring goodness back to the world. Ages 12 & up. Space Sat, Jun 03, 2:00 pm hero featuring zany games and wacky activities. All is limited. (2½ hr.) ages. (45 min.) Acoustic Java Jam Tue, Jun 13, 6:30 pm Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or Wed, Jun 14, 2:00 pm Anime Otaku Club bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee Loxahatchee Rocks! Rock Out With Rock Art! Hang out, watch anime, eat snacks, and talk with provided. (2 hr.) Loxahatchee rocks! Show your neighborhood pride friends and fellows fans about all the coolest shows Thu, Jun 08 & 15, 5:00 pm by creating colorful rocks that reflect your favorite from Japan. Ages 12-17. (2 hr.) Sit ’n’ Stitch hobbies, sports, animals and more! A perfect event for beginning rock artists. Ages 6 & up. (60 min.) Wed, Jun 14 & 28, 6:00 pm Want to learn crochet fundamentals or socialize while How to Adult: Learn the Stuff They you work on your current project? Meet new people, Wed, Jun 14, 4:00 pm Don’t Teach in School and share your ideas and knowledge with others. Drama Club Ages 12 & up. Some materials provided. (2 hr.) Want to be a star or just like being silly? Play theater 06/14: Managing Your Money: Find out how to keep games and learn basic acting skills at this fun, informal Sat, Jun 10, 2:00 pm money in your pocket and make your cash Kitchen Chat: Vegetables for Salads & Spiralizing event. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) last longer. (90 min.) Borrow a cookbook, test a recipe, share your tips Fri, Jun 16, 2:30 pm 06/28: Getting a Job: Learn tips to create a résumé, and kitchen adventures. Watch The Great Courses® Dads Are Dynamite! fill out a winning job application, and practice “Everyday Gourmet: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Celebrate the coolest dude in your life, whether he’s the all-important interview. Discover the Cooking - Salads from the Cold Kitchen.” Ages 14 & up. your dad, grandpa, uncle or older brother. Ages 3-6. skills and prep you need to make yourself an (90 min.) Preregister. Shown with permission. Not rated. (45 min.) attractive job candidate. (2½ hr.) Sun, Jun 11, 2:00 pm Tue, Jun 20, 1:30 pm or 2:45 pm Mon, Jun 19, 6:30 pm Book Chat: “Mystic River,” by Dennis Lehane Creative Crafts Day Pizza Book/Movie Chat: “Everything, Everything” Staff-led discussion. Copies of the book are available. Make a mosaic, draw a doodle, try some splatter art, Grab a copy of “Everything, Everything,” by Nicola Light refreshments served. (90 min.) Preregister. create a beaded bracelet or try one of our other arts Yoon. Read it, or watch the movie, and be ready to Wed, Jun 14, 6:30 pm and crafts activities. All ages. (45 min.) share your thoughts. Enjoy pizza as we all talk about The Coloring Club Wed, Jun 21, 3:00 pm it. Ages 14 & up. (90 min.) Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring Musical Toddlers & Tykes Tue, Jun 20, 6:30 pm enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials provided, Love our story time songs? Join us for a jam session DIY Spa Stuff or bring your own coloring book to work on. (2 hr.) with favorites and lots of musical instruments. Ages Create bath bombs, soap and lotion customized with Preregister. 0-4. (30 min.) a smell and look just for you. Ages 12 & up. (90 min.) Sat, Jun 17, 3:00 pm Wed, Jun 21, 6:30 pm Fri, Jun 23, 3:00 pm Crafternoon: Painted Bottle Vases Disney & Cartoon Trivia Let’s Play: Gaming Upcycle empty wine and spirit bottles into pretty Enjoy a snack and a few rounds of trivia to test your It’s time for friends, snacks, PS4 multiplayer games, painted vases. Materials provided. Ages 14 & up. knowledge with questions designed for kids, teens, and unusual new card and board games. Ages 12-17. Limit 12. (60 min.) Preregister. adults, avid fans and beginners including musical (2 hr.) questions and more! All ages. (90 min.) Sat, Jun 24, 10:00 am Rock Painting Thu, Jun 22, 4:00 pm Belle Glade Have you seen the painted rocks hiding around town? Cookie Book Club Paint your own rocks to hide and spread joy to others. What if your parents had crazy adventures? Grab a Materials provided. (60 min.) Preregister. copy of the book, “Fortunately, The Milk,” by Neil 725 NWBranch 4th Street, Belle Glade 33430 Sat, Jun 24, 2:30 pm Gaiman. Read it. Come ready to eat cookies and share Phone: 996-3453 your thoughts about the book. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) Reading Circle Adult Tue, Jun 27, 1:30 pm or 2:45 pm Share new titles and favorite books with other readers Thursdays, 1:00 pm “Star Wars” Day! and discover new books and best-sellers to take home. English Exchange Choose Light or Dark Side as you play Jedi games, Light refreshments served. (90 min.) Preregister. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal make a lightsaber, and try your hand at Force training. Thu, Jun 29, 6:00 pm atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language All ages. (45 min.) Family Game Night is recommended. (2 hr.) Preregister. Tue, Jun 27, 6:30 pm Enjoy a relaxing evening playing a variety of classic Tuesdays, 2:00 pm Club Pokémon and contemporary board games. (2 hr.) Preregister. Book-A-Librarian Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and Personal attention, hands-on session tailored for you. Child make new friends or try your hand at a Pokécraft Tell us what you need: a personal computer trainer Tue, Jun 06, 3:00 pm and play some Pokémon bingo! Ages 6-12. (90 min.) The Amazing Mr. A’s Summer Magic Spectacular! or guidance on researching a topic. (60 min.) Call to Wed, Jun 28, 2:30 pm make an appointment. It’s a variety-style magic show you don’t want to miss! Plant a Garden in the Stars With magic, comedy, ventriloquism and audience Sat, Jun 17, 10:30 am Enjoy a story time about space and learn about participation, Mr. A will leave you laughing. All ages. Surprise Adult Craft astronauts and the work they do on the International (45 min.) Preregister. Sometimes crafting needs to be spontaneous. Have Space Station. Then plant an astronaut garden you fun completing a variety of different crafts available. Wed, Jun 07, 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm can take home to learn about growing food in space.