| 04/29/13 |
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Computer Classes May 2013
Classes will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Monday April 29th we will be taking names for the MAY computer courses. Individuals must commit to taking the entire course. Limited to the first 15 who register. This 8-day course is available only to NEW students. details...
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| 04/24/13 |
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LET’S MOVE BOYNTON WALK
Participate in the LET’S MOVE BOYNTON Walk on April 24!
· Join the LET’S MOVE BOYNTON Walk Team at 5 pm at the
Amphitheatre, 129 East Ocean Avenue; register on-site
· Enjoy Zumba and Jazzercise warm-up exercises
· Receive a LET’S MOVE BOYNTON tee-shirt (while supplies last)
· Stroll with the LET’S MOVE BOYNTON Team east on Ocean Avenue
to Oceanfront Park and back (approximately 2 miles)
· Log this activity on your Channel 12 record for TEAM BOYNTON details...
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| 03/27/13 |
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2013 City Budget Survey
The Boynton Beach Financial Advisory Committee (under Charter from the City Commission) would like your participation in the third annual citizen and business-owner budget survey. Your answers to a few short questions will provide valuable insight and feedback to the Committee to make their recommendations to the City Commission for next budget year. This survey will remain available through April 19, 2013. details...
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| 02/28/13 |
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FREEGAL: Free Downloadable Music
The Boynton Beach City Library will offer free downloadable music! The Library joined Library Ideas™ network that offers access to over three million songs including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. Through Freegal Music Service, the Boynton Beach City Library will increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to over 10,000 music labels from 65 different countries. Library card holders in good standing can download three Freegal Music tracks in the MP3 format each week for free. details...
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| 02/18/13 |
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24th Annual Author Benefit Luncheon
Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library presents guest speaker and author Ann Leary. Monday, Feb. 18th, 11:00am, Benvenuto Caterestaurant, 1730 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. Click Read More for Ticket details. details...
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| 01/24/13 |
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Origami Boxes
Learn the traditional Japanese art or technique of folding paper into a variety of decorative or functional items. Make an origami box from a greeting card. Bring a pencil, hard ruler and pair of scissors. All other materials will be provided. Thursday, Jan. 24 @ 1:30--2:30 pm. Room: CA details...
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| 01/07/13 |
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Adult Reading Club
Adult Reading Club: Normal Library Hours Wednesday, Jan. 7 through Monday, April 29
No meetings to attend! Read ten books, complete the reading log with the titles and return the log before April 29th and receive a free gift. Register at the Information or Customer Services Desk during normal Library hours. Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library. details...
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| 11/01/12 |
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Food for Fines & Food Drive
Food for Fines & Food Drive. Donate one nonperishable food item and $1.00 in fines will be removed from your account or Be a good neighbor, donate needed food. Nov. 1st - 30th, benefits The Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach. details...
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| 10/30/12 |
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Winner of the Read for the Record
As part of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County program titled 2012 Mayor’s Literacy Initiative, the City participated in the Read for the Record contest. The contest goals were for adults to read the children’s book Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad to as many children as possible across the nation in one day. details...
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| 10/09/12 |
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JOB HELP: Employ Boynton Beach
Need help finding a job? Writing a resume? A series of classes presented by Don Scantlan, a job search expert, will help individuals looking for a job. Attendance is recommended at all classes. Register at the Reference Desk. Class size is limited. details...
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| 10/09/12 |
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Fall Family Festival
Welcome the fall season with a
family event for all ages.
“Pumpkin Patty” (Suzy Hammer) will tell
stories from the Pumpkin Patch followed by
a mummy wrap, crafts and
light refreshments!
Thursday, Oct. 11th, 6:45-8:00pm details...
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| 09/24/12 |
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Clifford's Biggest Birthday Party Ever!
It’s Clifford the Big Red Dog’s
50th birthday!
Celebrate the "BIG" day with
CLIFFORD
& the author Norman Bridwell,
with a live webcast
at the Library! Sing
"Happy Birthday" to Clifford
Monday, September 24th
9:45 - 11:00am
Room: Program Room details...
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| 04/11/12 |
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Ebooks/Overdrive Training Available
Do you need help downloading our ebooks? One of our librarians will be offering 2 training sessions per week to the public for the next four weeks. Interested patrons should go directly to 2nd floor reference by 6pm sharp or 2:30pm sharp depending on the session they are interested in attending.
The session times are:
Tuesdays from 6pm-7pm &
Wednesdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm details...
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| 11/01/11 |
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HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION OUTREACH
The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's office will take your 2012 homestead exemption application and answer valuation questions on Wednesdays, October 19, November 16 and December 21 from 11 am to noon. details...
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| 10/27/11 |
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Sunshine Library Card Program
The Boynton Beach City Library participates in the Sunshine Library Card program. The Sunshine Library Card allows reciprocal borrowing privileges between the Boynton Beach City Library, Florida Atlantic University Libraries, Palm Beach State College Libraries, Palm Beach County Library System and the School District of Palm Beach County Professional Library. details...
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| 10/10/11 |
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Our Grounds Are Now A Butterfly Sanctuary
The grounds of the Boynton Beach City Library are a Butterfly Sanctuary!
The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) awarded the Boynton Beach City Library a Butterfly Sanctuary Certificate at a reception held in the Library on Wednesday, September 21st. Jane Gavlick, Co-President and Roberta Chenoweth of the Boynton Beach Garden Club presented Craig Clark, Library Director, and Karen Abramson with the certificate. details...
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| 04/19/11 |
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April 24 - 30 is Preservation Week @ Your Library
The Boynton Beach City Library will join the American Library Association and libraries all over the country to promote awareness of collection preservation. The theme this year is "Pass It On." Mayor Rodriguez has proclaimed April 24 - 30 Preservation Week in Boynton Beach. details...
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| 11/23/10 |
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Family Holiday Open House
Welcome winter with a family event for all ages. Enjoy the magic of Brent Gregory, make holiday crafts and have some refreshments! details...
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| 09/29/10 |
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Six Secrets of the Job Search
Boynton Beach City Library presents . . .
Six Secrets of the Job Search.
Tues., Nov. 16, 11 am.
Learn how to sell yourself to an employer,
network on multiple levels,
use support groups and more. details...
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| 09/29/10 |
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Senior Health and Services Expo
The Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce
In partnership with Boynton Beach City Library Presents:
Senior Health and Services Expo.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010. 10:00am-1:00pm.
Receive valuable information and Free Testing which may encourage: Life style changes, details...
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| 09/13/10 |
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Exhibit: From Julia Child’s Kitchen
Local History & Archives & Art in Public Places
Presents: "From Julia Child’s Kitchen." Exhibit
October 6, 2010 – January 27, 2011.
Get a glimpse of Julia's world. Nationally known photographer Albie Walton's 1975 photo-shoot images of Julia Child's famous cookbook cover will be on display along with vintage kitchen memorabilia and cookbooks. details...
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| 07/29/10 |
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Seminole Exhibit
How much do you really know about the Seminole Indians of Florida? Anyone interested in learning more about Seminole culture and history will be happy to take in the latest exhibit at the Boynton Beach City Library. details...
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| 07/20/10 |
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Miami Dolphins visit the library
Nate Garner & Brian Hartline of the Miami Dolphins will be visiting the Youth Services Department on Wednesday, July 21st from 3 to 4 PM to talk about the importance of reading and libraries. Don't miss this opportunity to get an autograph and take a photo! details...
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| 06/17/10 |
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Summer Reading Club
Babies and students through grade 12 can register for the Summer Reading Club in the Youth Services Division. details...
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| 04/27/10 |
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NANCY DREW 80TH ANNIVERSARY
Remember the titian haired teen detective, the plucky Nancy Drew? Can you believe the mystery stories, first published in 1930, are still for sale today? The Boynton Beach City Library invites you to celebrate 80 years of Nancy Drew. details...
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| 03/22/10 |
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Palm Beach County Library Treasure Hunt!
The Palm Beach County Library Association is excited to announce the first ever county-wide library treasure hunt! You'll be surprised to find out just how many libraries call Palm Beach County home and how many treasures they contain. details...
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| 12/21/09 |
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Quilt Sale
Quilts and quilted items made by the Boynton Beach City Library Quilters will be on display and offered for sale. details...
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| 11/09/09 |
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Families Reading Together
To celebrate the kickoff of Families Reading Together month, Boynton Beach Mayor Jerry Taylor read the book, From Head to Toe, by Eric Carle, on Wednesday, November 4th at the Library. He entertained the children with his safari hat that had a toy baby gorilla attached. Mayor Taylor led the children in performing all of the actions as he read the book. The Mayor’s enthusiasm spread throughout the audience of children and adults. A terrific time was had by all! details...
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| 09/29/09 |
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Exhibit: The Barefoot Mailman Route Revisited
The exhibit runs from Sept. 23rd through the month of November.
On November 2nd at 6:30 p.m. the library will be hosting a program featuring Michael Bornstein, Town Manager of Lantana as the Barefoot Mailman. Mr. Bornstein will come in costume and share stories of the legendary Barefoot Mailman. details...
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| 09/23/09 |
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Fall Family Festival
October 6th, 6:30 to 8 PM, Enjoy an evening of fall activities, fun and food. Get mesmerized by the magic of Brent Gregory, magician and illusionist. Sponsored by the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library. All ages are welcome. Event will take place in the Library’s Program Room.
Volunteer service hours are available to teens who help set up and clean up. Inquire with Ms. Lisa in Youth Services. details...
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| 08/19/09 |
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Bake Sale
Bake sale at the library on Tuesday, August 25 to benefit the American Heart Association details...
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| 06/12/09 |
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LIBRARY CLOSES ON FRIDAYS
EFFECTIVE FRIDAY JUNE 12, 2009: The Library will be closed on Fridays but will continue to remain open on Saturdays to continue to provide the highest quality of customer service. Library operating hours Monday through Thursday will remain unchanged at 9:00 am to 8:30 pm. Saturday hours will be from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. details...
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| 06/02/09 |
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40th Anniversary of Apollo 11
June 2nd, 2009 marks the opening of a new series of exhibits and programming at the Boynton Beach City Library and Schoolhouse Children's Museum & Learning Center. details...
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| 04/27/09 |
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Free Computer Classes
Effective immediately Boynton Beach City Library is accepting registration for free computer classes. All classes will be taught in the new Computer Lab. Individuals may register for only one class at a time. A reservation can be made by calling the Library at 742-6390 or in person at the Reference Desk. Students are expected to attend both sessions of any class. details...
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| 12/31/08 |
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Palm Beach County Centennial (1909-2009)
In honor of the Palm Beach County Centennial (1909-2009) the library has created a showcase of history books chronicling the people, places and events that have shaped our county. The display is on the second floor near the Reference Desk. All books are available to be checked out. details...
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| 12/22/08 |
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Toys for Tots
The Boynton Beach City Library served as one of the many drop off points for Toys for Tots. details...
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| 11/19/08 |
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Art Connections: Ralph Papa
City of Boynton Beach - Art in Public Places presents an event free to the public! Monday, December 15th artist Ralph Papa will showcase "Seeing vs Thinking"... details...
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| 11/04/08 |
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Food For Fines
The Boynton Beach City Library is sponsoring “Food for Fines” and a “Food Drive” during the month of November. Collection will continue through November 29, 2008. details...
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| 10/21/08 |
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A Visit to Bhutan: A Kingdom in the Himalayas
The Boynton Beach City Library is pleased to present this program on the Kingdom of Bhutan, located in the eastern Himalayas. Presenter Alan Fabricant worked with the Library, Rotary Club and PakMail in LakeWorth to send 600 pounds of books to Bhutan. details...
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| 10/21/08 |
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ART CONNECTION: The Highwaymen
The Boynton Beach City Library is pleased to co-sponsor Art Connections with the City’s Art in Public Places Department. The program is slated to connect art, artwork and artists with the public. Different artists will be presented each month. details...
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| 10/13/08 |
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Program Location Changes
As the Boynton Beach City Library has been designated an early voting site for the 2008 election, the locations for Library programs scheduled between October 17th and November 3rd have been changed. Three programs were cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. details...
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| 08/28/08 |
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Ronald McDonald Magic Show
Children of all ages are invited to see Ronald McDonald perform silly magic tricks to promote the Ronald McDonald Reading Challenge and Library Card Sign-Up Month. details...
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