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Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Power.
Wednesday, October 7, 6:30-7:30pm
Virtual presentation
In 1776, only 10% of Americans had the right to vote. Learn the history of expanding voting rights and the important benefits to those who turn out and vote. Christene Campbell-Gabor, Chair of the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County Civics Education Committee, walks you through the ways you can register and vote, including registering online, Vote-by-Mail, early voting and more. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed upon enrollment.
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Early Voting
Monday, October 19-Sunday, November 1, 7:00am-7:00pm
Spanish River Library
The Spanish River Library is an early voting location for Palm Beach County residents. Vote any time from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. You can also drop your ballot off in person during early voting hours at early voting locations. Please do not drop off mail-in ballots through the book drops.
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Story Central Virtual Storytelling Slam
Sunday, October 11, 5:00-6:30pm
Virtual program
Join us for this opportunity for adults to enter a friendly competition to share true, first-person stories -- not poems or essays -- of approximately 5-7 minutes in length. Judges in the audience select the winner, who is awarded a prize. Stories are not to be read or memorized. Hosted by Caren Neile, PhD, who has taught storytelling studies at FAU for nearly two decades. The first 10 people to sign up are eligible to participate. Enrollment required. Zoom information will be emailed upon enrollment.
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Great Directors Documentary Discussion: Hitchcock/Truffaut
Tuesday, October 6, 4:00-5:00pm
Virtual discussion
Stream and watch Hitchcock/Truffaut (PG-13, 80min) on Kanopy and then join Neil Schulhoff for a virtual discussion. In this documentary, filmmakers discuss how Francois Truffaut's 1966 book, Cinema According to Hitchcock, influenced their work. Enrollment required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed upon enrollment.
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Unbound World Book Club: Ninth House, by Leigh Bardugo
Thursday, October 8, 7:00-8:00pm
Virtual discussion
This mesmerizing adult debut from Leigh Bardugo is a tale of power, privilege, dark magic, and murder set among the Ivy League elite. Enrollment required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed upon enrollment. Click here to reserve or access your copy of the book.
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Great Directors Documentary Discussion: Friedkin Uncut
Tuesday, October 20, 4:00-5:00pm
Virtual discussion
Stream and watch Friedkin Uncut on Kanopy and then join Neil Schulhoff for a virtual discussion of this documentary. The hotshot director of The Exorcist and The French Connection, now 83 years old, is interviewed about his career, and a number of his colleagues and admirers weigh in with reminiscences and tributes. Enrollment required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed upon enrollment.
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The Classic Sci-fi Book Club: The Left Hand of Darkness, by Ursula K. Le Guin
Wednesday, October 21, 10:30-11:30am
Virtual discussion
A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can choose -- and change -- their gender. Enrollment required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed upon enrollment. Click here to reserve a copy of this book with your library card.
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An Hour to Kill Mystery Book Club: So Much Blue, by Percival Everett
Friday, October 30, 10:30-11:30am
Virtual discussion
Kevin Pace is working on a painting that he won’t allow anyone to see. It may be his masterpiece or it may not; he doesn’t know or, more accurately, doesn’t care. What Kevin does care about are the events of the past. As they intersect with the present, Kevin struggles to justify the sacrifices he’s made for his art and the secrets he’s kept from his wife. Enrollment required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed upon enrollment. Click here to reserve or access your copy of the book.
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Read Together Palm Beach County Book Club
Thursday, November 12, 6:30-7:30pm
Virtual discussion
The Boca Raton Public Library joins The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County for the 12th Read Together Palm Beach County campaign in which adults throughout the County read the same book at the same time. The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead, is this year's pick. Colson won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for this book of fiction -- his second Pulitzer Prize in four years. Click here to reserve a copy of this book with your library card. Enrollment required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed upon enrollment.
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Medicare Educational Virtual Presentation
Wednesday, October 14, 10:30-11:30am and 2:30-3:30pm
Virtual presentation
Don't miss the enrollment dates for Medicare coverage! Learn about the Medicare Options and eligibility requirements. Explore how to choose the right option for you. Medicare Advantage, Supplemental (Medi-Gap), Part D Drugs, deductibles and the coverage gap will be explained by a licensed and certified insurance agent. No marketing or selling will be conducted during the presentation. Registration required; choose one session only. A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the presentation. Click on a time below to register:
Wednesday, October 14, 10:30-11:30am
Wednesday, October 14, 2:30-3:30pm
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On-Demand Virtual Classes for Adults
Available now, on demand
Virtual programs
Our Instructional Services team has been busy creating more free on-demand virtual classes for adults. Visit On-Demand Classes for Adults to watch Where Do I Vote?, Spanish and Italian Language Quick Series, Crafting on a Budget, Prime Yourself, 5 Simple Steps for Practical Internet Privacy, Civic Engagement: A Bucket List for Engaged Citizens, and more.
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Bilingual Story Times
October 1-31, Facebook
Virtual Story Times
In celebration of Bilingual Child Month, we'll be featuring bilingual story times every week on our Facebook page. Look for story times in Russian, Spanish, Japanese, and Portuguese.
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Teen Catch Up Book Club
Thursday, October 15, 5:30-6:30pm
Virtual discussion
Let's get together online and discuss the books we read over the summer and during quarantine. Enrollment required. A Zoom link will be emailed upon enrollment.
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Teen Activity: Design a Button
Thursday, October 1-31, Youth Services
Downtown Library
Design your own button to wear! Send an email to ysstaff@myboca.us with the subject line: TEEN BUTTON. Attach a picture of your favorite book, anime character or meme, and we'll make it into a button for you! We'll send an email when it's ready for you to pick up at the Downtown Library Youth Services desk.
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Read for the Record: Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, by Meg Medina
Thursday, October 29, Virtual Story Time
on Facebook
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record brings together millions of adults and children around the world each year to read the same book on the same day to raise awareness about early literacy. Watch our Facebook page on October 29 as some special guests from the City of Boca Raton read this year's selection: Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina. Click here to place a hold on this book with your library card!
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Halloween Fun
Monday-Saturday, October 26-31, Downtown & Spanish River Libraries Watch our Facebook page for spooky story times and a puppet show! We'll also be handing out Halloween grab bags at the Youth Services desks and through our curbside holds pick-up service. If children come into the library that week, we encourage them to wear costumes and take a picture in front of our fun Halloween backdrop near the entrance. You might even spot a library team member in a costume or wearing a themed face mask! |
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