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FAU Research in Action: Your Role in Combatting Cyberbullying
Thursday, January 16, 1:00-2:30pm
Downtown Library
Technology misuse among youth is a serious widespread issue. But did you know there are proven actionable strategies to help make cyberspace a safer place? Join Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., as he talks about the roles of parents -- and the entire community -- in addressing cyberbullying, sexting and unwise social media use among youth.
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Our National Parks in Song and Story with Gary Bremen and Grant Livingston
Saturday, January 25, 4:00-5:30pm
Downtown Library
This extraordinary collaboration between award-winning storyteller Gary Bremen and Florida's historian-in-song Grant Livingston celebrates Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Gettysburg, Mammoth Cave, Selma, Stonewall, Yosemite and our own Biscayne National Park.
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FAU Love Libraries Day Men's Basketball Game
Saturday, January 18,
4:00pm
Abessinio Court, FAU
Cheer on FAU's Men's Basketball team as they take on UAB! Get $5 tickets for Boca Raton Public Library cardholders when you call 1-866-FAU-OWLS and mention promo code LIBRARY. Advance purchases only.
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Morning Muffins & Mysteries: The Paper Wasp, by Lauren Acampora
Tuesday, January 7, 10:30-11:30am
Downtown Library
The Paper Wasp is a riveting knife-edge story of two women’s dark friendship of twisted ambition set against the backdrop of contemporary Hollywood. Join Marcella Trevino for a discussion of acclaimed mysteries, and enjoy coffee and muffins.
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Unbound World Book Club: The Calculating Stars, by Mary Robinette Kowal
Thursday, January 9, 7:00-8:00pm
Downtown Library
Elma York’s experience as a WASP pilot and mathematician earns her a place in the International Aerospace Coalition’s attempts to put man on the moon -- as a calculator. But with so many skilled and experienced women pilots and scientists involved with the program, it doesn’t take long before Elma begins to wonder why they can’t go into space, too.
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Adobe Photoshop 1: The Layout and Tools
Thursday, January 9, 6:00-7:30pm
Downtown Library, Discover Studio
Locate toolbar, menus, options bar, panels and palettes. Learn about selection tools, create/save projects, move/transform images, and remove objects. Images provided. Must be comfortable working on an Apple computer.
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Adobe Photoshop 2
Friday, January 17,
1:30-3:00pm
Downtown Library, Discover Studio
Topics include: crop, warp, straighten horizon line, lens corrections, fix lighting, remove people, and color correction with adjustment layers. Images provided. Prerequisites: Photoshop 1 or minor proficiency with Photoshop and an Apple computer.
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Introduction to Tinkercad
Thursday, January 30, 6:00-7:30pm
Downtown Library, Discover Studio
Gain firsthand knowledge of basic 3D design principles. Design your own 3D object using easy-to-use modeling software.
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Money Smart Series
Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 6:00-7:30pm
Downtown Library
This Money Smart series of free classes introduces key financial decisions necessary in establishing or improving your financial situation for all stages of life. Click on the title above to enroll in all six classes.
January 7: Your Savings
January 14: Borrowing Basics
January 21: Managing Debt
January 28: Using Credit Cards
February 4: Building Your Financial Future
February 11: Disasters: Financial Preparation and Recovery
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Get Tech-Savvy
Thursday, January 16, 6:00-7:00pm
Downtown Library
Don't get lost in the sea of technology. Confidently navigate any application, program, or gadget by thinking like a tech-savvy user.
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Photo Apps for Beginners
Thursday, January 24, 1:30-3:00pm
Downtown Library
Learn to make photo collages and basic photo editing. Bring your Android or Apple phone/tablet to class.
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Evite Etiquette: Digital Cards and Online Invitations
Thursday, January 30, 1:00-2:30pm
Spanish River Library
Evites and Facebook have taken over the eco-friendly paperless invite world! Discover tools to create digital cards and online invitations for birthdays, weddings, and more.
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Family Fishing Derby
Saturday, January 11, 10:00am-12:00pm
Spanish River Library
Families with children aged 6-17 are invited to join our annual free Fishing Derby. All fishing equipment will be provided. Medals for the winners, and snacks & drinks for all! Be sure to wear sunscreen and bug spray. Dress for an outdoor activity. Enrollment required.
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Family Winter Break Activities
January 2, 3, 6, 2:00-4:00pm
Both Libraries
January 2:
Downtown Library: Movie: The Secret Life of Pets 2 (Rated PG)
Spanish River Library: Movie: Mary Poppins Returns (Rated PG)
January 3:
Downtown Library: LEGOs; Spanish River Library: Coloring Club
January 6:
Downtown Library: Coloring Club; Spanish River Library: LEGOs
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Bilingual Drop-in Story Time: Italian
Saturday, January 18, 10:00-10:30am
Downtown Library
Develop language and fine motor skills with rhymes, songs, and stories. Learn words in a new language! Children must be accompanied by an adult. No enrollment required. A 30-minute literacy playtime is included after story time.
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Friday Special: The Daniel Show
Friday, January 10, 3:30-4:30pm
Downtown Library
Come see this unicycle riding, juggling, balloon show full of fun! No enrollment required. Free tickets are available 30 minutes prior to the show. Space is limited. Children 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Tween Book Jam: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Wednesday, January 15, 6:30-7:30pm
Downtown Library
A book club just for tweens! Book discussion with themed activities. This month's book is A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'Engle. Free copy of the book at time of enrollment.
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Teen Book Club: The Poet X, by Elizabeth Acevedo
Tuesday, January 21, 6:30-7:30pm
Downtown Library
In this debut novel by renowned slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo, a young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother's religion and her own relationship to the world. Receive a free copy of the book upon enrollment. Books funded by the Friends of the Library.
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Out of This Planet by Agata Ren
November 8 through February 7, during regular library hours
Downtown Library
Visitors to the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be able to view a variety of bold art pieces featuring endangered animals and flowers. Ren says, “Just like a portrait of a person captures a moment and keeps the image alive, I like to immortalize endangered animals in my artwork.” This free exhibit is open during regular library hours. .
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Boca Raton Public Library
400 NW 2nd AvenueBoca Raton, Florida 334321501 NW Spanish River Blvd.
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
561-393-7852www.bocalibrary.org/ |
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