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All classes and programs are virtual and free. Enrollment is required. Please click on the titles below to enroll and provide an email address. A meeting link will be emailed upon enrollment.
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Historical Fictionados Book Club: The Four Winds, by Kristin Hannah
Thursday, June 10, 7:00-8:00pm
Virtual discussion
One of the darkest periods of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl era, has arrived with a vengeance. Elsa Martinelli must make an agonizing choice: fight for the land she loves or go west, to California, in search of a better life. Click here to reserve a copy of this book.
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Story Central Virtual Storytelling Slam
Sunday, June 13, 5:00-6:30pm
Virtual program
Have you been to one of our virtual storytelling slams yet? Don't miss out on the fun! Join us for this friendly competition for adults to share true, first-person stories of 5-7 minutes in length. Sign up to tell a story or just listen and enjoy! Judges in the audience select the winner, who will be awarded a prize. Hosted by Caren Neile, PhD, who has taught storytelling studies at FAU for nearly two decades.
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An Hour to Kill Mystery Book Club: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, by Marie Benedict
Friday, June 18, 10:30-11:30am
Virtual discussion
In December 1926, Agatha Christie goes missing. England unleashes a manhunt to find the up-and-coming mystery author. Eleven days later, she reappears, claiming amnesia and with no explanation for her time away. Acclaimed author Marie Benedict brings us into the world of Agatha Christie, imagining why such a brilliant woman would find herself at the center of such a murky story. Click here to reserve a copy.
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Pathway to Sustainability |
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Introduction to Honey Bees & Beekeeping in Florida
Tuesday, June 8, 4:00-5:00pm
Virtual presentation
Learn about basic honey bee biology, social structures and behaviors of the colony, pollinating patterns, and the current state of honey bees in the U.S. from Meghan Orman, a third-year Master Beekeeper in UF's Master Beekeeper Program. She will also introduce the basics of backyard beekeeping in Florida and provide resources to move you along on your beekeeping journey if you choose to embark on that path.
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What's New for Children, Tweens and Teens |
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Teen Summer Service Program
Tuesday, June 1 through Tuesday, August 31,
Virtual program
Teens, earn community service hours virtually through our new Teen Summer Service Program! Assist with teen book clubs, create book recommendation videos and more to earn those valuable hours you need. Contact Morgan, our Teen Librarian, for details at BRPLTeens@myboca.us.
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New Book at StoryWalk at Serenoa Glade Preserve: I Love Bugs!
June 1-July 31, Serenoa Glade Preserve
Located in George Snow Park
Come explore the amazing world of bugs! Bring your family over to the Serenoa Glade Preserve within George Snow Park to read I Love Bugs! by Philemon Sturges. The friendly bugs that crawl all over these pages include hungry caterpillars, busy ants, and graceful dragonflies. What bugs can you spot together on your stroll?
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Teen Graphic Novel Club: All Summer Long, by Hope Larson
Thursday, June 24, 6:30-7:30pm
Virtual discussion
Thirteen-year-old Bina has a long summer ahead of her. Her best friend, Austin, is off to soccer camp for a month. Things look up when Bina finds an unlikely companion in Austin's older sister, who enjoys music just as much as Bina. But then Austin comes home from camp, and he's acting weird. Can Bina and Austin rise above their growing pains and reestablish their friendship? After enrollment, pick up a free copy of the book at the Youth Services desk at Downtown Library.
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What's New in the Digital Library |
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Iconic Faces in Collage: New Art Exhibit by Andy Hirst
June 4 - July 31, Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Downtown Library
Enjoy Andy Hirst’s colorful collage/multimedia works, characterized by texture, details and vibrant colors. These large portraits on canvas or wood are comprised of magazine clippings built up in layers to form facial features. Additional clippings of various relevant words and numbers are used to form phrases incorporated into the image to add meaning and depth.
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Friends Bookstore Now Open for Limited Hours
Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00am-2:00pm
Downtown Library
The Friends of the Library bookstore at Downtown Library is now open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Donations are accepted by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, email: bookstore@BocaLibraryFriends.org. You can also continue to visit the Friends' online bookstore!
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Library Team Member Spotlight |
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