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FAU Research in Action: So You Wanna Be an Entrepreneur?
Thursday, May 16, 2:00-3:00pm
Downtown Library
Have you ever wanted to be an entrepreneur or own your own business? Rhys Williams, JD, MBA, Associate Vice President and Managing Director of FAU Tech Runway, believes that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur with the right guidance and leadership. In this free presentation, he will discuss what it takes to turn an idea into a viable company.
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High Blood Pressure Prevention
Wednesday, May 22, 10:30am-12:00pm
Downtown Library
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, and FAU is partnering with the Boca Raton Public Library to help people reduce their risk of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. In this free presentation with Dr. Leonard Berkowitz, you'll learn what hypertension is and what causes it; symptoms of hypertension to be on the lookout for; what to eat to reduce their risk of hypertension; and how to treat hypertension.
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Star Wars May the 4th Be with You Celebration
Saturday, May 4,
10:00am-5:30pm
Downtown Library
We're celebrating all things Star Wars with an all-day celebration! Feel free to wear a Star Wars costume at any of these activities. No registration required.
10:00-10:30am ~ Star Wars Storytime (ages 5 and under)
11:00am-12:30pm ~ Jedi Academy (ages 5-11)
1:00-2:00pm ~ Costume Contest (all ages)
1:00-3:00pm ~ Photo opportunity with 501st Legion Stormtroopers (all ages)
3:00-5:30pm ~ Movie with popcorn: Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi (PG-13, 152min; all ages)
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Morning Muffins and Mysteries: Still Lives, by Maria Hummel
Tuesday, May 7, 10:30-11:30am
Downtown Library
Still Lives is a page-turning exodus into the art world’s hall of mirrors, and one woman’s journey into the belly of an industry flooded with money and secrets. Join Neil Schulhoff for a discussion of this acclaimed mystery, and enjoy coffee and muffins.
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Unbound World Book Club: The Collapsing Empire, by John Scalzi
Thursday, May 9, 7:00-8:00pm
Downtown Library
The Collapsing Empire is the first novel in a new space-opera sequence set in an all-new universe by Hugo Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author, John Scalzi. Find out why Booklist says, “Fans of Game of Thrones and Dune will enjoy this bawdy, brutal, and brilliant political adventure.”
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The Regency Book Club: Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen
Friday, May 24, 1:00-2:30pm
Downtown Library
Northanger Abbey is both a coming-of-age story and a parody of the Gothic novels of the nineteenth century. Catherine Morland is destined to be the heroine of her own life story as she navigates friendships and romantic relationships, and as she learns to let go of childish notions of fantasy regarding the lives of others.
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Women in the Abstract Book Club, Part 2: Ninth Street Women, by Mary Gabriel
Friday, May 31, 3:00-4:30pm
Downtown Library
Set amid the most turbulent social and political period of modern times, Ninth Street Women is the impassioned, wild, sometimes tragic, always exhilarating chronicle of five women who dared to enter the male-dominated world of 20th-century abstract painting -- not as muses but as artists.
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Open Lab: Apple iMovie
Friday, May 3, 3:30-5:30pm
Downtown Library, Discover Studio
Do you need to work on an Apple iMovie project? Join us in the Discover Studio during this open lab session for access to the tools you need. Library staff will be available for questions and guidance.
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Introduction to Podcasting
Saturday, May 18, 1:00-2:30pm
Downtown Library, Discover Studio
Create your own podcast! Learn about the origins and uses of podcasting as well as necessary equipment, recording, and scripting. All equipment is provided
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Workshop: Introduction to Illustrator
Friday, May 24, 1:00-3:00pm
Downtown Library, Discover Studio
Get started with graphic design! This class will focus on the basic tools to get started in Illustrator -- setting up files, drawing tools, layers and more.
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Prepare, Respond and Recover from Disasters and Emergencies
Wednesday, May 15, 6:00-8:00pm
Downtown Library
Are you ready for hurricane season? In this free presentation, representatives from the City of Boca Raton will discuss how the City prepares for potential threats. An accredited insurance advisor will also address what steps you can take in advance to protect your family, home, property and business. An opportunity to ask questions will be provided.
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Internet of Things: Who Is Collecting Your Data and Why?
Friday, May 3, 1:30-3:00pm
Downtown Library, Discover Studio
What do Alexa, Google Home, or the Apple Home Pod know about you? Is your smart health monitor, camera, lamp, or refrigerator collecting data about you? What data do these devices collect, and what do they do with it? Learn ways to control the "Internet of Personal Data."
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Dig Up Your Roots with DNA Testing
Wednesday, May 15, 1:30-3:00pm
Spanish River Library
Learn how DNA testing can help you discover family connections, answer family mysteries, break through research "brick walls," answer health questions, and uncover your ethnicity. See which DNA test is right for you and how to get started.
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Microsoft Excel - Class 1
Thursday, May 23, 1:00-2:30pm
Spanish River Library
Learn how to create and format numbers and text on a spreadsheet and use basic formulas. For users of the Windows version of Excel.
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What Is a Service Animal?
Friday, May 31, 1:30-3:00pm
Spanish River Library
What qualifies a person for a service animal? What's the difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal? These questions and more will be answered in this introductory class.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation
Friday, May 10, 3:00-3:45pm
Downtown Library
Has your child reached the 1,000-book milestone in the "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" program? Come celebrate with family at a graduation ceremony especially for them! Haven't reached 1,000 yet? Keep reading, there will be a ceremony every year. Don't know about the program? Ask at the Youth Services desk at either library for program information, and give your child a head start! Enrollment required.
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Story Time Enrollment Begins
Friday, May 24,
9:00am-6:00pm
Online or in Person at Both Libraries
Boca Raton Public Library cardholder enrollment opens on May 24 for the 7-week Summer Story Time session. Children 4 and under may enroll in 1 story time program in only 1 library location. Classes begin the week of June 10 and end on July 26. To enroll, visit the calendar at bocalibrary.org, click on the first class of the session for which you want to enroll, and follow the directions. Non-cardholder enrollment will begin Tuesday, May 28.
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Special Guest Drop-in Story Time: Dump Truck Driver
Monday, May 20, 10:00-10:30am, Spanish River Library
Thursday, May 30, 10:00-10:30am, Downtown Library
Our guest reader this month is a dump truck driver for the City of Boca Raton. After story time, head outside to check out the cool dump truck! No enrollment required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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SAVE THE DATE! Summer Reading Kick-off Party
Saturday, June 8, 10:00am-12:00pm
Spanish River Library
Bring the whole family to play games, enjoy snacks, listen to a live DJ and launch our Summer Reading program with the fun theme: A Universe of Stories! Special thanks to the Friends of BRPL for funding our Summer Reading initiative.
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Endless Possibilities: Boca Raton Community High School Student Photography
May 13-June 30, during regular library hours
Downtown Library
For the sixth year, photographs taken by the students in Boca High's esteemed and internationally known photography program will be featured. Come and view the artistic talents of Boca Raton's teenagers!
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Meet the Photographers Reception
Wednesday, May 22,
6:00-7:00pm
Downtown Library
Meet the talented teens whose works are on display in the photography exhibit. Light refreshments will be served.
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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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