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Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Saturday, June 4, 9:00am-12:00pm
Spanish River Library
Bring the whole family to help us launch our Summer Reading program, Oceans of Possibilities, at our Kickoff Party! Enjoy a DJ, games, airbrush tattoos, snow cones, and much more outdoors at the Spanish River Library. Sign up for our Summer Reading program and receive a free tote bag (while supplies last). Free program. Rain or shine. Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Summer Reading is generously sponsored by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library.
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Teen Volunteers Needed for the Summer
June-July, both libraries
Apply here
Do you need community service hours? The Downtown Library and Spanish River Library are seeking teen volunteers (ages 14 and up) for the summer! Volunteers will sign up people for Summer Reading, hand out prizes, answer questions and more. A City of Boca Raton volunteer application is available online through the link above. Apply as soon as possible to provide time for the City to process your application.
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Wellness Wednesdays: Updated Guidelines on Preventative Care for Adults
Wednesday, June 1, 10:00-11:00am
Spanish River Library
Diagnostic tests and screenings help detect or prevent serious diseases and medical problems before they become major issues. The screening recommendations for colon cancer changed this year, and some other screenings have changed as well. Stay informed and healthy by staying up-to-date. Coordinated through our healthcare partner, Paradise Home Health Care.
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Discover Studio Open Lab for Adults
Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 5:00-7:00pm
Downtown Library, Discover Studio
Learn how to use Midi Keyboards, photo scanners, Adobe Photoshop, iMovie and more to make your creative dreams a reality. Whether you want to build your job skills, like creating an exciting resume or recording a podcast, or just learn something new with a helping hand nearby, the Discover Studio is the place to go.
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Smart Money Mondays: Money Is Honey!
Monday, June 6, 1:30-3:00pm
Downtown Library
Dr. Harika Rao of Lynn University will cover the basics of budgeting, what to invest, how to avoid click-bait links to give away money, the importance of filing taxes on time, and much more.
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Unbound World Book Club: The Poppy War, by R.F. Kuang
Thursday, June 9, 6:30-7:30pm
Virtual Discussion
A brilliantly imaginative talent makes her exciting debut with this epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China's twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic, in the tradition of Ken Liu's Grace of Kings and N.K. Jemisin's Inheritance Trilogy. Click here to reserve a copy.
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Story Central Storytelling Slam
Sunday, June 12, 4:00-5:30pm
Downtown Library (or virtual)
It's a community storytelling concert. It's a friendly competition. It's a chance to make new connections and renew old ones. If you can join us in person, come for the delightful cafe atmosphere, coffee and tea, cookies and 5-7-minute personal stories (not read or memorized) from the audience. First prize: $50. For more information or to sign up to tell a story, email cneile@fau.edu.
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An Hour to Kill Mystery Book Club: Silverview, by John le Carre
Tuesday, June 14, 10:30-11:30am
Downtown Library (or virtual)
Julian Lawndsley has renounced his high-flying job in the City to run a bookshop in a small English seaside town. Edward, a Polish emigre living in Silverview, the big house on the edge of town, seems to know a lot about Julian's family and is rather too interested in his new enterprise. When a letter turns up at the door of a spy chief in London warning him of a dangerous leak, the investigations lead him to this quiet down by the sea... Click here to reserve a copy.
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Pride Month Film Festival: Paris Is Burning
Thursday, June 16, 6:00-7:45pm
Downtown Library
Paris Is Burning is a 1990 American documentary film directed by Jennie Livingston. Filmed in the mid-to-late 1980s, it chronicles the ball culture of New York City and the African-American, Latino, gay, and transgender communities involved in it.
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Pride Month Film Festival: Carol
Thursday, June 23, 6:00-7:45pm
Downtown Library
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, this film follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change.
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60-Minute Resume Clinic
Wednesday, June 22, 10:00-11:00am
Spanish River Library
Create your best resume yet! Our resume clinic will provide you with resume feedback and tips for formatting your resume, plus give you an opportunity to have your resume questions answered.
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Podcast Club: Dr. Death, Season 1
Monday, June 27, 6:00-7:00pm
Downtown Library
It's like a book club ... but for podcasts! If you consider yourself a podcast junkie, then this is the club for you. We will have a guided discussion on a new podcast bi-monthly. For this inaugural meeting, please listen to the six episodes of Dr. Death, Season 1: Dr. Duntsch, produced by Wondery. Make sure you select Season 1 as there are multiple seasons. At the end of the meeting, we will vote on the next podcast. Submissions are welcome!
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Poets on the Fringe (POTF)
Thursdays, starting June 2, 6:00-7:45pm
Downtown Library
Poets from all walks of life, both established and emerging, are encouraged to share their work and offer positive feedback and support to each other. This weekly series is hosted by Pamela Passaretta, who coordinated this program for 10 years in Washington, DC. Open to ages 18 and up. No enrollment required but seating is limited to 12 people.
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What's New in the Digital Library |
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What's New for Children and Teens |
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Friday Specials
Fridays, June 10, 17, 24, 3:00-4:00pm
See locations below
Kick off the weekend with a fun experience for the whole family! No enrollment required but space is limited. Children 8 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be available 1/2 hour prior to showtime. June 10: Magician Cesar Domico, Downtown Library June 17: Mermaid & Pirate Party, Spanish River Library June 24: Mad Science, Downtown Library
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New Book at StoryWalk in Serenoa Glade Preserve: The Wheels on the Bus, by Jane Cabrera
June 1 - July 31, Serenoa Glade Preserve
Adjacent to George Snow Park
Gather the family together to visit the Serenoa Glade Preserve to read The Wheels on the Bus, by Jane Cabrera. What's on the bus? Lots of adorable animals! This raucous rendition of a favorite song will have everyone roaring, chattering, and chomping before the animals reach their stop.
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Drop-in Family Storytimes (all ages)
Spanish River Library, Mondays and Saturdays, 10:00-10:30am
Downtown Library, Thursdays, 10:00-10:30am
No registration required for this lively storytime for families. Join us for fun stories, music and movement, songs, and rhymes. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Bedtime Drop-in Storytime (all ages)
Tuesday, June 14, 6:30-7:00pm
Downtown Library
Join us for this 30-minute interactive family class with stories and music. Pajamas are encouraged! No registration required.
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Family LEGO Challenge (all ages)
Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 3:00-4:00pm
Spanish River Library
Bring your skills, imagination and your whole family and join us for a weekly themed LEGO challenge! LEGOs are provided to use during the program. No enrollment required.
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Tail Waggin' Tutors
Saturdays, June 4, 18, 12:00-2:00pm
Downtown Library
Elementary school children can practice their reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk in person at the Downtown Library or by phone at 561-393-7968.
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Switch It Up! Teen Gaming (ages 12-18)
Mondays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00-7:00pm
Spanish River Library
Come show your skills on the Nintendo Switch as you battle your friends! No enrollment required.
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Anime Night (ages 9-18)
Tuesday, June 7, 6:00-7:00pm
Downtown Library
Enjoy Japanese-themed programs, anime and snacks from Japan. (Alternate snacks provided for those with allergies.) No enrollment required but space is limited.
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Tween Crochet (ages 9-12)
Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:00-7:00pm
Downtown Library
Learn how to crochet in the round and more basic stitches. Complete a project to take home! Yarn, hooks and other supplies provided. Register through the links below. June 8 | June 15 | June 22 | June 29
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Game On! (ages 8-12)
Fridays, June 10, 17, 24, 2:00-3:00pm
Downtown Library
Do you have what it takes to win this library game competition? Join the fun as we play a variety of games, from trivia to Family Feud and much more! No enrollment required.
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Pin Your Pride! Tween & Teen Button Making (ages 9-18)
Thursday, June 16, 6:00-7:00pm
Downtown Library
Celebrate what makes you you by putting your personality, interests and culture on a button to show the world. Select from a collection of pre-made images or design your own to make your personalized button with our button maker. No enrollment required.
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Pride Book Talk (ages 13-18)
Thursday, June 23, 6:00-7:00pm
Downtown Library
Join us for a discussion of Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Saenz, plus other LGBTQ+ books. Books funded by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library. Pick up a copy of the book at the downtown Youth Services desk after enrollment.
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Teen Tie-Dye (ages 12-18)
Thursday, June 30, 6:00-7:00pm
Downtown Library
Are you creative? Come show your style by doing some tie-dye at the library! All materials will be provided. Enrollment required.
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Emerging from Darkness: Boca Raton Community High School Student Photography
June 8-July 31, during regular library hours
Downtown Library
Photographs taken by the students in Boca High's esteemed photography program will be featured in the lobby of the Downtown Library. Come and view the artistic talents of Boca Raton's teenagers!
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Library Team Member Spotlight |
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