Laugh with the Library Chapter 16 is one for the history books. A huge thank you to our 66 generous sponsors and our chairs Mari Bianco & Chiara Clark. Without the support of our incredible chairs, committee members and sponsors, none of this would be possible. Stay tuned for final details! A special shout out to James Austin Johnson, Featured Player SNL, for keeping us laughing all night long!

Young @ Art

Wednesday, February 15th & March 1st
@3:30 PM          
Ages: 5-7

Join Ms. JoLaye in our new art studio to create art and crafts while learning the principles of art. Remember to wear clothes that allow artistic freedom!

Register for Young @ Art

Black History Trivia Challenge

Friday, February 17th 
Ages: 9-14

Stop by our table at the Black History Youth Awareness Art Festival (BHYAAF) any time between 4:00 - 5:00 PM to challenge yourself with Black History trivia.

Use books or your mobile devices to learn answers to any unfamiliar questions and claim the title of Black History Trivia Challenge Champ and a free book prize to boot!  

Location: Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW 5th Avenue.
Registration is not required, just stop by to accept the challenge! 

Positive Parenting Program

Sundays, February 19th and 26th
@2 PM        
Ages: birth - 12 

Don’t miss out on the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)!

Don’t miss the final two Positive Parenting Programs (Triple P)! Triple P is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents with children ages birth - 12 simple, practical, judgement-free strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior, and prevent problems developing.   Register for both of these FREE sessions HERE! Registration is required by February 17th .

Triple P is a program funded by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Register for Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)

English for Families

Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays,
Feb. 21 thru March 30*
@ 5:30 - 7PM (Dinner provided) 

(*No class March 21 & 23 - Spring Break) 

Ages 10 to 12 years
plus an adult family member or friend 

English for Families is a series of interactive classes for kids and their parents that focuses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills through strategic and fun story reading and activities.  Designed specifically for individuals whose native language is not English (ESOL), the goal is to develop the literacy skills of the whole family. With the help of an English teacher, the path is created for success at work and school. 

Every student/family will receive a free Oxford Picture Dictionary along with some other giveaways. The program meets twice a week for five weeks for a total of 10 sessions. Dinner provided. Space is limited. 

FREE; registration is required by February 15.

This program is a partnership between the Florida Humanities and Delray Beach Public Library.  Funding for this program was provided by Florida Humanities and sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. 

Register for English for Families

Teen Book Club

New!?2022 Teen Book Club
Ages 13-17? 

Complete Fantasy Series Teen Book Subscription Box? 

Three Dark Crowns (Complete Series – 3 books) by Kendare Blake 

Tuesday, February 21st, @ 5:00-6:00pm in the Teen Room, 2nd Floor & via Zoom? 

FIVE BOOK BOXES REMAINING!?? 

Pssst! Check this out!? A FREE monthly teen book subscription full of one-of-a-kind collection items, and specially curated products for teen readers!? Each box will include all the books in a fantasy series, plus self-care products to help you set the mood and unplug from the world and read! All free for you to keep!  

We will meet Face-to-Face (F2F) and via Zoom meeting on the 1st?and 3rd?Tuesday of every month in the Teen Room, 2nd Floor & via Zoom. Quantities are limited to 12 Teen Subscription Boxes each month.

Attending the Teen Book Club Discussions is required.? Must join the Teen Book Club’s Remind group @dbpltbc for updates and Zoom links.   

Manga Club

Tuesday, February 14^th
5:00pm-6:00pm
In the Teen Room, 2nd Floor
Manga is one of Japan’s most popular forms of entertainment that made international success since the 1960s!

If you are interested in or curious about manga, join us at the Teen Room to discuss and share your favorite titles. Checkout out the library’s extensive manga collection and discover a new manga series to add to your TBR list!

Online registration is required.

Register for Manga Club

Got Gaming

Saturday, February 25th
@ 3:00-4:30PM
Teen Room, 2nd Floor
Ages: 13-17

Show off your skills for a chance to win prizes at Mario Kart Tournaments!

We are debuting our very own Teen Tech Cart, funded by a generous grant from the Kimmel Foundation!

Get your game on in style with a brand-new 55’ Smart TV Monitor and Nintendo Switch with extra controllers for extra fun! Virtual reality activities, board games, and more! Snacks will also be provided!?? 

Register for the Gaming Tournaments for a chance to win great prizes including a brand-new Nintendo Switch Lite, A phone accessory pack, and other cool tech!?Online registration required.

Register for Got Gaming

EVENTS
Adult Program Coordinator - [email protected]

Join us for a film every Wednesday in February. All films are free. Please Register.

Home of the Brave (Documentary, 2004, 75 minutes, Not Rated) 

Wednesday, February 15 @ 1 pm 

Documentary on the civil rights activist, Viola Liuzzo, a white woman who was murdered in 1965 as she campaigned for black suffrage in Selma, Alabama, and its effect on her family. 

Rejoice & Shout (Documentary, 2010, 115 minutes, Rated: PG) 

Wednesday, February 22 @ 1 pm  

A jubilant journey through Gospel music's 200-year-history. 

Register for Films for Black History Month

Writers’ Workshop with Boca Pen Women

Thursday, February 16
@ 2-3:30 pm 

The National League of American Pen Women, Boca Raton Chapter presents a free workshop for writers everywhere.

Four award-winning local authors will speak about their backgrounds and writing experience. They will present their books and will discuss their inspiration and the journey from story conception to publication. The authors will also discuss key writing topics including research, plot, dialogue, setting, characters, genre, publicity, critique groups, and more. Followed by Q & A and discussion. Presenters: Elaine Bossik, Dayle Herstik, Marleen Pasch, and Carol White. Please bring a pen and notebook. Free; please register.

Register for Writers’ Workshop

Résumé Coaching with Merrill

Résumé Coaching with Merrill
Tuesdays through March 14, 2023

Applicants will have a 45-minute private session by appointment only at the Library starting at 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Applicants must obtain a free Delray Beach Public Library card to use this service and are asked to bring a printed copy of their most recent resume or work history. Attendees are also asked to arrive 15 minutes before their appointment to complete an important questionnaire.

Important: Appointments must be selected before the library closes by 8pm on the Monday prior to the appointment scheduled. Late reservations/arrivals will not be admitted and will have to be rescheduled. Walk-ins will not be admitted.

Register for Résumé Coaching with Merrill

Reading Behind the Words: Understanding the Short Story

Tuesdays, March 7 through 28
@ 2-3:30 pm 

Cost: $60 

Back by popular demand! Winston Aarons returns to the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) to offer his short story course. The basic elements of a short story are setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. Recognizing how each of these elements affects a story helps the reader understand the structure and meaning of a short story. Participants will read selected short stories and through the close analysis of each work, acquire the skills needed to understand and interpret not only the short story but longer works of fiction. 

Register for Reading Behind the Words

Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:00 am
Technology, Training, and Innovation Lab

Come see the Library’s new Glowforge laser cutter in action. Learn how to design cuts and engravings using vector design software like Adobe Illustrator, import them into the Glowforge app, and make something incredible using this high-precision tool.

Register for Introduction to Laser Cutting

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