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Family Storytime: Korean-English Bilingual Storytime
On Wednesday, May 10, come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Korean-English Bilingual Storytime! Join Children’s Librarian Ms. Jin for music and movement, songs, rhymes, art, and great books in Korean and English. For families with children up to age 5.
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Creative Gardening for Kids Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month
On Saturday, May 20, celebrate Haitian Heritage Month while experiencing the joy of gardening! Did you know that the unofficial national flower of Haiti is the hibiscus? A Green Community will teach you all about this beautiful tropical plant, its many uses, and how it grows! For kids grades K-5.
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Performance Art with Autumn Kioti
On Wednesday, May 17, join local Artist Autumn Kioti as she presents her new art installation for ArtLife WPB! Kioti will be unveiling her performance art piece, starting off in the Urban Living Room and then ending in Studio 411 with a demonstration of how to make birds from recycled books.
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The Hero's Journey With All Things Narrative
On Saturday, May 13, join narrative coach and founder of All Things Narrative, Derrick Hatch, as he discusses Joseph Campbell's famous monomyth, the hero’s journey. Learn how this storytelling structure forms the backbone of the heroic tales we love and how it encourages a meaningful way of life.
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New Binge Bundles
Did you know?
There's nothing better than getting cozy at home and binging a great collection of movies or shows, especially with a delicious snack! This month, come check out our NEW Binge Bundles. These DVD bundles are themed and come with a FREE bag of popcorn when you check out with your library card. Browse the collection and grab one on the first floor!
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Upcoming Events
NEW! Morning Meditation
Mondays (Closed May, 29) | 11:00 a.m. – Noon | In Person | Hibiscus Room
Start your week right with morning meditation led by MaryJo Samaritano (RYT500/YACEP) of Yoga Path Palm Beach. MaryJo will guide you through an hour-long mindful meditation session to connect you to your inner calm and prepare you to tackle the week.

No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.

Lights, Camera, Dragons!
Monday, May 8 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | In Person | Adults | Auditorium
May the Fandom Be With You 2023
From the new “Dungeons & Dragons” movie on the big screen to Netflix’s “Stranger Things” to the web series “Critical Role,” more people are watching D&D now than ever before. Learn about the history of D&D movies and Actual Play spaces of today! For those new to tabletop gaming (or those looking to see it in a different way), we'll also be discussing using film terminology and philosophies to demystify gameplay. Because “there's no take-two in tabletop!”
No registration required. For more information, call 561-868-7701.

West Palm Beach Small Business Resource Fair
Wednesday, May 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | In Person | Auditorium
In recognition of Small Business Week, the City of West Palm Beach and the Mandel Public Library welcome small businesses to network, get SBE M/WBE certified, and learn about upcoming business opportunities.
No registration required.
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Ask the Photo & Video Experts
Monday, May 15 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | In Person | Technology & Innovation Center
Working on a photo or video project for your business? Trying to increase engagement on social media? Paul and Caleb of @NajiDesigns are here to help give you professional guidance! Please note this is not a formal class; participants are expected to bring their own project to work on.
Intermediate computer skills and registration are required. For ages 16 and up.
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Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
411 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 868-7701
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