Join the City of West Palm Beach for the Mandel Public Library’s August Programming

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In August, the Mandel Public Library is happy to welcome students back to school with a variety of programs that include Homework Help, Tutoring, and much more!

Unless otherwise noted, no registration is required, and library programs are made possible by the generous support of the West Palm Beach Library Foundation.

LIBRARY CLOSINGS:
None

AUGUST ADULT IN-PERSON PROGRAMS:

Ongoing:

Morning Meditation

Mondays

11 a.m. – Noon

Clematis Room, 3rd Floor

Start your week right with morning meditation led by MaryJo Samaritano (RYT 500/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.

Capoeira Classes

Mondays

7 – 8 p.m.

Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Interested in learning or fine-tuning your skills in the Brazilian martial arts, Capoeira? Join our instructor, Mayling Marquez, as she leads you through this amazing craft, and find your inner strength!

English Practice with Board Games

Wednesdays

2 – 4 p.m.

Iris Room, 3rd Floor

Practicing English isn't always fun and games, but this summer, it is! No need to be bored. Come join us for language-related board games like Scrabble, Pictionary, Apples to Apples, and more. For adult learners of English.

Technology & Innovation Center by Appointment

Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. – Noon

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – Noon

Sundays, 2 – 4 p.m.

Technology & Innovation Center, 2nd Floor

The Technology & Innovation Center is where imagination meets technology, and ideas become reality. Unleash your creativity through audio recording, 3D printing, virtual reality, graphic design, animation, and more to bring your concepts to life. With access to the latest software and hardware, you have everything you need to push the boundaries of what's possible. Registration is required, and space is limited. For library card holders ages 16 and up; ages 13-15 with caregiver present.

Technology & Innovation Open Access

Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays

2 – 4 p.m.

Technology & Innovation Center, 2nd Floor

The Technology & Innovation Center is where imagination meets technology, and ideas become reality. Unleash your creativity through audio recording, 3D printing, virtual reality, graphic design, animation, and more to bring your concepts to life. With access to the latest software and hardware, you have everything you need to push the boundaries of what's possible. Registration is not required; however, usage may be limited depending on demand. For library card holders ages 16 and up; ages 13-15 with caregiver present.

Yoga for Every Body with Jade Wonzo

Saturdays

10 – 11 a.m.

Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Join us for a yoga class for everyone and every body type! Jade Wonzo welcomes all to her yoga classes and recognizes the beauty in all shapes, sizes, colors, identities, and abilities. Jade has six years of experience as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with the National Yoga Alliance and runs a yoga studio, Jade Light Yoga. Mats will be provided, or you may bring your own.

Learn to Drive: Driving Simulator

By Appointment

2nd Floor

Utilize the library’s driving simulator and prepare for the road in a safe, virtual setting. Choose to learn automatic, manual (stick-shift), or both in a one-hour session. For ages 15 and up. Registration is required.

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CareerSource Job Help

Wednesday, August 2

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Computer Lab, 2nd Floor

Speak with an expert from CareerSource and get advice and assistance on employment, building a strong resume, finding the right career path, and more. For more information or to request an appointment, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call (561) 868-7760.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesdays, August 2 & 16

2 – 3 p.m.

Salento Coffee Shop, 1st Floor

Join this informal conversation group every first and third Wednesday of the month to practice your Spanish language fluency. Our facilitator will bring topics and discussion questions to get the conversation flowing. Intermediate Spanish skills are required.

Happy Little Paintings

Fridays, August 4 & 11

2 – 4 p.m.

Studio 411, 2nd Floor

Join local artist Nickie Hennevelt and find the joy in painting as you paint along with instruction from the memorable Bob Ross. We will be using acrylics and following Bob as he encourages you to make big decisions on your own version of his paintings. Registration is required and begins one week before each session. For more information or to register, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call (561)868-7701.

Blockbusters You Missed: “John Wick: Chapter 4”

Saturday, August 5

1 – 3 p.m.

Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Did you miss a blockbuster movie on the big screen? Each month, get a second chance at seeing recent hit movies. This month, enjoy “John Wick: Chapter 4”. Keanu Reeves stars as John Wick who has a price over his head that is increasing. He takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin. This film is Rated R.

Open Studio

Saturdays

1 – 4 p.m.

Studio 411, 2nd Floor

Calling all artists! Create art using acrylic, pastel, watercolor, or Cricut machine stations. Paints, pigments, canvas, paper, and brushes are provided; participants must bring their own Cricut supplies. Open Studio Time is designed for adults 18 and over. Registration is required and begins one week before each session. For more information or to register, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call (561)868-7701.

Waterdeep: Dragon Heist – A Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Sundays, August 6 & 20

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Hibiscus Room, 3rd Floor

Join us for a brand-new Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition campaign! Dungeon Master Dr. Isabella Norton will weave a party of adventurers through the streets of Waterdeep for a Dragon Heist of epic proportions! Registration is required.

Climate Smart Floridians

Monday, August 7

6 – 8 p.m.

Clematis Room, 3rd Floor

The University of Florida IFAS Climate Smart Floridians Program prepares individuals to make a big impact in the world through a course of study that provides a practical, comprehensive, multidisciplinary foundation for everyone. The City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability is proud to offer the Climate Smart Floridians program to local residents and businesses.

Through this 8-module program, you will enhance your skill set in areas including climate change, home energy, renewable energy, yards, food, water, green building, transportation, and consumption with a special focus on West Palm Beach issues and impacts. The program is taught by instructors who are experts in their respective fields, and courses are designed for practical real-world application. Participants will have access to free conservation resources provided by the Office of Sustainability.

Open to City of West Palm Beach residents and businesses only. Limited class size. Attend one or all modules! Upon completion of all 8 modules, a special certificate will be awarded. Registration is required. Visit wpb.org/climatesmart to register.

Creating Content for Social Media

Monday, August 7

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Technology & Innovation Center, 2nd Floor

Have you ever wondered what goes in to creating content for your social media? Come join @NajiDesigns to learn how to create videos and photos that best show off what you want to market to your followers! No camera? Bring your smartphone. Intermediate computer skills and registration are required. For ages 16 and up.

Basic Job and Online Assistance

Tuesdays, August 8 & 22

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Computer Lab, 2nd Floor

Get help with basic resumes, online job applications, and using government websites (unemployment, Access Florida, etc.). No registration is required. Seating is limited.

Intro to Web Programming: HTML

Tuesday, August 8

5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Computer Lab, 2nd Floor

This class will introduce you to the programming language HTML and teach the basics of how to use it. Anticipate some hands-on learning! Intermediate computer skills and registration are required.

Business Growth Community Network

Wednesdays, August 9 & 23

11 a.m. – Noon

Technology and Innovation Center, 2nd Floor/ Live on Zoom

Join local start-up guru Paul Masters, founder and CEO of Pivotal, for tools and tips on everything you need to know to expand your business and manage your growing operation. Learn and share ideas on how to build your business community around your clients, fund your ideas, and more. To register for in-person participation or to receive the Zoom link, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call (561) 868-7760.

Career Counseling for Professionals

Thursday, August 10

By appointment

Computer Lab, 2nd Floor

Speak with Career Coach Kathy Shabotynskyj to create or update your resume, get tips on interviewing, or plan your next career move. For more information or to request an appointment, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call (561)868-7760.

Community ID of the Palm Beaches ID Drive

Thursdays, August 10 & 24

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Auditorium, 3rd Floor

$20 Processing Fee

The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County generally holds two Community ID drives per month at the library. The Community ID of the Palm Beaches Identification Card is available to all residents of Palm Beach County and provides a reliable form of ID useful for law enforcement, health centers, schools, businesses, and more. Bring proof of identity (passport, consular ID card, state or federal government-issued ID), proof of residency (bill, lease, bank statement, medical bill), and $20 for the processing fee.

For more information or to make an appointment, call the Legal Aid Society at (561) 655-8944, ext. 146.

Acrylic Open Studio

Thursday, August 10

1 – 3 p.m.

Studio 411, 2nd Floor

Calling all artists! Paint something phenomenal at Acrylic Open Studio! Everything you need to unleash your creativity will be provided. Open Studio Time is designed for adults 18 and over. Registration is required and begins one week before the session.

Never Forget: Remembering the Holocaust in Berlin and Germany

Friday, August 11

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Auditorium Room, 3rd Floor

Seventy seven years after World War II, Germany has evolved into a country with a varied and fascinating Remembrance culture, reminding Germans and visitors alike of the nation's horrible past and legacy. Join German Historian Anette Isaacs as she takes you on a photographic journey which explores and discusses a multitude of memorials to the victims of the Holocaust, thus shedding light on the various intriguing artistic representations of the concepts of Remembrance and Guilt in the "land of the perpetrators."

Create Space: Why We Need Life-Altering Morning Routines and Rituals

Saturday, August 12

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Clematis, 3rd Floor

We all know how it feels to wake up in disarray, maybe eat, handle kids (or pets!) and if you find a moment you give yourself a few minutes to get your mind right.

For most, mornings are a cluster.

In our tech-induced and fast paced world, we can't help but pour into social media, our family, projects, and clients long before we give ourselves a moment to breathe and make sure we're good--you know, to operate and function as better humans in this world. This disregard for our well-being leaves us frazzled, tired and unraveled at the seams before 9 AM.

Let's change that. Join Tiffany Lanier, change and well-being expert and founder of The Morning Shift Co. for a 90-minute session to help you create more space for whole being health by shifting the way you start your day.

Write to Heal

Saturday, August 12

2 – 3 p.m.

Florida Room, 4th Floor

Join Flose LaPierre, healer, sustainability advocate, and writer, in a journey of self-healing through writing. In these monthly workshops, attendees will enjoy meditation and breathing techniques, guided writing prompts, facilitated group sharing, and aftercare instructions and resources.

Meeple Meetup: Open Tabletop Gaming

Sunday, August 13

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Studio 411, 2nd Floor

Have you been itching to play some board games and find more gamers like you? Come roll the dice with us during our open tabletop gaming day. Meeple Meetup is the place to bring your friends, meet new ones, and be part of a gaming community. Bring your own board game or play from our selection. No registration is required.

Marketing Your Social Media

Monday, August 14

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Technology & Innovation Center, 2nd Floor

Join @NajiDesigns to learn how to market your social media pages to ensure your content is being found by the people you want to find it. No camera? Bring your smartphone. Intermediate computer skills and registration are required. For ages 16 and up.

Intro to Web Programming: CSS

Tuesday, August 15

5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Computer Lab, 2nd Floor

This class will introduce you to the programming language CSS and teach the basics of how to use it. Anticipate some hands-on learning! Intermediate computer skills and registration are required.

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