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West Palm Beach Library Foundation News - July 27, 2023
Schools and Libraries
July 28, 2023
From: West Palm Beach Library FoundationSummer Reading Challenge Complete
Now, it's Back to School!
Summer was a blast! Thanks for hanging out with us and participating in Summer Reading. So far, we've had 1,709 adults, kids, and teens take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, collectively reading a whopping 668,732 minutes! We could not be more proud of our fellow bookworms and bibliophiles — you all did an amazing job. And there are still a few days left! Log your books by Monday, July 31, for a chance to win cool prizes. We're truly sad to see summer coming to an end but also super excited for Back to School!
What's New
Help with Childcare & Afterschool Services
On Wednesday, August 9, speak with staff from the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County to find a childcare provider that serves your child’s unique needs. Discuss financial assistance options for childcare, aftercare, and other free programs. For families with children up to 13 years old.
Meet and Greet Our Homework Center Teachers
On Monday, August 14, enjoy a meet and greet in KidSpace with our Homework Center teachers to discuss how to make this year successful! Chat with our certified elementary school teachers and get helpful tips on how to make this your child’s best school year yet. (For grades K-5.) There will also be a prize drawing!
Blockbusters You Missed: "John Wick: Chapter 4"
On Saturday, August 5, enjoy “John Wick: Chapter 4." Keanu Reeves stars as John Wick who — with a price over his head — takes his fight global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris, to Japan and Berlin.
Content Creation & Marketing for Social Media
On Mondays, August 7 & 14, join @NajiDesigns to learn how to create compelling content for your social media platforms to help grow your following and increase overall engagement! Intermediate computer skills and registration are required.
Did you know?
Let's Read is looking for volunteers to read to children in school classrooms! Volunteers will read for 30 minutes once a week for a 10-week session. This program supports and encourages the love of reading by bringing storytimes into preschools and elementary schools, providing library cards, and giving the gift of a book to each participating child. If you're interested in the Let's Read volunteering opportunity, please contact our Youth Services Supervisor Kim Husing at (561) 868-7785 or [email protected]
Upcoming Events
FEATURED
Sound Bath with Macielle Betances
Saturday, July 29 | 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | In Person | Auditorium
Join Certified Reiki Practitioner Macielle Betances from Macielleness for a sound bath session. A sound bath is a deeply immersive, full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic and restorative processes to nurture your mind and body.
No registration required. Yoga mats will not be provided. For more information, call (561) 868-7701.
Touch-A-Truck: Fire Safety
Wednesday, August 2 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | In Person | Auditorium
Preschool age children will enjoy fire safety stories, songs, and fun activities. Come and meet the
West Palm Beach Fire Rescue as they demonstrate their equipment and tour a genuine fire engine.
Space is limited, and in-person sign-up begins in KidSpace at 10 a.m.
Empowering Entrepreneurs for Success: Growth Strategies
Wednesday, August 9 | 11 a.m. – Noon | Technology & Innovation Center/ Live on Zoom | Adults
Join Paul Masters, a WPB local 4x Founder and CEO of Pivotal, for an action-packed hour on everything you need to start, grow, and scale your business. Dig deep into sales, marketing, operations, funding, and of course, growth!
To register for in-person participation or to receive the Zoom link, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call (561) 868-7760.
To get access to the materials and content presented during each event, please visit pivotalfounders.com.
Teen Game Day
Saturday, August 12 | 2 – 4 p.m. | In Person | Teens| TeenSource
For teens entering grades 6 -12. Show us your skills on Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., board games, and more. Drop in during the allotted time at your leisure.
For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call (561) 868-7703.