Delray Beach Public Library Calendar of Events - January 2012
New Year's Eve - Saturday, December 31st - Library Closed
New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1st & Monday, January 2nd - Library Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 16th - Library Closed
All programs are free except the Sunday Musical Matinee Series & Lifelong Learning Community Institute courses
Tuesday, January 3, 17 & 31 @ 10:30 a.m. - Great Decisions Book Discussion - presented by Carl Wetzstein
Tuesday, January 3 @ 2:00 p.m. - Armchair Travel Series - "Wildlife of Namibia" presented by photographer Michael Rosenbaum
Wednesday, January 4, 11, 18 & 25 @ 11:30 a.m. - Socrates Cafe - Weekly discussion group presented by Claire Drattell and Don Clare
Wednesday, January 4 @ 2:00 p.m. - Armchair Travel Series - "Florida Discovered" presented by photographer Carol Ann Rogus
Thursday, January 5 @ 11:30 a.m. - Lunch with Liz @ the Library - Brown bag lunch & Discussion Group "Can We Talk" based on the insights of Joan Rivers presented by radio personality and author Liz Sterling
Thursday, January 5, 12, 19 & 27 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Empowerment Zone presented by Reference Librarian Brian Smith
Thursday, January 5 @ 2:00 p.m. - "The Humor of Judge Judy" presented by Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe
Friday, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 10:00 a.m. - Great Books Discussion Group - "Great Conversations Two" presented by Dr. Barry Gross
Friday, January 6 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Empowerment Zone Workshop - "Network Strategies" presented by Austin Zullo and Reference Librarian Brian Smith
Saturday, January 7, 14 21 & 28 10:00 a.m. - "The Writer's Studio" weekly Saturday morning writer's program Contact Josh Truxton 561-736-8044
Sunday, January 8 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - "13th Annual Author's Showcase" featuring 12 local authors
Monday, January 9 & 23 @ 10:00 a.m. - Quilting Bee - twice monthly quilting class presented by Catherine Marshall & Karen Pugh
Monday, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Empowerment Zone presented by Reference Librarian Brian Smith
Monday, January 9 @ 2:00 p.m. - "The Truth Behind the Battle at the Little Bighorn" presented by Stephen Singer
Monday, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 5:15 p.m. - Got Gaming? presented by Young Adult Librarian Loanis Menendez-Cuesta
Tuesday, January 10 @ 2:00 p.m. - Healthy Living Series - "Heart Health" presented by Delray Medical Center
Tuesday, January 10 @ 6:00 p.m. - Evening Book Group - The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht presented by rotating book group leaders
Tuesday, January 10 @ 6:30 p.m. - "Disc Jockeys of the Rock 'n Roll Era" presented by Dr. Robert Weber
Wednesday, January 11 @ 2:00 p.m. - Healthy Living Series - "All You Need to Know About Skin Cancer & Prevention" presented by Dr. Ronnit Stein
Thursday, January 12 @ 10:00 a.m. - Nobelity Book Group - "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway presented by Gil Schechtman
Thursday, January 12 & 26 @ 10:30 a.m. - Craft Series - "Knit 'N Purl" twice monthly presented by rotating presenters
Thursday, January 12 @ 2:00 p.m. - "Green (read Sustainable) Gardening" presented by Carol Whitaker
Friday, January 13 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Empowerment Zone Workshop - "Building a Marketing Plan" presented by Austin Zullo and Reference Librarian Brian Smith
Sunday, January 15 @ 2:00 p.m. - "Sunday Musical Matinee Series" featuring jazz duo Davis & Dow
Tuesday, January 17 @ 2:00 p.m. - "Wills & Probate: What You Need to Know" presented by Michelle Hofkin & Charles Schwartz
Wednesday, January 18 @ 2:00 p.m. - Armchair Travel Series - "International Volunteering as Your New Vacation Idea" presented by Joyce Major
Thursday, January 19 @ 10:30 a.m. - Publix Apron's Cooking School Lecture & Cooking Demonstration" presented by Chef Wes Bonner
Thursday, January 19 @ 2:00 p.m. - Author's Series - The Rogue Aviator presented by Allen Morris
Monday, January 23 @ 1:00 p.m. - Afternoon Book Group - Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks presented by Reference Librarian Kathleen Hensman
Monday, January 23 @ 2:00 p.m. - Healthy Living Series - "Preserving the Power of Your Brain as You Age" presented by Dr. John Conde
Tuesday, January 24 @ 2:00 p.m. - Healthy Living Series - "Using Optimum Nutrition to Strengthen Your Immune System" presented by R. Mark Stowe, Nutrition Cottage
Wednesday, January 25 @ 2:00 p.m. - Author's Series - "Stephen Foster-Renaissance Man" presented by Marshall Frank
Thursday, January 26 @ 2:00 p.m. - Healthy Living Series - "Hear Better-Live Better" presented by Dr. Valeria Rossetti
Monday, January 30 @ 10:30 a.m. - Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course - see brochure for course listings and fees
Monday, January 30 @ 2:00 p.m. - Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course - see brochure for course listings and fees
Monday, January 30 @ 2:00 p.m. - Cercle Français - French conversation group with rotating facilitators
Tuesday, January 31 @ 2:00 p.m. - "The Ins and Outs of Online Dating: How to Meet Mr. Right" presented by Dr. Dale Koppel
ART EXHIBITS - TBA
**Free Computer Workshops (check dates) - Pre-registration @ Reference Desk 561-266-0194
Computer Classes meet in 2nd floor Technology Center
1/3 @ 11:00 am Beginning Computers
1/3 @ 2:00 pm Internet
1/4 @ 2:00 pm E-mail
1/10 @ 2:00 pm File Management
1/11 @ 2:00 pm Facebook
1/17 @ 11:00 am Beginning Computers
1/17 @ 2:00 pm Internet
1/18 @ 2:00 pm E-mail
1/23 @ 11:00 am Beginning Computers
1/24 @ 2:00 pm Internet
1/25 @ 2:00 pm Facebook
For information about programs call: 561-266-9490 or 561-266-0194 or email Bonnie Stelzer, the Director of Community Relations: bonnie.stelzer@delraylibrary.org