Events at The Delray Beach Public Library
Always come here to discover what's happening at your library. Read about new programs being offered, look over the schedule of events and speakers, and then plan your month.
PROGRAMS FOR FEBRUARY 2008
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - LIBRARY CLOSED - PRESIDENTS' DAY
Friday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 10:00 a.m. - Great Books Discussion Group presented by Dr. Barry Gross - (Third Series)
Saturday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 @ 10:00 a.m. - The Writer's Studio weekly Saturday morning program Contact Josh Truxton 561-736-8044
Saturday, February 2 @ 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - National League of American Pen Women Book Talk presented by Carol White
Monday, February 4 @ 10:30 a.m. - Quilting Bee - monthly quilting class presented by Catherine Marshall & Marilyn Dorwart (Former owner of Quilter's Marketplace)
Monday, February 4 @ 1:00 p.m. - Tall in the Saddle Western Film Series "Stagecoach" Commentary by Assistant Director Mykal Banta
Monday, February 4 @ 2:30 p.m. - Café Francais French Conversation Club with rotating facilitators
Monday, February 4, 11 & 25 @ 6:00 p.m. - Good Day Anime presented by Librarian Lisa Kreutter
Monday, February 4 @ 6:00 p.m. - Evening Socrates Café monthly discussion group facilitated by Claire Drattell
Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 10:30 a.m. - Current Events Discussion Group weekly "News of the Week" facilitated by Milt Van Dussen & Art Brownstein with rotating group leaders
Tuesday, February 5 @ 2:00 p.m. - Armchair Travel Series "Germany From North to South" presented by Harald Richter
Tuesday, February 5 @ 6:30 p.m. - "Begin Your Family History" presented by Marc Thompson
Wednesday, February 6, 13, & 20 @ 12 noon - Socrates Café - Weekly discussion group facilitated by Claire Drattell, Bob Sykes and rotating group leaders
Wednesday, February 6 @ 2:00 p.m. - Theater Series - "The Movie Musical-Then Till Now" presented by George Feirstein
Wednesday, February 6 @ 6:30 p.m. - Civil War Series -"Causes of the Civil War" presented by Ed Lewis
Thursday, February 7 @ 12:00 noon - Lunch with Liz @ the Library- "Loving to Love" based on the insights of Antonio Banderas presented by radio personality & columnist Liz Sterling
Thursday, February 7 @ 2:00 p.m. "Youthful Health" presented by Dr. Laura Fenoglio
Monday, February 11 @ 4:00 p.m. - Young Adult Book Discussion "I Am The Messenger" by Markus Zusak presented by Young Adult Librarian Lisa Kreutter
Tuesday, February 12 & 26 @ 5:15-6:30 p.m. - Got Gaming! presented by Young Adult Librarian Lisa Kreutter
Thursday, February 14 & 28 @ 10:30 a.m. - Craft Series - "Knit 'N Purl" presented by rotating facilitators
Thursday, February 14 @ 12:00 p.m. - Prize-Winning Books & Authors Book Discussion Group "Breathing Lessons" by Anne Tyler presented by Pat Cohen
Tuesday, February 19 @ 2:00 p.m. - Healthy Living Series - "Peripheral Arterial Disease: Are You at Risk?" presented by Dr. Michael Metzger, South Florida Heart Institute
Tuesday, February 19 @ 6:00 p.m. - Evening Book Group "A Place Where the Sea Remembers" by Sandra Benitez presented by rotating book group leaders
Tuesday, February 19 @ 6:30 p.m. - Theater Series - "The Movie Musical - Then Till Now" presented by George Feirstein
Wednesday, February 20 @ 10:15 a.m. - Mystery Book Group "The Maze Murderer" by Charles Pero presented by Annette Nober
Wednesday, February 20 @ 2:00 p.m. - "Operatunity - Aida" presented by Hazel Phillips
Wednesday, February 20 @ 6:30 p.m. - Civil War Series - "Books of the Civil War" presented by Ed Lewis
Thursday, February 21 @ 10:30 a.m. - Understanding Other Cultures Book Group/ Heroes "Born Into Brothels" by Zana Briski & the Children of Calcutta presented by Pat Esterman, Charles Obama & Carl Wetzstein
Thursday, February 21 @ 2:00 p.m. - Healthy Living Series "Simple Skin Care: Less Is More" presented by Dr. Dalia Kalai, Kalai Dermatology Services, Inc.
Saturday, February 23 @ 2:00 p.m. - "The Art of Thinking" presented by Paul Barber
Sunday, February 24 @ 2:00 p.m. "A World of Music @ the Library Musical Series" - Pianist Fedora Horowitz & flutist Geanne Parrant
Monday, February 25 @ 1:00 p.m. - Afternoon Book Group "Luncheon of the Boating Party" by Susan Vreeland presented by Librarian Kathleen Hensman
Monday, February 25 @ 2:00 p.m. - "Life Is a Journey, Not a Destination" presented by Dorothy Grossman & Palm Greens Senior Writer's Group
Monday, February 25 @ 4:00 p.m. - Young Adult Book Discussion "Tyrell" by Coe Booth presented by Young Adult Librarian Lisa Kreutter
Monday, February 25 @ 6:30 p.m. - "Sahaja Yoga Meditation" presented by Louisa Upadhya
Tuesday, February 26 @ 2:00 p.m.- "You Deserve a Cruise!" presented by Angela DeDomenico, Cruise Planners
Tuesday, February 26 @ 6:30 p.m. - Healthy Living Series - "Wellness & Pain Prevention" presented by Dr. Melissa Maher
Wednesday, February 27 @ 12:00 noon - "Dr. Robert Watson Presents Dr. Ken Hechler" presented by Dr. Robert Watson FREE TICKETS AT CIRCULATION DESK
Wednesday, February 27 @ 6:30 p.m. - Art Talks Series - "Fakes & Forgeries" presented by Dr. Terryl Lawrence
Thursday, February 28 @ 2:00.p.m. - Theater Series - "Way-Off Broadway Players" presented by Shelley Frank
ART EXHIBITS
January 8th - February 26th - Aaron & Frayda Galvin - "Scene Around" -Photography
February 27 - April 1 - Carl Selinger - Photorealistic Oils
FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOPS
SIGN UP AT THE REFERENCE DESK
February 5 - MOUSERCISE @ 2:00 p.m.
February 11 - BEGINNING COMPUTERS @ 1:00 p.m.
February 12 - BEGINNING COMPUTERS @ 11:00 a.m.
February 14 - INTRO TO INTERNET @ 2:00 p.m.
February 19- INTERNET II - SEARCHING @ 2:00 p.m.
February 20 - INTRO TO E-MAIL @ 11:00 a.m.
February 21 - INTRO TO WORD @ 2:00 p.m.
February 25 - WORD II @ 2:00 p.m.
February 26 - EXCEL @ 6:00 p.m.
February 27 - POWERPOINT @ 6:00 p.m.
For information on computer classes, please contact Kathleen Hensman:
Email:kathleen.hensman@delraylibrary.org
or phone: 561-819-6404