Delray Beach Public Library
January 2019
LLI- America Investigates Its Presidents
Course Fee for 4 sessions: America has always kept a close eye on its presidents, ready to pounce on “high crimes and misdemeanors” – real, or politically motivated, or both. This is the story of our American investigations of claims of impropriety in the Executive Branch, from George Washington to…
Find out more »Informed Citizens Series: Part 1
Join a panel of attorneys from the Florida Civil Rights Coalition for a discussion about the protections afforded by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Please register at www.delraylibrary.org/registration/
Find out more »Brain BITS
Build-Innovate-Tinker is a hands-on exploratory time for children to explore Little Bits, Cubelets, Snap Circuits, Lego, and more. Ages 5+.
Find out more »Turtle Tales
An imaginative and interactive story time for ages 2-3 yrs. filled with music, puppets, stories, movement, feltboards and fingerplays.
Find out more »LLI- Uncovering Women in Art
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Contemporary woman artists excel in creating innovative and exciting art styles. Women hold a significant position in all aspects of the art world and the number of artists now begin to include more females than male. Important artists include Louise Bourgeois, Marina Abramovic, Yayoi Kusama…
Find out more »Spanish Storytime
Children will be immersed in rich language, literacy skills and fun! Tuesdays @ 3:30 PM Ages 0-5
Find out more »LLI- The Old Testament as Inspiration for Contemporary Artists
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Through a series of interactive PowerPoint presentations, this class will explore how Biblical narratives are portrayed by contemporary artists. Although the Biblical text became fixed, visual interpretations vary from age to age. This series of Visual Midrash will help the audience understand how ancient role models influence…
Find out more »LLI- History and Crime
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Week 1: FDR and his dealings with the problems of the Holocaust Week 2: Jack the Ripper….case solved? Many detectives think they have the answer Week 3: The massacre at Mai Lai and its aftermath Week 4: The Murder of Stanford White
Find out more »Pre-School Coding Fun with Code-a-Pillars
Learning coding is easy and fun for preschoolers! Children will learn 21st century skills such as critical thinking, directional language, sequencing and problem solving while they play. 6-week program. Space is limited, register early.
Find out more »LLI- Staying Sharp!
Course Fee for 4 sessions: This course will cover the basics of brain fitness, improved cognitive ability, and memory retention, with added activities based on suggestions from past participants. Each week, group and individual mentally-challenging activities, discussions, and a different memory retention technique will be featured. Learn how to remember…
Find out more »LLI- The Techniques, Concepts and Aesthetics of World Famous Artists
Course Fee for 4 sessions: This course will discuss art concepts such as cubism, abstract, pop, concept, polarized, modern, avant-garde, pointillism, surrealism, and performance art. You will learn about the aesthetics and techniques of the artists discussed in this course and answer the question – what does their work mean…
Find out more »STEAM Train
All aboard! In this 6 week class, students will learn a variety of skills including: 3D printing, audio recording, and computer programming. Select Thursdays @ 3:30 PM for ages 9 - 12.
Find out more »LLI- America Investigates Its Presidents
Course Fee for 4 sessions: America has always kept a close eye on its presidents, ready to pounce on “high crimes and misdemeanors” – real, or politically motivated, or both. This is the story of our American investigations of claims of impropriety in the Executive Branch, from George Washington to…
Find out more »LLI- It’s Greek to Me: Timely Tales in Art and Literature
Course Fee for 1 session: The antics of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece have intrigued and delighted both children and adults for literally thousands of years. Today it is still fun for us to imagine the great Zeus and his brothers and sisters sitting atop Mt. Olympus meting…
Find out more »Fairy- Super Hero Party
Children join Bobbie Hinman, local author of the whimsical Fairy book series, for a fun and interactive story time. Children are encouraged to come in costume, either as a fairy or their favorite super hero. Ages 3-8
Find out more »Oh Baby!
Pre-literacy class for babies 3 mos. to not yet walking. Have fun bonding with your baby while listening to stories, music, rhymes and movement.
Find out more »Tales for Tadpoles
Music and movement rhymes for children walking to 24 months.
Find out more »LLI | Reading Behind the Words I: Understanding the Short Story
Course Fee for 4 sessions: The basic elements of a story are setting, characters, plot, conflict and theme. Recognizing what each of these elements adds to the story helps the reader understand the structure and meaning of a short story.
Find out more »LLI | Poetry of Protest
Course Fee for 3 sessions: Each week we will explore five poems written in protest of a current issue of the time. What are the effects on society when people use words, or other means, to take action against injustice?
Find out more »Soil Made My Body
Soil made my body is an interactive art piece that makes the connection between the elements that are in soil and the elements that are in our body. Ages 8-10
Find out more »Brain BITS
Build-Innovate-Tinker is a hands-on exploratory time for children to explore Little Bits, Cubelets, Snap Circuits, Lego, and more. Ages 5+.
Find out more »Turtle Tales
An imaginative and interactive story time for ages 2-3 yrs. filled with music, puppets, stories, movement, feltboards and fingerplays.
Find out more »LLI- Uncovering Women in Art
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Contemporary woman artists excel in creating innovative and exciting art styles. Women hold a significant position in all aspects of the art world and the number of artists now begin to include more females than male. Important artists include Louise Bourgeois, Marina Abramovic, Yayoi Kusama…
Find out more »Spanish Storytime
Children will be immersed in rich language, literacy skills and fun! Tuesdays @ 3:30 PM Ages 0-5
Find out more »LLI- The Old Testament as Inspiration for Contemporary Artists
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Through a series of interactive PowerPoint presentations, this class will explore how Biblical narratives are portrayed by contemporary artists. Although the Biblical text became fixed, visual interpretations vary from age to age. This series of Visual Midrash will help the audience understand how ancient role models influence…
Find out more »LLI- History and Crime
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Week 1: FDR and his dealings with the problems of the Holocaust Week 2: Jack the Ripper….case solved? Many detectives think they have the answer Week 3: The massacre at Mai Lai and its aftermath Week 4: The Murder of Stanford White
Find out more »Pre-School Coding Fun with Code-a-Pillars
Learning coding is easy and fun for preschoolers! Children will learn 21st century skills such as critical thinking, directional language, sequencing and problem solving while they play. 6-week program. Space is limited, register early.
Find out more »Great Decisions
Program attendees are required to purchase their own copy of the 2018 Great Decision book by visiting www.fpa.org or calling 800-477-5836. A copy is available at the Reference Desk for copies.
Find out more »LLI- Staying Sharp!
Course Fee for 4 sessions: This course will cover the basics of brain fitness, improved cognitive ability, and memory retention, with added activities based on suggestions from past participants. Each week, group and individual mentally-challenging activities, discussions, and a different memory retention technique will be featured. Learn how to remember…
Find out more »LLI- The Techniques, Concepts and Aesthetics of World Famous Artists
Course Fee for 4 sessions: This course will discuss art concepts such as cubism, abstract, pop, concept, polarized, modern, avant-garde, pointillism, surrealism, and performance art. You will learn about the aesthetics and techniques of the artists discussed in this course and answer the question – what does their work mean…
Find out more »STEAM Train
All aboard! In this 6 week class, students will learn a variety of skills including: 3D printing, audio recording, and computer programming. Select Thursdays @ 3:30 PM for ages 9 - 12.
Find out more »February 2019
LLI- America Investigates Its Presidents
Course Fee for 4 sessions: America has always kept a close eye on its presidents, ready to pounce on “high crimes and misdemeanors” – real, or politically motivated, or both. This is the story of our American investigations of claims of impropriety in the Executive Branch, from George Washington to…
Find out more »Drama Time
Drama Time is a new program designed to promote drama education and foster creative thinking. This workshop ends in a final production open to all. Ages 9-17
Find out more »Oh Baby!
Pre-literacy class for babies 3 mos. to not yet walking. Have fun bonding with your baby while listening to stories, music, rhymes and movement.
Find out more »Tales for Tadpoles
Music and movement rhymes for children walking to 24 months.
Find out more »LLI | Reading Behind the Words I: Understanding the Short Story
Course Fee for 4 sessions: The basic elements of a story are setting, characters, plot, conflict and theme. Recognizing what each of these elements adds to the story helps the reader understand the structure and meaning of a short story.
Find out more »LLI | Poetry of Protest
Course Fee for 3 sessions: Each week we will explore five poems written in protest of a current issue of the time. What are the effects on society when people use words, or other means, to take action against injustice?
Find out more »Brain BITS
Build-Innovate-Tinker is a hands-on exploratory time for children to explore Little Bits, Cubelets, Snap Circuits, Lego, and more. Ages 5+.
Find out more »Turtle Tales
An imaginative and interactive story time for ages 2-3 yrs. filled with music, puppets, stories, movement, feltboards and fingerplays.
Find out more »LLI- Uncovering Women in Art
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Contemporary woman artists excel in creating innovative and exciting art styles. Women hold a significant position in all aspects of the art world and the number of artists now begin to include more females than male. Important artists include Louise Bourgeois, Marina Abramovic, Yayoi Kusama…
Find out more »LLI- How One Song Can Change Your Life
Course Fee for 2 sessions: This course aims to illustrate how songs can change our lives for the better. We will experience how rhythm can energize, how harmony can create images, how melody can take us along for a creative ride, and lyrics can bring out the stories of our…
Find out more »Spanish Storytime
Children will be immersed in rich language, literacy skills and fun! Tuesdays @ 3:30 PM Ages 0-5
Find out more »LLI- The Old Testament as Inspiration for Contemporary Artists
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Through a series of interactive PowerPoint presentations, this class will explore how Biblical narratives are portrayed by contemporary artists. Although the Biblical text became fixed, visual interpretations vary from age to age. This series of Visual Midrash will help the audience understand how ancient role models influence…
Find out more »LLI- History and Crime
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Week 1: FDR and his dealings with the problems of the Holocaust Week 2: Jack the Ripper….case solved? Many detectives think they have the answer Week 3: The massacre at Mai Lai and its aftermath Week 4: The Murder of Stanford White
Find out more »Pre-School Coding Fun with Code-a-Pillars
Learning coding is easy and fun for preschoolers! Children will learn 21st century skills such as critical thinking, directional language, sequencing and problem solving while they play. 6-week program. Space is limited, register early.
Find out more »LLI- Staying Sharp!
Course Fee for 4 sessions: This course will cover the basics of brain fitness, improved cognitive ability, and memory retention, with added activities based on suggestions from past participants. Each week, group and individual mentally-challenging activities, discussions, and a different memory retention technique will be featured. Learn how to remember…
Find out more »LLI- The Techniques, Concepts and Aesthetics of World Famous Artists
Course Fee for 4 sessions: This course will discuss art concepts such as cubism, abstract, pop, concept, polarized, modern, avant-garde, pointillism, surrealism, and performance art. You will learn about the aesthetics and techniques of the artists discussed in this course and answer the question – what does their work mean…
Find out more »STEAM Train
All aboard! In this 6 week class, students will learn a variety of skills including: 3D printing, audio recording, and computer programming. Select Thursdays @ 3:30 PM for ages 9 - 12.
Find out more »Adult Coloring Club
The Adult Coloring Club began as a way to provide a fun and conversational space for adult patrons at the Library. This space is an opportunity for adults to relax and be a kid again. Meets the 2nd Friday of every month.
Find out more »LLI- America Investigates Its Presidents
Course Fee for 4 sessions: America has always kept a close eye on its presidents, ready to pounce on “high crimes and misdemeanors” – real, or politically motivated, or both. This is the story of our American investigations of claims of impropriety in the Executive Branch, from George Washington to…
Find out more »LLI- Book Banning (and burning) in America
Course Fee for 1 session: The tradition of book banning…and even burning… in America continues up until today, threatening our right to choose what we read. Historically we may associate book burning with Nazi Germany, but even today books go up in flames. Join Dr. Margery Marcus for a lively…
Find out more »Mad about Mo
Drop-in and celebrate author Mo Willem’s birthday by making crafts and playing games based on his most popular characters: Pigeon, Duckling, Knuffle Bunny and Elephant & Piggy. All ages welcome.
Find out more »Drama Time
Drama Time is a new program designed to promote drama education and foster creative thinking. This workshop ends in a final production open to all. Ages 9-17
Find out more »Informed Citizens Series: Part II
Topic TBD Please register at www.delraylibrary.org/registration/
Find out more »Oh Baby!
Pre-literacy class for babies 3 mos. to not yet walking. Have fun bonding with your baby while listening to stories, music, rhymes and movement.
Find out more »Tales for Tadpoles
Music and movement rhymes for children walking to 24 months.
Find out more »Hearts Art Workshop
Students will be introduced to the paintings and sculpture of Brazilian artist Romero Britto. Grades K-5.
Find out more »Brain BITS
Build-Innovate-Tinker is a hands-on exploratory time for children to explore Little Bits, Cubelets, Snap Circuits, Lego, and more. Ages 5+.
Find out more »Turtle Tales
An imaginative and interactive story time for ages 2-3 yrs. filled with music, puppets, stories, movement, feltboards and fingerplays.
Find out more »LLI- How One Song Can Change Your Life
Course Fee for 2 sessions: This course aims to illustrate how songs can change our lives for the better. We will experience how rhythm can energize, how harmony can create images, how melody can take us along for a creative ride, and lyrics can bring out the stories of our…
Find out more »Spanish Storytime
Children will be immersed in rich language, literacy skills and fun! Tuesdays @ 3:30 PM Ages 0-5
Find out more »TAB Meeting
Let your voice be heard! Join our monthly TAB meeting to see whats new at the library, and help us decide what to include in the future. Snacks will be provided.
Find out more »LLI- History and Crime
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Week 1: FDR and his dealings with the problems of the Holocaust Week 2: Jack the Ripper….case solved? Many detectives think they have the answer Week 3: The massacre at Mai Lai and its aftermath Week 4: The Murder of Stanford White
Find out more »Pre-School Coding Fun with Code-a-Pillars
Learning coding is easy and fun for preschoolers! Children will learn 21st century skills such as critical thinking, directional language, sequencing and problem solving while they play. 6-week program. Space is limited, register early.
Find out more »Great Decisions
Program attendees are required to purchase their own copy of the 2018 Great Decision book by visiting www.fpa.org or calling 800-477-5836. A copy is available at the Reference Desk for copies.
Find out more »STEAM Train
All aboard! In this 6 week class, students will learn a variety of skills including: 3D printing, audio recording, and computer programming. Select Thursdays @ 3:30 PM for ages 9 - 12.
Find out more »Drama Time
Drama Time is a new program designed to promote drama education and foster creative thinking. This workshop ends in a final production open to all. Ages 9-17
Find out more »Brain BITS
Build-Innovate-Tinker is a hands-on exploratory time for children to explore Little Bits, Cubelets, Snap Circuits, Lego, and more. Ages 5+.
Find out more »Turtle Tales
An imaginative and interactive story time for ages 2-3 yrs. filled with music, puppets, stories, movement, feltboards and fingerplays.
Find out more »Spanish Storytime
Children will be immersed in rich language, literacy skills and fun! Tuesdays @ 3:30 PM Ages 0-5
Find out more »3D Printing Club
Students will design and print their own three-dimensional objects and create a personal project to take home. Third Tuesday of the month @ 3:30 PM for ages 7+.
Find out more »Pre-School Coding Fun with Code-a-Pillars
Learning coding is easy and fun for preschoolers! Children will learn 21st century skills such as critical thinking, directional language, sequencing and problem solving while they play. 6-week program. Space is limited, register early.
Find out more »Computers 101
Learn how a computer works, understand what the desktop is, how to customize & working with multiple windows using the Windows 10 platform. Experience using a keyboard and mouse. Computer classes free to Delray Beach Public library cardholders and are held in the Technology Center on the second floor. Prior…
Find out more »Drama Time
Drama Time is a new program designed to promote drama education and foster creative thinking. This workshop ends in a final production open to all. Ages 9-17
Find out more »Oh Baby!
Pre-literacy class for babies 3 mos. to not yet walking. Have fun bonding with your baby while listening to stories, music, rhymes and movement.
Find out more »Internet 101
Learn how the internet works, web browsers, search engines & Google! Experience using a keyboard, mouse and basic understanding of a computer. Computer classes free to Delray Beach Public library cardholders and are held in the Technology Center on the second floor. Prior registration is required. Please call 561-266-0196 to…
Find out more »Tales for Tadpoles
Music and movement rhymes for children walking to 24 months.
Find out more »LLI- ARTISTS WHO REVOLUTIONIZED ART
Course Fee for 4 sessions: This group of lectures surveys some of the most creative and influential artists in the long history of art production and discusses their impact.
Find out more »LLI- Short Fiction and Poetry from the New Yorker Magazine
Course Fee for 3 sessions: Both the fiction and the poetry in this most popular venue for serious contemporary writing can present challenges. In this course, participants will have access beforehand to one writing example each week and will (figuratively) wrestle with the works, the instructor, and one another to…
Find out more »Brain BITS
Build-Innovate-Tinker is a hands-on exploratory time for children to explore Little Bits, Cubelets, Snap Circuits, Lego, and more. Ages 5+.
Find out more »Turtle Tales
An imaginative and interactive story time for ages 2-3 yrs. filled with music, puppets, stories, movement, feltboards and fingerplays.
Find out more »Spanish Storytime
Children will be immersed in rich language, literacy skills and fun! Tuesdays @ 3:30 PM Ages 0-5
Find out more »LLI- Secrets and Spies
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Week 1: Jonathan Pollard, Israeli spy Week 2: Robert Hanssen, Russian spy at the FBI Week 3: Aldrich Ames, Russian spy at the CIA Week 4: Alfred Dreyfus, German spy (falsely accused)
Find out more »Meet the Squirbles
Children will partake of and vote for their favorite flavors in the Squirbles favorite food: gummies! Ages K-5.
Find out more »Great Decisions
Program attendees are required to purchase their own copy of the 2018 Great Decision book by visiting www.fpa.org or calling 800-477-5836. A copy is available at the Reference Desk for copies.
Find out more »March 2019
LLI- Art Deco Art & Architecture
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Travel the Globe and learn about the Art Deco era’s art, design and architecture starting in our own Palm Beach County through New York, Havana and more! Become an expert and learn about preservation efforts of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches (ADSPB)…
Find out more »Seuss-a-bration
Stories, animated movie shorts, music and games. Children and adults encouraged to wear a silly costume, mismatched socks, backwards clothing or silly colors! All ages welcome.
Find out more »Drama Time
Drama Time is a new program designed to promote drama education and foster creative thinking. This workshop ends in a final production open to all. Ages 9-17
Find out more »Informed Citizens Series: Part III
Topic TBD Please register at www.delraylibrary.org/registration/
Find out more »Oh Baby!
Pre-literacy class for babies 3 mos. to not yet walking. Have fun bonding with your baby while listening to stories, music, rhymes and movement.
Find out more »Tales for Tadpoles
Music and movement rhymes for children walking to 24 months.
Find out more »LLI- ARTISTS WHO REVOLUTIONIZED ART
Course Fee for 4 sessions: This group of lectures surveys some of the most creative and influential artists in the long history of art production and discusses their impact.
Find out more »LLI- Short Fiction and Poetry from the New Yorker Magazine
Course Fee for 3 sessions: Both the fiction and the poetry in this most popular venue for serious contemporary writing can present challenges. In this course, participants will have access beforehand to one writing example each week and will (figuratively) wrestle with the works, the instructor, and one another to…
Find out more »Brain BITS
Build-Innovate-Tinker is a hands-on exploratory time for children to explore Little Bits, Cubelets, Snap Circuits, Lego, and more. Ages 5+.
Find out more »Turtle Tales
An imaginative and interactive story time for ages 2-3 yrs. filled with music, puppets, stories, movement, feltboards and fingerplays.
Find out more »Spanish Storytime
Children will be immersed in rich language, literacy skills and fun! Tuesdays @ 3:30 PM Ages 0-5
Find out more »LLI- Contemporary Global Hotspots
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Week 1: Israel-Iran: The Strategic Nexus, Week 2: Israeli-Palestinian Conundrum, Week 3: Trends in US-China Relations, Week 4: Constraining North Korean (NK) Nuclear and Missile Developments
Find out more »LLI- Secrets and Spies
Course Fee for 4 sessions: Week 1: Jonathan Pollard, Israeli spy Week 2: Robert Hanssen, Russian spy at the FBI Week 3: Aldrich Ames, Russian spy at the CIA Week 4: Alfred Dreyfus, German spy (falsely accused)
Find out more »