Palm Beach County Library System: Families Reading Together 2011 |
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Check out the special events below:
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 When the children go back to school, a group of farm animals head into town to find something to do. They end up at a place with many happy faces – the library, of course!
Introducing the book to your child:
Before you start reading the book, ask your child to look at the cover. Read the title and point out the names of the author and the illustrator. Ask “What does the cover tell us about the story?” Tell them that an author writes books and the illustrator creates the pictures.
Follow-up Activities:
- Check out books from the library on animals, reading, and libraries.
- Talk about what kinds of things we can do when we feel bored, including
indoor and outdoor activities.
- The animals in the book find a place with happy faces. Have your child draw,
or help them cut out from magazines, pictures of the things that make them happy.
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Families Reading Together Kick-Off: South Florida Science Museum |
 Sat, Nov 5
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Get Up Close and Personal with Robots
at the South Florida Science Museum!
All children presenting a valid library card from any Palm Beach
County library will receive free admission for one child and one accompanying adult to the South Florida Science Museum. Located
in West Palm Beach, the Museum features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, freshwater and saltwater aquariums, as well as the unique,
interactive, and fascinating Robotics Exhibit going on this fall.
Take a Storybook Stroll on the Science Trail and meet the author
of this year’s Families Reading Together book! (11:00 am)
Share the magic of Suzy Hammer as “The Bookworm” who has
an incredible appetite for books and stories! (1:00 pm)
Meet Dewey the Library Owl! Visit the Bookmobile!
Participate in the Great Book Giveaway and
exciting craft activities!
Program sponsored by
The Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System.
 South Florida Science Museum
4801 Dreher Trail North,
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
FROM I-95 HEADING SOUTH:
Exit at Southern Boulevard and head east to the Dreher Park entrance
on the right. Turn in Dreher Park and follow Dreher Trail to the South
Florida Science Museum.
FROM I-95 HEADING NORTH:
Take the Forest Hill exit and head east to Parker Avenue. Turn left on
Parker Avenue and travel north to Summit Blvd. Turn left on Summit
Blvd to your first light (Dreher Trail). Turn right on Dreher Trail and
follow the road to the South Florida Science Museum. |
Families Reading Together: Meet the Author Deborah Bruss |
 Meet Deborah Bruss, author of this year’s Families Reading Together title, Book! Book! Book!, the lively story of farm animals who discover the library after the children return to school. Don’t miss the stories, puppets and fun! (60 min.)
Gardens Branch - Thu, Nov 3, 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 626-6133
Greenacres Branch – Fri, Nov 4, 10:30 a.m.
Phone: 641-9100
Wellington Branch – Fri, Nov 4, 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 790-6070 |
Families Reading Together: The Bookworm with
Suzy Hammer |
 The Bookworm has an incredible appetite for all kinds of stories as she celebrates Families Reading Together. Come share the wonder of the Bookworm’s magic. Fabulous fun for all! (45 min.)
Thu, Nov 3
11:00 a.m., Tequesta Branch, Phone: 746-5970
4:00 p.m., Jupiter Branch, Phone: 744-2301
Tue, Nov 8
10:30 a.m., South Bay Branch, Phone: 992-8393
1:00 p.m., Belle Glade Branch, Phone: 996-3453
Thu, Nov 10
10:00 a.m., Loula V. York, Phone: 924-5928
Sat, Nov 12
11:00 a.m., Main Library, Phone: 233-2600
2:30 p.m., Greenacres Branch, Phone: 641-9100
Tue, Nov 15
11:00 a.m., Glades Rd. Branch, Phone: 482-4554
3:30 p.m., West Boca Branch, Phone: 470-1600
Wed, Nov 16
3:00 p.m., Gardens Branch, Phone: 626-6133
6:00 p.m., Okeechobee Blvd. Branch, Phone: 233-1880
Sat, Nov 19
10:30 a.m., Lantana Road Branch, Phone: 304-4500
1:00 p.m., Hagen Ranch Road Branch, Phone: 894-7500
Wed, Nov 30
11:00 a.m., Royal Palm Beach Branch, Phone: 790-6030
3:00 p.m., Wellington Branch, Phone: 790-6070 |
Families Reading Together: What Can You Do with an Old Book? |
Go Green! Join Connie Christman of the Resource Depot who will share ideas for turning otherwise unusable books into fun crafts and amazing creations. (60 min.)
Mon, Nov 7, 6:30 p.m.
West Boca Branch, Phone: 470-1600
Wed, Nov 9, 5:00 p.m.
Tequesta Branch, Phone: 746-5970
Thu, Nov 17, 1:00 p.m.
Belle Glade Branch, Phone: 996-3453
Tue, Nov 22, 6:00 p.m.
Greenacres Branch, Phone: 641-9100
Tue, Nov 29, 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, Phone: 233-2600 |
Families Reading Together: Pine Jog Teen Photography/Recycled Book Art Exhibit |
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Teens were not left out of all the fun of our 8th Annual Families Reading Together Campaign. High school photography students were asked to submit photographs that captured the theme “Book! Book! Book! : The Nature of Reading.” In addition to the photographs, several library teen groups captured the theme of reducing, reusing and recycling through Recycled Book Art. A reception was held at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s Gallery for the teens, their teachers and their families. |
Updated: 12/19/11 |
