Palm Beach County Library System Centennial Programs |
June & July 2009 |
| Updated: 06/08/2009 |
Celebrating 100 Years of Palm Beach County
To commemorate the signing of the County Charter on April 30, 1909, and the creation of the county on July 1, 1909, Palm Beach County is holding a Centennial Celebration all year long in 2009. The county was created from Dade County, which at the time, stretched from the St. Lucie River to the tip of the Florida peninsula. Even with the creation of Broward, Martin and Okeechobee counties from Palm Beach County’s land area, it remains one of the largest counties east of the Mississippi river.
Events are being planned within the 38 municipalities of Palm Beach County, and communities are adopting the centennial theme to already established events. Several big events will be featuring the centennial theme, including Kaleidoscope and Fourth on Flagler in West Palm Beach, Artfest 2009, and several Fourth of July festivities from Lake Park to Wellington to Boca Raton. |
 Centennial Sue:
Take a trip back 100 years to meet Centennial Sue, a turn of the century school teacher who can’t believe that changes are going to happen to Palm Beach County. Enjoy songs, stories, and loads of fun. Ages 5 & up. (60 min.) Preregister.
Mon, June 22, 11:00 a.m. - OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD BRANCH
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Mon, June 22, 3:30 p.m. - WELLINGTON BRANCH
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Tue, June 30, 10:00 a.m. - HAGEN RANCH ROAD BRANCH
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Tue, June 30, 3:30 p.m. - WEST BOCA BRANCH
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Wed, July 1, 10:00 a.m. - GREENACRES BRANCH
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Wed, July 1, 3:00 p.m. - MAIN LIBRARY
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Thu, July 9, 3:30 p.m. - JUPITER BRANCH
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Thu, July 9, 11:00 a.m. - TEQUESTA BRANCH
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Tue, July 14, 11:00 a.m. - WEST BOYNTON BRANCH
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Tue, July 14, 3:00 p.m. - LANTANA ROAD BRANCH
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Thu, July 16, 10:00 a.m. - BELLE GLADE BRANCH
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Thu, July 16, 1:00 p.m. - LOULA V. YORK BRANCH
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Thu, July 16, 3:00 p.m. - CLARENCE E. ANTHONY BRANCH
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Other Centennial Programs
Thu, June 18, 1:00 p.m. Adult/Teen
Centennial, 1909-2009:
Discovering Palm Beach County History on the ‘Net’
Government Research Services staff will discuss our county’s amazing history and demonstrate how you can dig into history using Internet resources. (2 hr.) Preregister.
Wed, July 15, 2:00 p.m. Adult
Celebrate the Jupiter Lighthouse
Bob Boyd, who was actively involved with the Florida History Center and Museum for over 15 years, and coordinated the restoration of the Jupiter Lighthouse in 2000, will talk about the history of this beautiful landmark and local history and lore. (60 min.) Preregister.
Fri, July 17, 1:30 p.m. Adult
Centennial, 1909-2009: Discovering Palm Beach County History on the Net
Join Government Research Services’ staff for a look at local history resources both in the library and on the Internet. (60 min.)
Thu, July 9, 2:00 p.m. Adult
Morikami Museum – Gift to Palm Beach County: PBC 100 Celebration
George Sukeji Morikami lived in the Yamato Colony, a Japanese farming community in Boca Raton started over 100 years ago. In his 80s, he donated the land which became the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Learn more about his journey and accomplishments. (90 min.)
Thu, July 16, 2:00 p.m. Adult
Boca Raton Historical Society – Boca Raton 1909: PBC 100 Celebration
Historical Society curator Susan Gillis presents “Boca Raton 1909,” based on the memories of Frank Chesebro, a farmer in Boca Raton during the county’s early years. Learn more about the early pioneers’ daily lives and the challenges they faced living in the “farming community” of Boca Raton. (90 min.)
Thu, July 23, 2:00 p.m. Adult
Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches – Art Deco Treasures in Palm Beach County: PBC 100 Celebration
Sharon Koskoff, from the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches, will talk about art deco art and architecture that can be found in the county today. (90 min.) |
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Posted: 06/08/09 |
