You're Invited to Royal Palm Beach Branch's Grand Reopening! |
 The Royal Palm Beach Branch Library closed in September, 2008 for an expansion project. The Grand Reopening will be held on Saturday,
December 12, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Afterwards, enjoy a Family Fun Day with activities and events held throughout
the day.
The newly expanded branch is more than double the size of the old branch; from 8,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet, and includes:
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Increased access to computers: 36 Internet and word processing computers in the adult, children, and teen areas,
and additional library catalog computers throughout the building. Free wireless access is available throughout the building.
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More meeting room space: two meeting rooms – a large room accommodating 72 people, and a room for children’s programming.
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More materials: new shelving to allow for more DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks.
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Study space: more quiet space including three study rooms.
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Space for young people: a themed area designed especially for children with ample room for materials and comfortable seating.
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Parking: 112 parking spaces; more than double the old number of parking spaces.
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An attractive environment in a beautiful natural setting, with lofty and spacious ceilings, an abundance
of natural lighting, and comfortable seating areas throughout the branch.
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Program |
Location |
Time |
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
Front of building |
10 a.m. |
Jose Kropp, Violinist |
Reading Area |
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Refreshments |
Reading Area |
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Karl Koppertop Magic Show |
Meeting Room |
11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m. |
Pictures with Dewey |
Childrens Area |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Karl Koppertop Balloons |
Childrens Area |
12:30 -1:30 p.m. |
Royal Palm HS Musicians |
Meeting Room |
2:30-3:30 p.m. |
Breakdancers |
Meeting Room |
3:30 - 4 p.m. |
Crafts |
Story Time Room |
All Day |
Video Games |
Teen Room |
All Day |
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Jose Kropp
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Karl Koppertop
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Dewey
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Posted: 12/01/2009 |
