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| May 2023 As the school year is drawing to a close, the Boca Raton Public Library is amping up for Summer Reading! For our library lovers of all ages, our Summer Reading program rewards you for reading over the summer months. For children especially, reading is a great way to prevent the summer slide when students lose some of the gains achieved during the academic year. Read more... Past issues: April 2023 Newsletter March 2023 Newsletter February 2023 Newsletter Click here to read the Library's press releases. |
News & Articles
| Celebrating 75 Years of the Boca Raton Public Library -- Boca Raton Tribune This May marks the 75th anniversary of continuous service from the Boca Raton Public Library. The City's Library has grown from a small space in the City's Municipal Building in 1948 to two locations -- the Spanish River and Downtown Public Libraries. The original founding of the Library was the result of dedicated community-builders and took 25 years to fully realize. Read more... | |
| Boca Public Library Adds Musical Instruments to Collection Available for Borrowing by Cardholders -- Boca Club News The Boca Raton Public Library's Downtown and Spanish River branches now offer cardholders the opportunity to borrow an assortment of musical instruments that include an acoustic guitar, ukulele, violin, keyboard, folding piano, and electric drum kit. Read more... | |
| "Imagine Your Story" at the Boca Raton Public Library | Summer Reading 2023 -- Modern Boca Mom As parents, we all know how important summer reading is. The Boca Raton Public Library is launching its annual Summer Reading program with the theme, "Imagine Your Story"! Generously supported by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, this year's fairytale-themed program will inspire all ages to discover the magic of reading. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Presents the Art Exhibit, "Fashion Grind: Illustrations Painted with Coffee" -- Boca Raton Tribune The Spanish River Library in Boca Raton presents a new art exhibit, "Fashion Grind: Illustrations Painted with Coffee," by Jennifer Love Gironda. An artist and educator, Gironda says, "My goal is always to share my heART with the world around me and hopefully inspire others to make time to do the same." Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Celebrates Summer Reading Initiative, "Imagine Your Story" -- Boca Raton Tribune The Boca Raton Public Library is launching its annual Summer Reading program with the theme, "Imagine Your Story," on May 1, 2023. Generously supported by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, this year's fairytale-themed program will inspire all ages to discover the magic of reading. Read more... | |
| Boca Public Library's StoryWalk and Little Free Libraries Now in Beach and Parks -- Boca Club News In partnership with the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services and the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, the Boca Raton Public Library has announced a new StoryWalk and three new Little Free Libraries. The new StoryWalk is located in beautiful Patch Reef Park near the popular Pirate's Cover Playground. Read more... | |
| Friends Group of Boca Raton Library Expands Off-Site Programs -- The Coastal Star The Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library is like a perpetual motion machine promoting a love for reading. Friends members sell donated books in their store in the lobby of the Downtown Library and then use the money to promote reading and literacy programs, make free books available and increase the demand for books, all at the same time. Read more... | |
| Musical Instruments Available at Boca Raton Public Library -- Boca Raton Tribune The Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to announce that cardholders can now borrow an assortment of musical instruments at the Downtown or Spanish River Library. Instruments include an acoustic guitar, ukulele, violin, keyboard, folding piano, and electric drum kit. Patrons can borrow one instrument at a time for up to two weeks (no renewals) and can place a hold on an instrument if it is checked out. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Presents the Art Exhibit, "Acrylics and Watercolor Landscapes," by Charlotte Maloney -- Boca Raton Tribune The Downtown Library in Boca Raton presents a new art exhibit, "Acrylics and Watercolor Landscapes," by Charlotte Maloney. A long-time art educator with a Master's of Art in Education from Florida Atlantic University, Maloney says, "At a time when we are pressured with so much negativity and stress, I want my work to remind my audience about a sense of hope and peace in nature." Read more... | |
| Boca Public Library Invites All Players to Enter Annual Mayor's Chess Challenge at Spanish River Branch, March 25th -- Boca Club News Join the Boca Raton Public Library for the annual Mayors' Chess Challenge in Boca Raton. Players of all ages, beginner to expert, are invited to play chess with other community members at the Spanish River Library branch on March 25th, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. City Council member Fran Nachlas will be a special guest. Read more... | |
| Free Art Exhibit, "Provence and Beyond," at Boca Public Library Spanish River Branch -- Boca Club News On exhibit now through April 7th at the Spanish River Library in Boca Raton is a new art exhibit, "Provence and Beyond," by Alfred Biegel. These acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings were inspired by the artist's visits to Provence (France), Venice (Italy), and other European locations, following in the footsteps of the French Impressionists. Read more... | |
| Boca Mom Talk: Reading Between the Pines -- Boca Magazine This Boca mom has really gotten back into reading during the last few months. I joined a book club with some friends and started downloading novels with the only agenda being: to escape. It feels good. When I was a child, I read a ton. There was no internet or cable TV at my house growing up. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Installs StoryWalk and Little Free Libraries in Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Parks -- Boca Raton Tribune In partnership with the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services, and the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, the Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to announce a new StoryWalk and three new Little Free Libraries. Read more... | |
| Planning Her Next Move: Women's Chess Championship Tournament -- Boca Times/Sun-Sentinel Sophie Li strategies during the first Florida State Girls & Women's Chess Championship Tournament at the Spanish River Library in Boca Raton. Girls in grades K-8 and high school, and women competed over two days in the event organized by the Florida Chess Association in collaboration with the Boca Raton Chess Club and Palm Beach Chess. Read more... | |
| Boca Downtown Public Library Free Photo Exhibit, "Around America," on View Until March 6th -- Boca Club News The Downtown Library in Boca Raton presents a new photography exhibit, "Around America," by Jennie Hodges. A South Florida native, Hodges has enjoyed photography as a lifelong pursuit. Her current focus is fine art photography relating to travel, landscape and nature. Read more... | |
| Boca Public Library Downtown Presents Art Exhibit by Diane Parks, "Life, Death and Awakening: As Seen in Reflection of Nature" -- Boca Club News A new art exhibit, "Life, Death, and Awakening: As Seen in Reflection of Nature," by Diane Parks is on view now through January 6th at the Downtown branch of the Boca Raton Public Library. Notes Parks, "As an artist, my evolution and journey have been to create and produce metaphorical paintings which comunicate my deepest feelings about my own personal experiences of life, death and nature using various types of landscapes as subject matter." Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Presents the Art Exhibit, "Life, Death, and Awakening: As Seen in Reflection of Nature" by Diane Parks -- Boca Raton Tribune The Downtown Library in Boca Raton presents a new art exhibit, "Life, Death and Awakening: As Seen in Reflection of Nature," by Diane Parks. Notes Parks, "As an artist, my evolution and journey have been to create and produce metaphorical paintings which communicate my deepest feelings about my own personal experiences of life, death, and nature using various types of landscapes as subject matter. Read more... | |
| Boca Public Library's Photography Exhibit, "Backyard Beauty," at Spanish River Branch's Art Gallery Through December 10th -- Boca Club News The Spanish River branch of the Boca Raton Public Library presents a new photography exhibit, "Backyard Beauty" by Joshua Rubin. This award-winning nature photographer specializes in capturing the natural beauty of the native birds of South Florida. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Presents the Photography Exhibit, "Backyard Beauty," by Joshua Rubin -- Boca Raton Tribune The Spanish River Library in Boca Raton presents a new photography exhibit, "Backyard Beauty," by Joshua Rubin. This award-winning nature photographer specializes in capturing the natural beauty of native birds of South Florida. Read more... | |
| Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month -- Sun-Sentinel Boca Times Members of the Ameyal Mexican Cultural Organization perform during a Mexican culture celebration at the Downtown Library on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15, in Boca Raton. The celebration continues through Oct. 15. Read more... | |
| Fall into Fun with Fests, Haunts, Movies and More -- Sun-Sentinel Boca Times From spooky to scary and everything in between, there are plenty of events in South Florida to get you into the spirit of the Halloween season. Read more... | |
| September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month; Enjoy All the Benefits a Boca Library Card Offers -- Boca Club News In September, the Boca Raton Public Library joins the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to encourage everyone to sign up for the most important card of all -- a free library card! Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer will be issuing a proclamation declaring that September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and urges all residents to sign up for a library card at one of the two Boca Raton Public Library branches. Read more... | |
| Boca Downtown Library Presents Free Art Exhibit: "Nomad Be Happy," by Ma Nong -- Boca Club News The Downtown Library in Boca Raton is currently showing a new art exhibit, "Nomad Be Happy," by Ma Nong. Painting in oil on canvas, the artist uses a combination of cubes and bold colors to "symbolize complex units that both comprise and undermine identity." Read more... | |
| Spanish River Branch of Boca Public Library Presents "Collage Alive" Art Exhibit Through September 30th -- Boca Club News The Spanish River Library in Boca Raton presents a new art exhibit, "Collage Alive" by Margarita Vigne. Using a variety of materials, Vigne creates unique collages and abstract paintings that capture the beauty of animals and nature. Read more... | |
| Behind the Books: Librarians Open Up About Ever-Expanding Services to Community -- The Coastal Star Maybe we shouldn't call them libraries anymore. The word comes from the Latin librarius, meaning "of books." But libraries haven't been about just books for years. They're DVDs and CDs and computers and even yoga classes -- all free.... To honor their service, we asked a few of our area librarians to tell us about themselves. Read more... | |
| Boca Downtown Library Exhibit, "Emerging from Darkness: Boca Raton Community High School Student Photography," Now on View -- Boca Club News The Boca Raton Public Library's new photography exhibit, "Emerging from Darkness: Boca Raton Community High School Student Photography," is on view through July 31st. Visitors to the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be able to view a variety of photographs taken by the students in Boca High's esteemed photography program. Read more... | |
| Summer Reading Kickoff -- Boca Times (Sun-Sentinel) Families enjoy the festivities at the Spanish River Library as the Boca Raton Public Library launched its annual Summer Reading program with the theme "Oceans of Possibilities" supported by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library. Summer Reading enrollment has begun for all ages through the READsquared mobile app or online. Read more... | |
| How to Keep Your Kids Busy This June: Get Your Summer Reading Started -- Boca Magazine As parents, we all know how important summer learning is. There will be no "summer slide" in my house! Luckily our mayor, Scott Singer, agrees. He issued a proclamation declaring that [May 31 - July 31] will be designated as 2022 Summer Reading with this year's theme being "Oceans of Possibilities." Read more... | |
| Boca Public Library Installs Little Free Libraries in Three Boca Raton Parks -- Boca Club News The Boca Raton Public Library has announced the installation of Little Free Libraries in three City of Boca Raton parks. Funded by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, the Little Free Libraries can be found in J. Patrick Lynch Golden Fig Park, Boca Isles Park, and Sand Pine Park. Read more... | |
| "Emerging from Darkness: Boca Raton Community High School Student Photography" -- Boca Raton Tribune The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new photography exhibit, "Emerging from Darkness: Boca Raton Community High School Student Photography." Visitors to the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be able to view a variety of photographs taken by the students in Boca High's esteemed photography program. Read more... | |
| Boca Public Library's Summer Reading Program, "Oceans of Possibilities," Opens with June 4th Party at Spanish River Branch -- Boca Club News The Boca Raton Public Library is launching its annual Summer Reading program with the theme, "Oceans of Possibilities," on May 31st. Generously supported by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, this year's marine-themed program will inspire all ages to splash into reading. Read more... | |
| Can't Get to the Library? Grab a Book at 3 Boca Raton Parks -- SunSentinel The Boca Raton Public Library recently installed Little Free Libraries filled with books for all ages at three City of Boca Raton parks. The Little Free Libraries, which were funded by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, can be found in J. Patrick Lynch Golden Fig Park, 600 NW Seventh St., Boca Isles Park, 100 SW 14th St., and Sand Pine Park, 300 Newcastle St. Read more... | |
| This Couple Brought All the Tuscany Vibes into Their Chic Florida Wedding -- Green Wedding Shoes Have you ever dreamed of having a fantastical Tuscan wedding? Picture limoncello, flowing wine, classic hues, and panoramic views! Katelyn and Justin couldn't think of a better theme for their wedding than bringing their Tuscan aspirations to sunny Florida. The Spanish River Library in Boca is a lakeside venue that will make you feel like you just entered the Italian countryside! Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Announces the Installation of Little Free Libraries in Three Boca Raton Parks -- Boca Raton Tribune The Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to announce the installation of Little Free Libraries in three City of Boca Raton parks. Funded by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, the Little Free Libraries can be found in J. Patrick Lynch Golden Fig Park, Boca Isles Park, and Sand Pines Park. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Celebrates Children's Book Week with a Visit from Children's Book Author, Alexandra Alessandri -- Boca Raton Tribune Join the Boca Raton Public Library in welcoming award-winning children's book author, Alexandra Alessandri, to the Spanish River Library to celebrate Children's Book Week! She will read her newest book, Isabel and Her Colores Go to School, which won the gold medal in Young Children's Literature in the 2021 Florida Book Awards. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Launches Summer Reading Initiative, "Oceans of Possibilities" -- Boca Raton Tribune The Boca Raton Public Library is launching its annual Summer Reading program with the theme, "Oceans of Possibilities," on May 31. Generously supported by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, this year's marine-themed program will inspire all ages to splash into reading. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Presents a Florida Gardening Showcase and Launch of a New Seed Library -- Boca Raton Tribune Join the Boca Raton Public Library and the City of Boca Raton's Office of Sustainability in celebrating the launch of the Library's new Seed Library with a series of speakers on Florida gardening on April 16, 2022, at the Downtown Library. Read more... | |
| Boca Downtown Public Library Presents Free Art Exhibit, "Left to Chance," by Craig McInnis, through May 2nd -- Boca Club News In the Boca Raton Public Library's new art exhibit, "Left to Chance" by Craig McInnis, fantastical worlds spring from the mind and hands of this highly creative, multi-dimensional artist. Read more... | |
| Public Library Distributes Free Books Along with Food at Boca Helping Hands -- WPBF 25 News Boca Raton Public Library distributed books to families at Boca Helping Hands Friday. The goal of this partnership is to bring the library to people who may not have the means to access it. Boca Helping Hands had to stop their reading program at their Thursday night family dinners... Read more... | |
| Spanish River Branch of Boca Public Library to Host Free "Touch a Truck" Program Saturday, March 9th -- Boca Club News For the third year, the Spanish River Library is partnering with the City of Boca Raton's Municipal Services, Utility Services, Recreation Services, and Police and Fire Services to enable Boca families to see and learn about our city's many fascinating trucks and vehicles at "Touch a Truck." Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library to Host Mayors' Chess Challenge at Spanish River Branch, February 26th, All Ages Welcome -- Boca Club News Chess players of all ages, beginner and expert, are invited to play chess with other community members at the Spanish River Library branch on February 26th, from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m., for the annual Mayors' Chess Challenge. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library to Donate Books -- Boca Raton Tribune As Boca Helping Hands (BHH) pantry bag clients pick up their groceries, they will receive free books, compliments of the local library. The Boca Raton Public Library is donating approximately 150 books for kids and adults. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library - Spanish River Hosts Touch a Truck Program -- Boca Raton Tribune Round up the whole family to see and learn about our City's many fascinating trucks and vehicles at Touch a Truck! In partnership with the City of Boca Raton's Municipal Services, Utility Services, Recreation Services, and Police and Fire Departments, the Spanish River Library is pleased to host this exciting program for its third year. Read more... | |
| Boca Public Library's Photography Exhibit Takes You on "A Walk Through Cuba" Until February 14th -- Boca Club News The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new photography exhibit, "A Walk Through Cuba" by Brian and Lorie Bibbee. This exhibit captures the local feel of Havana and several outlying small towns. Read more... | |
| A New Year Resolution Recommendation from the Editor -- Boca Club News If it's true that "a word to the wise is sufficient," then I shouldn't have to run this kind of message too often. After all, what does it take to convince people to take advantage of the biggest bargain in all of Boca? If you don't already know by now that I am referring to a free library card for every member of your family... Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Announces New Butterfly Garden at Spanish River Branch's Pondhawk Natural Area -- Boca Club News A new butterfly garden is located at the Pondhawk Natural Area, which is adjacent to the Spanish River branch of the Boca Raton Public Library. The butterfly garden is an exciting addition to the ongoing partnership between the Library, the Palm Beach County Depatment of Environmental Resources Management, the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services, and the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Announces New Butterfly Garden -- Boca Raton Tribune Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to announce a new butterfly garden located at Pondhawk Natural Area, which is adjacent to the Spanish River Library. The butterfly garden is an exciting addition to the ongoing partnership between the Library, the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management, the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services, and the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library to Present Author Talk with Environmental Journalist and Author Cynthia Barnett, Saturday, November 20th -- Boca Club News As part of its sustainability initiative for 2021, the Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to present an author talk and book signing with acclaimed environmental author, Cynthia Barnett, at its Downtown Library branch. Read more. | |
| Boca Raton Public Library's Art Exhibit, "The Beauty of Boca," by Lena Belyaeva, Runs Through November 30th -- Boca Club News The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new art exhibit, "The Beauty of Boca," by Lena Belyaeva. Visitors to the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be entranced by Belyaeva's colorful artwork showcasing her favorite landmarks and landscapes of Boca Raton. Read more. | |
| Boca Raton Public Library's New Program Enables Adults to Earn Accredited High School Diploma, Start Career Online -- Boca Club News Working with the Florida Department of State Division of Library and Information Science, Boca Raton Public LIbrary is offering scholarships to adults to earn a high school diploma online through Career Online High School. Read more. | |
| Tots & Teens: Reading Is Fun with These Book Clubs, Programs -- The Coastal Star A little reading goes a long way. Experts say that increasing a child's reading time by just six minutes a day can make a significant difference in meeting grade-level benchmarks. Helping your child fall in love with reading will reap lifelong benefits. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Presents the Art Exhibit, "The Beauty of Boca," by Lena Belyaeva -- Boca Raton Tribune The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new art exhibit, "The Beauty of Boca," by Lena Belyaeva. Visitors to the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be entranced by Belyaeva's colorful artwork showcasing her favorite landmarks and landscapes of Boca Raton. Read more... | |
| Boca Public Library Launches Partnership with Creative StartUps to Offer Free Programs for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners -- Boca Club News The Boca Raton Public Library is expanding its services to the Boca Raton community with the launch of ConnectUp/StartUp, a series of programs, classes, and resources for creative entrepreneurs, small business owners, job seekers, and online students. Read more... | |
| The Boca Raton Public Library Hosts Lena Belyaeva's The Great Thing About Boca Artwork Exhibition -- Boca Raton Gazette The Boca Raton Public Library is hosting a new art exhibition, The Beauty of Boca, by Lena Belyaeva. Visitors to the Art in Public Places section of the Downtown Library will be mesmerized by Belyaeva's colorful artwork depicting her favorite landmarks and landscapes of Boca Raton. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Launches Partnership with Creative Startups -- Boca Raton Gazette The Boca Raton Public Library is expanding its services with the launch of ConnectUp/StartUp, a suite of programs, courses and resources for creative entrepreneurs, small business owners, job seekers, and online students. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton: 'StoryWalk' Combines Nature with a Good Book -- The Coastal Star As they walked along a trail in Pondhawk Natural Area, Kyle Mayes and his four children declared themselves fans of the Boca Raton Public Library's StoryWalk program. Read more... | |
| StoryWalks Win City Spirit Award -- Florida Dept of State Division of Library and Information Services The Florida League of Cities (FLC) awarded Boca Raton the City Spirit Award in its Florida Municipal Achievement Awards program for the city's public library StoryWalks. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Library's StoryWalk Wins Award for Pandemic Pivot Success -- SunSentinel/Boca Times The Boca Raton Public Library's StoryWalk program was recently named the winner of the 13th annual Florida Municipal Achievement Award program's City Spirit Award. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Library Wins Florida Municipal Achievement Award -- Boca Raton Tribune The Florida League of Cities recently awarded a Florida Municipal Achievement Award to the City of Boca Raton for the Public Library's StoryWalk program. The library's program won the City Spirit Award, which recognizes a specific, single, citywide effort to successfully address a local need. Read more... | |
| Florida League of Cities Honors Boca Raton Public Library for the StoryWalk Program -- Boca Club News The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida's municipal governments, included Boca Raton Public Library as one of three winners of the 2021 Florida Municipal Achievement Awards. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library to Donate Books During Drive-Thru Food Pickup Distribution at Boca Helping Hands -- Boca Raton Tribune As Boca Helping Hands (BHH) pantry bag clients pick up their groceries, they will receive free books, compliments of the local library. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library to Donate Books to Vulnerable Residents -- Lifestyle Media Group When clients visit the Boca Helping Hands (BHH) center to pick up needed pantry items, they will also receive another valuable resource -- books. Read more... | |
| Boca Raton Public Library Launches New User-Friendly BiblioCore Online Catalog with Special Features -- Boca Club News The Boca Raton Public Library has joined other leading library systems across the country to implement an innovative new catalog search layer on its website. Read more... |