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Wellington Branch
Mon, Mar. 22, 6:30 p.m.
West Boynton Branch - Extra Date Added!
Tue, Mar. 23, 2:00 p.m.
We’re bringing writers and their books to you during our special annual series sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The best-selling author of mysteries featuring Manhattan prosecutor Alexandra Cooper talks about her latest book “Hell
Gate.” (60 min.) Preregister for tickets.
Linda Fairstein was a legal star for
many years before writing fiction. As
a prosecutor, she was instrumental in
getting rape laws changed in the state
of New York. Her first book, the nonfiction “Sexual Violence: Our War Against
Rape,” was a 1993 “New York Times” Notable Book of the Year. She has
since written a number of best-selling
crime novels including “Hell Gate,” her
latest mystery featuring Manhattan prosecutor Alexandra Cooper. Fairstein,
a graduate of Vassar College and the University of Virginia School of Law,
also serves as a media consultant to CNN, MSNBC, and the network news
stations. She lives with her husband in Manhattan and on
Martha’s Vineyard.
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As part of National Library Week, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 is the first-ever national Bookmobile Day, a time to honor the contributions of mobile library services in the United States. For over 100 years, bookmobiles have provided access to information and technology and supply resources for life-long learning to Americans of all walks of life, no matter where they are – rural areas, cities, or suburbs.
The Palm Beach County Library System is asking children and adults to help us celebrate by writing a poem (in 100 words or less) that includes the word Bookmobile. Entries must be returned to a Palm Beach County Library by March 19. This contest is open to Palm Beach County Library card holders. Library employees are not eligible. Winners will receive a $25 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble Booksellers and their poem will be posted on the library’s website.
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Free Eye Screenings
A Community Health Information Service (CHIS) Program
Belle Glade Branch
Tues, Mar 23, 2010
2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
(561) 996-3453
At 2:00, please join Dr. Cindy Blum, PhD, RN, CNE, from FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing to learn about diabetes and your vision. Audrey Dorsett and staff from the Palm Beach County Health Dept will be administering a FREE eye screening at 3:00. Preregister.
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West Boynton Branch
Mon, Mar. 15, 2010
2:00 p.m.
This best-selling author talks about his latest book “Deep
Shadow.” A book signing will follow. (60 min.) Preregister.
Tickets will be handed out at the Reference Desk starting
Wednesday, March 3. Two tickets per person.
Randy Wayne White is the author of
the popular Doc Ford novels, which
are set in the Sanibel area. Born in
Ohio, he later moved to Southwest
Florida, where he currently lives and
frequents the Doc Ford’s Sanibel Rum
Bar and Grill and the Doc Ford’s Fort
Myers Beach restaurants inspired
by his popular protagonist. He was
a light-tackle fishing guide when he
started writing his crime-fiction novels featuring marine biologist Doc Ford,
the first of which was “Sanibel Flats.” His current book is “Deep Shadow.”
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This haunting novel by Australian writer Markus Zusak, award-winning author of four previous books for young adults, including “I am the Messenger” and “The Underdog,” is the focus of the 2010 Read Together, One Book One Community campaign. Readers throughout the county chose this “as the book that everyone is invited to read during the month of April.
The Palm Beach County Library System will join other libraries, bookstores, book clubs, and community groups in offering book discussions throughout the month of April. Check out our full schedule!
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Help Us Celebrate National Bookmobile Day With a Poem
Healthy 2010 Health & Wellness Series:
Writers Live! Presents: Randy Wayne White
Read Together
Palm Beach County 2010: “The Book Thief”
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