2024 SEFLIN Annual Conference

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Palm Beach County Convention Center

650 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach FL, 33401

PBCLA is a proud sponsor for the 2024 SEFLIN Annual Conference.

Join us for a dynamic conference centered on “Libraries in Action”, where we’ll highlight how libraries empower communities, foster learning, and promote access to information. Through a standout Keynote address, breakout sessions, posters, panel discussions, and networking, explore the innovative practices of Southeast Florida. Gain insights into technology-enhanced services, community outreach, and evolving library strategies to meet diverse patron needs.

Learn more and register for the conference here.

CANCELLED - PBCLA 2024 Fall Quarterly Meeting

Tuesday, October 8

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

The PBCLA 2024 Fall Quarterly Meeting has been cancelled due to the impending storm. Details regarding rescheduling will be sent soon.

Stay safe!

-PBCLA Board of Directors

PBCLA Social Event

Saturday, July 13, 2:00 pm

Norton Museum of Art

Book + Art: “Crazy Brave” by Joy Harjo + Artworks by Rose B. Simpson

In this poignant and artistic memoir, grounded in tribal myth and ancestry, music and poetry, Joy Harjo details her journey to becoming a poet and gives a clear painting of hardships faced by Native American women. 

Read the book and join the discussion and a gallery tour led by Norton Museum staff. E-books available on the cloudLibrary app. 

This is a free event. Space is limited, register online starting on June 1 at Norton.org.

Norton Museum of Art
1450 South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach FL 33401

PBCLA Annual Meeting

Thursday, June 27

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Spanish River Library

Join PBCLA for the Annual Meeting at the Spanish River Library.

Ellen Randolph, Manager of Library Services, will discuss the special collections, unique facilities, and conduct a tour of the library.

The new Board of Directors will be announced,
and raffle tickets will be given out for prizes.

1501 Spanish River Blvd

Boca Raton, FL 33431

2024 Spring Quarterly Meeting

Thursday, April 25

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Boynton Beach City Library

Join PBCLA for a presentation by the Boynton Beach City Library archivist and a tour of the library!

100 E Ocean Ave

Boynton Beach, FL 33435

PBCLA Social Event

Art After Dark

Friday, February 2, 7:00 PM

Art After Dark mixes art and entertainment every Friday night!

Enjoy live performances, film screenings, art workshops, and more. Programs are currently being presented both in-person and online.

Entry: Admission during Art After Dark is $10 for Adults & Seniors, $5 for Students. Tickets may be purchased at the Reception Desk or reserved in advance. 

Parking: Parking is available in the Norton’s main parking lot at 1501 South Dixie Highway, immediately across the street from the Museum. Parking is $5 per car, per day. Norton Members park for free.

Visit Norton.org for more information on Art After Dark.

Norton Museum of Art

1401 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Moonlight Cemetery Tour

Thursday, January 25

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Woodlawn Cemetery

1301 S. Dixie Highway

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Join PBCLA for a historical and informative tour about our pioneers and people of the past.

Registration begins November 29

Register here

2023 Winter Quarterly Meeting

Monday, December 11

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mounts Botanical Garden

Join PBCLA for a tour of Mounts Botanical Garden and a presentation by Mounts’ very own, April Krebs, Special Projects Manager.

531 N Military Trail

West Palm Beach, FL 33415

mounts.org

Show the flyer on your visit, and Duffy's Sports Grill will DONATE 20% OF ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES to

Palm Beach County Library Association.

Purchases include dine in and take out orders at duffysmvp.com

Fundraiser in support of:

Palm Beach County Library Association

Wednesday, November 8

All day dine in and take out orders.

Valid at the Duffy’s Sports Grill located at

6845 Okeechobee Blvd

West Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 478-8852

The Board will be dining at 6 pm, come say hi!

Palm Beach State College - Loxahatchee Groves Campus

Panther Harvest Festival

Thursday, October 26, 2023

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come one, come all and join us for our Panther Harvest Festival on the Lox Groves campus!

Hayrides

Community Vendors

Treats

Giveaways

Face Painting 

This community-centered event will showcase our college programs, publicize our campus and more. 

PBCLA will be hosting a table for this event, come say hi!

palmbeachstate.edu

15845 Southern Blvd

Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470

PBCLA Fall 2023 Quarterly Meeting 

Wednesday, September 13, 2:00 PM

The Society of the Four Arts – King Library

101 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL 33480

The Society of the Four Arts is a nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1936 with a mission to inspire and engage people through the presentation of outstanding artistic programs. 

Join PBCLA with special guest, Florida Library Association President, Doug Crane, to learn about the history of the Four Arts and tour the beautiful gardens and libraries of one of Palm Beach’s oldest and most respected cultural destinations.

Please park in one of the Four Arts parking lots to avoid being ticketed by the Town of Palm Beach.

Click here for directions.

Zoom Link: https://edwardjones.zoom.us/j/92352605551 pwd=RjNPemdYMjVXQ0VSbFZwVUkwT002Zz09 [edwardjones.zoom.us]
Passcode: 84132

PBCLA 2023 Annual Meeting

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
2 pm - 4 pm

Join PBCLA for a tour of the BRAND NEW Lantana Public Library!

Kristine Kreidler, library director, will be discussing the renovation process of the new building.

Lantana Public Library
205 W. Ocean Ave.
Lantana, FL 33462

Kick off 2023 with some pizza!

California Pizza Kitchen, in partnership with PBCLA, will donate 20% of food and beverage sales towards PBCLA when you order online or visit on Thursday, January 26 at the Wellington Green Mall location ONLY!

Please present this flyer, mention PBCLA, or enter BACK20% for online orders.

The PBCLA Board of Directors will be dining at 6:00 PM, come say hi!

 Download flyer

Click here to register.

The planetarium show will begin promptly at 2:00 PM. Please plan to arrive early.

The PBCLA Board of Directors would like to invite PBCLA members to join them at our next social event at the Miami Book Fair!

Sunday, November 20

11 AM – 8 PM

Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus

300 NE 2nd Ave

Miami, FL 33132

***Please check with your employer on how you can attend if you are scheduled to work that day.

Street Fair Single Day Admission: $10

The Board will be traveling to and from the fair via Brightline for anyone that would like to join.

WPB > MIA

Departure: 8:48 AM; Arrival: 10:00 AM

SMART: $15; Premium: $37

MIA > WPB

Departure: 4:48 PM; Arrival: 6:00 pm

SMART: $24; Premium: $37

*Brightline prices subject to change*

Stay as short or long as you like!

Please contact President, Craig Santiago, at santiagoc@pbclibrary.org if interested in traveling via Brightline, or if you will be in attendance!

Click below for more information on the following:

Miami Book Fair

Street Fair hours and admission

Brightline