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Hurricane Season is Here!

Jun 01 – Nov 30. “Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable." – Diane Ackerman.

Get Prepared With These Resources

The 50th Anniversary Proclamation

What to Celebrate. Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary Lou Berger presented the Library System with a proclamation declaring September 2019 the 50th anniversary of the Palm Beach County Library System.

View Our 50th Anniversary Proclamation

Apple Magazine

eMagazines on rb digital. Have you heard about the new Apple products? Learn more by checking out the latest issue of the “Apple Magazine,” for free with your Library card.

View September's Issue of Apple Magazine

50th Anniversary Celebrations

Wed, Sep 25, 2019. To commemorate this special occasion each location will be hosting events. We invite you to join in the celebration as we share cupcakes (while supplies last) and good cheer in honor of our 50th year of service to the community.

Celebrate With Cupcakes at These Locations

ALA Petition #eBooksforAll

Beginning Nov 01. Macmillan Publishers will allow libraries to purchase only one copy of each new eBook title for the first eight weeks after a book’s release. This embargo would limit libraries’ ability to provide access to information for all.

Learn More About the ALA Petition

Technology Survey

At the Library. Take a moment to tell us about your experience using technology at the Library. Your input is important!

Give Us Your Feedback

The Path to College

Your Path Begins Here. Path to College is committed to increasing the rate of students preparing for, enrolling in and persisting through degree credentialing programs. With that shared mission in mind, we are happy to share a few quick tips to help you manage your career and college search.

Discover Your Path to College With These Events

Informed & Engaged: Criminal Justice Reform

At Your Library. Further explore the topics of criminal justice reform and mass incarceration with these recommended resources.

Learn More About Criminal Justice Reform

New Americans Corner

Located at the Main Library. In our Libraries, we welcome new residents from all over the world working to make a home right here in Palm Beach County. Navigating their way in a new country, county or city can be daunting. Libraries play an essential role as a source of reliable information in the community.

Learn More About Our New Americans Corner

50 Years Is a Birthday Worth Celebrating!

What to Celebrate This Year. In September 1969, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the operation of free library service in the County.

Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary With These Activities

BookSquad

What to Read Next. Looking for your next great read? Our BookSquad is here to help! Complete our online form and we will email you a personalized list of suggested titles.

Ask the BookSquad What to Read Here

Watchalikes DVDs

Watch What's Next. Watch DVDs that are similar to the movies in theaters now. Check-out our list of DVDs with similar plots or actors. Check out our list of current movie sequels and watch the DVD movies that came before them.

Now in Theaters Sequels & Reboots

Popular TV Series on DVD

Watch What's Next. Catch up on the latest season of some of your favorite TV shows.

View Your Favorite TV Shows Here

Sunshine State Young Readers Award 2019-2020
Books Are Available

We have updated our Sunshine State Readers and Florida Teens Read lists to the new 2019-2020 titles. Ebook copies are available on cloudLibrary & Hoopla.

Updated: K-2 Books Updated: Elementary School (3-5) Books Updated: Middle School (6-8) Books