The Palm Beach County Library System is reopening with limited services while also working to ensure the safety and health of our members, staff and the community. Updated hours: visit your local branch to see the new schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Returned items will be quarantined for 72 hours and will be removed from your account after that time.
The adult and teen volunteer program has been canceled. Please check our website for updates regarding volunteering in the fall.
Visit our Digital Media page to access e-books at your fingertips.
Most cards are good for five years. When your card expires, please visit any Palm Beach County Library location with photo ID and proof of current residential address to renew your card.
Members with a webcam or mobile device with camera can use FaceTime or Google Hangout accounts/apps to renew their library card virtually. Please call your branch to set up an appointment. This service is currently unavailable for paid card memberships.
Members with a webcam or mobile device with camera can use FaceTime or Google Hangout accounts/apps to renew their library card virtually. Please call your branch to set up an appointment. This service is currently unavailable for paid card memberships.
The library is now offering activities to attend online. Preregister online and receive the login information for your activity, then click on the link provided here to download Zoom and attend.
Early voting begins on Mon, Aug 03, 2020, through Sun, Aug 16, 2020, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. You can find a list of early voting locations at www.pbcelections.org/Voters/Early-Voting. Registered voters in Palm Beach County can vote at any location during the early voting period.
Sign up for our digital activities from all locations, spanning from the North County, South, Glades & West area! These event calendars will be sent out twice a month. Also, check out our newsletters, monthly e-book, audiobook, movie & tv updates.
The Palm Beach County Library System is migrating its e-book and e-audiobook service from OverDrive to cloudLibrary. OverDrive will be available for use until Sept. 30, 2020, however no new titles will be purchased, and the holdings will be reduced significantly. The OverDrive titles will be transferred to cloudLibrary.
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.
Be Prepared with these resources.
Conversations About Race
View a collection of resources to help individuals engage in conversations about race, equality and inclusion.
Browse Our Collection of resources to help individuals engage in conversations about race, equality and inclusion.
SNAP Outreach
The Library will once again be partnering with the Palm Beach County Food Bank to offer assistance with SNAP benefits. Benefits specialists from the PBC Food Bank will assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process and conduct the food stamp interview.
Learn More about assistance with SNAP benefits.
Tutor.com
Free online tutoring in math, science, social studies and language arts as well. Local open jobs, résumé and cover letter templates, interview guidelines and much more for job seekers.
Grades K-12, College Intro, and Adult Learners. Live one-to-one help is available every day from 12:00 pm-12:00 am. Assistance provided in Spanish every day from 2:00 pm-12:00 am.
Learn More about Tutor.com.
BookSquad
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.
From the Catalog
See what's new and recommended in our online services.
E-Books
Audiobooks
Music
TV & Movies
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