Celebrate Children's Book Week
with a wide range of fun and exciting programs, starting with a
full day of fun at the South Florida Science Museum in West Palm
Beach.
Throughout the week, children of all ages will be entertained by
nationally recognized puppeteer, Lee Bryan, presenting multicultural
folktales at library locations throughout the County; special story
times; and a bookmark design contest.
Admission is FREE to all
programs. For reservations, call the branch listed.
Kick-Off at South Florida Science Museum
Saturday, November 5
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free admission for Palm Beach County families with a child's library card. Don't miss the Great Book
Giveaway and a special performance by the Hitchiti Dancers!
Families Reading Together
Take time this week (and every week) to read with your family!
All Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grades are reading the same book: David's Drawings by Cathryn Falwell. There will be special programs at all County Library locations.
Plus, take a special tour of the book at
Old School Square in Delray Beach.
Meet the Author: Cathryn Falwell
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m. North County Regional
Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. Greenacres Branch
Travelin' Tales
Join nationally recognized puppeteer, Lee Bryan, as he unpacks a tantalizing variety
of multicultural folktales from his suitcase.
Stories with Marianne
Enjoy an
interactive story time filled with puppets, stories and songs.
Tuesday, November 15
10:00 a.m. Wellington Branch
3:30 p.m Royal Palm Beach Branch |
Around the Campfire
Join members of the Tattle Tales Storytelling Guild as they
captivate the audience during this special tellabration for
children of all ages!
Saturday, November 19
3:00 p.m. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
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Event Sponsors: Palm Beach County Library System, The School District of Palm Beach
County, Children's Services Council, Palm Beach Post, Newspapers in
Education, Target, South Florida Science Museum, Wachovia Bank, Old
School Square, Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition, Barnes and
Noble Booksellers, Boynton Beach Mall, and Power Card.
Posted 11/03/2005