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7th Annual Children's Book Week Celebration
November 13 - 20, 2005

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.


Dewey and Child readingKick-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.

Monday, November 14
10:00 a.m.  North County Regional
  3:30 p.m.  Jupiter Branch
 

Tuesday, November 15
10:00 a.m.  West Atlantic Avenue Branch
  3:30 p.m.  Southwest County Regional

Wednesday, November 16
10:00 a.m.  Main Library
  3:30 p.m.  West Boynton Branch
 

Thursday, November 17
10:00 a.m.  Okeechobee Blvd Branch
  3:30 p.m.  Greenacres Branch


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
 

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