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.
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Remembering Anthony Bourdain
Jun 25, 1956 – Jun 08, 2018. Gifted chef, writer and television host Anthony Bourdain, who took TV viewers around the world to explore culture, cuisine and the human condition, has died. He was 61. His employer CNN confirmed Bourdain's death on Friday and said the cause of death was suicide.
His Works Suicide Prevention Information
World Refugee Day
Wed, Jun 20. “I urge you to celebrate the extraordinary courage and contributions of refugees past and present." - Kofi Annan, Seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, 1997-2006
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Remembering Kate Spade
Dec 24, 1962 – Jun 05, 2018. Best known for her cute clever bags and colorful prints, Kate Spade became an iconic American Designer. Ms. Spade was found dead in her New York apartment from an apparent suicide.
To Read About Her Lifestyle and Brand Suicide Prevention Information
Audiobook Month
Jun 2018. With the invention of the phonographic, Thomas Edison envisioned its use to include recording books. Today we can carry these "audio" books in our pockets! In the car, at home or even exercising, a new story awaits your ears.
Listen to a New Favorite Book this Month
Movie Soundtracks
What to Listen to Next. "Blame Quill, he's the one who loves music so much!" - Rocket Racoon, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. With a soundtrack, movies create a world you can get lost in. This summer, whether you want to sing a song to "Remember Me," or just don't want to sit dazed and confused, let these soundtracks transport you back to your favorite stories.
Get the Soundtrack to Your Summer
Psychological Thrillers about Messy Marriages
What to Read Next. These thrillers are for fans of "Gone Girl", "The Woman in the Window," and "Big Little Lies" who enjoy reading about unreliable narrators, dangerous marriages, big secrets and murder.
Start a New Book
The Great American Read – Read Along!
100 books – one will be America's favorite. "The Great American Read" premieres May 22 on PBS with a two-hour launch episode. It's a great time to read the books you haven't read yet, re-read your favorites, and get ready to cast your vote!
Read: America's 100 Favorite Books
Sunshine State Young Readers Award 2018-2019 Books Are Available
We have updated our Sunshine State Readers and Florida Teens Read lists to the new 2018-2019 titles. Ebook copies are available on Axis360, Overdrive, and – with no wait – Hoopla.
Updated: K-2 Books Updated: Elementary School (3-5) Books Updated: Middle School (6-8) Books Updated: Florida Teens Read (FTR)
Third Glades Citizen’s Criminal Justice Academy
Members of the public are invited to attend the third annual Glades Citizen’s Criminal Justice Academy. Sessions will be held on five consecutive Mondays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 4, 11, 18, 25, and July 2 at the Belle Glade Library/Civic Center. Classes are free and dinner will be served.
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RBdigital: Downloadable Audiobooks & Magazines
Audiobooks I can download on my device? Yes please. Just download the RBdigital app for your Android, iOS, or Kindle Fire device, then create an account to get started!
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Coming Soon ...
Canyon Town Center Branch! Put on your construction hats and get ready for our brand new library branch! Our new location is coming to the West Boynton Beach region, with a projected construction completion date by December 2020.
