Though reading is often done in solitude, it can be a surprisingly social activity. Reading can build bridges to understanding others, improving how we connect with people around us. It can help us understand our place in this world.
A Dose of Self-Care: How Reading Boosts Mental & Emotional Well-being
Finding moments of calm and connection is crucial for mental health in this fast-paced world. Reading for pleasure offers an accessible, powerful form of self-care, providing emotional resilience and profound relaxation.
Brain-Boosting Magic: Cognitive & Academic Benefits of Reading for Pleasure
Picking up a book is a powerful workout for your brain. Reading for pleasure stimulates neural pathways, building essential skills that last a lifetime. Enjoying a good book can improve your literacy and vocabulary, enhance brain function, boost focus and concentration, strengthen memory and critical thinking, and increase your general knowledge.
Why Should I Read?
Recreational reading sharpens your mind, boosts your mood and enriches your relationships.
Writers Live! 2026
The Palm Beach County Library System's beloved flagship author event series, Writers LIVE!, is back for its 18th year, celebrating the joy of books and the connections they create within our community.
BrainFuse: Your New Way To Study
The Palm Beach County Library System is excited to announce the launch of Brainfuse, a powerful new online learning and tutoring service now available free to all Library cardholders. Adults can also benefit from JobNow feature, which connects jobseekers with live career coaches for resume assistance, interview preparation, and job search guidance.
Nourish Your Family
The Early Childhood Nutrition Resource Fair with the United Way of Palm Beach County provides resources for food benefits, childcare, breastfeeding and more.
Science At Your Fingertips!
Are you a scientist? You can be! This summer, become a citizen scientist with the Palm Beach County Library System. Join the 2025 BioBlitz on iNaturalist, and fight light pollution with the Globe at Night reporter.
Canyon Branch Teen Advisory Board Presents: Create Your Own Book Cover Contest!
Do you love to draw? This is your moment to shine! The Canyon Branch invites all young artists, ages 6 to 18, to enter our Book Cover Contest.
Meet the Man Behind the First Pride Flag
Did you know that the six-stripe rainbow pride flag was not the original pride flag? Gilbert Baker designed the first pride flag with eight stripes in 1978.
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