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The Palm Beach County Library System is proud to announce that the Wellington Branch will reopen tomorrow, November 9 at 10:00 am. The branch closed in late December 2020 for renovations and chiller replacement. The building has been reconfigured to create an enhanced user experience with brighter LED lighting, bar top seating, independent work stations, an additional study room, new flooring and vibrant color scheme.

Members can sign up for Families Reading Together online via pbclibrary.readsquared.com or on the READsquared app. READsquared offers our members the chance to earn points by reading or completing missions.

How long do you think it takes to write a novel? A year? Five years? How about 30 days? Participate in this create writing challenge; the first draft of a novel that's at least 50,000 words, in one month. You start on November 01 and end on November 30. It's that simple. After that, you're free to work on revisions for as long as you want. Put that story on the page!

In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including "Native American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month") have been issued each year since 1994. Celebrate with us this month.

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.

Books to Film

The House of Gucci starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver is scheduled for release on Wed, Nov 24. Check out the book, available in print, e-book and e-audio, and read the story before you see the movie.

Search Our Catalog regarding our Books to Film series: The House of Gucci. Explore cloudLibrary regarding our Books to Film series: The House of Gucci.

Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

The library is designating this hour on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00 am at locations throughout the county to provide an opportunity for special needs families to browse the library in a calm, judgement-free environment. Opportunities include using the computer, getting a library card, and assistance from staff to find exactly what you're looking for!

Attend In-Person At These Locations regarding Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour.

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.

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.