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Mandel Public Library Of West Palm Beach News - December 1, 2022

Schools and Libraries

December 5, 2022

From: West Palm Beach Public Library

It's the holiday season!
Prepare your favorite holiday movies and festive reading materials this winter, especially your go-to cook books! Don't have any? No problem. We have a variety of cook books with tons of recipes in our digital library. Browse the collection – and start making delicious holiday treats today!

Digital Library

What's New

Winter Reading
Kids and teens can earn FREE books for reading this winter! Adults can participate and earn prizes too. You can start logging your reads today. Just create your Beanstack account and log your books via the app or website. Start reading – and don't forget about our digital library!

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Have a Coffee On Us
We are offering each NEW library card holder a voucher for one FREE coffee or hot chocolate from Salento Coffee Shop when they sign-up here at the library. Spread the word to friends and family this holiday season. There's nothing better than a great book and a cup of hot coco.

Visit the library today!

Watch Top Gun: Maverick
Did you miss this blockbuster movie on the big screen? Come watch it on Saturday, December 3, here at the library! After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads Top Gun's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it. No registration required.

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Don't Miss Vocalist Ester Brewda's International Songs Show
On Sunday, December 4, singer and vocal coach Ester Brewda will perform a repertoire of Broadway songs, classical songs, and songs in Italian, French, and Spanish – right here in the library's auditorium. This event is FREE to the public. No registration required.

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Did You Know?

We are giving out acrylic paints for those who love to create and those looking to try something new! This Grab & Go Art kit includes a few basic colors of acrylic paint, a small canvas, and a paint brush. Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. You can pick one up at the first-floor customer service desk!

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Upcoming Events
FEATURED

Post-NaNoWriMo Workshop

Saturday, December 3 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | In Person | Adults | Hibiscus Room
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) may be over, but your writing process doesn’t have to stop. Learn about editing your NaNoWriMo novel with a workshop hosted by faculty from Florida Atlantic University. Attendees get a chance to win writing-related giveaway prizes!

No registration required. For more information, call 561-868-7701.

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Green Living Lab: Cleaning

Tuesday, December 6 | Noon – 1:00 PM | Adults | In Person | Studio 411
Make simple, effective, and natural products to suit your lifestyle! Join Sustainability Supervisor Sarah Burke as she presents on the environmental and financial benefits of making homemade, natural household products. Following her presentation, learn to make laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, and cleaning putty that you can customize and make your own.

This program is available to City of West Palm Beach residents only. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit wpb.org/sustainability.

Presented by the City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability.

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May the Fandoms Be With You: Pop Culture Club

Wednesday, December 7 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Adults | In Person | Clematis Room
Join fellow fans to discuss all things geek! Share your love for fandom by discussing, debating, and nerding out about your favorite movies, TV shows, comics, and more in a friendly environment. This month, we’re talking about the graphic novels that have been made into movies.

No registration required. For more information, call 561-868-7701.

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Winter Break 2022: KidSpace Kitchen with Ganache Bakery

Wednesday, December 14 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | In Person | Kids | KidSpace
For kids in grades 1-5. Join Jamal Lake of Ganache Bakery for a fun holiday-themed treat for kids. Learn baking and decorating tips from a Food Network “Holiday Baking” star.

Space is limited, and in-person sign-up begins in KidSpace at 3:30 PM. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.

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