Events at The Delray Beach Public Library
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PROGRAMS FOR AUGUST 2008
CLOSED - Sundays from Memorial Day - Labor Day
Saturday, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 10:00 a.m. - The Writer's Studio: Every Saturday morning Contact Josh Truxton 561-736-8044
Monday, Aug. 4 @ 6:00 p.m. - Evening Socrates Café: Monthly discussion group presented by Claire Drattell
Monday, Aug. 4 @ 1 p.m. - Yoga drop-in — 4 teens demonstrate yoga on DVD. Bring a towel or mat. Presented by Librarian Lisa Kreutter
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 10:30 a.m. - Current Events Discussion Group "News of the Week" presented by Milt Van Dussen
Wednesday, August 6 @ 1:00 p.m. - Make and take — A volunteer from the Palm Beach Photographic Center will be on hand to explain photography basics. Then it’s up to you! The first 10 participants will receive a disposable camera to take pictures — and write a narrative of them. The four best photos will be displayed in the Teen Room. Wednesday, August 13th: We’ll view the photos and get some critiques from our photography expert. The top four photos will be announced and put on display with narration and participant’s name. Certificates of participation available for all participants 1-3pm Presented by Librarian Lisa Kreutter.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 12 noon - Socrates Café - Weekly discussion group presented by Claire Drattell and Bob Sykes and/or rotating facilitators
Thursday, Aug. 7 & 21 @ 10:30 a.m. - Craft Series Knit 'N Purl presented by Librarian Adam Davis
Monday, Aug. 11 @ 1:00 p.m. – Otto Preminger Film Festival presenting "Daisy Kenyon" 1947 with commentary by Mykal Banta, Assistant Director
Monday, Aug. 11@ 2:30 p.m. Café Français - French conversation with rotating facilitators
Monday, Aug. 11@ 4:00 p.m. - Young Adult Book Discussion Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz presented by Young Adult Librarian Lisa Kreutter
Tuesday, Aug. 12 @ 6:00 p.m. - Evening Book Group March by Geraldine Brooks presented by rotating book group leaders
Tuesday, August 12, 26 @ 5:15 p.m. - Got Gaming? presented by Librarian Lisa Kreutter
Wednesday, August 13 & 27 @ 6:30 p.m. – Tertulias Café Español – Spanish conversation with rotating facilitators
Monday, Aug. 25 @ 4:00 p.m. - Young Adult Book Discussion The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexis presented by Young Adult Librarian Lisa Kreutter
Monday, Aug. 25 @ 6:00 p.m. - Good Day Anime presented by Librarian Lisa Kreutter
ART EXHIBIT - July 17 - August 26 - Artists Kathie Simpson & Carl Tipton
August 27 - October 1 - September 11th 2001 Photo Series by Milton Goldstein
For information about programs call: 561-266-9490 or 561-266-0194 or email the Director of Community Relations: bonnie.stelzer@delraylibrary.org