Palm Beach County Library Association

The next PBCLA fundraiser is scheduled for March 13 at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, see flyer attached. Please add in that the Board will be dining in at 6 pm.?You may use the flyer to get food at any time that day and part of the proceeds will go to PBCLA.

Hours:?The museum is open to the public until 10 pm on Friday nights. Entry:?Admission during Art After Dark is $10 for Adults & Seniors, $5 for Students, Free for Members. Tickets may be purchased at the Reception Desk or?reserved in advance. How to get there:?The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1401 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Parking:?Parking is available in the Norton’s main parking lot at 1501 South Dixie Highway, immediately across the street from the Museum. Parking is $6 per car, per day. Norton Members park for free. Food and drink:?The Restaurant at the Norton?offers indoor and outdoor seating with beautiful views of our Sculpture Garden. Along with great food, The Restaurant serves creative cocktails, wine, and champagne.

Join PBCLA for a Meet and Greet Social! ? Friday, December 6 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ? ·????????Enjoy and evening of networking and camaraderie with fellow library professionals and enthusiasts. ·????????Share ideas, discuss upcoming events, and build lasting connections in a friendly atmosphere. ·????????Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine with great company!

The 6th Annual PBCLA Membership Sale New memberships and renewals purchased between December 2, 2024 and January 31, 2025 will be entered into drawings for: ? One $50 Visa Gift Card for December memberships and renewals One $50 Visa Gift Card for January memberships and renewals Grand Prize Raffle: All memberships/renewals will be entered into a drawing for a one-year membership to any library association (FLA, PLA, ALA) ? Even if your Palm Beach County Library Association?membership is not yet up for renewal, you can take advantage of this special offer to extend your membership for an additional year. ? Sale prices December 2, 2024 through January 31, 2025: ? Regular membership: Regularly $20 | NOW $10 ($11 online) Paraprofessional: Regularly $15 | NOW $7.50 ($8.50 online) Student: Regularly $10 | NOW $5 ($5.50 online) Retired: Regularly $10 | NOW $5 ($5.50 online) ? Membership Benefits Quarterly meetings with knowledgeable speakers Valuable networking opportunities, both at meetings and at special PBCLA events The opportunity to apply for a Professional Development Award for education and conferences Discount registration for special PBCLA events Opportunities to participate in advocacy and outreach events Subscription to our periodic email newsletter The opportunity to join a committee or serve in a leadership role ? Offer expires January 31, 2025.

Call for BAM! Books, Arts, and Musical Festival Planning Committee Members ? Are you passionate about books, art, and music? Do you want to help create an unforgettable community event free for everyone to attend? Join to be an enthusiastic volunteer as part of the planning committee for the BAM! Festival! ? The BAM! Festival celebrates the vibrant intersection of literature, visual arts, and music, bringing together artists, authors, and musicians for a day?of creativity and inspiration. There are over 25 authors and illustrators attending the festival on April 5th, 2025. Some of the roles include logistics, volunteer coordinator, and vendor coordinator. The committee will meet about once a month and then more frequently as the festival comes near. For more information on the festival, visit the BAM! website. Reach out to PBCLA member, Craig Marasco, with questions or interest by Friday, December 13th: [email protected]. ? BAM! Festival Mandel Public Library 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

PBCLA is a proud sponsor for the 2024 SEFLIN Annual Conference. Join us for a dynamic conference centered on “Libraries in Action”, where we’ll highlight how libraries empower communities, foster learning, and promote access to information. Through a standout Keynote address, breakout sessions, posters, panel discussions, and networking, explore the innovative practices of Southeast Florida. Gain insights into technology-enhanced services, community outreach, and evolving library strategies to meet diverse patron needs.

PBCLA 2024 Fall Quarterly Meeting Tuesday, October 8 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cox Science Center and Aquarium 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Serving Palm Beach County since 1961, the Science Center revolves around a simple premise: Science is exciting! Kristian Zambrana, Director of Visitors Services, will give a presentation.

Join PBCLA for the Annual Meeting at the Spanish River Library. Ellen Randolph, Manager of Library Services, will discuss the special collections and unique facilities, then conduct a tour of the library.

Some of the participants today on our wonderful tour of the new Boynton Beach City Library! Best of luck to our outgoing president Max LaMura on his new opportunity to our south! Our next meeting details will be announced soon.