Jan
18
West Palm Beach Public Library is kicking off a new series featuring world music. This series is scheduled for select Sundays in the upcoming month and will feature a different culture and style of music. On Sunday, January 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm, Alicia Branch will sing opera — past performances of hers include Tommy, …
Jan
16
The Palm Beach County Archaeological Society invites you to attend a free lecture titled Prehistoric Snowbirds. This lecture, presented by Michele Williams, Ph.D., RPA will explore the prehistoric snowbirds that have been living in Southern Florida for over 10,000 years and the evidence they have left during their seasonal rounds. This lecture will take place on …
Jan
06
The West Palm Beach Public Library now offers free Russian classes. These classes take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:15-6:45. Send an email for more information. The classes take place on the 3rd floor of the library, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach.
Dec
27
The Palm Beach County Archaeological Society invites you to attend a free lecture titled, Ancient Palm Beach: 3,000 years of living the good life. This free lecture will present an overview of the prehistory of coastal Palm Beach County with special emphasis on ancient and historic archaeological sites on Palm Beach Island. When: Thursday, December …
Dec
06
Get your kids ready, it’s time to ride the Polar Express at the downtown West Palm Beach Library. The free annual Polar Express will stop at the library on Friday, December 9th from 5:30-7:3o pm. Families are invited to attend (in their pajamas) so they can meet Santa and play reindeer games. They are also …
Nov
24
Each month, the West Palm Beach Public Library hosts an international musical performance at the library. This month, they will feature pianist Les Blachut, who will peform classic and new Polish pieces. This performance is sponsored by The FRIENDS of the West Palm Beach Public Library and will take place in the library’s auditorium on …
Oct
06
On Saturday, October 8th, the West Palm Beach Public Library will welcome the La Paloma Dancers from the Hispano-Latino Cultural Alliance of Palm Beach County. They will perform folkloric Mexican dances followed by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio whose dance instructors will perform Latin Ballroom dance! This free dance performance is open to the entire …
Aug
25
Get your French on at the Library on the last Monday evening of the month. At 6:30 pm on Monday, August 29th, enjoy a film screening of Lapin Chasseur. This features the craziness of a high-class restaurant – both of the eating area and the kitchen — as depicted by Jerome Deshamps, Macha Makeieff and …
Jul
12
Bring out the entire family to the WPB Public Library on Saturday, July 16th. Starting at 2:00 p.m., McCarthy’s Wildlife will be at the library with their live and exotic animals. Children will have the opportunity to meet them up close, and adults are sure to enjoy the excitement. This event is free and is …
May
10
Enjoy a free health lecture on genetics presented by The University of Miami Miller School of Medicines’s Hussmann Institute for Human Genetics. This lecture will focus on: genetics and health; the role of genetic research in preventing and treating complex diseases; and the benefits of discussing your family health history. When: Thursday, May 12 starting …