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The Palm Beach County Library System is reopening with limited services while also working to ensure the safety and health of our members, staff and the community. Hours Mon – Fri, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do my materials stay on my account after I’ve returned them?

Returned items will be quarantining for 72 hours and will be removed from your account after that time.

How do I get e-books?

Visit our Digital Media page to access e-books at your fingertips.

How do I renew my expired library card?

The library card expiration date modification has been expanded to include all cards back to Jan 1, 2020. If your library card was due to expire between Jan 01 – Jun 30, 2020 your card will be valid until July 1, 2020. You are encouraged to use our electronic services.

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Welcome to our first ever all virtual Summer Reading Program! Our aim is simple: get Palm Beach County reading during the hot summer months! Readers of all ages are invited to get in on the fun and share their progress for a chance to win a prize. Click the link above for more information.

Beginning Jun 01, 43 sites throughout the county, including 16 Palm Beach County Library locations, will serve as meal distribution sites with additional sites added weekly. The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department’s Summer Food Service Program provides meals and snacks to eligible children age 18 and under during the summer months (Jun through Aug) and in times of emergency.

Free online tutoring in math, science, social studies and language arts as well. Local open jobs, résumé and cover letter templates, interview guidelines and much more for job seekers.

Grades K-12, College Intro, and Adult Learners. Live one-to-one help is available every day from 12:00 pm-12:00 am. Assistance provided in Spanish every day from 2:00 pm-12:00 am.

ABCmouse is now temporarily available for home use. Click above to request an access code.

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.

The Dog Days of Summer Playlist

Check out Freegal's dog days of summer playlist to kickoff your summer.

Start Streaming Freegal's The Dog Days of Summer Playlist.

Vogue Magazine

Check out the special issue of Vogue Magazine on Flipster.

View the Latest Issue on Flipster.

Artemis Fowl

Premiering on Disney+ in Jun, this movie is based on the book series by the same name written by Eoin Colfer. Read or listen to the books before you see the movie. Now on cloudLibrary.

Start Reading to Artemis Fowl on cloudLibrary. Listen Here to Artemis Fowl on cloudLibrary.

Sunshine State Readers List

We have updated our Sunshine State Readers lists to the new 2020-2021 titles. Ebook copies are available on cloudlibrary.

View the Updated List about the 2020 - 2021 Sunshine State Readers.

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.