Description
The Okeechobee Boulevard Branch provides
traditional print resources such as books and magazines, as well as
electronic resources and audio/visual materials to library patrons.
Reference and reader's advisory services are available. A wide
variety of electronic
resources, such as the Infotrac databases and Internet access, are available to the public. An
enlarger and magnifier makes information available that would be
inaccessible.
An extensive fiction and non-fiction
collection of large print books is very popular. Special programs
and an outstanding collection round out a successful and unique
youth services department. Story Times for ages 18 month to 11
years, with age appropriate crafts and activities are held all year.
Quiet study rooms are available for the
public to use. A meeting room, seating 50 is available for local
clubs, book discussion groups and organizations.
History of the Branch
- November 1976 - Okeechobee Blvd.
Branch opens in a 1430 sq. ft. storefront.
- October 1977 - OBB acquires
additional 330 sq. ft.
- February 1981 - OBB expands to 4460
sq. ft.
- April 1993 - New Okeechobee Blvd.
Branch opens in 17,000 sq. ft. building.
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Public Computers
Adult Department
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5 Online Public
Catalog computers
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5 Public Internet
computers
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1 Word Processing
computer (with Word, WordPerfect, PowerPoint and Excel)
Youth Services
Department
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1 Online Public
Catalog computer
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1 Public Internet
computer
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1 Gates
Foundation Computer
Meeting Room
Information
The branch has a
Meeting Room that holds up to 50 people and a Conference
Room that holds up to 12 people. Both rooms can be booked ahead by
persons in our taxing district. There are applications in the
Reference
area that must be filled in and submitted for approval.
Library sponsored functions have priority in the use of this room.
It may be booked only for times when the library is open to the
public.
For information and
bookings call: 561-233-1880.
Displays
The
branch has display space available to the public. Please call
the reference desk at 561-233-1880 for more information.
Service Area
North to 45th Street, south to Belvedere
Road, east to the West Palm Beach city limits, west to State Road 7 (including Century Village, Golden Lakes Village, Haverhill and
Westgate).
Nearest County Libraries
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