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HAGEN RANCH ROAD ADULT PROGRAMS |
Tickets (limit of two per person) for adult programs are available at the Reference Desk. |
Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m.
Poetry Workshop
Award-winning poet Stacie Kiner will conduct a five-week poetry workshop. (90 min.) |
Fri, June 19 & 26, 2:00 p.m.
Summer Blockbuster Fridays: Steven Spielberg
6/19: “Jaws.” (124 min.) PG
6/26: “Jurassic Park.” (127 min.) PG-13 |
Mon, June 29, 1:30 p.m.
Secrets for a Happier & Healthier Life
Chiropractic physician Dr. Larry S. Duboff will discuss stress reduction. (60 min.) |
Wed, July 1, 2:00 p.m.
Current Events Discussion Group
Join a lively discussion of current issues and topics with moderator Frank Fastov on the first and third Wednesday of the month. (2 hr.) |
Mon, July 6, 2:00 p.m.
Chi Kung & Tai Chi Chuan Health Benefits
Attend a demonstration of these traditional practices. Audience participation is voluntary. (90 min.) |
Tue, July 7, 14 & 28, 2:30 p.m.
Poetry Workshop
Award-winning poet, Stacie Kiner, will conduct a three-week poetry workshop. (90 min.) |
Fri, July 10, 2:00 p.m.
Storytelling: I’ll Tell You Mine If You’ll Tell Me Yours
Meet storyteller Glad McLeod and have fun sharing stories about love, life, laughter, and tears. (60 min.) |
Mon, July 13, 2:00 p.m.
Book/Film Discussion: The Hours
Check out a copy of the book to read before viewing of the film followed by a book/film discussion. (2½ hr.) PG-13 |
Mon, July 20, 2:00 p.m.
Making Your Brain Happy
Local psychologist Dr. Ann Moliver Ruben will discuss bringing more happiness into your life. (60 min.) |
Mon, July 27, 2:00 p.m.
Movie Mondays: Rabbit-Proof Fence
Three aboriginal girls begin an epic journey back to Western Australia after being taken from their parents under government edict and sent to an institution to re-invent themselves as members of "white" Australian society. (93 min.) PG |
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HAGEN RANCH ROAD YOUTH
PROGRAMS |
View the regular weekly storytime schedule here. |
Wed, June 17 & 24, July 1 & 8, 11:00 a.m. Child
Summer Science Club
Join our weird scientist and his amazing assistant as they conjure up fascinating, hands-on science experiments. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Mon, June 29, 7:00 p.m. Child
Family Fun: 4th of July
Hear patriotic songs, listen to holiday stories, and make a baton craft. Ages 3-7. (45 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, June 30, 10:00 a.m. Child
Centennial Sue
Celebrate Palm Beach County’s birthday with a trip back 100 years to visit Centennial Sue, a turn-of-the-century school teacher who can’t believe that changes are going to happen in our County. Enjoy songs, stories, and more. Ages 5 & up. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, June 30, 6:30 p.m. Teen
T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board)
Help plan terrific events for teens, enjoy snacks, and have fun getting to know the teens behind the scenes. Grades 6-12. (60 min.) |
Wed, July 1 & 8, 11:00 a.m. Child
Summer Science Club
The excitement continues as our own weird scientist and his assistant conjure up some amazing hands-on experiments. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Wed, July 1, 2:00 p.m. Child
Crafty Kids’ 4th of July Special
Get ready to celebrate by making cool crafts that pop, whiz, and fly! Ages 8 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, July 7, 10:00 a.m. Child
Roger Dean Stadium Mascot Visit
In anticipation of “Library Night” at Roger Dean stadium, Hamilton R. Head (mascot for the Jupiter Hammerheads), or, Robbie the Redbird (mascot for the Palm Beach Cardinals), will visit to celebrate the Summer Reading Program. Bring your cameras! Enjoy a baseball story or two. Ages 2 & up. (40 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, July 7, 6:30 p.m. Teen
Rubber Band Bracelet
Link together tiny rubber bands to make a chain, then add beads if you’d like to dress it up a bit. Make one for yourself or for a friend. Grades 6-12. (60 min.) |
Thu, July 9, 2:00 p.m. Child
Keep America Beautiful
Play Recycle Bingo and learn how to “go green” in this interactive program presented by the Solid Waste Authority. Ages 5 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, July 14, 6:30 p.m. Teen
Shrink It with Shrinky-Dinks
Design a colorful keychain, charm, or miniature bookmark using this amazing plastic that shrinks to half its size! Grades 6-12. (60 min.) |
Thu, July 16, 2:00 p.m. Child
Beach Ball Craft
Make an inflatable beach ball and decorate it with brightly colored markers. Ages 8 & up. (30 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, July 21, 6:30 p.m. Teen
Movie Night: Twilight
What’s a girl to do when she falls in love with a vampire? Ages 13 & up (or younger with parent’s permission). (120 min.) PG-13 |
Wed, July 22, 2:00 p.m. Child
Kazoo Craft
Make a simple musical instrument from a cardboard roll that’s powered by your own hot air. Ages 4-8. (30 min.) Preregister. |
Fri, July 24, 10:00 a.m. Family
South Florida Native Animals
Learn about critters in your neighborhood that crawl, creep, peep, croak, squawk, or slither from our friends from Green Cay Nature Center. Ages 3 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, July 28, 6:30 p.m. Teen
T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board)
Let your voice be heard as you help plan terrific events for you and your friends, enjoy refreshments, and get to know the teens behind the scenes. Grades 6-12. (60 min.) |
Wed, July 29, 11:00 a.m. Child
Snail Shell Craft
We’ll bring snail shells and supplies, you bring your creativity to create 3-D art out of empty shells right from our own pond. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) Preregister. |
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HAGEN RANCH ROAD COMPUTER TRAINING |
Thu, June 25, 2:00 p.m.
Tue, June 30, 2:00 p.m.
E-Mail Basics (Hands-on)
Prerequisites: Beginning Internet & mouse experience
Learn how to use Yahoo (a free, web-based, e-mail program), how to send and receive mail, and create folders and an address book. (60 min.) |
Tue, July 7, 2:00 p.m.
Wed, July 8, 2:00 p.m.
Mousing (Hands-on)
Practice using a mouse in a self-paced setting. For beginners. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, July 14, 2:00 p.m.
Basic Windows (Hands-on)
Learn the basics of moving around in the Windows environment and get some practice using a mouse. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, July 21, 2:00 p.m.
Wed, July 22, 2:00 p.m.
Basic Word Processing: (Hands-on)
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word to create school reports or résumés. Some computer experience necessary. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Thu, July 23, 2:00 p.m.
Tue, July 28, 2:00 p.m.
Internet Basics (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Beginning Internet
Learn more about the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. Experience using a mouse required. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Wed, July 29, 2:00 p.m.
Thu, July 30, 2:00 p.m.
E-mail Basics (Hands-on)
Prerequisites: Beginning Internet & mouse experience
Learn how to use Yahoo (a free, web-based e-mail program), how to send and receive mail, and how to create folders and an address book. (60 min.) Preregister. |
