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LANTANA ROAD ADULT PROGRAMS |
Thu, Dec. 3, 2:00 p.m.
Great Books Discussion Group
Join a new group derived from a program at the University of Chicago. The classics read include authors such as Virginia Woolf, James Faulkner, and Toni Morrison. The first selection is “An American Childhood” by Annie Dillard. (2 hr.) Preregister. |
Thu, Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m.
Natural Medicine
Health Librarian Mindy Rose will teach you how to assess health claims and become an educated health consumer by learning to ask the right questions and finding resources you can trust for natural medicine. (2 hr.) Preregister. |
Jedi, 10 Desanm, 6:30 p.m.
Thu, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Pran kontwòl dyabèt ou (Take Control of Your Diabetes - In Creole)
Vin aprann kòman pou kontwole dyabèt ak yon bon plan nitrisyon. Se yon pwogram enpòtan ki dirije pa yon nitrisyonis kap edew ak bon konsèy pou kontwole dyabèt ou. Avèk Palm Beach County Health Department. |
Wed, Dec. 16, 2:30 p.m.
Express Yourself: Book Discussion Series
Nora Natke will lead a discussion of “Wish You Well,” by David Baldacci. Sign up and check out the book. (90 min.) |
Thu, Dec. 17, 2:30 p.m.
Movie Matinee: The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
During the war years Elizabeth played with the Blonde Bombshells until a scandal blew the band apart. Fifty years later she searches for the members with a dream of recreating their former glories. Starring Judi Dench. (84 min.) Preregister. |
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LANTANA ROAD CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS |
| View the regular weekly storytime schedule here. |
Tue, Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 3:30 p.m.
American Girls
11/03: Felicity
11/10: Addy
11/17: Samantha
11/24: Kit
We’ll read excerpts from this favorite series, discuss what life was like during this time period, and create a related craft. Ages 7 & up. (90 min.) Preregister. |
Fri, Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m.
Dogs in the Hood
Animals 101, Inc. will teach students how to react if they are in danger of a dog bite and how to approach dogs safely. Ages 8 & up. (60-90 min.) Preregister. |
Sat, Nov. 21, 11:00 a.m.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Presents Florida Animals
To celebrate Families Reading Together, come see and learn about live animals like alligators, hawks, owls, snakes, and more. Ages 4 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. |
Sun, Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m.
It’s For the Birds!
Fly on over for stories and dancing featuring our feathered friends. Then make a turkey craft. Ages 2-3. (45 min.) |
Wed, Nov. 25, 3:00 p.m.
A Thankful Thanksgiving
Learn about the holiday, listen to fun stories, and make a cute turkey craft. Ages 4-6. (45 min.) Preregister |
Wed, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m.
Butterflies
The Daggerwing Nature Center will bring live caterpillars and butterflies and preserved specimens for you to see and learn about. Ages 8 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. |
Mon, Dec. 7, 3:00 p.m.
Water Safety
Come for stories and a craft and learn about water safety from the Drowning Prevention Coalition. Ages 4-8. (45 min.) Preregister. |
Mon, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m.
The Princess and the Frog
Princesses with attitude and frogs — what fun! Hear royal stories and create a jumpy craft. Ages 4-6. (60 min.) Preregister. |
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LANTANA ROAD TEEN PROGRAMS |
Mon, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Teen Movie: Sense & Sensibility
Two sisters: pragmatic, ironic Elinor (Emma Thompson) and passionate, willful Marianne (Kate Winslet) struggle to find romantic happiness in an early 19th Century English society obsessed with financial and social stature. Ages 13-17. (135 min.) PG |
Tue, Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m.
Teen Movie: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
A group of four 16-year-old friends who will be separated for the first time over the summer find a magical pair of jeans that fits each of them perfectly and use them as a way to keep in touch. Ages 13-17. (2 hr.) PG-13 |
Sun, Nov. 29, 2:30 p.m.
Teen Movie: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
The four young women of the original sisterhood embark on separate paths for their first year of college, but remain in touch by sharing their experiences as they always have, with honesty and humor and with their magical pair of jeans. Ages 13-17. (2 hr.) PG-13 |
Mon, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m.
Teen Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You
Pretty and popular Bianca wants a date, but her parents won’t allow it until her older sister, Kat, has a date of her own. Bianca’s desperation turns into a convoluted scheme to match Kat with her male equivalent: a guy whose reputation is so infamous, Kat might rise to the challenge and find him worthy of her concealed charms. Ages 13-17. (105 min.) PG-13 |
Wed, Dec. 9, 4:00 p.m.
Problem Solving & Handling Stress
The PBC Division of Youth Affairs will discuss how to approach solving problems and coping with stress. Get ready for college and learn how to keep organized and calm in all situations. Ages 13-17. (45-60 min.) Preregister. |
Fri, Dec. 18, 4:00 p.m.
Life Skills
The PBC Division of Youth Affairs will discuss all the things you need to know about day-to-day life that school won't necessarily teach you. Ages 13-17. (45-60 min.) Preregister. |
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LANTANA ROAD COMPUTER TRAINING |
Tue, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m.
Mousing (Hands-on)
Practice using a mouse in a self-paced setting. For beginners. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Mon, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m.
Beginning Computers (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Mousing
Learn the basics about computers including hardware, software, files, and networks. (60 min.) Preregister.
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Tue, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m.
Basic Windows (Hands-on)
Learn the basics of moving around in the Windows environment and get practice using a mouse. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Mon, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m.
Internet Basics (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Beginning Internet
Learn more about the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. Experience using a mouse required. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m.
Browser Basics (Hands-on)
This hands-on class will teach you how to use the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser program. Requires computer experience.Seating is limited. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Mon, Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m.
File Basics (Hands-on)
Learn how to save and move files on the computer (participants may bring a disk or flash-drive for saving). Learn to attach files to e-mail messages (you do not have to have an e-mail account to attend). (60 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, Dec. 22, 10:30 a.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. |
Mon, Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m.
E-mail Basics (Hands-on)
Learn how to use Yahoo! Mail (a free, web-based e-mail program). You will learn how to create a Yahoo! Mail account, send and receive e-mail messages, create folders and add contacts into your address book. For beginners. (60 min.) Preregister. |
Tue, Dec. 29, 10:30 a.m.
Search Tools (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Beginning Internet
Learn to use the Google search engine, web directories, and meta-search engines to find information on the Internet. (60 min.) Preregister.
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