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  • Happenings - The monthly Calendar of Events listing activities for adults and children at all Library System locations, including free computer and Internet classes.
  • Books & Bytes - Our longest running newsletter is Books & Bytes, which is usually published near the beginning of each month. Books & Bytes offers up-to-date news and information about the Library System and this website. It offers profiles of our web services and information about all our great catalogs and databases. Plus Books & Bytes provides tips and tricks for better searching to help you locate quality information faster and easier.
  • Beyond the Book - Get an insightful look at everything you have access to with your library card. From learning about services you can explore, to discovering Palm Beach County history, "Beyond the Book" provides you with great information you won't want to miss.
  • A-Z - An alphabetical, cross-referenced, comprehensive overview of the many products and services available from the Palm Beach County Library System’s 18 locations, the Bookmobile, and our website.

Recent Press Releases

Additional Hours and Services Beginning June 15

The Palm Beach County Library System Adding Additional Hours and Services Beginning June 15

Beginning on Monday, June 15, the Palm Beach County Library System will begin offering some evening and Saturday hours. All locations will be closed on Sunday.

Feeding the Community

Palm Beach County Library System Helps Feed the Community

The Library System is partnering with the Palm Beach County Food Bank will be at several Library branches to register residents for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Benefits specialists from the PBC Food Bank will assist with the application process and conduct the food stamp interview. Specialists can also help with other benefits applications available through the ACCESS Florida system including Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Applicants must call a benefit specialist to schedule an appointment.

Assistance for Students, Parents & Teachers

Help Available for Students, Parents & Teachers through the Palm Beach County Library System

The Palm Beach County Library System has many resources available to help students, parent and teachers during virtual schooling. Staff are available by phone, email and chat to answer technology and other research questions through Ask-A-Librarian at www.pbclibrary.org .

Unemployed Due to COVID-19

Help Available for Those Unemployed Due to COVID-19

The Palm Beach County Library System has many resources available to help those unemployed due to COVID-19. Staff are available by phone, email and chat to help members who have questions or need assistance filling out unemployment/reemployment forms through Ask-A-Librarian on our website.

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