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Library opening new Homework Assistance Center for Kids
Sep 06, 2011 - Library
Event: Homework Center @ Your City Library!
When: Starting Tuesday, September 6, 2011 (Open Mondays – Thursdays from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
Where: West Palm Beach Public Library, 411 Clematis Street
Homework Center Opening at the West Palm Beach Public Library!
It’s back to school time and this year elementary aged children have a new resource: the Homework Center at the West Palm Beach Public Library. Thanks to a generous grant from The Jim Moran Foundation, obtained by the West Palm Beach Library Foundation, the Homework Center will be open four days per week and staffed by a certified teacher. It will be a free service providing academic support in all subject areas for elementary age children on a pre-registration or walk-in basis.
Located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, the library serves the needs of the area’s young residents in a comfortable and safe environment. The newly expanded Homework Center will provide everything from pencils and paper to kid-friendly databases and assistance from a certified teacher and professional librarians. Equipped with the latest technologies, the Center will offer great learning games, software and tools. The teacher will have access to professional resources and incorporate educational board games and worksheets to keep kids on track. Healthy snacks will also be provided to encourage proper nutrition for growth and development.
“Following a well-attended summer session, we are happy to continue our support of the library’s Homework Center. Through this program, children will receive the guidance they need to learn and grow in school today in order to be our successful leaders of tomorrow,” said Jan Moran, chairman and president, The Jim Moran Foundation.
The West Palm Beach Library offers an environment that many other tutoring programs are not able to: an inherent atmosphere for learning and exploring information that is both flexible and friendly. With the new Homework Center, the library is able to go beyond the usual homework help by offering the opportunity for children to become lifelong lovers of reading and learning. By coming to the Homework Center, children are surrounded by the information, resources and people that lead them onto the roads of success. Best of all, it’s FREE!
Visit the Homework Center @ Your City Library, 411 Clematis Street, starting September 6th every Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 7:30 PM.
For more information, please go to www.mycitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.
About The Jim Moran Foundation
Founded by automotive pioneer Jim Moran, the mission of The Jim Moran Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community. The Foundation has invested more than $20 million in education, elder care, family strengthening, after school and youth transitional living initiatives since its inception in 2000 – with efforts currently focused in Broward, Palm Beach and Duval counties. Through a long-term Grant Agreement, The Foundation’s significant funders are JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. To learn more, visit www.jimmoranfoundation.org or call (954) 429-2122.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage: LIVE Colombian Music @ Your City Library!
Sep 06, 2011 - Library
Event: Get Cultured! Live Musical Performance with Colombian Singer, Paula Zuleta
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: West Palm Beach Public Library, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
The West Palm Beach Public Library welcomes you to a special Hispanic Heritage event with a one time evening musical performance featuring Colombia singer, Paula Zuleta!
Paula Zuleta is a dynamic Colombian tropical singer-songwriter who has worked with top groups, Son de Azucar and Orquesta Canela, and performed throughout Latin America and the world. This musical event is free and open to all!
To be held on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:00pm in the library’s Auditorium.
For more information call 561-868-7701.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage @ your City Library
Aug 23, 2011 - Library
Join us Sept. 15-Oct 15 for a variety of events celebrating our Hispanic Heritage.
Latin Ballroom Dance Lessons @ Your City library
Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Learn Latin dance with instructors from Fred Astaire! Prefuntion Lobby.
Lecciones de Baile de Salón Latino
Martes, 6, 13, 20 y 27 de septiembre 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Aprenda baile de salón latino. Prefunction Lobby.
Get Cultured! Live Music Performance: Paula Zuleta
Wednesday, September 14 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Live music – Colombian singer Paula Zuleta. Auditorium.
¡Culturízate! Música en vivo: Paula Zuleta
Miércoles, el 14 de septiembre 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Goce el sonido de Colombia con la cantante Paula Azuleta. Auditorio.
The Immigrant Experience
Saturday, September 17 2:00 PM
Two films Mi Raza: Portrait of a Family and Brother Towns: Pueblos
Hermanos will be shown with a panel discussion. Light refreshments will be served. Auditorium.
La Experiencia del Inmigrante
Sábado, el 17 de septiembre 2:00 PM
Se presentarán dos películas, Mi Raza: Portrait of a Family y Brother Towns: Pueblos Hermanos, seguidas por un panel de discusión. Se servirá refrigerio. Auditorio.
iCinema: independent and international films @ your city library
Sunday, September 18 2:00 to 3:30 PM
This month’s film is El Violín. Auditorium.
iCinema: películas internacionales e independientes
Domingo, el 18 de septiembre 2:00 PM
La película de este mes es El Violín. Auditorio.
Music Performance: The Alma Kings
Saturday, September 24 2:00 PM
Come listen to the Cuban band The Alma Kings! Auditorium.
Música en Vivo: Los Alma Kings
Sábado, el 24 de septiembre 2:00 PM
Goce de un sonido cubano con la banda Los Alma Kings. Auditorio.
Puerto Rican Cultural Society – El Jíbaro of Yesterday and Today
Saturday, October 1 2:00 PM
Puerto Rican folk history with music, dance, art and a performance by Puerto Rican musician/composer Rafi Escudero. Auditorium.
La Sociedad Cultural Puertorriqueña: El Jíbaro de Ayer y Hoy
Sábado, el 1 de octubre 2:00 PM
La historia del jíbarito puertorriqueño, incluyendo música, baile, arte, y una presentación muy especial del cantautor Rafi Escudero. Auditorio.
Live Argentine Tango Performance
Sunday, October 2 2:00 PM
Join us for beautiful Argentine tango performances. Auditorium.
Presentación de Tango Argentino en Vivo
Domingo, el 2 de octubre 2:00 PM
Una presentación de este baile argentino. Auditorio.
Hispanic Heritage Dance Performance @ your City Library
Saturday, October 8 1:00 PM
The La Paloma dancers will perform folkloric Mexican dance and Fred Astaire Dance Studio will perform Latin Ballroom! Auditorium.
Get Cultured!
Bailes de Herencia Hispana
Sábado, el 8 de octubre 1:00 PM
Vuele el grupo La Paloma Dancers para presentar baile folklórico mexicano, y un grupo de instructores del estudio Fred Astaire presentará baile de salón latino. Auditorio.
Latin Ballroom Dance Lessons @ your City Library
Aug 22, 2011 - Library
Event: Latin Ballroom Dance Lessons @ the West Palm Beach Public Library!
When: Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: West Palm Beach Public Library 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 868-7701
The West Palm Beach Public Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of free one hour Latin Ballroom dance classes for the public.
Join us each Tuesday evening in September for lessons on the rumba, merengue, bachata, cha cha and salsa. Instructors from Fred Astaire Dance Studios will be showing you the basic elements of these different ballroom dance styles in a comfortable atmosphere. Have fun and become a dance star!
Classes will be held in the Pre-function lobby area on the third floor of the library starting at 6:00 pm. For more information call 561-868-7701.