Adult programs - West Boynton Library February '09
The West Boynton branch of the Palm Beach County Library System is located
at 9451 Jog Road. Phone # 561 734-5556.
WEST BOYNTON ADULT PROGRAMS
Tue, Feb. 3, 7:00 p.m.
Sherlock Holmes Mystery Club
Use this clue to find your neighbors and Holmes expert, Howard Schoen, watching video clips, listening to audiotapes, and discussing the renowned literary detective. (75 min.) Thu, Feb. 5, 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Writers’ Workshop
Bring your fiction, nonfiction, or poetry to this monthly workshop led by Mary Blomgren, Ph.D. (2 hr.)
Thu, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6:30 p.m.
English Exchange
Practice English conversation skills with Literacy*AmeriCorps member Paula Alexander. Basic English speaking skills required. (2 hr.) Call 649-5495 to preregister.
Tue, Feb. 10, 2:00 p.m.
Hohner’s Heroes Enjoy harmonicas and humor performed by the popular local group.
(60 min.) Tickets available beginning Feb. 3.
Thu, Feb. 12, 11:30 p.m.
Discover the World: Book Discussion Series
Nora Natke will lead a discussion of “Life of Pi,” by Yann Martel. Sign up and check out the book. (90 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Feb. 12, 2:00 p.m.
Discover the World: Adult Book Discussion Series
Nora Natke will lead a discussion of “March,” by Geraldine Brooks. Sign up and check out the book. (90 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Feb. 17, 2:00 p.m.
Secrets Behind Florida’s Monuments & Memorials
Award-winning travel writer Roberta Sandler will share a deeper appreciation for the rich history of the Sunshine State. Book signing. (60 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Florida Writers’ Group Advanced Workshop Series for Fiction Writers
This series of monthly workshops led by Rob Bacon focuses on the elements of Barzun’s classic text on the craft of writing “Simple & Direct.” Syllabuses are appropriate for novelists who have completed or are currently working on a manuscript. (2 hr.) Limit of 12. Preregister.
Thu, Feb. 19, 2:00 p.m.
Crypto-Jews: 500 Years After the Spanish & Portuguese Inquisitions
Author/photographer Gloria Golden will present a slide show exploring the vestiges of Judaism in the Hispanic communities of the American Southwest. (60 min.) Tickets (limit of two per person) available beginning Feb.10.
Mon, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Kick it up a Notch Writers’ Workshop
Session 4: Well, I Do Declare. (Dialogue)
Buck Buchanan leads these hybrid workshops combining application of techniques critical to good writing and peer reviews of participants’ work. For novices and experienced writers. (2 hr.) Preregister.









