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A Word from the Editor

A New Year Resolution Recommendation from the Editor

If it’s true that “a word to the wise is sufficient,” then I For those of you who think of the library primarily as
shouldn’t have to run this kind of message too often. After a place from which to borrow books in either traditional,
all, what does it take to convince people to take advantage audiobook formats, think again...and again...and again.
of the biggest bargain in all of Boca? From film and music DVDs and videos to thousands of
If you don’t already know by now that I am referring to movies on streaming services you can watch on your home
a free library card for every member of your family, from TV (that work like the ones you pay for such as Netflix
toddlers to the most senior, then you haven’t been reading or Amazon Prime); from special appearances by famous
the articles we have been running almost every month in the authors to art shows; from classes in technology to foreign
pages of Boca Club News. As one whose career included 15 language lessons; from special programs for getting a high
years in the book publishing industry, some of it working school diploma to starting a new business...and for the
with libraries, and have personally edited more than 20 youngest among us, help in learning to read right up through
books. I am literally awed by the extraordinary range of help with homework. And how about the collection of cake
services offered by the Boca Raton public library system... pans in different shapes you can borrow to help you prepare BOCA RATON FREE LIBRARY CARD
essentially free of charge. baked goods for special holiday events!
And that’s only part of the story! Read on...
Discover the Digital Library, available 24/7. Read
popular books and magazines online in OverDrive. View
thousands of streaming movies on Kanopy and Hoopla. Read
New York Times, Washington Post, and Palm Beach Post
online. Play New York Times games online, including word
games, Sudoku, and the NYT Crossword, anytime. Develop
work skills, learn new software, and earn job certifications
online with LinkedIn Learning and Universal Class. Learn
Do you know a family member, new crafting techniques from quilters, cake decorators,
painters, and other hobbyists with Craftsy. Learn a new
friend or a neighbor in need of language for travel or work with Transparent Language.
Explore amazing programs and events. Babies, toddlers
Home Health Care? and beginner readers can enjoy interactive storytimes
and early literacy classes, including 1,000 Books Before
Kindergarten. Tweens and teens are invited to participate
in Book Clubs and Graphic Novel Clubs, Anime Nights,
Super Smash Tournaments, and other exciting activities.
Home Health Aides / Certified Nursing Assistants / Registered Nurses to assist you with: Families have fun every year at the library’s annual Touch-a-
Truck, Summer Reading Kickoff, and Mad Hatter Tea Party
• Personal Care • Companionship • Respite Care • Alzheimers & Dementia Care programs. Adult classes and programs include technology
• Medication Management • Transportation • Meal Preparation training, genealogy, Italian and Spanish language learning,
• Light Housekeeping • Grocery Shopping • Post Surgery Care Storytelling Slams and speakers, author talks and book
signings, Socrates Café, and more.
Imagine the possibilities. The Boca Raton Public
Complimentary In-Home Consultation Library offers more than 800,000 popular books, audiobooks,
magazines, newspapers, music, movies, and TV shows, as
Care provided in the comfort of your Home, Hospital, or Facility well as hundreds of items in our special collections, such
as jigsaw puzzles, chess sets, cake pans, mobile hotspots,
We accept All Long Term Care Insurance Policies and Private Pay – Affordable Rates Citizen Science Kits, STEM and Early Literacy Kits, and
Playaway preloaded audiobooks. Build a business with
Family owned and operated. Boca Resident for 30+ years and Boca Pointe Members. Creative Startups, a 5-week small business accelerator
workshop. Complete a high school diploma free with
CALL TODAY: 561.740.8667 Career Online High School. Book a Librarian for 30-minute
www.auracalshc.com appointments for research or device assistance. Sign up with
Florida Licensed and Insured NR# 30211558, NR# 30211706 NextReads newsletters to receive special interest reading
recommendations delivered to your email inbox.
Connect at the library. The Boca Raton Public Library
has two beautiful facilities with public computers and printers,
free WiFi, quiet study spaces, and comfortable reading chairs.
The Downtown Library branch and the lakeside Spanish
River Library branch offer art galleries with the work of local
General Dentistry artists and students. Indoor and outdoor space can be rented
for special events such as weddings and meetings. Visit the
Cosmetic & Laser Friends of the Library Bookstore at Downtown Library for
quality, hand-selected used books and DVDs. Rushed for
time? Try curbside pickup service, available at either library.
So that’s why I am recommending that you make your
New Year resolution today to sign up for a free Boca Raton
Public Library card for everyone in your family. Then do it!
For more information about the Boca Raton Public Library,
visit www.bocalibrary.org or call (561) 393-7852.

Editor ........................................................................ Nils A. Shapiro
Photography By ........................................................ Jon Ricco

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