Delray Beach Public Library

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A bilingual storytime program called "Fun with Fernanda" combines English and Spanish stories with songs and mindfulness exercises for kids ages 0-5. The library also runs "Tiny T Rex Tales" dinosaur-themed storytimes for babies through age 3, a "Bones to Books" program where kids ages 5-8 read aloud to therapy dogs, and teen programs including fossil-hunting scavenger hunts and book clubs with subscription boxes. Most programs require registration, though the therapy dog reading sessions welcome drop-ins. The children's librarians Ms. Mandy and Ms. Loly get consistently positive mentions from parents, and the library provides free summer meals for kids. Registration fills up quickly for popular programs, so check their monthly calendar early.

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Programs (11)

• Lab Rats

  Class
  · Monday· Free

  Kids participate in hands-on science experiments and activities in a lab-style setting. The program focuses on discovery and exploration through scientific investigation.

• ColorSpace: Artistic Excavations

  Class
  Ages 13–17· Saturday· Free

  Teens create art projects with an archaeological or excavation theme in this specialized art program. Designed for ages 13-17 to explore artistic expression through the lens of discovery and digging.

• Diggin' Into Science: Discovery Saturdays

  Class
  · Saturday· Free

  Kids explore scientific concepts through hands-on discovery activities on Saturday sessions. The program appears to connect with the library's summer theme of digging and exploration.

• Fossil Finders

  Workshop
  Ages 13–17· Monday· Afternoon· Free

  Teens participate in a team scavenger hunt throughout the library searching for dinosaur bones, solving puzzles and clues along the way. Your kid works with teammates to build their own fossil, with the fastest team earning a grand prize.

• Teen Adventurer's Book Club

  Class
  Ages 13–17· Tuesday· Evening· Free

  Teens discuss monthly book selections and complete book-related activities while receiving free subscription boxes with the featured book, mystery items, and puzzles. Meets twice monthly with your kid getting to keep all the goodies from each themed box.

• Bones to Books

  Class
  Ages 5–8· Saturday· Afternoon· Free

  Kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs in a relaxed library setting, helping build reading confidence through one-on-one time with furry listeners. Perfect for ages 5-8, and your kid earns a Reading Stars ribbon for participating.

• Fun with Fernanda

  Class
  Ages 0–5· Monday· Afternoon· Free

  Kids listen to enchanting tales told in both English and Spanish, sing along to bilingual songs, and explore gentle mindfulness exercises. Perfect for ages 0-5 in an interactive and nurturing environment.

• Teen Movie Nights: Paleolithic Pictures

  Class
  Ages 13–17· Tuesday· Free

  Teens watch movies with prehistoric or archaeological themes as part of the library's summer digging theme. A social movie night designed for ages 13-17 with films that connect to the season's exploration focus.

• Tiny T Rex Tales

  Class
  Ages 0–3· Thursday· Morning· Free

  Little ones stomp, chomp, and roar through prehistoric storytime with dinosaur-themed stories and songs designed for wiggly toddlers. Perfect for kids 3 months to 3 years who love to move and make noise during story time.

• Gaming Guild

  Class
  Ages 13–17· Tuesday· Free

  Teens gather to play various games in a social library setting. Designed for ages 13-17 to connect with peers through gaming activities.

• Teen Advisory Board

  Class
  Ages 13–17· Monday· Free

  Teens participate in library planning and decision-making through this advisory board program. Your kid gets to provide input on teen programming and library services for their age group.