Manga (and More) May

I can’t believe April is already over! It’s time again for our monthly program listing. Follow the jump link for a list of programs relevant to your interests. Don’t forget to check out our other fabulous programs offered throughout the county.

April Events at PBCLS

I’m usually pretty late adding events to this blog so I’m just going to add all April Graphic Novel/Manga/Anime/Superhero/and-the-like events for all the branches in one shot.

Acreage Branch
Thursday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. Anime Origins. Ages 12-17 (60 min.) Preregister.

Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Club Pokemon. Ages 6-12 (60 min.) Preregister.

Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30 p.m. Frosted Notes (book discussion). Ages 11-17. (60 min.) Preregister.

Saturday, April 27th at 2:oo p.m. Teen Flick Saturday: Iron Man 2. PG-13. Ages 11-17 (124 min.) Preregister.

Lantana Road Branch
Saturday, April 20th at 2:00 p.m. Anime/Manga Club. Ages 12-17 (90 min.) Preregister.

Main Library
Tuesday, April 30th at 6:00 p.m. Candy Sushi. Teen. (45 min.) Preregister.

Royal Palm Beach Branch
Saturday, April 13th at 3:00 p.m. Anime Club. Ages 12-17 (45 min.) Preregister.

Follow the links for more info about PBCLS programs and feel free to post other upcoming local events in the comments.

Teen Manga Club at the Lantana Branch Library

The Lantana Branch Library is hosting a manga club for teens this Saturday, February 16th at 2:00 p.m. Talk about all things Manga and Anime, enjoy Manga-related crafts, and watch Anime episodes. Snacks provided. Ages 12-17. (90 min.) Preregister at the branch or call (561) 304-4500.

Check out Lanatana Branch’s program page for other exciting programs offered in February.

Is Lantana out of your way? See what other branches have scheduled for February.

Comic Convention Provides Exposure for a Library and Its Collection

From Library Journal, Sep 27, 2011

The people attending PalmCon: The Palm Beach County Comics Book and Collectibles Show held in Greenacres, FL, on September 17 had a chance to connect with the Palm Beach County Library.

The convention organizers had offered the library a free booth at the convention, and staff saw it as an excellent opportunity to expose the library’s collection to an audience that might not be aware of everything the library had to offer (such as ebooks).

“We were there to promote the library and give out information of what we provide, particularly our graphic novels, manga, and our anime club,” said Kelly Handy, a library associate, who was one of seven staff members who handled booth duties at the convention and circulated among the crowd of about 500 attendees.

Read more: Comic Convention Provides Exposure for a Library and Its Collection.

See our pics: PalmCon 2011