Friday, September 21, 2012

'Miami Beat' Event held in the Gallery, Sept. 11, 2012

Tuesday, September 11, our library hosted this event for students, faculty, and staff. Jorge Goyanes, author of his new Jose Castillo mystery Miami Beat, gave us an inside view of how he traded in his wrench for a pen.
Provost Maria Vallejo
Author Jorge E. Goyanes
Library Learning Resource Center Director Brian Kelley
 
Mr. Goyanes tells us his personal story about how he began writing.
Looking back on his life, he never anticipated being an author.




For more information about Mr. Goyanes and his adventures, see his web site below.

 
Audience listens to Mr. Goyanes as he reads a chapter from his new book.
 

Provost Maria Vallejo, Jacqueline Rogers Dean of Health Science and Public Safety, students from Student Activities, and Kristin from Tech Services



Speaking, Signing and Refreshments



Mr. Kelley enjoying the Miami Beat event in the Gallery


Refreshments were enjoyed, especially the 'jumbo' chocolate chip cookies.




Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Kite Runner-One College-One Book-Sept. 7th, 2012

Everyone at Palm Beach State is Reading!
All locations of Palm Beach State join together for the First Year Experience One Book, One College Read Together.
Sponsored by LLRCs, First Year Experience and Student Activity Centers.

Last Friday, Sept. 7th, new students at the Lake Worth campus, were treated to a very fun day at the Duncan Theater and the Market Place.   This was the inaugural FYE Convocation. Each 'goodie' bag included a copy of the Kite Runner from the library for the One Book, One College Read Together program.


Below find a guide for faculty and First Year Experience students on the common reader, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini.
http://palmbeachstate.libguides.com/content.php?pid=328625


http://palmbeachstate.libguides.com/content.php?pid=328625
 

 Reference Librarian Estaline Rogers showing an FYE student the common reader this year at Palm Beach State, Kite Runner.




 
Read the book and participate in the activities planned for the Spring Term. A schedule of events will be posted later.

Check back for more news concerning events and discussion groups. The library purchased the paperback for distribution at all our campus locations for first year students that attended the FYE Convocation.

Complementary copies of the book will be available for students who participate in the Read Together.



College staff giving out 'goodie' bags and the common reader, Kite Runner, to all new students at the Duncan Theater today!

The Market Place 'Library' Table
Also check out a Kindle for a 7 day loan with your Panther Card.
Kite Runner already loaded!
 
Visit us! Circulation Desk 3rd floor LL building across from TC building


Three of our terrific Reference Librarians marching in before the beginning of the
1st Convocation for FYE.
Pat, Ken and Doug


A new student proudly wearing his NEW balloon hat near the library, carrying his 'goodie' bag and his new paperback Kite Runner.  I think he spotted the Snow Cone and Cotton Candy vendors from Student Activities,  trying to decide which one to have first!




 
Cotton Candy and Snow Cones for Some FYE Convocation Fun:]
Library staff ready to help FYE students in The Market Place.
Loretta, Mr. Brian Kelley, LLRC Director; Nora and Mrs. Estaline Rogers


Mr. Brian Kelley, LLRC Director; and some of our wonderful librarians getting ready for the 1st ever FYE Convocation outside our library.
Brian, Doug, Connie and Pat
Colorful balloon archway to The Market Place


Fountain area behind the library



Follow me to The Market Place