Join us at the Spanish River Library for our annual Touch A Truck event on March 18 from 9am-12pm. Round up the whole family to see and learn about our City’s many fascinating trucks, cars and other vehicles. Find out why they are all such an important part of our community. Here are some tips to #KnowBeforeYouGo!
 
*Spanish River Library east and west parking lots will be closed on Friday, March 17, for event setup.
WHAT TO EXPECT?

This is a FREE, family-friendly event featuring a fire engine, sanitation truck, dump truck, bulldozer and much more! Truck operators will be on hand to demonstrate how their vehicles work and explain what they do. Attractions include police motorcycle demos and a giant sandbox for children. 

The event is held in partnership with the City of Boca Raton’s Municipal Services, Utility Services, Recreation Services, and Police and Fire Departments.


DATE: Saturday, March 18

TIME: 9am - 12pm

LOCATION: Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd.

COME ONE, COME ALL: Event is FREE and open to the public. 
HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS

GO GREEN, BRING YOUR CANTEEN: Please bring your own refillable water bottle - you can visit the City of Boca Raton's Mobile Aqua Refreshing Station (MARS) to refill your water bottle for FREE! Look for it near the food truck area.

FOOD TRUCK INVASION: Food trucks will be on site selling breakfast, snacks and cool treats.

WEATHER: The event continues rain or shine.

PETS: Even though we love our furry friends, please remember to leave your pets at home.

RESTROOMS: Restrooms are located on the first and second floors of the library.

LOST AND FOUND: Lost and found items can be located inside the library at the checkout desk. 
HOW TO GET THERE AND WHERE TO PARK?

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Spanish River Library is located on the north side of Spanish River Boulevard just west of the I-95 overpass.

FREE PARKING: Parking is available across the street at the Countess de Hoernle Park/Spanish River Athletic Facility (1000 NW Spanish River Blvd). Spanish River Library east & west parking lots will be closed.
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LET'S BE FRIENDS: Like the Boca Raton Public Library on Facebook or follow on Instagram (@bocalibrary) to stay up-to-date on event information and news.

SPREAD THE LOVE: Be sure to use the event hashtag #TouchATruckBoca and #BocaLibrary when posting from the event! Also use #LoveBocaRaton when around the City. You might be featured on one of our pages!

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SAFETY TIPS

IT TAKES FOUR SECONDS OR LESS for someone to break into your vehicle. Be sure to lock your car and take all personal items with you. Never leave your keys in your vehicle.

PLAN AHEAD: Talk to your family members about a potential meet up spot around the event in case you get separated.