Adult Summer Reading 2015 Booklet

2015 Summer Reading Guide

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African-American Research Library and Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale • 33311 954-357-6282 June 17 - Adult Summer Reading: Out of the Ordinary Writer’s Workshop, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

June 22 - Escape the Ordinary: AARLCC Film Society presents Beasts of the Southern Wild, PG13, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

June 23 - Escape the Ordinary Job: Learn how to apply for a Broward County job, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

June 30 - Learn How to Write a Resume Using BrainFuse Job Now, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr., Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale • 33314 954-262-5477 June 11 - iPhone Photography, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

June 13 - Edible Prose reads The Moment of Everything, 2 to 3 p.m.

June 14 - Steel Drums Performance with Gerard Boucaud, 2 to 3 p.m.

June 16 - Computer Camp: iPad Basics, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

June 21 - Book Talk: The President’s Shadow by Brad Meltzer, 2 to 4 p.m.

June 24 - Digital Downloads (iOS), 1 to 3 p.m.

June 26 - Crafternoon at the Library, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 28 - Jazz in the Gallery: Davis & Dow Jazz Duo, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 5 - Jazz in the Gallery: The Neil Bacher Trio Performing Arts, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 9 - Tablet/Phone Fun: Vision Board, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

July 10 - Computer Camp: Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 12 - Paper Marbling Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m.

July 14 - Morikami Origami workshop, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 17 - Crafternoon at the Library, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 18 - Edible Prose reads The Black Hour, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 19 - Jazz in the Gallery: Paul Ayick, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 21 - Appy Hour (Android), 1 to 2:30 p.m.

July 26 - Flower Arranging Demonstration, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

July 29 - Digital Downloads (Android), 1 to 3 p.m.

August 15 - Edible Prose Book Club, 2 to 3 p.m.

Carver Ranches Branch Library 4735 S.W. 18 Street West Park • 33023 954-357-6245 June 6, 13, 20, 27 - Escape the Ordinay: Be Still and Know... Meditation, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

June 10 - Escape the Ordinary: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things Celebrating Felicia Brunson, founder & president of Visions of Images, please RSVP, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

June 24 - Feeling overwhelmed and need to chill out? Stress management with Ed Stevenson is the answer, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 8 - Escape the Ordinary: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things presented by City of West Park Mayor Eric H. Jones, Jr., please RSVP, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 11, 18, 25 - Escape the Ordinary: Be Still and Know... Meditation, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 13 - Escape the Ordinary and indulge in your passion: Learn to cook a mouthwatering Asian dish with Wes Bonner, Publix Aprons Resident Chef, space limited/RSVP required, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 15 - Feeling overwhelmed and need to chill out? Stress management with Ed Stevenson is the answer, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 22 - Escape the Ordinary and discover your passion for Latin dance, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch Library 1 Park Avenue East Dania Beach • 33004 954-357-7073 June 3, 10, 17, 24 - Escape to Another Language: El club de español, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

June 4, 11, 18, 25 - Escape to Another Language: English Café, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

June 6, 13, 20, 27 - Escape the Ordinary: Relax Your Mind, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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June 6 - Heroes Summer Afternoon Movie, 3 to 5 p.m.

June 13, 27 - Escape the Ordinary: Tibetan Yoga, 12 to 1 p.m.

June 13, 27 - Escape the Ordinary: Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), 1 to 1:30 p.m.

June 27 - Escape the Ordinary Book Group, 2 to 5 p.m.

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Escape to Another Language: El club de español, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 2, 9, 16, 2, 303 - Escape to Another Language: English Café, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 11, 18, 25 - Escape the Ordinary: Relax Your Mind, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 11, 25 - Escape the Ordinary: Tibetan Yoga, 12 to 1 p.m.

July 11, 25 - Escape the Ordinary: Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), 1 to 1:30 p.m.

July 11 - Heroes Summer Afternoon Movie, 3 to 5 p.m.

July 25 - Escape the Ordinary Book Group, 2 to 5 p.m.

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Escape the Ordinary: Relax Your Mind, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

August 1 - Heroes Summer Afternoon Movie, 3 to 5 p.m.

August 5, 12, 19, 26 - Escape to Another Language: El club de español, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

August 6, 13, 20, 27 - Escape to Another Language: English Café, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

August 8, 22 - Escape the Ordinary: Tibetan Yoga, 12 to 1 p.m.

August 8, 22 - Escape the Ordinary: Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), 1 to 1:30 p.m.

August 29 - Escape the Ordinary Book Group, 2 to 5 p.m.

Davie/Cooper City Branch Library 4600 S.W. 82 Ave. Davie • 33328 954-357-6399 June 6 - Escape the Ordinary: Adult Summer Reading Program Kick Off registration table! Free tote bag to the first 15 customers who sign up, register by 7/18 for chance to win a $75 gift card or a Kindle on 8/1, 10 to 10:30 a.m.

June 13, 27 - Yoga, 1 to 2 p.m.

June 13, 27 - Summer Dance Class, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

June 25 - Summer Book Discussion: The First Family Detail: Secret Service Agents Reveal the Hidden Lives of the Presidents by Ronald Kessler, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

July 18 - Summer Dance Class, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

July 18, 25 - Yoga, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 23 - Summer Book Discussion: The World Below by Sue Miller, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

August 1 - Bingo and Hoopla, 2 to 3 p.m.

Deerfield Beach/ Percy White Branch Library 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach • 33441 954-357-7680 June 11 - Captain America, The First Avenger, 3 to 5:15 p.m.

June 18 - Iron Man Thursday Hero Matinee Part 2, 3 to 5:15 p.m.

July 9 - Thor Thursday Hero Matinee Part 3, 3 to 5:15 p.m.

July 16 - The Avengers Thursday Hero Matinee Part 4 to 5:15 p.m.

July 23 - Thor the Dark World Thursday Hero Matinee Part 5, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

July 30 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier Thursday Hero Matinee Part 6, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center 3430 Galt Ocean Dr. Fort Lauderdale • 33308 954-357-7840 June 11 - Book Discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby & The Jazz Age, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

June 25 - Cinema Presentation: The Great Gatsby.

Discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Jazz Age following the cinema presentation, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

July 13 - Book Discussion: Ernest Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls and Hemingway & the Spanish Civil War, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

July 23 - Cinema Presentation: For Whom the Bell Tolls. Discussion of Hemingway and the Spanish Civil War following cinema presentation., 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Hallandale Beach Branch Library 300 S. Federal Highway Hallandale • 33009 954-357-6380 Book Display: Escape the Ordinary! Summer R.E.A.D.ing Program: (Reading, Exploration, Art, Discovery) June 27 - Gulfstream Writers Group, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by Gulfstream Writers Workshop, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Theme is Superheroes, in celebration of the Adult Summer Reading Program: Escape the Ordinary July 25 - Gulfstream Writers Group, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by Gulfstream Writers Workshop, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Theme is Antiheroes and Other Villains, in celebration of the Adult Summer Reading Program: Escape the Ordinary.

Hollywood Branch Library 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood • 33020 954-357-7760 June 5 - T.G.I.M. (Thank Goodness It’s a Movie), 3 to 6 p.m.

June 19 - T.G.I.M .(Thank Goodness It’s a Movie), 3 to 6 p.m.

June 26 - Book Discussion Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 17 - Book Talk, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 31 - T.G.I.M. (Thank Goodness It’s a Movie), 3 to 6 p.m.

August 28 - T.G.I.M. (Thank Goodness It’s a Movie), 3 to 6 p.m.

Imperial Point Branch Library 5985 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale • 33308 954-357-6530 June 8, 15, 22, 29 - Out of the Ordinary Monday Movie, 3 to 5 p.m.

June 16 - Be a Book Club Hero, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

June 16 - Play Bingo and win an extraordinary book, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

June 22 - Out of the Ordinary Monday Movie July 6, 13, 20, 27 - Out of the Ordinary Monday Movie, 3 to 5 p.m.

July 14 - Be a Book Club Hero, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library 2800 N.W. 9 Court Pompano Beach • 33069 954-357-7670 June 10 - Meet Your Superhero Firefighters of Pompano Beach, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

June 17 - Superheroes Bingo, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

June 19 - Superheroes to the Rescue CPR and First Aid, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

July 2 - Healthy Eating & Exercise for Healthy Bodies and Mind, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

July 14 - Jewelry Making for Heroes and Heroines, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

July 16 - Family Game Time, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

July 24 - Super Hero Family Movie Matinee, 2 to 4 p.m.

July 31 - Adult Summer Reading Program Grand Finale: The Marci Poppins Show, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Lauderhill Towne Centre Branch Library 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Lauderhill • 33313 954-357-6406 June 6 - Escape the Ordinary: Learn to Belly Dance with Shayna, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

June 10, 24 - Escape the Ordinary: Practice Your English by Joining LC’s ESL Book Club, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

June 17 - Escape the Ordinary: Yoga for Adults, 4 to 5:15 p.m.

June 17 - Escape the Ordinary: “Life is a Banquet,” 2 to 3 p.m.

June 25 - Escape the Ordinary: Learn how to download free eBooks/eMagazines/eMusic/eMovies, 3 to 4 p.m.

July 8, 22 - Escape the Ordinary: Practice Your English

by Joining LC’s ESL Book Club, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

July 15 - Escape the Ordinary: Yoga for Adults, 4 to 5:15 p.m.

July 18 - Learn to Belly Dance with Shayna, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

July 18 - Escape the Ordinary: Free Movie and Popcorn, 1 to 3 p.m.

July 23 - Escape the Ordinary: Learn how to download free eBooks/eMagazines/eMusic/eMovies, 3 to 4 p.m.

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Main Library 100 S. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale • 33301 954-357-7444 June 6 - Escape the Ordinary: Under the Boardwalk: A Ukulele Love Story documentary followed by a ukulele jam session, 1 to 4 p.m.

June 9 - Escape the Ordinary at the Creation Station Makerspace Workshop, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

June 9 - Escape the Ordinary with author Elaine Viets, who will speak about her newest book Checked Out, 1 to 2 p.m.

June 16 - Escape the Ordinary: Vacation in Fort Lauderdale and Cruising from Port Everglades, guest speaker, 1 to 3 p.m.

June 16 - Escape the Ordinary: Look at the planets with the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association telescopes, 6 to 8 p.m.

June 20 - Presidents in Florida Book Talk with author Dr. James C Clark, learn about the links between Florida and the U.S. presidency, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 23 - Escape the Ordinary: Jane Eyre, movie with discussion, 1 to 4 p.m.

June 30 - Escape the Ordinary Adult Summer Reading Book Review and discussion of Jane Eyre, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 20 - Escape the Ordinary: Let’s Colonize the Moon, with a discussion led by Solar System Ambassador Eric Vandernoot, 12 to 1:30 p.m.

July 22 - Escape the Ordinary: 5 Keys to Retirement Investing, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 22 - Escape the Ordinary: Discussion of the book Colorless Tsukuru and His Years of Pilgrimage

by Haruki Murakami, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 27 - Escape the Ordinary: Discussion of the book In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides, 1 to 2 p.m.

Margate Catharine Young Branch Library 5810 Park Drive Margate • 33063 954-357-7500 June 10 - Escape the Ordinary: Register & Overview, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

June 17 - Escape the Ordinary: Read a New Type of Book, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

June 24 - Escape the Ordinary: What’s Going on in Cookbooks, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

June 25 - Concert: Senior Moments, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 1 - Escape the Ordinary: Bingo & Game Day, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 8 - Escape the Ordinary: Travel to Strange Places, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 15 - Escape the Ordinary: Find a New Hero, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 22 - Escape the Ordinary: Listen to a New Sound, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 29 - Escape the Ordinary: Wrap-Up Special Event, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Miramar Branch Library & Education Center 2050 Civic Center Place Miramar • 33025 • 954-357-8090 Book Displays: Escape into Outer Space: An Astronomical Book Display (6/6); Escape into Design and Crafting (6/13); Escape into the Caribbean (6/20); Real American Heroes (6/27); Escape into Florida: “Staycations” Travel Books (7/6); Escape into Your Fitness (7/11); Gaming (7/18); Escape from Debt and Bad Credit (7/25) June 6 - Adult Summer R.E.A.D.ing Kick-off Party!

Sign up for a summer of reading, fun events and prizes! Free book with sign up. First 30 patrons to sign up receive a goodie bag! Cake and punch will be served, 2 to 3 p.m.

June 6 - Escape into Outer Space with Dr. James R. Webb, Professor of Physics at Florida International University and Director of the Stocker AstroScience Center as he presents “The Cosmic Connection: Life as an Astronomer,” 1 to 2 p.m.

June 9 - Solar/Lunar Viewing & Special Solar System Teaching Program, 6 to 8 p.m.

June 20 - Escape into Design and Create Your Own Bracelet, registration required: 954-357-8090, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 27 - Easton Lee presents Jamaican Stories and Songs, 1 to 3 p.m.

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July 1 - Independence Day Celebration: $1 hot dogs, apple pie and superhero movie, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 8 - Staycations: Escape Right Here in Your Own Backyard, presented by Kelly Tortoriello, VP of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Registration required: 954-357-8090, 6 to 7 p.m.

July 11 - Escape into Fitness: Cardio Workout, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 22 - Escape into Tabletop Board Gaming, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

July 28 - Couponing: Escape High Food Prices, 6 to 7:15 p.m.

North Regional/Broward College Library 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd.

Coconut Creek • 33066 954-201-2600 Exhibits: Hero Wall: Summer Community Art Project (June) June 6 - Adult Summer Reading Program Kick Off: Participate in a “Citizens’ Academy” - fun, interactive sessions with everyday heroes from the local police, fire and Emergency Operations Center, 1 to 3 p.m.

June 10 - Fan Faire: Costume & talent contests, superhero photo booth, amateur artwork, games and challenges, door prizes and more, dress as your favorite character, teens and adults welcome, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

June 11 - Popcorn and a Movie: Unbroken, PG-13, 12 to 2:30 p.m.

June 15 - Escape Identity Theft: A banking expert offers strategies to protect yourself from identity thieves, 1 to 2 p.m.

June 17 - Foreign Film Series: Discussion and Commentary with Shelly Isaacs, film in Swedish, English & French, 2014, R, call for title: 954-2012601, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

June 18 - Popcorn and a Movie: Maleficent, PG, 12 to 2:30 p.m.

June 23 - Digital Downloads: Learn about downloading free movies, magazines and music through Hoopla, Zinio and Freegal with your library card, 12 to 2 p.m.

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June 25 - Reel to Real Talk - Film Forum with Commentary: A film that offers an enlightening and entertaining look at women superheroes, call for title: 954-201-2601, 12 to 2:30 p.m.

June 27 - Escape the Ordinary in Your Garden: Organic Gardening with Karin Fields, “The Edible Garden Gal,” 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 2 - Popcorn and a Movie: American Sniper, rated R, 12 to 2:30 p.m.

July 7 - Escape the Ordinary Cooking Demo: With Whole Foods Healthy Eating Specialist Emily Kucinksi, 12:30 to 2 p.m.

July 9 - Popcorn and a Movie: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, PG, 12 to 2:30 p.m.

July 14 - Escape the Ordinary in Your Community: Have a Stay-cation! A representative from Sunny. org will give highlights of wonderful places to visit in the Broward County, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 16 - Popcorn and a Movie: PG, an epic quest to save the magic before it disappears forever. Call library for title: 954-201-2601, 12 to 2:30 p.m.

July 21 - Escape the Ordinary in the Library: “Heroic Women at the Banquet,” storytelling by Sandra Walker about extraordinary women authors, 2 to 4 p.m.

July 21 - Try Something New! Basket Weaving Class, hands-on opportunity to learn to weave a basket. Supplies provided for 15 people. First come, first served, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

July 23 - Reel to Real Talk - Film Forum with Commentary: PG-13, 2014, The Theory of Everything, the story of Stephen Hawking, 12 to 2:30 p.m.

July 28 - Escape the Ordinary in Your Reading: Open Mic Book Talk. All welcome to share stories of their favorite books in an open discussion, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

July 30 - Popcorn and a Movie: PG-13, Drama, starring Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin and based on the novel by Lisa Genova. Call library for film title, 954-201-2601, 12 to 2:30 p.m.

August 1 - So Long Summer Ice Cream Social for Adult and Children’s Summer Reading Programs: Dress up as your favorite superhero, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Northwest Branch Library 1580 NW 3 Avenue Pompano Beach • 33360 954-357-6599 June 13 - Blues & Sweet Potato Pie Festival-Adult Summer Reading Program Kick-off, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 24 - Neighborhood Heroes: Police, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 11 - Movie Viewing: Divergent, 12 to 2 p.m.

August 15 - Movie Viewing: The Time Machine, 2005, 1 to 3 p.m.

Northwest Regional Library 3151 University Dr. Coral Springs • 33065 954-357-7990 June 9 - Create your own button collage box based on the artwork of Amaki Amalia with Barbara Freiberg. Limited to 25 people, 4 to 5 p.m.

June 10 - The Coral Springs Book Bunch will discuss The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

June 11 - Escape to the Movies: The Theory of Everything, PG-13, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

June 13 - Discover the Healing Benefits of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, 2 to 3 p.m.

June 17 - English Cafe: Discussion of My Evolution: From Zero to Hero, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 17 - Escape the Ordinary: Spanish Book Club: La Conquistadora by Esmeralda Santiago, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

June 18 - Escape to the Movies: Back to the Future, rated PG, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

June 18 - Introduction to Cloud Computing, limit 10 people, 4 to 5 p.m.

June 20 - Escape the Ordinary Jewelry: Learn to make beautiful bracelets & earrings, limited to 10 people, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

June 22 - Escape the Ordinary with Bingo, 6 to 7 p.m.

June 24 - Escape the Ordinary: Skinny Jimmy and the Stingrays Band. Surf music with guitar, bass guitar and drums, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

June 25 - Escape to the Movies: Dolphin Tale 2, rated PG-13, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

June 27 - Zumba Fitness: Have fun and clear your mind, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 1 - The Coral Springs Book Bunch will discuss Killing Patton by Bill O’Reilly, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 9 - Escape to the Movies: Unbroken, rated PG13, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

July 11 - “Who Made the Everglades?” This talk, with Dr. Michelle Williams, director of the SE Region of the Florida Public Archeology Network at FAU, explores the geological and cultural history of the Everglades, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 15 - Escape the Ordinary with Bingo, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 18 - Introduction to Genealogy with Mark Fearer of Ancestral Discovery. This talk will explore why it’s important, how it’s becoming easier, basics for starting, what’s involved, what’s needed, along with the myths, challenges and joys of ancestral discovery, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 20 - Escape the Ordinary: Learn about 3D printing, 6 to 7 p.m.

July 23 - Escape to the Movies: Hunger GamesMockingjay Part 1, rated PG-13, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

July 30 - Escape to the Movies: Annie, rated PG13, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center 955 N.W. 129 Avenue Pembroke Pines • 33028 954-357-6750 On Display: Escape the Ordinary: Books on Dreamers and Super Heroes (June); Escape the Ordinary: Great Travel Books that Take You Around the World (July) June 15 - Escape the Ordinary Bingo, 4 to 5 p.m.

June 17 - Escape the Ordinary Book Talk: We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler, 1 to 2 p.m.

June 19 - Movie Matinee: The Theory of Everything, romantic drama about brilliant physicist Stephen Hawking and the relationship with his wife, Jane Wilde, 1 to 2 p.m.

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June 23 - Women Artists: The Feminine Perspective. Presentation by NSU Art Museum Ft. Lauderdale, 1 to 2 p.m.

June 29 - Escape into Design and Crafting: Create Your Own Beaded Bracelet, all supplies provided, pre-register, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

July 7 - Escape the Ordinary: Heroic Women at the Banquet. A program to visit with some of the bravest and best North American artists and authors by storyteller Sandy Walker, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 13 - Digital Downloads: Learn How to Download e-books/e-audiobooks to Your Smartphone, Tablet, or e-reader, 4 to 5 p.m.

July 15 - Escape the Ordinary Book Talk: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 20 - Escape the Ordinary Bingo, 4 to 5 p.m.

Pompano Beach Branch Library 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach • 33060 954-357-7595 June 27 - Superhero Movie: Captain America, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

July 11 - Heroes in Space Summer Film Apollo 13, 2:30 to 5 p.m.

July 25 - Escape the Ordinary: Laughing Yoga, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

July 29 - Trivia Contest: Superheroes & Villians, 6 to 7 p.m.

Riverland Branch Library 2710 W. Davie Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale • 33312 954-357-7455 June 8 - Family Movie Night: Big Hero 6, refreshments provided, all ages, 6 to 7:45 p.m.

June 15 - 2-1-1 Broward: Get Connected, Get Answers. Learn how to get help finding food, housing, health care, child care & more, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

June 18 - Family Arts & Crafts: Pom-pom Superheroes, all ages, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

June 22 - Family Movie Night: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, refreshments provided, all ages, 6 to 7:45 p.m.

June 30 - Book Brunch: The Chocolate Clown Corpse by JoAnna Carl, refreshments provided, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

July 6 - Family Movie Night: Up, refreshments provided, all ages, 6 to 7:45 p.m.

July 13 - Creative Writing: What Inspires Writers?

Learn to write with Emily Maloney, discussion on authors and writing styles/forms, with time to create a work, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

July 20 - Family Movie Night: WALL-E, refreshments provided, all ages, 6 to 7:45 p.m.

July 27 - Creation Station Demonstration: The Creation Station at Main Library is a community center with tools that enable individuals to design, prototype and make 3-D items. Come learn more about this exciting new service and see what you can make, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

July 28 - Book Brunch: Small Blessings by Martha Woodroof, refreshments provided. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

South Regional/Broward College Library 7300 Pines Blvd.

Pembroke Pines • 33024 954-201-8825 Exhibit: Radatoones by cartoonist Radames Robles June 6 - Shade Tree Pickers Summer Reading Kickoff, 2 to 3 p.m.

June 8 - Escape the Ordinary with the Writing Club, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

June 9, 16, 23, 30 - South Regional Chess Club, 3 to 5 p.m.

June 10 - Escape the Ordinary: eBay Basics, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

June 11, 18, 25 - Amrit Yoga/Yoga Nidra: Apply the teachings of yoga to improve health and well-being, beginners welcome, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

June 16 - Escape the Ordinary: South Regional Poetry Contest, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

June 17 - Free Downloads: Learn How to Use Hoopla/Freegal, 3 to 5 p.m.

June 18 - Stargazers, Solar/Lunar Viewing with the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association, 6 to 8 p.m.

June 18 - National Day of Making: 3D Printing Demonstration, 2 to 4 p.m.

June 18 - Ordinary People, Extraordinary Heroes Film Fest, The Theory of Everything, 3 to 5 p.m.

June 23 - Bingo for “Escape the Ordinary” Books, 2 to 4 p.m.

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June 24 - Website Design for Beginners. 5:30 to 7 p.m.

June 25 - Ordinary People, Extraordinary Heroes Film Fest, Thunder Soul, 3 to 5 p.m.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Amrit Yoga/Yoga Nidra: Apply the teachings of yoga to improve health and well-being, beginners welcome, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

July 2 - Ordinary People, Extraordinary Heroes Film Fest, Lone Survivor, 3 to 5 p.m.

July 8 - Escape the Ordinary: eBay Basics, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

July 9, 16 - Ordinary People, Extraordinary Heroes Film Fest, call library for film title, 3 to 5 p.m.

July 11 - Footloose on Foods with Ana Cooper, 1 to 3 p.m.

July 14, 21, 28 - South Regional Chess Club, 3 to 5 p.m.

July 21 - South Regional Poetry Club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 22 - Website Design for Beginners. 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines • 33331 954-357-7043 Book Display/Exhibits: Classic Heroes & Villains Comic Books; Unwrap a Hero Display! Rate Your Hero and Enter a Drawing for a Prize!

June 6 - Escape the Ordinary: Adult Summer R.E.A.D.ing Program Kick Off and sign up in the Lobby and at the AV/Popular Library Information Desk, 2 to 5:30 p.m.

June 8, 15 - Escape the Ordinary: Bingo, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

June 8, 15, 22, 29 - Super Hero Boot Camp: Cardio Exercise, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

June 10 - Wrap It Up: Innovative Approaches to Gift Wrapping, presented by Candy Johnson, Cactus Flower Gift Shop, pre-registration required, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

June 11 - Heroes Film Festival: Erin Brockovich, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

June 11 Parent’s Guide to Water Safety, presented by Broward County Parks & Recreation, pre-registration required, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

June 12 - Learn How to Play Chess, pre-

registration required, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

June 12 - Be Your Own Hero: Mother/Daughter self-defense training, pre-reregistration required, begins 6/1, ages 12 to adult, 4 to 6 p.m.

June 13 - Yoga Nidra, bring a mat or pillow, preregistration required, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 13 - Escape into Design and Crafting: Create Your Own Bracelet, pre-registration required, 2 to 3 p.m.

June 16, 24 - Operation Paperback: Support our U. S. troops and help wrap paperbacks to ship overseas; donations of gift paper welcome, preregistration required, 1 to 3 p.m.

June 16 - Heroic Women at the Banquet: A lively discussion with storyteller Sandy Walker on women artists and novelists, pre-registration required. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

June 17 - BSO Mobile Crime Lab: Explore the BSO’s mobile crime lab to learn about the scientific analysis of evidence, 1 to 5 p.m.

June 17 - Pillow Pals: Sew pillows for our local heroes, presented by American Sewing Guild, preregistration required, 1 to 2 p.m.

June 17 - Solar Lunar Viewing with the South Florida Amateur Astronomers, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

June 18 - Discover the Hero(s) in Your Family through Genealogy, pre-registration required, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

June 18 - Heroes Film Festival: Julius Caesar, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

June 19 - How to Meet and Greet a Dog, presented by Humane Society of Broward, all ages, pre-registration required, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

June 23 - Basic Introduction to Snap Circuits, preregistration required, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

June 25 - Heroes Film Festival: Robin Hood, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

July 1 - Book Discussion: The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin, pre-registration required, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 2 - Heroes Film Festival: Ride with the Devil, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

July 6 - Button Up! Make a bracelet out of buttons, pre-registration required, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

July 6, 13, 20, 27 - Super Hero Boot Camp: Cardio Exercise, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

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July 7 - Fun Foods to Healthy Alternatives presented

by Whole Foods Market, pre-registration required, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 8 - Wine Charms: Add Sparkle to Your Party, presented by Wine Charm Creations by Mary Daniels, pre-registration required, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

July 8 - Vertical Gardening: Using recyclable items, pre-registration required, 3 to 4 p.m.

July 9 - Tablescapes: Flower Arranging and Setting Your Table with Style, pre-registration required, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

July 9 - Heroes Film Festival: Jane Eyre, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

July 13 - The Art of Recycled-Repurposed-Upcycled!

Create a work of art with artist Rosa Naday Garmendia using repurposed trash, pre-registration required, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

July 14 - What’s My Dosha? Learn about the principles of ayurveda, pre-registration required, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 16 - Life Hacks to Simplify Your World: Lowbudget tips to help organize and make your life easier, pre-registration required, 1 to 2 p.m.

July 16 - Heroes Film Festival: Les Miserables, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

July 18 - Be a Savvy Shopper: Digital and Printable Coupons. Bring coupons to swap, pre-registration required, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 20, 27 - Escape the Ordinary: Bingo, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

July 21 - Super Cartooning for Beginners, presented by artist Frances Tyler, pre-registration required, high school students/adults, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 22 - Superhero Jeopardy: Show what you know about famous heroes and villains, all ages, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 23 - Heroes Film Festival: Chariots of Fire, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

July 25 - Southwest Regional’s Super Heroes “The Friends of the Library” Book Fair & Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 28 - Escape the Ordinary: Cruising 101! All You Wanted to Know Before You Sail, presented by Bob Zweig, Cruise Counselor with Cruise Planners, preregistration required, 1 to 2 p.m.

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July 29 - Tastes of the World! Bring a Favorite Dish from Your Native Country to Share, pre-registration required, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

July 30 - Heroes Film Festival: Skyfall, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Tyrone Bryant Branch Library 2230 N.W. 21 Avenue Fort Lauderdale • 33311 954-357-8210 June 9 - Book Talk: Escape the Ordinary: The Art of Activation with author Krystal Jordon, limited seating, please arrive early, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 13 - Adult Financial Heroes: Rebuilding Credit, ages 18 and up, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 22 - Book Talk: Escape the Ordinary: The Art of Activation with author Krystal Jordon, limited seating, please arrive early, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 14 - Book Talk: “Heroic Women at the Banquet” presented by Sandra Walker, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 18 - Free Hero Comic Con at the Library. Come dressed as your favorite super hero, ninja turtle, or Disney princess. Comic book artist classes, free face painting from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., costume contest at 3:30 p.m., all ages invited, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

August 1 - Super Summer Reading Wrap Up! Awards and prize drawing for summer reading program participants, all ages, 2 to 2:30 p.m.

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West Regional Library August 12 - Wednesdays at West: Senses of 8601 W. Broward Blvd.

Cinema - Foreign film series with commentary by Plantation • 33324 • 954-765-1560 film expert Shelley Isaacs, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

June 8, 15, 22, 29 - Not Your Ordinary Film Series: August 26 - Florida License on Wheels, 11 a.m. to Join us as we explore films in various genres, with 2:30 p.m. discussion and Q/A, call library for movie titles, 12 to August 28 - West Regional Book Club, 10:30 a.m.

3:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

June 10 - Wednesdays at West: Senses of Cinema Foreign film series with commentary by film expert Weston Branch Library Shelley Isaacs, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

4205 Bonaventure Blvd.

June 11, 18, 25 - Escape The Ordinary Bingo: Weston • 33332 Come bonk, guffaw, and buzz your way through 954-357-5420 this game of chance that is in no way ordinary, win June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Knitting Club & Crochet prizes, ages 18 and up, 4 to 5 p.m.

Club: Please bring your own needles and yarn.

June 12, 19, 26 - Simply Unconventional Crafting: Adults 18 and above only, 3 to 5 p.m.

Bring your imagination as we up-cycle, re-use, and June 5, 12, 19, 26 - Chair Yoga, 12 to 1 p.m. make everything old new again in this craft series, June 9 - Storytelling for Adults, 2 to 4 p.m. pre-registration required, 2 to 4 p.m.

June 10 - Weston Library Book Club: The World June 15 - Escape Into the Stars: Telescopes on the Below by Sue Miller, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Plaza: stargazing with telescopes provided by the June 13 - Escape the Ordinary: Learning Caricature South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association, 6 to Drawing, 2 to 5 p.m.

8 p.m.

June 16 - Heroic Women at the Banquet: Visit with June 24 - Florida License on Wheels, 11 a.m. to some of the bravest and best North American artists 2:30 p.m. and authors with the courage to craft stories and June 26 - West Regional Book Club: All The Light dialogue that transcend the fears and prejudices of We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, 10:30 a.m. to the day, 3 to 4 p.m.

12:30 p.m., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

July 7, 14, 21, 28 - Knitting Club & Crochet Club: June 30 - Heroic Women at the Banquet, 2 to 4 Please bring your own needles and yarn. 18 and p.m. above only, 3 to 5 p.m.

July 2, 9, 16, 23 - Escape The Ordinary Bingo: July 8 - Weston Library Book Club: Once Upon a Come bonk, guffaw, and buzz your way through Time, There Was You by Elizabeth Berg, 6:30 to this game of chance that is in no way ordinary, win 7:30 p.m. prizes, ages 18 and up, 4 to 5 p.m.

July 10, 17, 24, 31 - Chair Yoga, 12 to 1 p.m.

July 6, 13, 20, 27 - Not Your Ordinary Film Series: August 4, 11, 18, 25 - Knitting Club & Crochet Join us as we explore films in various genres, with Club: Please bring your own needles and yarn. discussion and Q/A, call library for movie titles, 12 to Adults 18 and above only, 3 to 5 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

August 7, 14, 21, 18 - Chair Yoga, 12 to 1 p.m.

July 8 - Wednesdays at West: Senses of CinemaForeign film series with commentary by film expert Shelley Isaacs, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

July 10, 17, 24 - Simply Unconventional Crafting: Bring your imagination as we up-cycle, re-use, and make everything old new again in this craft series, pre-registration required, 2 to 4 p.m.

July 22 - Florida License on Wheels, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

July 24 - West Regional Book Club: Orphan Train: A Novel by Christina Baker Kline, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

July 30 - Senior Moments…The Unforgettable Band, 2 to 4 p.m.

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digital downloads Hollywood Library June 18, July 16 - How to download eBooks/eAudiobooks to your eReader, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8 - Free Downloads from BCL’s Electronic Collection, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Main Library June 3, July 1 - Learn About Free Magazine Downloads Using Zinio, 3 to 4 p.m.

June 10, July 8 - Free Music Downloads Using Freegal, 3 to 4 p.m.

June 17, July 15 - Learn How to Download eBooks Using Overdrive, 3 to 4 p.m.

June 24, July 22 - Learn How to Download Movies Using Hoopla, 3 to 4 p.m.

Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library June 11 - iPhone Photography, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

June 16 - Computer Camp: iPad Basics, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

June 24 - Digital Downloads iOS, 1 to 3 p.m.

July 9 - Tablet/Phone Fun: Vision Board, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

July 21 - Appy Hour (Android), 1 to 2:30 p.m.

July 29 - Digital Downloads (Android), 1 to 3 p.m.

Pembroke Pines Library July 13 - Digital Downloads: Learn How to Download eBookseAudiobooks to Your smartphone, tablet, or eReader 4 to 5 p.m.

Pompano Beach Library June 17 - eBooks for your tablet or Kindle, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 15 - Stream Free Movies from the Library with Hoopla, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Miramar Branch Library & Education Center June 6, 20 - Try Your Hand at iPad- iOS8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

South Regional/Broward College Library June 17 - Free Downloads: Learn How to Use Hoopla/Freegal, 3 to 5 p.m.

North Regional/Broward College Library June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - eReader Open House, 12 to 1:30 p.m.

June 23 - Digital Downloads: Learn about downloading free movies, magazines and music through Hoopla, Zinio and Freegal with your library card, 12 to 2 p.m.

Southwest Regional Library June 10 and July 2 - Learn How to Download Free eBooks, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

June 18 - Introduction to 3D Printing using Thingiverse, 3 to 4 p.m.

June 22 - iPhoneography: Escape Ordinary Photos, 2 to 3 p.m.

June 22 - Introduction to 3D Printing Using Thingiverse, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

June 27 - iPad for Beginners and Advanced Users, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

June 29 - Learn How to Download Free eBooks, 12 to 1:30 p.m.

June 29 - Learn How to Download Free eBooks, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

June 30 - Zinio eMagazines, 2 to 3 p.m.

July 7 - Learn a Language Online with Transparent Language, 4 to 5 p.m.

July 18 - iPad for Beginners and Advanced Users, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

July 25 - Find Your Favorite Superhero or Villain Film Using Hoopla, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

July 28 - Learn a Language Online with Transparent Language, 2 to 3 p.m.

Northwest Regional Library June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 23, 30 - How to download eBooks/eAudiobooks to your eReader, smartphone or tablet, 4 to 5 p.m.

June 18 - Introduction to Cloud Computing, 4 to 5 p.m. Limited to 10 people.

July 16 - iPad for Beginners. Learn the basic layout, how to use the settings, and download frequently used apps. Bring your own iPad and charger. Limited to 10 people

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