Broward County Library April 2024 Magazine

Greetings! Director ’s MESSAGE

April is the month of the big finale of the Broward County Library (BCL) 50th Anniversary. Circle April 10 on your calendars because, as we say in my home state of Georgia, we are about to “show out.” Our libraries will be having celebrations with birthday treats to offer up, and many will be having live entertainers and extra special programs on that day. Join the festivities – we are your library!

Fifty years is a long time and in that half-century BCL has come a long way. Nowhere is that more evident than the leaps we’ve taken - and continue to makein the technology we use and make available at no charge. I’m inviting everyone to stop by a Creation Station Lab or Business Hub this month, where state-ofthe-art tech is free to you. Take a look at the Gear to Go, which we lend and teach you how to use. Please join me at North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch’s Creation Station Science Open House on April 17 to see a reveal of its new appearance and doubled resources.

Free computer classes are another way the library serves you. Find details on the Events Calendar by searching through the “Event Type” filter and checking the box for “Technology.” We offer free private or group lessons on using your devices, working on a computer, or gaining proficiency with software. Our tech-savvy librarians are happy to answer questions any time.

It’s a wonderful historical novel set in London circa 1938 during the Blitz. I look forward to hearing your opinion when our book club meets online or in person.

I always say that when you’ve found your book club, you’ve found your tribe! Discover our book clubs on the Events Calendar by searching for “book club” and become one of the gang. BCL has some intriguing book clubs, including the Silent Book Club (Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch), where you read silently to yourself in the company of other readers. I get it! We can easily de-stress with quiet time and the engrossing story of our choice.

I delight in sharing thoughtprovoking books. I hope everyone is reading or listening to The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons for the next Director’s Book Club in May.

Why not celebrate National Library Week (April 7-13) by dropping in on a BCL book club this month? We offer the Odyssey Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club, Retro Banned Book Club, Really True Reads, Happy Hour Book Club, Flashback Book Club, Queer Book Club and so many others that cater to your taste. Speaking of which, are you curious what BCL’s most popular books were last year? Take a look and see if your favorites ranked.

My final thought for this special month and our super special anniversary is that libraries are for one and all – BCL is everybody’s library. We invite the youngest among us, with storytimes for

babies six weeks old, to a host of programs for our seniors, subscribe to the Family or Senior Spotlight for monthly updates. We make the library usable for everyone, with programs such as Library for All - Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

and our Disability Services Section. We welcome speakers of all languages and assist with programs such as English Cafe. The list is endless. Whoever you are, you have a place with us!

Wishing you a glorious April and a Happy National Library Week!

Sincerely,

Allison Grubbs

BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB

2024 TITLES

MAY

The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons

JUNE

Burn the Page by Danica Roem

JULY

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

AUGUST: No title/break

SEPTEMBER

The Wager by David Grann

OCTOBER

Mother-Daughter

Murder Night by Nina Simon

NOVEMBER

The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

DECEMBER: No title/break

Join Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs discussing thought-provoking books. Read the book or listen to the audiobook, then get together with Allison to talk about it.

The Air Raid Book Club

by Annie Lyons

May 4•12-1PM Pembroke Pines Branch

May 8•12-1PM Zoom

May 24•4-5PM Lauderdale Lakes Branch

954-357-6282

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The Black History Project Education Series: Fostering education, promoting selfawareness and stirring social action

April 6, 10AM-12:55PM

How to Use LinkedIn

April 6, 10:30AM-Noon

Genealogy 101: Family RedemptionsOutkasts, Dark Sheep & Family Secrets

April 6, 1-3PM

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance

April 8, 15, 1:30-6:30PM

Broward County Library 50th Anniversary Birthday Party

April 10, 3-5PM

Creating a Business Plan

April 13, 10:30AM-Noon

Google Drive Essential Training

April 20, 10:30AM-Noon

The Importance of Sleep for Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn

April 25, Noon-1PM

Start a Side Hustle

April 27, 10:30AM-Noon

Sankofa Book Club: Becoming King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Making of a National Leader

April 27, 1:30-3PM

Homework Help: Homework assistance for K-12 and first two years of college-level coursework

April 1-3, 8, 9, 15-17, 22-24, 29, 30, 3-5PM

SAT/ACT Workshops: Prepare from 5/4 SAT with this intensive, four-session workshop, grades 10-12

April 1, 8, 10, 4-6PM

STEMTALES: Three Little Pigs

April 11, 3-4PM

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

3250

POMPANO BEACH 33362

954-357-7830

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Needlework Circle: Knitting, crocheting and more

April 3, 2:30-3:45PM

The Fine Art and Craft of Rug Hooking Workshop, all levels welcome April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-4PM

Broward County Library 50th Anniversary Birthday Party

April 10, Noon-12:30PM

90 New York Minutes: Films about NYC: Call for titles

April 12, 2:30-4PM

Beach Branch Library Book Club: Call library for title

April 24, 2:30-3:30PM

Movies to Celebrate Fifty Years of BCL: Memorable films from 1974

April 26, 2:30-4:15PM

Fun and Games: Board games, cards, puzzles and more: choose from our collection or bring your own, all ages

April 27, 2:30-3:45PM

BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCH (FORMERLY YOUNG AT ART)

751

DAVIE 33325

954-357-5437

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Book Club for Adults: A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum

April 17, 10:30-11:30AM

Music & Movement: Singing, dancing and fun, ages 2-5

April 3, 10:30-11AM

Story Time with Miss Gigi, ages 3-5

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11AM

Chess Club. Ages 6-17

April 9, 23, 4-5PM

Libraries Are My Happy Place with Marci Poppins

April 10, 10:30-11:30AM

Toddler Storytime, ages 18-36 months April 24, 10:30-11:30AM

4735

WEST PARK 33023

954-357-6245

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Game Changer Community Vehicle: Free health screenings and information

April 4, 11AM-3PM

Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!

April 10, 5:30-7:30PM

Chess For Kids and Teens: Learn and/ or practice, ages 6-18

April 1, 6-7PM

Toddler Storytime, ages up to 3 years with parent/caregiver

April 2, 10:30-11AM

Storytime Special: Happy Birthday, Broward County Library! Ages up to 3 years

April 9, 10:30-11AM

CENTURY PLAZA LEON SLATIN

1856A W. HILLSBORO BLVD. DEERFIELD BEACH 33442 954-357-7740

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English Cafe: Conversational practice class for English learners

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2-3PM

Chess Club of Century Plaza Teens welcome

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2:30-5:30PM

Novel Ideas Book Discussion: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

April 8, 1:30-2:30PM

Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary all ages welcome

April 10, 1-3PM

EmpowerTech: Volunteer to be a Tech Teacher at to Bridge the Digital Divide

April 11, 11AM-Noon

Socrates Cafe: Group discussion of philosophical, ethical and moral issues

April 12, 26, 10:30AM-Noon

PreK Science Storytime: Science & stories, ages 3-5

April 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11:30AM

Wags & Tales Reading Program: Practice reading with Gilligan, a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-9

DANIA BEACH PAUL

DANIA

954-357-7073

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Meditation for Overcoming Stress, led by Buddhist nun Gen Jindak

April 1, 6:30-7:30PM

Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class

April 2, 9, 16, 30, 1-2PM

Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Informal discussion of government services

April 3, 17, 10:30-11:30AM

Afternoon Social Senior Social Hour: Conversations, games and technology help

April 4, 18, 2-3PM

Beatles Yoga: Gentle yoga for all levels with a Beatles soundtrack

April 4, 18, 6:30-7:30PM

Chair Yoga

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11AM-Noon

English Café Intermediate: Conversational practice class for English learners

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 1-2PM

Relax with Mediation

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30-11:30AM

Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions

April 9, 2:30-4:30PM

Broward County Libraries’ 50th Anniversary Party

April 10, 4-5PM

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Christine

April 11, 2:30-4PM

Diving for Fun and Career

April 11, 6:30-7:30PM

Dania Beach Poetry Slam: Share your poetry and listen to other’s Teens

April 22, 6-7:30PM

Film Flashbacks: Celebrate 50 years of films with movies from different decades Teens welcome

April 25, 5:30-7:30PM

NEW YEAR NEW YOU NEW LANGUAGE

Make your New Year’s Resolution to learn a new language and say ‘ciao’ or ‘hallo’ to the new you!

Storytime: Singing, stories and crafts, toddlers/preschoolers

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11:30AM

SAT/ACT Workshops

April 3, 17, 24, 4:30-5:30PM

Kids Create with Charlene: Upcycled

Now you’re talking.

4600

954-357-6399

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Finances and Health Insurance: How One Creates the Other

April 1, 12:30-1:30PM

English Cafe Beginners: Develop basic conversation skills, learn vocabulary, and practice pronunciation

April 2, 9, 16, 30, 2:30-3:30PM

Homestead Exemption Mobile

Education Team: Learn about Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions with the Broward County Property Appraiser

April 5, 1-2:30PM

Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11AM-Noon

Nutrition Class: Eat the Rainbow

April 8, 2-3PM

Medicare 101: Thrive Past 65: Learn about Medicare ABCs, how to enroll and how to fill gaps in your health insurance plan

April 9, 12:15-1:15PM

Broward County Libraries’ 50th Anniversary Party

Celebrating our 50th anniversary with cake and refreshments. Commissioner Steve Geller will be here to celebrate with us.

April 10, 2-3PM

Health Insurance 101: Introductions to the ins and outs of health insurance and how to enroll for little or no cost

April 15, 6-7PM

Radtastic 1980s Film Series

Presents: Call library for title (PG)

April 16, 5-7PM

Davie-Cooper City Book Club: Maid by Nita Prose

April 18, 2-3PM

Medicare 101 - En Español: Una introducción imparcial a los entresijos de Medicare y la atención médica. Aprenda cómo inscribirse, comprender los planes A, B, C y llenar los vacíos en su plan

April 27, Noon-1PM

Earth Day Celebration

April 4, 3:30-4:30PM

Family Storytime: Happy Birthday, Broward County Library, ages 2-5

April 11, 10:30-11AM

Pre-School Literacy Games, ages 2-5

April 24, 3:30-4:30PM

Kitten Care Workshop: Meet cute kittens and learn how to care for them, presented by Broward County Animal Care, ages 5 and up April 25, 3-4:30PM

DEERFIELD BEACH PERCY WHITE

837 E. HILLSBORO BLVD. DEERFIELD BEACH 33441 954-357-7680

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Broward County Library

50th Anniversary Birthday Party

April 10, 2-3PM

Toddler Storytime: Dances, stories and bubbles followed by a craft and free play

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Toddlers, ages 1-2, 10-11AM; Preschoolers, ages 3-4, 11AMNoon

Stories and Slime

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5PM

Baby Storytime: Rhymes, songs and bubbles, ages 3-9 months

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30-11:30AM

FORT LAUDERDALE

1300 E. SUNRISE BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33304 954-357-7890

Broward County Libraries’ 50th Anniversary Party

April 10, 2-4PM

Book Discussion: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

April 25, 2-3PM

Spring Storytime Fun for Toddlers

April 17, 10:30-11AM

3403 GALT

954-357-7840

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33308

Coffee and Conversation: Learn about community resources and talk about available government and non-profit services

April 2, 16, 1-2PM

50th Anniversary Celebration

April 10, 2-3PM

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Fine Arts Lecture Series: Coming of Age: American Art, 1850’s to 1950’s

April 11, 1-2PM

1970’s Themed Open Mic-Style Performance Workshop (Online and In-Person)

April 13, 2-3PM

Library eBooks and Video

Streaming for Beginners: Learn what devices are compatible and how to download/ stream free movies, TV shows, eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks

April 23, 2-3PM

Family Storytime: Books from the 1970s in celebration of BCL’s 50th

April 23, 4:30-5:30PM

HALLANDALE BEACH

300 S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY

HALLANDALE 33009 954-357-6380

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English Cafe Beginners

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-3PM

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7PM

Chair Yoga

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2-3PM

English Cafe Intermediate

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2-3:30PM

Ask Us Anything: Need help with understanding how to use your computer, phone, or tablet? Bring your device and questions

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2PM

Friday Movie Matinee: Please call library for title

April 5, 1-3PM

U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test Practice/Review Class

April 6, 13, 20, 27, Noon-2PM

Broward County Libraries’ 50th Birthday Party!

April 10, 11:30AM-1:30PM

Healthy Aging Series Lunch-andLearn: Sleep Importance to Healthy Aging

April 11, Noon-1:30PM

Personal Finance 101: Budgeting & Banking (In Spanish)

April 12, 2-3:30PM

Securities Conduct Aimed at Manipulating Seniors: How to Recognize and Fight It

April 16, 3:15-4:30PM

Hallandale Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

April 19, 2-3PM

Sunshine Toddlers Storytime

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11AM

HOLLYWOOD BEACH BERNICE P. OSTER

1301

954-357-4798

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Book Talk with Author Barbara Fox: Learn about her book, (Young for a Very Long Time, a light lighthearted look at aging, April 9, 1-2PM

50th Anniversary Celebration Broward County Libraries

April 10, 3-5PM

Flashback Book Club: Reading through the Decades

April 29, 2-3PM

HOLLYWOOD

2600 HOLLYWOOD BLVD.

HOLLYWOOD 33020 954-357-7760

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Basic Mindfulness for Everyday

Living: Practical skills for managing emotions and relationships in everyday life

April 1, 6-7PM

Resume Makeover: Learn how to craft a resume to get the job you want

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 11AM-Noon

Apple Watch Tips and Tricks

April 4, 10:30AM-Noon

Preschool Storytime Adventure: Songs, stories and laughter, ages 3-5

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11AM

Chair Yoga

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11:30AM

Celebrate the 90’s with Culture

Jamming Art, all ages welcome

April 6, 2-3PM

Retro Banned Book Club: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

April 8, 6-7PM

Broward County Libraries’ 50th Birthday Party!

April 10, 2-4PM

Silver Screen Movies: Films from the 1920s through 1950s, all ages welcome

April 13, 3-5:30PM

Learning PowerPoint 2021 for Beginners

April 18, 10:30AM-Noon

African American Book Club: Read and discuss books by African American authors

April 22, 5-7PM

Bonding with Books: Discuss recent reads or old favorites

April 24, 10:30AM-Noon

Introduction to Gmail/Beginner

April 25, 10:30AM-Noon

Improv Class, ages 10 and up

April 26, 4-5PM

Queer Book Club: Read and discuss books by LGBTQ+ authors

April 29, 5-7PM

Kids Yoga with Ms. Melanie

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5PM

Playgroup Fun!

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11AM

Teen Art Space: Bring your creativity and draw, paint or just hang out with your friends, April 3, 17, 4-5:30PM;

Earth Day Special, April 24, 4-5PM 5985

954-357-6530

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Coffee and Conversation: Informal discussion of government services

April 2, 16, 2:30-3:30PM

Smartphone Photography

April 3, 1-2PM

50th Anniversary Celebration

Broward County Libraries

April 10, 4:30-5:30PM

Imperial Point Book Club: Call library for title

April 16, 1-2PM

Basic Smartphone Skills: Please bring your phone fully charged

April 17, 1-2PM

JAN MORAN COLLIER CITY

2800 N.W. 9 COURT

POMPANO BEACH 33069

954-357-7670

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Introduction to Computing

April 1, 15, 29, 6-7PM

CC Voices Live! An event for performers of all talents including, music, spoken word, and dance! This month’s event will include guest speakers sharing their stories for Broward County Library’s 50th anniversary

April 3, 6-8PM

Broward County Libraries 50th Anniversary Birthday Party

April 10, 3-5:30PM

LAUDERDALE LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY/ EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER

3580 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD. LAUDERDALE LAKES 33311

954-357-8650

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EVENT DETAILS

LAUDERHILL CENTRAL PARK

3810 N.W. 11 PLACE LAUDERHILL 33311

954-357-7833

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Computer Literacy for Windows

April 9, 5:30-7PM

Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary Birthday Party!

April 10, 4-5PM

Bev’s Book Club

April 18, 12:30-1:30PM

World Book Day: Mini-Book Fair for Local Authors

April 20, Noon-5PM

Excel Essential Training Class

Storytime with Yasmin

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4PM

After School Homework Help, kids/ teens

April 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29, 3-4PM

April 23, 5:30-7PM

Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs and fun activities, ages 3-6

April 17, 10:30-11AM

EVENT DETAILS

Free Income Tax Preparation

Assistance: Please call 954-357-7833 for details

April 2, 9, 16, 10AM-2PM

Basic Computer Literacy 2 April 8, 15, 6-7PM

Broward County Library 50th Anniversary Birthday Party

April 10, 4-5PM

English Cafe Beginner: Practice English conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation

April 13, 10-11AM

Resume Assistance, by appointment only. Please call library for details

April 15, 6-7:30PM

Book Discussion: Hungary Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein

April 17, 6-7PM

Reading is You: Activities include reading, storytelling, book giveaways, prizes and more. Topic this month is sexual assault awareness. April 20, 1:30-4PM

6399

954-357-6406

33313

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Crochet for a Cause: All levels welcome

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7:30PM

Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Watch the partial eclipse inside then join us inside for a livestream of the total eclipse

April 8, 1-4PM

Craft Like It’s 1974! Enjoy 70s music, activities and refreshments, and be sure to dress in your 70s best

April 9, 6-7PM

Broward County Libraries Division’s 50th Anniversary Party

April 10, 2-3PM

Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions

April 11, 3-4:30PM

Computer Literacy for Windows 10 April 17, 1-2PM

Homework Help, walk-ins welcome, grades K-12

April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 3:305:30PM

Bedtime Stories: Welcome Spring!

April 16, 6:30-7:30PM

Kitten Care Workshop: Meet cute kittens and learn how to care for them, presented by Broward County Animal Care, ages 5 and up April 18, 4-5PM

Earth Day Crafting for Kids

April 22, 6-7PM

100 S. ANDREWS AVE. FORT LAUDERDALE 33301

954-357-7444 MAIN EVENT DETAILS

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Apple Watch Tips and Tricks Teens welcome

April 3, 6-7PM

Free Income Tax Preparation

Assistance

April 4, 11, 10:30AM-2:30PM

Ageless Grace: Brain Health Exercises for Adults

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11AM-Noon

Chair Yoga

April 5, 12, 19, 26, Noon-1PM

Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party for All Ages

April 8, 2:30-3:30PM

Play and Sing-Along Hour with Florida Ukulele Network (FUN) Teens welcome

April 8, 6:30-7:30PM

Memoir Writing Workshop, with Anita Mitchell

April 8, 22, 1-3:30PM

Tai Chi Focus with instructor Fan

Yang

Teens welcome

April 9, 23, 5-6PM

Writing Haiku for National Poetry Month

April 10, 1-1:45PM

Broward County Library 50th

Anniversary Birthday Party

April 10, Dance to the Past Disco

Birthday Party: 4-6PM and Disco Bingo: 4:30-5:30PM

Main Library Model Workshop with artist Christina Lihan: Create your own miniature model of Main Library, a Brutaliststyle building designed by Hungarian/German architect Marcel Breur

April 17, 6-7:15PM

Why Brutalism? Architecture Talk with Anthony Abbate Main Library was designed by modernist architect Marcel Breuer and opened in 1984. 40 years later, architect and professor Anthony Abbate discusses the landmark building and historical significances

April 19, 6:30-8PM

Baby Lapsit

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11AM

Toddler Storytime, ages 18-36 months

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:30AM-Noon

Music & Movement, ages 18 months/up to 5 years

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11AM

Chess Club, all ages/families

April 6, 11AM-Noon

Intro to the Teen Studio: Unleash your creativity and ideas, ages 13-19

April 18, 3-3:30PM

Marci Poppins Celebrates Dia de los Ninos Show

April 30, 10:30-11:15AM

5810

MARGATE 33063

954-357-7500

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Food Smart with Leah’s Pantry: Learn how to eat smart and healthy

April 9, 23, 1-2PM

50 Years of Sunshine Service

April 10, 3-4PM

Family Games Night

April 18, 5-7PM

Preschool Storytime Fun: Stories, songs and crafts, ages 3-5 with caregiver

April 2, 16, 30, 10:15-11:15AM

MIRAMAR BRANCH LIBRARY AND EDUCATION CENTER

2050

MIRAMAR 33025

954-357-8090

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Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word

April 1, 10:30AM-12:30PM

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance

April 1, 3, 10, 1:30-6PM

Adult Coloring

April 6, 11AM-12:30PM

NEED HOMEWORK HELP?

Broward County Property Appraiser

Outreach: Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions

April 8, 11:30AM-1PM

Broward County Library 50th Anniversary Birthday Party!

April 10, 10AM-Noon

Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word

April 15, 10:30AM-12:30PM

Broward County Library 50th Anniversary Trivia!

April 20, 11AM-Noon

Get Ready for Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 2-5

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11AM

Florida Native Plants and Animals: Fun interactive workshop, ages 3 and up April 13, Noon-1:30PM

Anniversary Finale Event

In celebration of Broward County Library’s 50th and Main Library’s 40th

Why Brutalism?

Architecture Talk with Anthony Abbate

April 19, 6:30-8PM Main Library, Free/Register

Broward County’s flagship Main Library, opened in 1984, was designed by renowned modernist architect Marcel Breur in the Brutalist architectural style. Explore this landmark and its historical significance.

NORTH LAUDERDALE SARANIERO BRANCH

6901 KIMBERLY BLVD.

NORTH LAUDERDALE 33068

954-357-6660

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Celebrate BCL’s 50th Anniversary

April 10, 2:30-4PM

Earth Day Art: Draw and paint your own watercolor marine community

April 16, 6-7:30PM

Creation Station Science Open

House: Check out the grand re-opening of the Creation Station Science; April 17, 2-3PM

Urban Birding: Learn how to attract beautiful birds and butterflies to your yards using native plants that also help protect your home from hurricane damage

Teens welcome

April 22, 6-7:30PM

Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Club

April 29, 6-7PM

I Am Change: Learn the skills you need to find success and navigate the world, with Shawn Walker

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:30-5PM

STEM Fun: Build! Create! Investigate! Ages

7-11

April 3, 17, 3-4PM

Storytime: Stories, songs and fun, ages 2-6

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11:15AM

Crafts for Teens: Jewelry Making

April 18, 3:30- 4:30PM

Family Movie Matinee: Free popcorn and a showing of a hit animated movie; call library for title

April 20, 1-3PM

1100 COCONUT CREEK BLVD. COCONUT CREEK 33066 954-201-2600

NORTH REGIONAL/ BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY EVENT

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Craft and Chat

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-4PM

English Cafe Beginner: Conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 5-6:30PM

Ageless Grace

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2PM

Come Together Acoustic Guitar Cafe: Curated acoustic music open mic/jam

April. 6, 2-5PM

Celebrate Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary

April 10, 3-4PM

Digital Resources in Focus: Interactive Science Database Teens welcome

April 11, 11AM-Noon

Between the Lines Book Club: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

April 16, 2-3PM

Protect Yourself from ID Theft & Scam Protection

April 17, 5:30-6:30PM

Chess Club: Casual play for all levels April 24, 2-3PM

After School Fun: Story and craft, grades K-5

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-4:30PM

Storytime Fun, ages 2-5

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11:15AM

ABCs of Dog and Animal Care: Learn about pet care, all ages welcome April 6, 11AM-Noon

Construction Zone: Use our blocks and plastic bricks to build with friends, ages 3-11

April 13, 11AM-Noon

Kitten Care Workshop: Learn how to properly care for kittens with the Broward County Animal Care, ages 5 and up April 13, 1-2PM

SAT/ACT Workshops: Prepare from 5/4 SAT with this intensive, four-session workshop, grades 10-12

April 15, 17, 22, 244-6PM

Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud with Zoe the therapy dog, ages 5-11

April 20, 2-3PM

ENGLISH FOR FAMILIES

Free program to increase English reading, language and comprehension skills.

Fun activities, book giveaways, refreshments, reading practice

Please attend all five sesssions

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5:30-7:30PM

South Regional/ Broward College Library

For children ages 6-12 and parents/guardians

NORTHWEST BRANCH

1580

POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060

954-357-6599

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An Ode to 50 Years-Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of BCL

April 10, 3-6PM

Meet the Computer: Basic computer class

April 17, 6:30-7:30PM

Celebrate National Library Week: Library card sign-ups, all ages

April 23-27, 2-4PM

Share Your Stories: Readers and writers are invited to share their own or favorite books/ stories

April 24, 6-7:30PM

Friday Movie Matinee, free popcorn and soda.

April 26, 3-5PM

Chess Club: Casual practice or play, ages 5-18

April 4, 18, 3-4PM

Teens Chasing Dreams; Afterschool program for students grades 9-12

April 5, 12, 19, 3:30-5PM

From cover

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CHANGES LIVES

BCL WOW

From 2012 to 2020, the library system was branded as BCL WoW: Broward County Library Without Walls. The purpose of this campaign was to promote the library’s quickly expanding variety of free online resources from eBooks and eAudiobooks to streaming movies and music.

CREATION STATION HELPING HANDS PROJECT

Leonardo V., a boy from Bolivia, was one of five children worldwide selected to receive a hand 3D printed by Broward County Library (BCL) staff in the Main Library Creation Station, a free community makerspace and gadget lab. BCL’s Creation Station partnered with Nova Southeastern University’s Occupational Therapy Department and the e-NABLE Project/3D Mechanical Hand-Maker Movement to create plastic prosthetic hands using the Creation Station’s 3D printers.

MERGE CUBE

MERGE cubes and headsets were part of a unique pilot program launched in 2018 designed to bring innovative, cutting-edge technology to the community, allowing library card holders to check out digital tablets, robotic equipment, portable internet hot spots and more. The cube allows users to hold digital 3D objects, offering a new way to explore and interact with the digital world.

MASK EXTENDERS

The BCL Creation Station put its 3D printers to good use by manufacturing extenders for face masks worn as protection from the COVID virus. The mask extenders were given away free of charge as a community service.

During the COVID pandemic, BCL stepped up in a variety of ways. These efforts took the form of sewing masks, passing out COVID testing kits, instituting curbside service, offering programs onlineand sharing information about available resources through customer emails and social media. Use of the library’s online resources such as eBooks and streaming movies surged during the pandemic.

VIRTUAL AARLCC

The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) embarked on a digitization project with 20 African artifacts from their Special Collections. AARLCC staff 3D scanned artifacts to produce virtual models accessible at AARLCC.Broward.org. This virtual exhibit allows viewers to interact with the artifacts in novel ways, such as viewing them more closely from all angles, downloading objects, and enjoying curated information related to the artifacts.

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Chess Club: Casual play for all levels and ages

April 1, 22, 4-5:30PM

U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/Interview Preparation Class

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5-6:30PM

Library Living Room: Different activities throughout the week for ages 50 and over

• Hot Topics Discussion Group

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11AM-12:30PM

• Coloring, Crafts & Conversation

April 3, 10, 17, 24

11AM-12:30PM

• Bingo

April 4, 18, 11AM-12:30PM

English Cafe: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation

• All Levels

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5-6:30PM

• Beginner

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-6:30PM

• Intermediate

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-6:30PM

Tai Chi with Sabrina Zhang

April 4, 18, 4:30-5:30PM

April 12, 26, 12:30-1:30PM

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-5PM

April 13, 11AM-3PM

Gentle Yoga for Beginners

April 5, 19, 11AM-Noon

April 10, 24, 4:30-5:30PM

Book Warriors Book Club: Little Fires

Everywhere by Celeste Ng

April 9, 5:30-6:30PM

Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint

April 10, 24, 1-3PM

Celebrate Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary, all ages

April 10, 3-4PM

The Garden Club of Coral Springs: Learn to grow and maintain beautiful landscapes

April 11, 11:30AM-1:30PM

Brain Fitness Class

April 12, 10:30-11:30AM

Tobacco and Vaping Prevention Workshop Teens welcome

April 17, 2:30-4:30PM

Job Fair: Meet recruiters and apply for jobs

April 22, 11AM-2PM

Learn the Tarot Monthly Class

April 27, Noon-1PM

Afterschool Teen hang-out in the Living Room: Video games, entertainment and space to chill or engage

April 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29, 30, 2:30-4PM

Baby Lapsit Story Time, ages birth to 18 months

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11-11:30AM

50th Anniversary Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30-11:15AM

Construction Zone: Educational crafting, puzzles, games and activities, ages 3-5

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 11:15-11:40AMNoon

Family Craft Time: Fun collages, all ages/families

April 10, 11AM-Noon

Teen Advisory Board, ages 12-18

April 11, 4-5PM

Earth Day Craft with the Coral Springs

Woman’s Club, ages 3-17

April 19, 4-5PM

Bones to Books: Read to a Therapy Dog, ages 5-12

April 20, 1-2PM

Sense-Sational Experience: Engage your senses through tactile book exploration, soothing ambient sounds, aromatic scents and interactive toys, ages 5+

April 22, 4-4:45PM

Cuéntame/Tell Me Bilingual Preschool Storytime (English/Spanish), ages 3-5

April 25, 11:15-11:45AM

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ALVIN SHERMAN LIBRARY, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER

3100 RAY FERRERO, JR. BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33314 954-262-5477

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Lyrical Expressions Open Mic: Share your poetry, lyrics and spoken word

April 9, 6-7:30PM

YOU GOT THIS! Building a Financial Foundation for Your Small Business ((In-Person or Online)

April 10, 6-7:30PM

Open Classroom –To Slap or Not to Slap: What can we learn from the infamous slap heard around the world at the 2022 Oscars? (In-Person or Online)

April 16, 12:30-1:30PM

Create a Vision Board

April 17, 6-7:30PM

Genealogical Society of Broward County Open Lab and Presentation (hybrid in-person and online)

April 21, Open Lab, Noon-1:15PM;

Presentation: How to Share Your Family Story with AI-Assisted Tools, 2-3PM

Crafternoon at the Library

April 26, 11AM-1PM

Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 9:30-10:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM

Teen Movie Double-Feature: Movie marathon and board gams

April 4, 1-5PM

Little Minnows Storytime: Books, songs and activities

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 9:30-10:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM

Teen Anime Afternoons

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 4:30-6PM

Build It! Make It! Play It: Drop in for hands-on fun and activities

April 8, 4-4:45PM

Preschool Science: Simple, hands-on science lessons, ages 4-5

April 9, 10:30-11:15AM

Stories & STEAM: Enjoy read-alouds of science-themed books and participate in hands-on activities to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math

April 9, 10-10:30AM

Teen Volunteer Orientation

April 11, 5-6PM

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Beginner/experienced players welcome

April 13, 27, 1:30-3:30PM

Miss Tracy Sings: Music and Movement

April 14, 3-3:45PM

Teen Maker: Explore the connection between arts and sciences

April 18, 5-6PM

Picture Books & Picassos: Special event at Broward Mall, co-hosted by Young Art Art, includes storytime, art activity and book giveaway

April 19, 4-5PM (Broward Mall)

Koukou! Coucou! English, French and Haitian-Kreyòl Storytime

April 23, 10:30-11AM

Coding for Tweens, presented by Code/Art: Learn how to make abstract art through online coding

April 25, 1-2PM

STEM for Tweens: Math games

April 29, 4-5PM

eBooks for children and teens

Pajama Storytime: Books, songs and activities

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30-7PM

955 N.W. 129 AVE.

PEMBROKE PINES 33028

954-357-6750 PEMBROKE

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Happy Birthday BCL Buttons Making Program, all ages welcome

April 1, 3-4:30PM

Happy Birthday Broward County Library

April 10, 3-4:30PM

Citizenship Workshop: Learn about the citizenship application process

April 15, 2-3PM

Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11:15AM

Chess Club

April 6, 20, 11AM-Noon

The Feels Anime Program: Interactive game to relive emotional moments from anime, teens

April 13, Noon-1PM

Open Play Hour, ages 1-5

April 16, 10-11AM

LEGO Night

April 24, 5-6PM

POMPANO BEACH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER

954-357-7595

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Tai Chi 4 Your Health: Every Friday through April 2nd

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30-7:30PM

Pompano Quilters Group: Bring your project and let’s quilt together

April 5, 10AM-Noon

Preventative Services for Seniors

April 9, 1-2PM

Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary Birthday Party

April 10, 4-5PM

Family Storytime, ages 2-5

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2310:30-11AM

Wags & Tales: Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to an animal-assisted therapy dog, ages 6-11

April 15, 3-4PM

Wednesday Crafternoon: Afterschool craft program, ages 6-11

April 17, 3-4PM

TWO PODCASTS, DOUBLE THE FUN!

We’ve launched podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly!

Explore timely topics and fascinating guests with host Bob Anstett. You can now enjoy the shows live or on-demand.

2710 W. DAVIE BLVD.

FORT LAUDERDALE 33312

954-357-7455

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Spanish for Beginners

Teens welcome

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 6-7PM

Setting up Gmail Accounts Teens welcome

April 1, 6-7PM

• English Cafe / U.S Citizenship Help English Cafe: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 11:30AM-1PM

• U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 1-2PM

Understand Search Engine Basics: Beginning skills for working with software applications, the internet, and email

April 8, 6-7PM

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance: Call branch for appointment

April 5, 12, 11AM-3PM

Cheers to 50 Years Happy Birthday Broward County Library! Join us for a birthday celebration with cake cutting and other activities, including historical Photo Display. Riverland Library also celebrates 50 years April 10, 1-2PM

Health & Wellness Fair by Holy Cross Hospital and Financial Wellbeing by WeFlorida Financial

April 11, 1-5PM

iOS 15/iPadOS Operating Systems

April 15, 6-7PM

Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11-11:45AM

National Library Week Book Cover

Contest: Recreate your favorite book cover; materials provided April 10, 3:30-4:30PM

Cheers to 50 Years with Marci Poppins! Magic, Puppets, Storytelling, Facepainting

April 13, Noon-2PM

SOUTH REGIONAL/ BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY

7300 PINES BLVD. PEMBROKE PINES 33028

954-201-8825

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English Cafe Intermediate: Practice listening, speaking and reading skills in a safe and judgment free environment

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7PM

Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!

April 10, 4-5PM

Book Discussion: The Psychology of Money (Hybrid – online/in-person) Teens welcome

April 13, 1-2PM

Bingo for Books: Play to win with books as the prizes

All ages welcome

April 14, 2-3PM

Magic the Gathering Casual

Commander Sunday: Do you play or learn?

April 14, 28, 2-5PM

Poetry Club: Share, craft and improve your poetry with likeminded poetry enthusiasts

April 16, 6:30-7:30PM

Twilight Tales Family Storytime

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 6-6:30PM

Story Time Fun, ages 3-6

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3-3:30PM

English for Families: Interactive class series for parents and children that focuses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills through strategic and fun story reading

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30-7:30PM

Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18 months-3 years

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11-11:30AM

Builder’s Club

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 3-4PM

Crafty Kids, ages 5-11

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-4:45PM

Toddler Free Play, 12-36 months

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 11AM-Noon

Games & Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-3PM

Celebrate Día! Day of the Child/ Día de los niños: Stories, Magic, and fun!

April 27, 2-3PM

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16835 SHERIDAN STREET

PEMBROKE PINES 33331

954-357-6580

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*Ageless Grace: Seated Neuroplasticity Exercises

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Noon-1PM

English Café Conversation: Practice intermediate English conversation and reading

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30AM-Noon

English Café Intermediate

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 10:30AM-Noon

*Genealogy 101

April 2, 9, 2-4PM

U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization - Literacy Basics for the Citizenship Test

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7:30PM - Citizenship, the Complete Course

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7:30PM

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7:30PM

April 20, 27, 10:30AM-Noon

*Learn to Use Your Smart Phone or Tablet, One-on-One Sessions; call library for appointment

*Get Crafty: Heart Art

April 3, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM

West Pines Toastmasters

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:30-7:45PM

English Cafe Beginner/ Intermediate: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30AM-Noon

*Chair Yoga with instructor Leigh Ann Russo

April 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon-1PM

*Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group: Bring in your projects

April 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon-2PM

Sacred Waters: Exploring the Protection of Florida’s Fluid Landscapes

April 5, 4:30-5:30PM

*Adult Coloring

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11AM-noon

No Planet B Earth Day Festival

April 6, Noon-3PM

A Talk with Doug Young, COO of the South Florida Audubon Society

April 6, 1-2PM

Banyan Trees and Blue Balloons: A South Florida Childhood, with Dr. Holly Lynn Baumgartner

April 6, 2-3PM

*Community Town Hall: Identity Theft & Fraud

April 9, 6:30-7:30PM

Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

April 10, 3-4PM

Still Life Acrylic Painting

April 13, 1-3PM

*Computer Basics

April 13, 11AM-12:30PM

Let’s Talk About Books: The Library Book by Susan Orlean

April 16, 10:30-11:30AM

Spring Into Books! Bi-Annual Book Fair

April 20, 10AM-4PM

*Introduction to Canva

April 23, 6-7:30PM

Teen Advisory Group Monthly Meeting, grades 6-12

April 1, 5-6:30PM

Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30-11AM

Teen Time: Hang out in Teen Lounge, watch a movie, relax, play board games, middle/high school students

April 1-5, 8-12, 22-25, 2-4:30PM

Family Storytime: Activities and stories, all ages

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-6:30PM

Toddler Storytime, ages 12-35 months

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30-11AM or 11:1511:45AM

Ready for College Workshop: College Planning Checklist for High School Students

April 4, 4;30-5:30PM

Baby & Me Storytime, ages 6 weeks until walking

April 4, 11, 18, 2510:45-11:15AM

Math & Logic Games, families/all ages April 6, Noon-1PM

Let’s Build: Practice engineering principles with building challenges, ages 6-12

April 13, 2-3PM

Chess Club

April 20, 2-3PM

Tween Book Club: The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum, ages 9-14

April 24, 5-6PM

Wags & Tales: Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-12

April 27, 10:30-11:30AM

Teen/ DIY: Spring craft, ages 9-18 April 27, 2-3:30PM

HOLLYWOOD 33312

954-357-7550

STIRLING ROAD EVENT DETAILS

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Monday Matinee: Call library for title

April 1, 15 12:30-3:30PM

English Cafe Beginner: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7:30PM

Chair Yoga

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2-3PM

Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-3PM

Library for All: Program for adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers; games, puzzles, socializing in a relaxed setting

April 8, 4-5PM

Broward County Libraries’ 50th Birthday Party!

April 10, 4-5PM

History of Broward County Library with Library Director Allison Grubbs, presented by the Hollywood Historical Society

April 14, 1-3PM

Book Discussion with Lynda Levin: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

April 16, 1:30-3PM

Short Story Discussion Group: The Parakeet by Victor Erofeyev The Stump-Grubber by Torgny Lindgren

April 30, 1:30-3PM

Preschool Storytime: Stories, literacy skills practice and play, ages 3-5

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30-11:15AM

Sensory Storytime: An interactive and inclusive storytime experience for autistic and otherwise neurodivergent children and families, ages 3 to 10

April 3, 5-6PM

Teen Advisory Board Meeting, ages 12-17

April 3, 5-7PM

Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11-11:45AM

Magic Workshop for Teens

April 17, 6-7:30PM

Family Storytime, all ages

April 21, 28, 11-11:45AM 1 2 3

SUNRISE DAN PEARL

10500 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD.

SUNRISE 33351

954-357-7440

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Free Income Tax Preparation

Assistance: Call 957-546-0570 or go to AARP.org/findtaxhelp to make an appointment

April 1, 8, 15, 10:15AM-2:15PM

English Cafe Beginners: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7:30PM

Western Wednesdays Films

Series: Call for titles, all ages welcome

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-3:15PM (end times vary)

Fantasy on Film Series: Call for titles

Teens welcome

April 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon-2PM

U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization

Course: Prepare for interview and test

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30AM-12:30PM

Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness

Class with instructor Elizabeth Veras

April 11, 25, 10:30-11:30AM

Film for National Library Week

April 12, 3-4:40PM

Silent Book Club: BYOB (bring your book) and read in peace. No discussions, no distractions – just silence

April 16, 6-7:30PM

Cover to Cover Book Club: Call library for title

April 24, 6:30-7:30PM

NAMI Broward Mental Health Family Support Group

April 27, 10AM-Noon

Anime at Sunrise: Where Anime Fans Unite, ages 12 and up

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-6PM

Creation Station: Gaming & Art Corner, ages 12-18

April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 3-4PM

Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages

April 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25,29, 30 all begin at 4PM; end times vary, call library for details

TAMARAC LIBRARY

8701 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD. TAMARAC 33351

954-765-1500

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EVENT DETAILS

Storytime: Read, sing and play, ages 2-5 April 4, 18, 10:30-11AM

BCL 50th Anniversary Party April 10, 11AM-1PM

TYRONE BRYANT

2230 N.W. 21 AVE. FORT LAUDERDALE 33311

954-357-8210

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Family Coloring

April 4, 5-6PM

EVENT DETAILS

BCL 50th Anniversary Party April 10, 1-5:30PM

Family Movie Night: Call library for title April 18, 5-7PM

Family Bingo Night April 26, 5-6PM

Pajama Storytime

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-6:30PM

Preschool Storytime

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11AM

Stay & Play: Early Literacy Story/Playtime, ages 2 and up April 4, 18, 1-2PM

Bilingual Story Time 4 Kids

April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-3:30PM

WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY

8601

954-765-1560

33324

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50th Anniversary of Library Fun: Upcycling mixed-media art memory project

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-3:30PM

Gee You Knit Knitting Club

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4:30PM

U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7:30PM

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance

April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 1-7PM

April 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 10:30AM5:30PPM

Intermediate English Cafe: Reading and conversation

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 12:30-2PM

Caregiver Support Meeting

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2:30-4PM

Excel 2013 Essentials Training

April 2, 16, 23, 30, 4-5:30PM

Scholar Speakers Panel: Housing & Affordability with Dr. Linda Parker of Women in Distress

April 3, 6-7:30PM

English Cafe Beginners: For adults who know/speak little or no English

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7:30PM

Aprende a usar Power Point 2013. 7 sesiones, Computer Class in Spanish, Matriculación en las 7 sesiones es necesaria Aprende a usar Power Point 2013, te enseñará a usar las herramientas y comandos necesarios para tus presentaciones.

April 3, 10, 17, 25, 4-5:30PM

Wednesdays at West: Sense of Cinema Foreign Film Series with Shelly Isaacs

April 17, 2-4PM

Healthy Aging Series: What’s New in Brain Research Lunch-and Learn, presented by the University of Miami

April 18, Noon-2PM

Coloring for Adults

April 19, 11AM-12:30PM

Fine Arts Series Docent Speakers’ Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Lecture:

April 24, 2-3PM

Really True Reads Non-fiction Book Club: Camera Girl by Carl Anthony

April 25, 2-3:30PM

Toddler Time, ages 18-35 months

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11AM

Anything Can Happen Wednesday: Stories and activities, ages 3 and up April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:30-7:30PM

Storytime Fun, ages 3-5

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11AM-Noon

Signing Stories @ Your Library: Storytime for children and workshop for parents affected by hearing loss, deafness, or hearing challenges

April 6, 11AM-1PM

Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18

April 13, 27, 11AM-12:30PM

Tween Book Club: Discussion, activity and treat, ages 8-12

April 15, 6:30-7:30PM

Teen Book Club: Discussion, activity and treat, ages 13-18

April 17, 6:30-7:30PM

Read to a Therapy Dog: Practice reading skills by reading to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-12

April 20, 10:30AM-Noon

Family Springfest: Family-friendly magicians, musicians, crafts and more April 27, 11AM-3PM

Discussion with Dr. Linda Parker, President/CEO of Women in Distress, Lisa A. Vecchi, President/CEO of

Housing Solutions, Kathleen Cannon, President & CEO of United Way

954-357-5420

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Chair Yoga

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Noon-1PM

English Cafe Intermediate: Improve your English skills

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30-11:30AM or 4-5PM

April 3, 10, 17, 22, 29, 6-7PM

U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course: Everything you need to know to pass your interview and test

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7PM

Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class with instructor Eleanor Robinson

April 3, 10, 17, 22, 29, 1-2PM

Knitting and Crochet Club

April 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2PM

Watercolor Painting Class with Christine Landis

April 9, 1-2:30PM

Happy Birthday Broward County Library

April 10, 2-3PM

Weston Book Club: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls

April 17, 4-5PM

Storytime Fun, ages 1-5 with caretakers

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:30AM-Noon

Teen Resume Help for Summer Jobs

April 13, 2-3:30-PM

Open Play Hour: Explore our toddler/ preschool toy collection and meet other families

April 19, 11AM-Noon

Earth Day Special: Children’s Watercolor Painting Class with Christine Landis, ages 7 and up

April 20, 2-3:30PM

Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-12

April 25, 3-4PM

LEGO Builder’s Club, ages 5-10

April 27, 3-4PM

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Spanish Cafe Intermediate: Practice and learn Spanish

April 1, Noon-1:30PM

Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club

April 1, 6:15-7:15PM

English Cafe Advanced

All Sessions: 10:30AM-Noon

April 1

April 8

April 15

April 22

April 29

English Cafe Intermediate

Conversational English: Practice conversational, intermediate-level English and reading

All Sessions: 5:30-6:30PM

April 1

April 8

April 15

April 22

April 29

Chair Yoga and Meditation with Cathy Whitt

All Sessions: Noon-12:30PM

April 1

April 3

April 8

April 10

April 15

April 17

April 22

April 24

April 29

English Cafe Intermediate

All Sessions: 4-5:30PM

April 9

April 16

April 23

April 30

AM Yoga Stretch: Beginner’s class focusing on flexibility and strength

All Sessions: 8:30-9AM

April 2

April 4

April 9

April 11

April 16

April 18

April 23

April 25

April 30

Writing Workshop with Rob Saunders: From Picture Books to Novels in Verse Poetry - The Power of Sentence Variety

April 6, 2-3:30PM

Research and Grant Proposal Writing 101

April 8, 6-7:30PM

Identifying Real News from Fake News

April 9, 2:30-3:30PM

Make 3D Prints - Interactive Science Database: Learn how to browse the database and import 3D models for fun or education

Teens welcome

April 12, 3-4PM

Scholarship Resources Workshop: Learn how to find scholarships using library resources

April 17, Noon-12:30PM

Exploring Your Library’s Digital Special Collections

April 17, 2-3PM

Gear-Up: Getting Reading for Summer: Learn about popular magazines, books, audiobooks and movies available to you for free

April 18, 12:30-1:30PM

Canva Essential Training: Overview of basic skills required to create/manage graphic design

April 22, 6-7PM

Friday Movie Matinee Discussion with Broward College Film Professor Tas Salini

April 30, 3-4PM

Creation Station Monthly: Listen in as two creatives meet for the first time to talk about their inspirations and motivations

April 30, 4-5PM

Virtual Teen Advisory Board

April 13, 27, 11AM-Noon

Full Ride Scholarships for High School Students

April 16, 4:30-5:30PM

What You Need to Know About Bright Futures

April 23, 4:30-5:30PM