Broward County Library May 2021 Magazine

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MAY 2021

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INSIDE n Health & Wellness n Career Enrichment n Mindfulness n Lifelong Learning

INTERIM DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE One of my favorite characters in children’s literature is Nancy Drew, who was always ready to solve a mystery and save the day. Last year, we had to channel our inner Nancy Drew and put our thinking caps on to figure out the twists and turns of navigating COVID-19 while still serving our customers, a situation none of us had experienced before. As I review the past year and plan for the future, I’m excited for what we’ve accomplished and are about to do.

Table of Contents ADULTS Language & Citizenship....................................3 Health & Wellness.................................................5 Computers & Technology...................................6 Job Search & Career Enrichment.....................7 Business & Finance...............................................7 Book Clubs & Literary Events............................9 Arts & Humanities............................................... 10

Celebrations & Commemorations............... 10 As a result of our adaptations to COVID-19, Broward County Library is better than ever!

KIDS............................................................................ 11 Determined to provide first-rate service, the staff TEENS....................................................................... 12 came up with fresh ideas like taking programs online to Webex and Facebook Live, filming Sunsational Storytime performances on YouTube, Curbside Service, and other initiatives for which we won national awards. Most important to us is your approval – and since you love these enhancements, we have kept them after re-opening our buildings.

In good times and bad, you may rely on the library to meet your needs for information, education and recreation. And you can depend on us to bring you the latest in technology, like our new Tech Talk Weekly, while maintaining our beloved, traditional events like the annual Children’s BookFest, a classic in its 16th season, kicking off on May 22nd with the Pet Parade with Special Furry Guests and raffle prizes of remote control pets. You can also count on us to give you a fabulous Tails and Tales Summer Learning Program.

So much is going on in this Summer Learning Program that we need a whole magazine to tell you about it. Watch for it! Meanwhile, get ready to draw animals with award-winning author/illustrator Bob Shea, meet television sensation Cat Daddy Jackson Galaxy and get acquainted with author/rescuer Hannah Shaw: Kitten Lady.

With our Summer Learning Program before us, we can sleuth out and uncover the amazing animals and wonderful stories that are part of our world. I encourage adults and children to sign up for Tails and Tales today, and enjoy a splendid summer!

Sincerely,

Allison Grubbs

INTERIM BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR

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Language & Citizenship English For Families 5/4, 5/6, 5/11, 5/13, 5/18, 5/20, 5/25, 5/27 l 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER Spanish Café 5/3/, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 l 11:30AM-12:30PM l Beginner’s conversational Spanish practice class.

REGISTER U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Information Session 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 l 5:45-6:45PM l REGISTER Inmigración 5/13 l 6-7PM l Conoce tus derechos con Legal Aid of Broward. REGISTER

English Café: Conversational English practice classes.

Beginners 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 l 2-2:45PM, REGISTER Intermediate 5/3/, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 l 5:30-6:30PM l REGISTER 5/4, 5/18, 5/25, 4-5:30PM l REGISTER 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 l 12:30-1:30PM l REGISTER 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 l 12:30-1:30PM l REGISTER Advanced 5/3/, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER All Levels 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER

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BORROW A CHROMEBOOK & A HOTSPOT for

FREE! Search for jobs! Update your resume! Participate in an online interview! All from the convenience of your home.

Broward County Library’s new Workforce Ready program can help by lending you a Chromebook and Hotspot at no charge if you: PROVE RESIDENCY IN A QUALIFYING ZIP CODE 33069 • 33023 • 33309 • 33311 • 33313 • 33319

HAVE A VALID BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY CARD IN GOOD STANDING YOU CAN: • Checkout the devices for 30-days (with one renewal) YOU AGREE TO: • Complete the feedback survey (paper copy or online) • View the online safety tutorial videos • Take good care of the devices so others can benefit from this program after you.

AVAILABLE AT THESE LIBRARY LOCATIONS: • Carver Ranches Library • Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library • Lauderhill Central Park Library • Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library • Tyrone Bryant Library 4 MAY 2021

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Health & Wellness Chair Yoga 5/4, 5/6, 5/11, 5/18, 5/20, 5/25 l Noon-1PM l With registered yoga instructor Leigh Ann Russo.

REGISTER Senior Bullying 5/7 l 11AM-Noon l Recognize and Handle It, presented by Trustbridge. REGISTER Domestic Violence 5/19 l 4:30-5:30PM l Risk Factors, Signs and Survivor Safety. REGISTER Life Transitions 5/21 l 11AM-Noon l Prepare for the Unexpected, presented by Trustbridge. REGISTER Stroke Awareness 5/25 l 2-3PM l Signs and What to Do F.A.S.T. REGISTER

¡LLÁMANOS!

Learn a New Language for Free!

¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!

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Computers & Technology

16th Annual

Clases de Computadora en Español 5/2 l 11:30AM-1PM l Adobe Premiere Pro: Session II Mas allá de lo básico. REGISTER PowerPoint 5/3 l 5-6PM l Inserting Data Visualization. REGISTER CompuCybercrime Fighters 5/5 l Noon-1PM l What’s the Best Browser for Me? REGISTER iPad Essentials: iPadOS 5/6 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Tech Talk Weekly 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 l 4-430PM l Live talk show featuring trending and library tech stories and info. REGISTER

Online

Summer Learning Program Kick-off

Broward County Library’s 16th Annual Children’s BookFest is going online with three special events to kick off the 2021 Summer Learning Program “Tails and Tales.”

June 5, 2021

Clases de Computadora en Español 5/12 l 4-5PM l La Búsqueda de Empleo Completa Session II - Explorando Carreras. REGISTER Built in Broward: Code in One Day Bootcamp 5/15 l 10AM-5PM l REGISTER Computer Camp: Email Basics 5/18 l 1-1:45PM l REGISTER Robots Around the House 5/19 l 3-4PM l REGISTER Creation Station Monthly: 5/25 l 4-5PM l Creative people discussing creativity in their personal and professional life. REGISTER

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11AM-Noon Let’s Draw

with Bob Shea!

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1-2PM The Magical Bookstore

by Fantasy Theatre Factory REGISTER AND LEARN ABOUT RAFFLE PRIZES AND FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY! SOUTH FLORIDA

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Job Search & Career Enrichment

Financial Literacy Workshop: 5/8 l Noon-1PM; 5/26 l 6-7PM l Lessons in Personal Finance, presented by AAA. REGISTER

You Got This!

5/11 l 7-8PM l Technology Skills That Will Help You Get Hired. REGISTER

Lifting & Advancing Black Business: 5/19 l 1-2PM l Social Media Explosion - Tips and Tricks to Build Your Business. REGISTER

Employment Workshops 5/11: Job Search Tips. l 2-2:30PM 5/18: Resumés. l 2-2:45PM REGISTER

Rebounding from Covid-19 5/20 l Noon-1PM l 1st Steps to Home Ownership, presented by Consolidated Credit. REGISTER

Job Seekers Workshop 5/25 l 2-3:30PM l Resumés. REGISTER Research and Grant Proposal Writing 101 5/27 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER

Business & Finance

Built in Broward: Blockchain Workshop.

5/20 l 6-8PM l REGISTER You Got This!

5/27 l 7-9PM l Reducing the Risk of Behavioral Error in Investing. REGISTER

Representation on Screen: Create videos to take your company to the next level. 5/5 l Online Filmmaking Foundations Class. l 10AM-Noon; 5/19 l Online Meet-up/Critique. l 3-4PM l REGISTER You Got This!

5/6 l 7-9PM l Get Your Side Hustle Up and Profitable. REGISTER Rebounding from Covid-19: The Best Debt Solutions for You. 5/6 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER

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Creative Writing Workshops Broward County Library’s Pen to Page creative writing workshops led by teaching artists from Art Prevails Project. The Pen to Page workshops take place online on select Thursdays from 5:30 to 7PM and consist of five themes covered by six sessions each.

Participants may choose to attend one or all of the themed sessions. Each session will be a 90-minute interactive experience in which participants will benefit from working with proven writing professionals.

Art Prevails Project is a performing and literary arts organization committed to providing artistic and cultural experiences through performance and education using a multidisciplinary approach rooted in theatre and creative writing.

The six-week, themed sessions address the following topics:

Who am I? Personal Narrative/Memoir May 6 • May 13 • May 20 • May 27 • June 3

On Journey: Personal Narrative/Memoir June 17 • June 24 • July 1 • July 8 • July 15 • July 22

Painting with Words: Varied Genres of Writing August 5 • August 12 • August 19 • August 26 September 2 • September 9

REGISTER HERE

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Book Clubs & Literary Events Odyssey Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club 5/5 l 6-6:45PM l REGISTER Pen to Page Writing Workshop: Personal Narrative/Memoir, presented by Art Prevails Project.

5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 l 5:30-7PM l REGISTER Stand Up, Speak Out 5/10 l 2-3PM l Identifying Real News from Fake.

REGISTER Bonding with Books Online Book Club: 5/12 l 10:30AM-Noon l Recent Reads and Old Favorites. REGISTER Transpacific Entanglements 5/13 l 1-2PM l Tracing Homelands in Korean American Novels of Return Migration. REGISTER

Invites you to LitLIVE!, a free virtual event

Friday, May 14 • 6PM Broward Public Library Foundation Board Chair Nila Do Simon will moderate the discussion with the authors.

Poetry Club 5/18 l 2-3PM l Haiku Workshop. REGISTER Book Bunch 5/19 l 3:30-4:30PM l The Chelsea Girls by Fiona Davis. REGISTER

Register

Reader’s Online Book Club 5/19 l 4-5PM l A Burning by Megha Majumdar. REGISTER

LEARN SOMETHING NEW WITH GALE COURSES! Over 300 Interactive, Online Classes for Personal and Professional Enrichment Free with Your Broward County Library Card Whiting Award-winning author Greenridge’s novel, Libertie, is a powerful narrative about the meaning of freedom for black women. The book is set in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn.

Valdez Quade’s first novel, The Five Wounds, paints a picture of families in New Mexico with long and proud lineages struggling with poverty and a deadly drug epidemic.

LitLIVE!, a postponed event of Literary Feast 2020, is sponsored by Nova Southeastern University.

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Arts & Humanities An Artist-Mother’s Journey 5/1 l 11AM-Noon l Jill Lavetsky’s Days with Rae: A Visual Journey of Early Motherhood. REGISTER Chopin for All 5/8 l 3-4PM l Watch Party/Conversation with Pianist Christopher Richardson. REGISTER Dancing Through India 5/10 l 7-8PM l Explore States and Culture through Styles of Dance. REGISTER F.U.N. (Florida Ukulele Network) 5/18 l 5-6PM l Virtual Ukulele Play & Sing-along Hour. REGISTER

Crossing the Intersection Between Art & Therapy 5/26 l 6-7PM l With Tina La Porta. REGISTER Friday Movie Matinee Discussion 5/28 l 3-4PM l With Broward College Film Professor Tas Salini. REGISTER

Celebrations & Commemorations

Haitian Heritage Month Film Viewing and Conversation 5/15 l Noon-1PM l The Sweetest Girl. l REGISTER

20th of May Emancipation in Florida 5/20 l 5-6PM l Anniversary Discussion/Presentation with Dr. Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. l REGISTER Online Memorial Day Ceremony 5/22 l 11AM-1PM l REGISTER

Photography Presentation/ Discussion 5/20 l 6-7PM l Retrospective Spirit of a People by Collette V. Fournier. REGISTER

Sunsational Storytimes!

AVA Digital Gold Award Winner!

Sunsational Storytime on YouTube Our award-winning Sunsational Storytime Video Series brings fun stories to you!

Enjoy free and engaging stories read by your favorite librarians, anytime and anywhere.

Enjoy a storytime!

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KIDS Tweens & Teens Anime Club 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 l 5-5:45PM l REGISTER Raise a Reader Storytime 5/5, 5/12 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER Canciones y Cuentos Bilingual Songs and Stories 5/6, 5/13 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER Mindful Storytime 5/8 l 11AM-Noon l With Christopher Gates, Author of Unwind. Up, Up, and Away. REGISTER Mother’s Day Celebration 5/8 l 11-11:30AM l Poem, Craft and Serenade. (Pick up craft kit at West Regional Library 5/1-7). REGISTER

Social Justice in South Florida Project We live in troubled times where race, racism and racial justice issues are affecting law enforcement, culture, behavior, and values.

Broward County Library developed Stand Up, Speak Out: Social Justice Project to capture this moment for future generations.

Express yourself and share your experiences using an original work to which you own the rights, in your choice of media. Journal entries, poems, drawings, music, videos, photos are welcome to be considered for this special archive.

Japanese Folk Tale 5/10 l 4-4:45PM l Storytelling and Activity. REGISTER STEM Games 5/11 l 11AM-Noon l Simple Machines (ages 6 and up). REGISTER Baby Lapsit with Miss Su 5/13 l 10:30-11:15AM l Rhymes, Songs and Bounces (ages 3-11 months). REGISTER Family Deep Dives 5/13 l 4-4:45PM l The Florida Everglades. REGISTER STEM for Kids 5/15 l 11AM-Noon l Toy Makers. REGISTER Tween Book Club 5/15 l 2-3PM l Upside-Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski (ages 8-12). REGISTER My First Fine Arts 5/16 l 2-3PM l Inez Barlatier Children’s Concert – In Celebration of Haitian Heritage Month. REGISTER Juneteenth 5/20 l 11:30AM-Noon l Why Do We Celebrate It? (ages 6-12). REGISTER

Online Pet Parade 5/22 l 10:30-11:30AM l with Special Furry Guests, Prize Raffle and More! REGISTER Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 5/27 l 9:30-10:30AM l Online Meet and Greet with Author Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners! REGISTER

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TEENS Mindfulness Program Series 5/3, 5/5 5/10, 5/12, 5/17, 5/19, 5/24, 5/26, 5/31 l 4:30-6:30PM l Developing Coping Skills (Children/Tweens Welcome). REGISTER

South Florida C VID-19 Proj ect

College Readiness Classes 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 l 4:30-6PM l Presented in association with The Scholarship Plug. REGISTER Scholarships for Florida Students l 5/4 Student Athletes and Athletic Scholarships l 5/11 Resume Writing and Job Hunting for Students l 5/18 Free Intensive Test Prep Workshops: 4-5:15PM l REGISTER Session 7 l SAT Full Practice Test Review & Drills l 5/3; SAT Putting It All Together: Test Day Strategies l 5/4 REGISTER Session 8 l May 6 - SAT Full Test Day Test-Taking Techniques & Strategies l 5/6 Session 1 l SAT/ ACT Math Fundamentals & Test Techniques l 5/13 Session 2 l SAT/ ACT Math Practice Test Drill Review l 5/17 Session 3 l SAT/ACT Grammar Fundamentals & Practice Test Techniques l 5/20 Session 4 l SAT/ ACT Grammar Test Review & Reading l 5/24

Broward County Library developed the COVID-19 Project to capture this moment for future generations.

Express your COVID-19 experiences using original work to which you own the rights in your choice of media. Journal entries, poems, drawings, music, videos, photos and more will be considered for this special South Florida archive.

Session 5: SAT/ ACT Reading Fundamentals & Test Techniques l 5/27 Haitian Heritage Month Creative Workshop 5/7 l 2-3:15PM l Ayiti Was Born In Me Creating Cultural Awareness. REGISTER Teen Maker 5/14 l 4-5PM l Fun Crafts and Projects.

REGISTER Virtual Teen Library Advisory Board 5/8 l 5/22 l 1-2PM l Share Your Input on Programs/ Collections. REGISTER Virtual Teen Alvin Sherman Library 5/8 l 3-4PM l Volunteer Orientation. REGISTER Opinions of Our Youth Panel Discussion 5/12 l 3-4PM l A Global Pandemic - Effects on Youth Mental Health. REGISTER Opinions of Our Youth Panel Discussion 5/19 l 4:30-6PM l Is College Worth the Cost?

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My

JUNE 1 - AUGUST 14

Eligible K-3 students will be able to checkout a 10.5" iPad with Apple keyboard and cellular-enabled data plan for the duration of the Summer Learning Program (June 1 - August 14), for FREE! The iPad will be loaded with a curated list of apps. Students will be able to read eBooks, watch educational videos and participate in the Summer Learning Program digitally. The MDSLP (My Digital Summer Learning Program) is designed to help bridge the digital divide, support digital equity and alleviate the “summer, and now COVID, slide.”

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Participation in the program takes place at the Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, Lauderdale Lakes Library/ Educational and Cultural Center, Lauderhill Central Park Library, Lauderhill Towne Centre, Carver Ranches and Tyrone Bryant branches.

LOCATIONS:

• Jan Moran Collier City • Lauderdale Lakes • Lauderhill Towne Centre • Lauderhill Central Park • Carver Ranches • Tyrone Bryant This project is funded under the provisions of the DLIS Florida CARES Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s DLIS Florida CARES Act program is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services. For FY2020-21, 100% of the total costs for the My Digital Summer Learning Program ($54,485) is supported by federal money.

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NO HOLDS • NO WAITING • UNLIMITED ACCESS TO DIGITAL CONTENT

FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINES EASY TO VIEW ON: • COMPUTERS • SMARTPHONES • DIGITAL TABLETS

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BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — An Equal-Opportunity Employer Mark D. Bogen • Lamar Fisher • Beam Furr • Steve Geller • Dale V.C. Holness • Nan H. Rich • Tim Ryan • Barbara Sharief • Michael Udine