Broward County Library April 2021 Magazine

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APRIL 2021

INSIDE n Earth Day Events n Job Search & Career Help n Junior Maker Fest

Libraries show us anything is possible by encouraging a love of learning, discovery and exploration.

NATALIE PORTMAN, National Library Week Honorary Chair

INTERIM DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Dear Broward County Library Customers: My favorite holiday is September 19, International Talk Like a Pirate Day, but my favorite week comes in April, when we celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians during National Library Week.

There’s an interesting, funny story behind how that observance started.

Everyone knows how technology-forward Broward County Library is. We are leaders when it comes to checking out tablets, internet hotspots, video games, providing digital downloadable resources, operating Creation Station makerspaces, offering 3D printing, virtual reality and MERGE cubes, free Wi-Fi, Amazon Echo translation technology, and so on – the list is a long one! It’s a given; the more tech, better.

In the mid-1950s, ironically, the outlook was the reverse.

Research showed that their new tech, television and radio, and even playing musical instruments, competed with time Americans would otherwise spend reading. To reverse this trend, in 1958 National Library Week was created by the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Book Publishers to motivate people to read and support their local libraries.

Table of Contents ADULTS National Poetry Month/Books Clubs.............3 Earth Day...................................................................4 Language & Immigration Classes.................5 Health & Wellness/Writing & Photography........6 Pen to Page Writing Workshops.....................7 Business & Finance/You Got This!..................8 Music, Film & Travel.............................................9 Computer Classes.............................................. 10 Job Search/Career Help/Geneaology....... 11

KIDS Junior Makerfest................................................. 12 Earth Day................................................................ 13 Storytimes............................................................... 15 Book Discussions/Learn & Have Fun.......... 17 Storyfest! Week of Wonder.............................. 18

TEENS

For us, technology and reading is not an either/or.

Just for Teens/Maker Fun................................ 19 I invite you to do both – and play musical instruments Ready for College............................................... 19 with us as well. Pick up a ukulele and take free lessons with us. Zumba, yoga, dance, attend concerts – we offer it all, along with books in print, on CD, and in Braille format. And let’s not forget the wide range of digital music, movies and magazines that the library makes available free. That’s why I love the theme for National Library Week 2021: “Welcome to Your Library.”

My staff and I invite and welcome you to visit our 38 branches to browse or simply pick up reserved materials. Did you know that even though we are open we continue to offer curbside service? We are happy to serve you in person in every way imaginable: at the circulation desk, at the reference desk, on the telephone or coming out to your vehicle.

We also welcome you to attend online events – almost all of our programs are virtual.

Find them on the library’s website homepage, or “Events” link, or consult the online calendar, or read about them in our weekly email or in this issue of our monthly Library Magazine. Simply register and enjoy from your comfort zone – it’s that easy!

Our staff is available if you need assistance with online events or questions of any kind.

National Library Week is April 4 - 10. Speaking for all of us at Broward County Library, we are excited to serve you every day of the year. I welcome you personally, and invite you to bring your friends – everyone is welcome!

Sincerely,

Allison Grubbs

INTERIM BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR

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National Poetry Month NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

NEA BIG READ

Poetry Talk with Hieu Minh Nguyen 4/16 l 6-7PM l Poet and teaching artist Hieu Minh Nguyen will read poems from his books This Way to the Sugar (2014) and Not Here (2018), followed by a chat with participants. REGISTER Richard Blanco on American Boundaries: Race and Immigration 4/20 l 6-7PM l Join Richard Blanco, Inaugural Poet in 2013 and Lambda Literary Award recipient, as he discusses issues of race and immigration in America, followed by a Q& A session. REGISTER

An Evening of Poetry with Peter Schmitt 4/28 l 6-7PM l Poet and Miami native Peter Schmitt reads from his new collection, Goodbye, Apostrophe, discussing the origins of the poems and answering audience questions. REGISTER Poetry Club 4/20 l 2-3PM l Readings and discussion; bring your own work to share and critique. 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 in time 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.

Book Clubs

Bonding with Books 4/14 l 10:30AM-Noon l Discuss recent reads or old favorites. REGISTER Book Bunch 4/20 l 3:30-4:30PM l In Five Years by Rebecca Serle.

REGISTER Readers Online Book Club 4/21 l 4-5PM l The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. REGISTER

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Broward Library Spanish Book Club 4/22 l 4-5PM l Voces de Chernóbil de Svetlana Alexiévich. REGISTER Happy Hour Book Club 4/29 l 6-7PM l Book Club meets Happy Hour at this fun event for adventurous readers! REGISTER Broward.org/Library

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Earth Day!

Orchids 101 4/8 l 3:30-4:30PM l Want your orchids to bloom?

Get tips and tricks to keep your orchids looking beautiful year after year from professional orchidteers (orchid growers) from Flamingo Gardens botanical/ wildlife sanctuary. REGISTER Sustainable Fashion 4/15 l Noon-1PM l Join librarians and fashion aficionados Sheldon and Victoria for a discussion on how to make your wardrobe sustainable. REGISTER Climate Change: Fact or Fiction?

4/21 l 2:30-3:30PM l Join renowned atmospheric scientist Dr. Katherine Hayhoe for a discussion of the complex science behind global warming and the key role our values play in shaping attitudes and actions on this topic. REGISTER Sustainable Home 4/22 l Noon-1PM l Find out how to make your home sustainable with librarians Sheldon and Victoria.

REGISTER Decoupage 4/22 l 3-4PM l Make dazzling mosaic pieces from discarded DVDs – you supply the base, we have the DVDs; please call 954-357-7444 for an appointment to pick up upcycled DVD kit. While supplies last.

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Language Classes English Café: Practice your English in a safe, fun atmosphere!

Beginners 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 l 2-2:45PM l REGISTER Intermediate 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5:30-6:30PM l REGISTER 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER Advanced 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER All Levels 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER Spanish Café: Conversational practice class for beginning Spanish-language learners.

4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 l 11:30AM-12:30PM l REGISTER

¡LLÁMANOS!

¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!

Learn a New Language for Free!

Immigration & Naturalization Citizenship and Naturalization Information Session 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 l 5:45-6:45PM l U.S. REGISTER Immigration: Know Your Rights 4/28 l 6-7PM l Learn about the rights of immigrants living in the United States with Legal Aid Staff Attorney, Andrea Crumrine. REGISTER

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Health & Wellness Events Tai Chi for Arthritis 4/5, 4/7 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER Chair Yoga, with registered yoga instructor Leigh Ann Russo 4/1, 4/15 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER Sleep: An Essential Part of Good Health 4/9 l 11AM-Noon l Learn how sleep affects your health and learn strategies to help you rest better.

REGISTER Create a Vision Board Using Canva 4/16 l 12:30-1:15PM l Use words, pictures and design elements to craft a visual representation of your goals. REGISTER Healthy Ways to a Better You: Taking Care of Yourself – Managing Stress 4/23 l 11AM-12:15PM l Get useful, easy-toimplement tips to help you improve overall wellbeing and foster good, healthy habits. REGISTER Colon Cancer: The Roles of Nutrition and Diagnostic Scans in Cancer Prevention/ Management 4/27 l 2-3PM l Experts from Memorial Healthcare System discuss cancer prevention and management.

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Writing & Photography Events Pen to Page Writing Workshop Series 4/1, 4/8, 4/29 l 5:30-7PM l Experience direct instruction and engage in individual and group activities designed to challenge creative muscles in order to produce original writing for presentation and/or publishing, presented by Art Prevails Project.

4/1, 4/8 (Vocalized Poetry), 4/29 (Personal Narrative/ Memoir), REGISTER Showcasing through the Lens 4/5 l 3-5PM; 4/19 l 3-4PM l Part 4: You & Your Creativity: Learn how to make photography work for your business in this free, four-part course that includes a monthly class and meet-up session. 4/5: Online Class, 4/19: Online meet-up and critique.

REGISTER Five Steps to Writing a Great Story or Book 4/10 l 2-3PM l Learn how to break down your writing project into manageable pieces, with author Laurie Friedman. REGISTER The Why Nots of Writing Children’s Books 4/24 l 2-3:15PM l Explore fun, fresh formats and visuals to make your manuscript stand out, with author Gloria Rothstein. 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:

Truth to Power: Poetry

January 14 • January 21 • January 28 • February 4 February 11 • February 18

Vocalized Poetry

March 4 • March 11 • March 18 • March 25 • April 1 • April 8

Who am I? Personal Narrative/Memoir April 29 • 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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Business & Finance Workshops

Tech Talk Weekly 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 l 4-4:15PM l Broward County Library’s new talk show, recorded live every Thursday afternoon. Speakers will discuss trending technology stories and cover a new, cool library technology every week. REGISTER Project Management: Your Quick Start Guide 4/6 l 5:30-6:30PM l Learn the basics of project management from idea to implementation. REGISTER Estate Planning Basics 4/7 l 11AM-Noon l Join local attorney Andrea L. Jakob, Esq., for a virtual discussion of the fundamentals of wills, trusts, probate and more.

REGISTER Rebounding from COVID-19: Extreme Weather Events and Your Wallet 4/8 l Noon-1PM l Learn how to revamp your finances after a crisis. REGISTER Information and Data Visualization Basics 4/10 l 11AM-Noon l Learn basic approaches and best practices for creating accessible charts, graphs, images and maps. REGISTER Budgeting with a Purpose 4/13 l 4:30-5:30PM l Learn how to create a spending and savings plan to guide you on your path to homeownership and financial wellness. REGISTER

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You Got This! Workshop Series for Small Businesses and Start-ups Women & Money 4/13 l 7-9PM l In this hands-on session led by Dr. Rita Shea-Van Fossen, we will look at the unique challenges women face in managing money and building wealth. REGISTER Job and Internship Searching Techniques 4/20 l 7-9PM l Learn how to create a job search game plan, gear your resume towards specific opportunities, the importance of cover letters and more. REGISTER Scholarships & Awards Workshop 4/20 l 4-5PM l Identify scholarships and awards using NSU’s Foundation Center resources at these free workshops, with a demonstration. REGISTER Lifting & Advancing Black Businesses: Getting Started with Freelancing 4/22 l 11AM-Noon l Unemployed? Underemployed? Start selling your skills online and build a freelance career, start a side gig or just pick up some occasional online work. REGISTER Rebounding from COVID-19: Student Loans in a Time of Crisis 4/22 l Noon-1PM l Learn how to overcome the challenges of student loan debt, including federal repayment programs, refinancing and student loan scams. REGISTER

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Music, Film & Travel

Chopin for All 4/10 l 3-4PM l Conversation and exclusive performance watch party with Umi Garret, one of the top six prize winners from the 2020 National Chopin Piano Competition winner. REGISTER At Home to Abroad with Lynda Nation: Key West 4/16 l Noon-1PM l The African American Research Library and Cultural Center invites all #AARLCCRoadScholars on an exciting road trip of Black Florida and Beyond, presented by Linda Nation.

In the first of this 10-part monthly series, we’ll start our travels in Key West, learning about the culture and history of Black Florida along the way. REGISTER FUN: Virtual Ukulele Play & Sing-along Hour 4/20 l 5-6PM l Join the host Laura and other performers from Florida Ukulele Network (F.U.N.) in a live hour of strumming and singing to ukulele favorites. REGISTER Friday Movie Matinee Discussion 4/30 l 3-4PM l A lively virtual discussion of the film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, a 1964 romantic musical, where a beautiful young, small-town Frenchwoman (Catherine Deneuve) falls for dashing mechanic, with Professor Tas Salini, instructor of Film History and Film Appreciation at Broward College.

(Movie available for check out on Kanopy). REGISTER

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The Sun-Tattler

Digitization Project

SCANNING IN THE SUN-TATTLER

Broward County Library preserves South Florida history As the Broward County Libraries Division deals with the long-standing challenge of how to both preserve and provide improved access to historic newspapers, it has taken an ambitious approach. A dedicated team of highly trained technicians are in the process of digitizing the local Sun-Tattler newspaper to make it both searchable and browsable. The SunTattler newspaper was established in 1935 as the Hollywood Sun. It was combined with the South Broward Tattler in 1942, when it adopted the Hollywood Sun-Tattler name it would use for most of its history. The Sun Tattler was sold SUN-TATTLER COMIC STRIP to the Dallas Times Herald in 1989 before it folded in 1991.

To date, we have created a digital reproduction and processed more than a hundred thousand pages. The goal of the digitization team is to concentrate on making the entire run of the SunTattler (1935-1989) available and to bring historical research to life for both librarians and researchers.

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Computer Classes Clases de Computadora en Español 4/7 l 5-6PM l Session I. Iniciando su búsqueda de empleo. REGISTER 4/9 l 12:30-1:15PM l Learn how to use this graphic design platform to create social media graphics, presentations, posters and other visual content.

REGISTER PowerPoint 4/12 l 5-6PM l Learn how to lace charts, graphs and pictures into your PowerPoint presentations. REGISTER Clases de Computadora en Español: Lo básico de Adobe Premiere Pro 4/14 l 11AM-12:30PM l Aprenda como utilizar Adobe Premiere Pro en capacidad basica. REGISTER iPad Essentials iOS 14 4/15 l 3-4PM l Master the basic functions you need to get started including Internet connections, phone calls, text messages and more. REGISTER Microsoft Excel for Business: Formulas and Bar Graphs 4/19 l 6-7:30PM l A workshop for business professionals and entrepreneurs to learn how to calculate gross sales, net sales, and create graphs.

REGISTER Cybercrime Fighters 4/21 l Noon-1PM l Learn to protect your privacy and stay secure when browsing the Internet. REGISTER

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Job Search & Career Help Employment Workshops REGISTER 4/13 l 2-2:30PM l Job Search Tips: Learn how to search and apply for jobs, explore different job search websites, discuss job search safety, and interview for jobs with confidence.

4/20 l 2-2:45PM l Resumes: Learn the basic elements of a resume, resume formats, how to access free resume templates and how to get additional help with resume editing. REGISTER Job Seekers Workshop: Resumes & More 4/21 l 2-3:30PM l Learn the basic elements of a resume, resume formats, how to access free resume templates, and how to get additional help with resume editing. REGISTER

Genealogy

The Benefaction of You: African American Genealogy 101 4/10 l 2-3:30PM l Learn the basics of genealogy research and how descendants of both free people and the formerly enslaved can trace their ancestors, and how the use of DNA is repairing families torn apart by slavery. REGISTER Genetics and Genealogy - Creating a Family History Narrative 4/11 l 2-3PM l Dr. Schmitt Lavin will provide an overview of work done by herself, her colleague Dr. James Doan and students as well as highlights from her thesis focusing on the central themes in her family’s narrative. REGISTER Broward.org/Library

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MAKER FEST

April 3 • 11AM-3:30 PM Since kids can’t come to the Junior Maker Fest this year, the event will come to them! Families can pick up Maker Fest Kits at the South Regional/Broward College Library, or call 954-201-8821 to request a kit to pick up at their local branch library.

11-11:45AM • Make a Windsock!

(Recommended for children ages 3-5 years)

Noon-12:45PM • Construct a 3-D Paper Castle!

(Recommended for children ages 6-12 years)

1-1:45PM • Building with Cornstarch Blocks (Recommended for children ages 3-5 years)

2-2:45PM • Make Two Mini Treasure Boxes (Recommended for children ages 6-12 years)

3-3:30PM • Tech For Kids @ Your Library (Recommended for children ages 6-12 years)

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Earth Day Events

Let’s Talk Turtles!

4/10 l 1-2PM l Learn basic turtle facts including different types, the threats they face and how you can help them, presented by Dr. Melissa Cook from NOAA Fisheries. REGISTER

GET A FREE LIBRARY CARD!

STEM Games: The Benefits of Bees 4/13 l 11AM-Noon l Learn about STEM concepts and play collaborative online games, recommended for homeschoolers ages six and up. REGISTER “Stand Up, Speak Up and Show Up!” Make a Book for the Planet with Andrew Joyner 4/21 l 6-7PM l Join Australian author and illustrator Andrew Joyner in a program based on his book “Stand Up! Speak Up!: A story inspired by the Climate Change Revolution. REGISTER Earth Day Literary Creations 4/28 l 4:30-5:30PM l Listen, then create & show your masterpieces. REGISTER

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Locations and Hours

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KIDS StoryFest! Week of Wonder: Sing, Dance, Read, Celebrate!

April 18-24, 11-11:45AM, Register Join the fun online this year as StoryFest presents Week of Wonder, a family celebration of music and stories featuring a new show every day. REGISTER “Undisputed Queen of Kindie Rock” Laurie Berkner’s Family Concert 4/18 l Concert featuring Laurie Berkner, author of three popular children’s books and maker 12 bestselling, award-winning albums.

South Florida C VID-19 Project 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.

123 Andrés: Hello, Friends; Hola, Amigo Bilingual Concert 4/19 l Andrés and Christina, better known as 123 Andrés, are known for bringing joyful sounds, passion for bilingualism and a high-energy love of music that gets kids singing & dancing in Spanish & English.

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Aaron Nigel Smith Family Reggae Concert 4/20 l Dance to the award-winning reggae rhythms of Portland-based musician Aaron Nigel Smith as he shares a high-energy online concert inviting families to move, shake, and groove together.

Read and Sing Storytime with KidVision Pre-K’s Miss Penny 4/21 l Join Miss Penny, star of KidVision Pre-K, and your librarians for a special Raise a Reader virtual storytime celebrating books and encouraging a lifelong love of reading!

Alina Celeste + Mi Amigo Hamlet: Being Bilingual Rocks 4/22 l Musicians Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet share original and folk tunes in Spanish and English.

Grammy-Nominee Justin Roberts’ Kindie Rock Concert 4/23 l Award-winning kindie rock star Justin Roberts returns to the NSU Alvin Sherman Library with inspiring, intelligent & imaginative music kids and their grown-ups will enjoy in a fun and funny concert!

Grammy-Winning Secret Agent 23 Skidoo Hip Hop Concert 4/24 l Grammy-winning, internationally touring, purple-velvet-tuxedo wearing. family-funk phenomenon Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and Secret Agency bring you a show that’ll get you on your feet.

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Storytimes

Canciónes y Cuentos, Songs and Stories 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29 l 11-11:30AM l Explore a joyous blend of traditional and original songs and new interpretations of folktales each week in English and Spanish, recommended for preschoolers.

FACEBOOK LIVE Raise a Reader Storytime 4/14, 4/28 l 10:30-11AM l Facebook for stories and songs; watch live or on-demand. FACEBOOK LIVE Baby Lapsit with Miss Su 4/22 l 10:30-11:15AM l Rhymes, songs and bounces, for ages 3-11 months. REGISTER Pajama Storytime 4/27 l 6:30-7PM l Join Miss Ruthie for a relaxing storytime before bedtime. FACEBOOK LIVE El día de los niños/El día de los libros – Children’s Day/Book Day 4/30 l 11-11:30AM l Join us for Cantos, Ritmos y Rimas/Singing, Rhythm and Rhymes, hear a story snippet, and make a craft to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros, Children’s Day/Book Day. REGISTER

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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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Book D iscussions/ Literary Events

Tweens & Teens Anime Club 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 l 5-5:45PM l Discuss graphic novels, television, movies, illustration and pop culture related to Japanese animation. REGISTER Library Week Bookopoly: Hooray for Libraries!

4/14 l 4:30-5:30PM l Listen to a story, then play trivia using Kahoot. REGISTER Tween Book Club 4/17 l 2-3PM l Please call West Regional Library @ 954-765-1585 for book title. REGISTER Virtual Meet-and-Greet with Author Gordon Korman 4/24 l 3-4PM l Meet bestselling author Gordon Korman and learn about the writing process!

Gordon Korman has written over 90 books for children and teens, including The Unteachables, Ungifted, and the Swindle series. REGISTER

Learn and Have Fun!

Virtual Junior Maker Fest 4/3 l 11AM-3PM l Pick up a free Maker’s Fest kit at South Regional/Broward College by 4/1 to follow along and make one of the four projects below. Call 954-201-8821 for details. REGISTER 11AM l Blowing in the Wind: Make a Windsock Noon l Back in Time: Construct a 3-D Paper Castle 1PM l Use Your Imagination! Building with Cornstarch Block 2PM l Fold it and Fill it! Make Two Treasure Boxes 3PM - Tech for Kids@Your Library: Launch Pads and Read-alongs Family Deep Dives 4/8 l 4-4:45PM l Families learn and explore together in our Deep Dives! Get the inside story and Q&A time with experts in science, history, community services and more. Call 954-262-5477 for more information. REGISTER My First Fine Arts: East Asian Music with Elena Moon Park 4/11 l 2-2:30PM l Taiwanese train songs, Tibetan jump rope rhymes, Japanese sea shanties -- Elena Moon Park’s music brings the world of East Asian music to your living room. REGISTER STEM for Kids: Fun with Fractals 4/17 l 11AM-Noon l Join guests from the Miami Dade Library System and create fun fractals while learning about patterns. Call 954-262-5477 for more information. REGISTER Soccer & Sunshine 4/24 l 3-4PM l Join local non-profit amateur soccer club Himmarshee FC for a look at all things soccer, including origin, rules, strategy and its health aspects.

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Just for Teens!

Virtual Teen Advisory Board 4/10, 4/24 l 1-2PM l For teens who want to help with library programs and offer input into library collection/program development. REGISTER Virtual Teen Volunteer Orientation 4/10 l 3-4PM l Get your service hours! Help librarians with projects and special events, implement and assist with programs for children and more. REGISTER

Maker Fun! Teen Maker Night 4/16 l 4-5PM l Use your creative energy to make fun crafts and projects with simple items you can find lying around the house! Recommended for ages 12-18. RSVP to receive Zoom log-in instructions.

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READY FOR

COLLEGE:

Attention high school juniors and seniors – get college-ready with free workshops on scholarships, test prep and more! Parents/ guardians – encourage your teen to attend each test practice session and complete homework and assignments.

Intensive SAT/ACT Preparation Workshops Prepare for April 17, 2021 ACT Mondays, Thursday l 4-5:15PM l REGISTER ACT Math Practice Test Drill and Review - 4/1 ACT Science Fundamentals and Test-Taking Techniques - 4/5 ACT Science Practice Test Drill, Review and Full Practice Test - 4/8 Intensive SAT/ACT Preparation Workshops Prepare for May 8, 2021 SAT Mondays, Thursday l 4-5:15PM l REGISTER Math Fundamentals and Test-Taking Techniques - 4/12 Math Practice Test Drill & Review - 4/15 Grammar Fundamentals and Test-Taking Techniques - 4/19 Grammar Practice Test Drill & Review - 4/22 Reading Fundamentals and Test-Taking Techniques - 4/26 Reading Practice Test Drill Review and Full Practice Test, 4/29 College Readiness Workshops presented in association with The Scholarship Plug Tuesdays l 4:30-6PM l REGISTER What is Financial Aid and How Do I Apply? - 4/6 Colleges that Offer Full Need Financial Aid Packages - 4/13 How to Win Scholarship Money for College - 4/20 Broward.org/Library

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