Broward County Library November Magazine

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n Esther Rolle 100th Birthday n Vet Fest n StoryBook Festival

DIRECTOR’S

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2020 has been a year of extraordinary transformation for Broward County Library. This past year will have lasting and positive results on almost everything we do, from how we grow and develop our collections to the customer experience we provide. We’ve learned a lot since we closed our physical buildings in March, and we’re putting those lessons to work as we adapt and grow to meet your expectations and needs.

For example, we’ve learned how to transform popular inperson programs such as Vet Fest and our annual StoryBook Festival into dynamic and immersive online events that are engaging, entertaining and enjoyable. We’ve discovered that online happenings are just as popular as in-person programs, connecting us with you locally, nationally and even internationally, and we plan to continue to provide them even when our buildings re-open.

We also learned just how hard our staff is willing to work to maintain our Broward County Library standard of excellence even when circumstances are challenging. In the past seven months they’ve transformed, too, into producers, performers and playwrights creating original video content – storytimes, movie reviews, math lessons, business workshops and more – that brings Broward County Library to you, wherever you are and whenever you want us. We’re standing by curbside to ensure you get the books and materials you want and need, answering reference calls, stepping up existing skills and developing the news ones needed to succeed in these ever-changing times.

As we continue to navigate what so many are calling our “new normal,” Broward County Library will continue to grow and change, incorporating lessons learned and exploring new ways to provide and deliver the library experience you and your family deserve, during good times or bad, in-person or online – we’re here for you.

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Director’s Message, Director’s Book Club.................2

ADULT EVENTS Health and Wellness.......................................................3 Careers, Business and Finance.................................4 Computer Classes............................................................5 Literary, Book Discussions............................................6 Music, Films and Festivals...........................................7 English Café........................................................................8 En Español...........................................................................9

CHILDREN & TEEN EVENTS Storytime Adventures................................................... 11 Interactive and Hands-on Fun................................ 12 Just for Teens.................................................................... 13

DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION

Sincerely, Kelvin Watson Broward County Library Director

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Health & Wellness November 3, 10, 17, 24 - Chair Yoga: Improve balance and strength, presented by certified yoga teacher, Leigh Ann Russo, Noon-1PM, Register November 5 - Learn how to utilize Memorial Healthcare’s VA Navigation Program, a courtesy program that helps eligible veterans access healthcare, 11AMNoon, Register November 9 - Dog Body Language: Learn how to understand your pet to improve your communication and relationship in this presentation by the Humane Society of Broward County, 3-4PM, Register November 9, 11, 16, 18, 30 - Tai Chi for Arthritis: Improve your balance, strength, flexibility, muscle tone and coordination, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, 10:30-11:30AM, Register

Work out at home for FREE!

Alvin Sherman Library Health & Wellness Series Learn how to help your child have a healthy and successful school year with this free program series featuring Broward’s leading healthcare experts and community organizations. Register November 5 • Your Child’s Vision in the Age of Digital Media and Screens, Noon-1PM November 7 • Diabetes Prevention and Management 10-11AM November 10 • Listen up! Protect Your Child’s Hearing, Noon-1PM November 11 • Supporting Young Children (Ages 3-6) in Distance Learning, Noon-1PM November 14 • Diabetes and Exercise, 10-11AM • Interactive Nutrition, Noon-1PM November 14 • Diabetes and Healthy Eating, 2:30-3:30-PM November 15 • Diabetes Medication Management 2:30-3:30-PM

EXERCISE VIDEOS ON HOOPLA

FITNESS eBOOKS ON OVERDRIVE

EXERCISE MUSIC ON FREEGAL

November 17 • Myopia in Children: Detecting and Treating, 12-1PM November 21 • Goal Setting for Diabetes 10-11AM Broward.org/Library

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Careers, Business & Finance November 5 - Identity Theft and Scam Prevention: Learn how to avoid being a victim during the current COVID-19 pandemic, 2-3PM, Register

November 16 - Career Exploration - Information Technology: An IT consultant shares what it takes to succeed in the tech industry, 5-6PM, Register

November 5 - Built in Broward: What is this User Experience (UX) Thing? In this 101 level class, you’ll explore this buzz-worthy concept and break it down into meaningful, actionable bits, 6-7:30PM, Register

November 17 - Global Entrepreneurship Week Free Library Resources for Entrepreneurs: Take care of business with free resources including Reference Solutions, Mergent Online, LinkedIn Learning and more.

5:30-6:30PM, Register

November 6 - Children’s Mental Health, Psychology, and Behavior Modification: An Introduction to Unique Health and Wellness Careers, Noon-1PM. Register November 10 - Insurance Matters - Homeowners: Find out about your best options when selecting homeowners insurance, presented by Carmen Miller of McKinley Financial Services. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Libraries, 1-2PM, Register November 12 - Built in Broward - Customer Journey Mapping: An introductory workshop featuring a multidisciplinary approach to consumer journey mapping research, design and implementation, 6-8PM, Register November 16 - Women and Investing: Learn about investment challenges and strategies with investment advisor representative Steven Archer, 3-4PM, Register

November 18 - Soft Skills and What Employers Look For in an Ideal Candidate: Learn how “soft skills” – communication, people and social – are important and how you can develop and use them in your job search, 4-5PM, Register November 19 - Which is the Best Debt Solution for You? Find out about your debt solution options, presented by Consolidated Credit Counseling, 2-3PM, Register November 19 - Built in Broward - Build Your Website with Squarespace: This class covers the basics of the Squarespace platform including selecting templates, editing designs, managing content, and implementing advanced features like e-commerce, 6-8PM, Register

Saturday, November 7th • 7PM & Sunday, November 8th • 4PM FACEBOOK LIVE

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Computer Classes

November 3 - Internet Safety and Social Media: Learn basic internet safety, including web browsers, URL identification, secure websites and the importance of your social media reputation, 2-2:30PM, Register November 4 - Cybercrime Fighters - Phishing and Identity Theft: Discover the hallmark signs of phishing, a technique cybercriminals use to access your money and identity, and how to stay safer online, Noon-1PM, Register November 16 - iPad Essentials iPadOS: Everything you need to know to get started, 1-2PM, Register November 17 - Learn Adobe Spark: Explore this integrated suite of media creation applications for mobile and web, 2-3PM, Register November 17 - Phishing and Email Safety Online: Learn how to recognize phishing scams, discuss the importance of anti-virus protection and security updates and develop good e-mail safety habits, 2-2:30PM, Register

Walk-up/Drive-up Service All Broward County Libraries, with the exception of Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center and the Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, now offer Walk-up/Drive-up Service.

You can pick up reserved library materials in a safe manner while Broward County Libraries remain closed to the public. You may reserve books, DVDs and other library materials using our online catalog or by calling your local library.

Locations and Hours Broward.org/Library

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Read, Write,Talk: Discussions, Literary Events & Meetups

November 5 - Indie Author Day 2020 Online Panel Discussion: Learn the ins and outs of book editing and hear authorship/self-publishing experiences from local authors including Marissa Montielh, Christopher Gates and Mandi Eizenbaum, and editors Dwan Abrams, Aimee Heller and Patti Brassard Jefferson, 6:30-7:45PM, Register November 6 - Nonfiction Book Club Featuring Robin by David Itzkoff, the bestselling biography of actor/comedian Robin Williams, 11AM-Noon, Register November 7 - Simple Book Bindings with Ingrid Schindall: This short, intensive workshop is aimed toward artists who are looking for quick and pain-free ways to bind their book projects, presented in conjunction with the Small Press Fair Fort Lauderdale, 11AM-Noon, Register

November 17 - Flip and Sip with Lenore Cameron, author of the novel/memoir And Then We Laughed, her story of growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, 3-4:30PM, Register November 18 - Bonding with Books: An online book chat, 10:30AM-Noon, Register November 18 - Reader’s Online Book Club: Featuring The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kid, an extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny. 4-5PM, Register November 19 - Yiddish Book Discussion Series: Featuring A Jewish Refugee in New York by Kadya Molodovsky, a novel exploring the life of Rivke Zilberg, a 20-year-old Jewish woman who arrives in New York shortly after the Nazi invasion of her home country of Poland, 1-2PM, Register November 19 - Happy Hour Book Club: Grab your favorite drink or snack and join Sarah the Librarian for an entertaining hour of books and games, 6-7PM, Register

November 9 - Jewish Book Review Series: Featuring The Liar by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, a novel about a teen girl’s life-changing lie and how one mistake can have a thousand consequences, 10AM-11AM, Register November 12 - The Cultural Phenomenon of Home DNA Testing with Author Libby Copeland: Explore the extraordinary cultural phenomenon of home DNA testing with Libby Copeland, author of The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are, 4-5PM, Register November 13 - Genealogy Meetup @ AARLCC - A Case Study Using DNA to Corroborate a Family’s Oral Tradition: Explore the use of DNA tests used in genealogical research and recognize genealogy standards for accuracy and completeness, presented by LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, president of Board for Certification of Genealogists, 3-4:30PM, Register November 14 - EULA League @ Broward County Library (Session 2: Local Government): An exploration of concepts, issues and art with local artist and educator Allison Bolah, 11AM-12:30PM, Register November 14 - Writing Is Not A Solo Act! Celebrate NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) with a diverse panel discussion featuring members of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, 2-3PM, Register November 17 - Poetry Club: Share your poems, explore the world of poetry and improve your skills, 1-2PM, Register November 17 - Book Bunch: Live book review of The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See, 3:30-4:30PM, Register 6 NOVEMBER 2020

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Free Online Tutoring from BRAINFUSE

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Music, Films & Festivals 2020 NSU IRISH FILM FESTIVAL All Events are from 7-8PM, Register November 5 - Irish Film Festival Kickoff: This year the annual NSU Irish Film Festival will be held online! It kicks off with a Zoom meeting featuring NSU Professor David Kilroy, who will introduce this year’s films and explain the at-home, at-your-own-pace viewing process and how to participate in online “Talkback” sessions on each film.

November 10 - Talkback: One Million Dubliners November 12 - Talkback: Song of Granite November 15 - Talkback: The Pier November 7 - Vet Fest 2020: Online event connecting veterans, their families and first responders with free library and community resources, features guest speakers, presentations, music and more. 11AM-1PM, Register November 7 - Let the Good Times Rolle - A Birthday Gift to Esther: Enjoy an educational and entertaining tribute showcasing pivotal scenes from the original play, Let the Good Times Rolle: The Life and Legacy of Esther Rolle at 100, followed by an after talk with special guests, 7-9PM. Facebook Live

Social Justice in South Florida Project We are living in troubled times where race, racism and racial justice issues in this country are affecting law enforcement, culture, behavior, and values. Broward County Library developed the Stand Up, Speak Out: Social Justice Project in South Florida to capture this moment in time for future generations.

You are invited to express yourself and share your experiences using an original work to which you own the rights, in your choice of media. Journal entries, poems, drawing, music, videos, photos, and more are welcome to be considered for this special South Florida archive. All age groups are encouraged to participate in this unique opportunity to document this extraordinary period in history.

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November 8 - Rolle with AARLCC - A Birthday Bash and Toast to Our Leading Lady: Celebrate the life of the legendary Esther Rolle, born November 8, 1920, with musical entertainment and a wrap-up of the showcase of scenes from Let the Good Times Rolle, 4-6PM. Facebook Live November 14 - Chopin for All: Join the Chopin Foundation of the United States for a conversation with Chelsea Guo, one of the top laureates from the 2020 National Chopin Piano Competition. View an exclusive video performance of the semi-final round of the competition, 3-4PM, Register

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November 17 - F.U.N. (Florida Ukulele Network) Virtual Ukulele Play and Sing Along Hour: Join the F.U.N. for a live hour of strumming and singing ukulele favorites, 4-5PM, Register

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English Cafe Broward County Library Serves Veterans and Military Families

VETFEST 2020

NOVEMBER 7 • 11AM TO 1PM Join us for our 3rd Annual VestFest, a multi-faceted event connecting veterans, their families and first responders with free library and community resources.

Vet Fest 2020 features musical entertainment by Navy Band Southeast.

Special guest speakers include: H Sybil Allison, Director of Mission United H Matthew Chenworth, Director of

Veterans Affairs for Nova Southeastern University

H Brittany Curtis, Coral Springs Art Museum H Dee Hughes, Humana H Joe Marino, Executive Director of Veterans Florida H Dr. Robert Raggi, Chief Medical Officer

of Broward Health, Imperial Point

H Kelvin Watson, Director of Broward County Library

Vet Fest 2020 is generously funded by grants from the Broward Public Library Foundation and Humana. #BCLVetFest.

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Speakers of other languages can practice reading and conversational English in a relaxed and inclusive environment.

BASICS/BEGINNER November 4, 18, 25 - 10:30AM-Noon, Register November 6, 13, 20 - 2-2:45PM, (Limited to 10 participants) Register INTERMEDIATE November 2, 3, 10, 16, 17, 24 - 4-5PM, Register (Limited to 15 participants) November 5, 12, 19 - 12:30-1:30PM, Register ADVANCED November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 10:30AM-Noon, Register

Citizenship & Naturalization

U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class: Everything needed to pass your interview!

November 3, 10, 17, 24 - 3-4:30PM, Register – Zoom

LIBRARY DROP BOXES OPEN FOR RETURNS Have library materials to return? Our book drops are open 24/7 for returns. Just stop by and drop off – No contact and no hassle! Call us if you have any questions.

En Español November 10 - Ready for College Completing the FAFSA, Spanish Edition: Aprenda sobre la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA), los diferentes tipos de ayuda y becas, y los consejos básicos y términos comunes para conocer el proceso. Las familias deben traer los materiales necesarios para completar la solicitud, que incluya el numero de Seguro Social de padres y estudiante, y la información de impuestos., 4-6PM, Register

¡LLÁMANOS!

November 19 - Spanish Book Club – El otoño del patriarca by Gabriel García Márquez: Para reservar una copia del libro o si necesita ayuda para acceder a la reunión en línea, comuníquese con Freda Mosquera, fmosquera@broward.org, o llame al 954-357-8646, 4-5PM, Register November 20 - Clases de Computadora en Español: Password Manager, 1:30-2:30PM, Register

FREE Language Learning Made Easy!

¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!

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CHILDREN & FAMILIES CAN ENJOY A FREE, AMAZING WEEK OF ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES!

Complete three activities in our Beanstack StoryBook Festival Challenge to earn a book!

Monday, November 9 - Get Artsy!

Free art and journaling supplies for Interactive Art and Writing Projects are available for pick up; call 954-357-6733 or 954-357-7406 for details.

• Interactive Art Project: Hearts Across Broward. Join the City of Pembroke Pines for an Interactive Heart Art (HeArt) Project, 4-5PM. Register • Interactive Writing Project: Journaling 101. Join children’s entertainer Marci Poppins as we talk about writing as a tool for sharing our thoughts and feelings. Let’s find our happy! 5-6PM. Register Tuesday, November 10 - Get Curious!

• Stop Motion Video: Learn how to create and direct a movie with your cell phone in this fun workshop with Heather Green and friends, 4-5PM. Register • Making Your First Comic: Students will learn the fundamentals of storytelling & comic creation software in this interactive workshop with Ryan Hall of Black Valley Digital. Students will walk away with a finished comic strip, 5-6PM (Recommended for ages 8-11). Register Wednesday, November 11 - Get Exploring!

• Explore at home to earn the “Get Exploring” digital badge using the Beanstack challenge.

Thursday, November 12 - Get Entertained!

• Interactive Retelling of Piggie and Gerald Stories: Your favorite Mo Willems duo, Piggie and Gerald, brought to life in this medley of stories presented by the Miami Children’s Museum, 4-5PM (Recommended for ages 3-8). Facebook Live.

Friday, November 13 - Get Comfy!

• Home Is Where the Heart Is Interactive Game: We’ll use Kahoot to play a fairytale-inspired challenge! Register • Can you name that storybook abode? 4-5PM. Register Saturday, November 14 - Get Literary!

• Literary LEGOs: Gather your building bricks for an inspiring story followed by a building challenge.

We can’t wait to see what you build at the Show and Tell session later, 11AM-Noon Register • Peer Gynt, presented by the South Florida Chamber Ensemble: Enjoy this musical retelling of the Norwegian story, Peer Gynt, which features a lazy Viking who travels the world before returning to his ancestral Norway home, 12-1PM. Register • Show and Tell: What did you create this week? Wear your storybook character costume for this interactive session! We can’t wait to see everything! 1-2PM. Register 8 2020 10 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2020l lBroward.org/Library Broward.org/Library

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Storytime Adventures November 4, 11, 18, 25 - Raise a Reader Storytime: Join Miss Ruthie on Zoom for silly stories and songs, 10:30-11AM, Register by calling 954-262-5477 to receive Zoom log-in instructions; class size limited.

November 5, 12, 19 - Canciones y Cuentos, Songs and Stories: Explore a joyous blend of traditional and original songs and folktales each week in English and Spanish with award-winning, musician and teaching artist Alina Celeste in a special livestream performance, 11-11:30AM, Alvin Sherman Facebook Live November 12 - Cyber Babies Baby Storytime: Join Miss Autumn for online-fun with stories and songs made for our littlest of customers. Parent participation is encouraged, 10:30-11AM, Register

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November 16 - Live Thanksgiving Music & Movement Storytime: Sing and dance with Miss Autumn in an active storytime for little ones, 10:30-11AM, Register

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Interactive & Hands-on Fun November 3 - For Which We Stand – A Conversation with Mr. Foster: Participate in a dynamic conversation on voting and civics with Jeff Foster, AP government/politics teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and author of For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why it Matters, 11AM-Noon, Register (Recommended for grades 3-7)

Sunsational Storytimes!

November 3, 10, 17, 24 - Tweens & Teens Anime Club: Discuss graphic novels, television, movies, illustration and pop culture related to Japanese animation, 3:15-3:45PM, Register November 7 - Live at the Sherman Library – Family Concert with GRAMMY Winner Tim Kubart: Join Tim Kubart, host of the preschoolers’s morning show, The Sunny Side Up Show, for a 30-minute concert filmed exclusively for Alvin Sherman Library, 2-2:30PM, NSUAlvin Sherman Facebook Live November 14 - STEM for Kids: Tour an Animal Hospital with Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 2-2:45PM, Register by calling 954-262-5477 to receive Zoom log-in instructions; class size limited November 21 - Art Demo with Miss Jaws (Jessica Garcia): Join local artist/illustrator “Miss Jaws” for a live digital art-making demonstration Adobe Photoshop followed by a short Q & A with the artist, Noon-1PM, Register

Enjoy a storytime – Anytime!

South Florida C VID-19 Proj ect COVID-19 has impacted our economy, culture, behavior and values. 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 are welcome to be considered for this special South Florida archive.

All age groups are welcome to participate in this opportunity to help document this extraordinary period in history.

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JUST FOR TEENS November 5 - Ready for College – A Closer Look at Your Options After High School: Discuss the different options available and how you can get a kick start on your career after high school – while you’re still in high school, 4:306PM, Register November 12 - Teen Maker Night: Use your creative energy to make fun crafts and projects with simple items you can find lying around the house! Register by calling 954-262-5477 to receive Zoom log-in instructions, (Recommended for ages 12-18) November 17 - Ready for College – Student Loans/The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Explore all aspects of student loans, including how they can help make your financial load manageable, 4:30-6PM, Register

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