Broward County Library December 2021 Magazine

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DECEMBER 2021

Happy Holidays!

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n Big Read 2022 n Holiday Events n The Color of Money

D irector’s

MESSAGE

What a wonderful time of the year to be at the library!

We are bursting with good cheer and great events to mark this very special season with you. For some of our customers, the winter holidays hold deep religious significance. For others, it’s a time of crafting, shopping and being a “secret Santa” by serving your community through volunteering.

And of course, our News & Newspapers page embodies diversity by offering you newspapers from around the world every day. World Newspapers offers you over 600 newspapers from more than 200 countries, in English and native languages. Plus U.S. newspapers, including Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, The New York Times and many more.

At the library, we like to mark all those ways of celebrating, learning about one another’s faith and/or family traditions. Please try to get to at least one seasonal event with us so we can feel like we spent the holiday with you, either online or in person.

At BCL, we have a multi-lingual staff that speaks 29 languages other than English and a multitude of material in every format and genre in languages from around of the world. Avail yourself – it’s all free and waiting for you like presents with your name on them under the tree. And on that note, I wish you a “Happy Holiday!” in every language known to us, and hope that the New Year brings you peace, health and happiness.

Like almost everyone, I love surprises. Most of the fun of giving and receiving is that element of the unexpected.

Well, this month I have a surprise for you! We have library cards with a new design.* It’s a limited edition on the theme of “Stronger Together.” This is so appropriate for our library because it is the cornerstone of who we are and what we are about. So let’s reflect on that.

Like the photo on our new library card, the communities and customers we serve reflect a wide spectrum of identities, hopes, dreams, beliefs and feelings.

Whatever our differences, we are a part of a whole that is incomplete without any one of us. Our message is that everyone is represented at the library, has a role to play, and is encouraged to discover the special, unique person they are. “Here I am, count me in!” is what each shade stands for.

At Broward County Library (BCL), we count everyone in.

There is no charge to enter or participate at a public library. And neither are there any barriers based on race, religion, income, sexual identity or any other criterion. Our 36th First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, noted, “Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest.” That comment excites me because I know how much we have to interest you, and we are always adding more. This is especially the case for those who were underrepresented in the past.

We have increased diversity and inclusion in our Online Resources with new categories from NewsBank for LGBTQ Rights, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Issues, Nationality and Citizenship, Organizations and Associations and many more.

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*For those who would like one, a new card and key ring card with the Stronger Together design are at the Circulation desk; there is a $1.50 fee and a new card number if you are an existing library customer. That said, your current card need not be changed and will work perfectly for you.

Sincerely,

Allison Grubbs BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Table of Contents

COMING IN JANUARY 2022

Director’s Message.............................. 2 Director’s Book Club............................ 3

Online Events ADULTS

KIDS Storytimes............................................. 8 Holiday Events..................................... 8 Hands-On Fun...................................... 8

TEENS SAT/ACT Workshops............................. 8 Ready for College Workshops........... 8 Teen Opportunities, Get Involved!.... 9

In-Person Events

ADULTS.......................................... 11, 12 KIDS............................................... 13, 14

Library DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB

FEATURING: • The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir by award-winning author Thi Bui • Drawn Together

by Minh Le • A Different Pond

by Bao Phi

NEA BIG READ SIGNATURE EVENTS: January 15 • 12 to 5PM ArtLit 2022: Drawing Together Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center January 22 • 1-2PM Online Conversation with Alexandra Huynh, Register January 29 • 1-2PM Online Conversation with Thi Bui, Register

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Citizenship & Language Classes.......... 4 Health & Wellness............................... 6 Book & Movie Discussions.................. 6 Computers and Careers..................... 7 Family Time.......................................... 7 Holiday Events..................................... 7

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, with additional sponsorship provided by the Broward Public Library Foundation.

AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR THI BUI

Director’s Book Club, with Allison Grubbs: The League of Wives by Heath Hardage Lee 12/8 l 3:30-5:30PM l REGISTER IN-PERSON: Tamarac Library

For details and a full schedule of NEA Big Read events, please visit Read.Broward.org Broward.org/Library

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Online Language & Citizenship ADULTS

U.S. Citizenship Exam Preparation Classes 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 l 5:45-6:45PM l REGISTER 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER

Language Classes English Café - Beginner 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 l 2-2:45 l REGISTER

- Intermediate 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 l 12:30-1:30PM l REGISTER 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 l 12:30-1:30PM l REGISTER 12/6, 12/13 l 5:30-6:30PM l REGISTER

- Advanced 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER 12/6 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/13 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/20 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER

Spanish Café: Beginner Conversational Spanish Class 12/6, 12/13 l 11:30AM-12:30PM l REGISTER

Did You Hear the News?

You now have free access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post from your computer, tablet or phone.

Want even more news?

NewsBank

Over 600 newspapers from over 200 countries, in English and native languages.

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The African American Research Library and Cultural Center in collaboration with Partners In Racial Justice presents:

CONFEDERATE CURRENCY

THE COLOR OF MONEY EXHIBITION OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 8, 2022

WWW.ONTHEMONEY.ORG

THE COLOR OF MONEY ART EXHIBITION TELLS A STORY SET IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICA; HOWEVER IT CONTINUES A CONTEMPORARY DIALOGUE REGARDING RACE, ECONOMICS, AND CULTURAL MEMORY. The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) Special Collection's Archive provides historical context bridging the past and the present related to Black history. In this exhibition, the archival content curated from our collection enhances the themes presented in the 'Color of Money' by artist John W. Jones.

AARLCC Archival Content was Curated by Rochelle Pienn, Emily Calderon, and Afua Ferdnance.

Exhibition Design by Erin N. Daniels.

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Online Health & Wellness ADULTS

Chair Yoga 12/1, 12/15 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER

Doc Talks with Dr. Kraeva: COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters 12/13 l 1-2PM l REGISTER

Book & Movie Discussions/Clubs Odyssey Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff 12/1 l 6-6:45PM l REGISTER Hoopla Book Club 12/6 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Bonding with Books 12/8 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER

Book Bunch: The Library Book by Susan Orleans 12/14 l 3:30-4:30PM l REGISTER Happy Hour Book Club 12/16 l 6-7PM l REGISTER Friday Movie Matinee Discussion 12/17 l 3-4PM l REGISTER

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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.

Online Computers & Careers ADULTS

Tech Talk Weekly 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 l 4-4:30PM l REGISTER

Job Seekers Workshop: Resumes & More 12/7 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Microsoft Word for Everyone 12/9 l 5-6:30PM l REGISTER Computer Camp: eBooks 12/14 l 1-1:45PM l REGISTER Foundations and Grants Workshop 12/14 l 3-4PM l REGISTER

Microsoft Excel for Business 12/15 l 5:30-7PM l REGISTER Lifting & Advancing Black Business: Getting Started with Freelancing 12/18 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER

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Playaways are self-playing digital audiobook devices. Each Playaway comes pre-loaded with a single audiobook, making your audiobook experience easier than ever.

TITLES AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES!

Just plug in and play!

Available now at your favorite Broward County Library location!

Creation Station Monthly 12/28 l 4-5PM l REGISTER

Family Time Genealogy: Look at Your Family in a Whole New Way with Mind Maps 12/5 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Family Game Night 12/9 l 6-7PM l REGISTER

Holiday Events

The Holidays: The Most Wonderful Times of the Year?

12/10 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER Heal, Plant, Harvest: AARLCC Kwanzaa Celebration 12/31 l 8AM-4PM l REGISTER Broward.org/Library

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Online Storytimes KIDS

Raise a Reader Storytime 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER Canciónes y Cuentos/ Bilingual Songs and Stories 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER

Get Free ONLINE TUTORING

NOW! Ages 5 0 1 o t 5

Holiday Events Joanie Leeds: Winter Holidays Family Concert 12/1 l 9-9:30AM l REGISTER

•English •Math •Science •Social Studies •SAT/ACT

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show 12/14 l 4-6PM l REGISTER

Hands-On Fun STEM for Kids: Lobe Your Brain 12/4 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER Computer Science Education Week: Hour of Code 12/7 l 3-4PM l REGISTER Anime Club 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 l 5-5:45PM l REGISTER 8 DECEMBER 2021 l

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Broward.org/Library/Education ignite your mind

TEENS

Online

SAT/ACT WORKSHOPS l 4-5:15PM l REGISTER • Session 7: ACT Science & Reading Practice Test & Strategies l 12/1 • Session 8: ACT Smart Test-Day Strategies: Putting It All Together l 12/6 READY FOR COLLEGE 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER • College Planning for Student Athletes l 12/7 • How to Apply for College l 12/14 • How to Apply for Scholarships l 12/21

Check out a FREE movie tonight!

• How to Complete the FAFSA l 12/28 GET INVOLVED! Teen Maker Night 12/3 l 4-5PM l REGISTER Virtual Teen Volunteer Orientation 12/4 l 3-4PM l REGISTER Virtual Teen Advisory Board 12/4, 12/18 l 1-2PM l REGISTER

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The South Florida

S CIAL JUSTICE C O M M O N

R E A D

Join us as we welcome MACARTHUR FELLOW DESMOND MEADE DECEMBER 4 • 3PM In-person at FMU and livestreamed to FMU’s YouTube bit.ly/fmulive Registration RSVP: bit.ly/sjicommonread In person event location Florida Memorial University 15800 NW 42nd Ave Miami Gardens, FL 33054

An open book, open mind and open dialogue are the first steps toward unity, healing and progress.

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ADULTS

In-Person

Language & Citizenship

Book & Movie Discussions/Clubs

Citizenship Exam Preparation 12/6 l REGISTER l 12/13 l REGISTER l 5:30-6PM West Regional Library

Non-Fiction Book Club: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark

by Michelle McNamara 12/2 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Davie/Cooper City Library

English Café Conversational English Classes Beginner 12/6 l REGISTER 12/13 l REGISTER l 4-5:30PM Stirling Road Library Intermediate 12/6 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER 12/13 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER Weston Library

All Levels 12/1 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/8 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/15 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/22 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER Miramar Library

Health & Wellness Ageless Grace: Neuroplasticity Exercises 12/3 l 11am-Noon l REGISTER 12/17 l 11am-Noon l REGISTER Main Library

Director’s Book Club: The League of Wives by Heath Hardage Lee 12/8 l 3:30-5:30PM l REGISTER Tamarac Library West Regional Bookclub The Rose Code by Kate Quinn 12/10 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER West Regional Library Book Club 12/16 l 2-3PM l REGISTER

Davie/Cooper City Library Movie & Discussion: Sweet Bird of Youth 12/16 l Noon-2:30PM l REGISTER North Regional/Broward College Library Bonding with Books 12/22 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER

Hollywood Library

Computers & Careers Introduction to MS Word 12/4 l 11AM-12:30PM l REGISTER Southwest Regional Library Introduction to PowerPoint 12/7 (Part 2); 12/14 (Part 3) l 4-5:30PM l

REGISTER West Regional Library Taking the Mystery out of Small Business Accounting 12/8 l 5-6:40PM l REGISTER African American Research Library and Cultural Center

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ADULTS

In-Person

Discussions & Lectures

Holiday Events

“Let’s Chat”: Community Conversations 12/3 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/17 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER West Regional Library

Holiday Card Craft 12/4 l 4-5M l REGISTER South Regional/ Broward College Library

Let My People Vote: Returning Citizens 12/4 l 3-4:30PM l REGISTER African American Research Library and Cultural Center

3D Snowflake Craft 12/6 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER Pembroke Pines/ Walter C. Young Resource Center

Arts, Craf ts & Music

Holiday Pop-up Card Craft 12/9 l 1-2PM l REGISTER Southwest Regional Library

Decorate a Face Mask with Rhinestones 12/4 l 11AM-12:30PM l REGISTER Pompano Beach Library Crafting 12/4 l 12-12:30PM l REGISTER

Miramar Library Library

Creation Station: Decorate a Photo Frame/Mug 12/6 l REGISTER l 11AM-Noon; 12/10 l REGISTER l 11AM-Noon Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library

Jingle Bells in the Breezeway 12/11 l 1-2:30PM l REGISTER Pompano Beach Library The Thursday Ukers: Friendly, Free Ukulele Club 12/16 l 2-3:30PM l REGISTER Deerfield Beach Percy White Library Senior Moments: “The Unforgettable Band” BIG Swing Holiday Program 12/22 l 2-3:15PM l REGISTER Deerfield Beach Percy White Library

Arts and Crafts with Christine 12/9 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library Pencils, Pens, & Pastels: Coloring for Grown-Ups 12/10 l 11AM-1PM l REGISTER Southwest Regional Library Building a Vision Board for the Future 12/11 l 11AM-12:15PM l

REGISTER Main Library

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Registration is required for all in-person programs, and room capacity is limited to ensure social distancing guidelines.

Facial coverings are required inside all Broward County facilities.

STORYTIMES

In-Person

ALL AGES

PRESCHOOL

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library 12/7 l 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER 12/14 l 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER 12/21 l 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER 12/28 l 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER

Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library 12/7 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER 12/14 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER 12/21 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER 12/28 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER

BABY

Davie/Cooper City Library 12/9 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER

Main Library 12/2 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/9 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/16 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER

TODDLER Deerfield Beach Percy White Library 12/6 l 10-11AM l REGISTER 12/13 l 10-11AM l REGISTER 12/20 l 10-11AM l REGISTER Hallandale Beach Library 12/2 l REGISTER 12/9 l REGISTER l 10:30-10:55AM 12/2 l REGISTER 12/9 REGISTER l 11:05-11:30AM Lauderhill Towne Centre Library 12/2 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/9 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/16 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/23 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/30 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER Miramar Library

Deerfield Beach Percy White 12/6 l 11:05AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/13 l 11:05AM-Noon l REGISTER Hollywood Library 12/2 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/9 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/16 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER Northwest Regional Library 12/1 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center 12/1 l 10-10:30AM l REGISTER South Regional/Broward College Library 12/1 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER 12/2 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER 12/15 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER 12/16 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER

FAMILIES

12/7 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/14 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/21 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER

Pompano Beach Library 12/3 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/10 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/17 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER

Southwest Regional Library 12/1 l 11:15-11:45AM l REGISTER 12/8 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/15 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/22 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 12/29 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER

South Regional/ Broward College Library 12/1 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER 12/15 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER

Stirling Road Library 12/2 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER 12/9 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER 12/16 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER

Southwest Regional Library 12/2 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER Weston Library 12/2 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 12/9 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER Broward.org/Library

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KIDS

In-Person

Hands-On Fun

Chess Club (Ages 7 and up) 12/4 l 11AM-12:30PM l REGISTER Main Library Crafternoon (grades K-5) 12/14 l 12/28, 3-4PM l REGISTER Pompano Beach Library Arts and Crafts with Charlene 12/16 l 4-5PM l REGISTER Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library STEM/STEAM Afternoon (grades K-5) 12/21 l 3-4PM l REGISTER Pompano Beach Library

Holiday Stories, Crafts & Songs Family Holiday Storytime and Craft 12/8 l 10-10:45AM l REGISTER Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center Holiday Craft 12/15 l 4-5PM l REGISTER Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Holiday Ornament Craft 12/15 l 3:30-4:30PM l REGISTER Tyrone Bryant Library Polar Express Family Movie Night (Outdoors) 12/16 l 5:30-7:30PM l REGISTER Southwest Regional Library Holiday Tree Paper Craft Ornament 12/16 l 3:15-4PM l REGISTER Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library Soulful Christmas: A Family Celebration 12/18 l 1-3PM l REGISTER African American Research Library and Cultural Center

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