Broward County Library November 2021

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Anywhere in America, November is a time of being thankful for something. It’s a double-header holiday month, with twice as much to be grateful for.

First comes Veterans Day, when we give our appreciation to every man, woman and animal who is or has been part of the United States military. In addition to recognizing our soldiers, we also acknowledge the families that support them, through multiple moves, deployments and all the demands of service.

This year, we’ll be paying special tribute with Vet Fest 2021, featuring six free events throughout November that celebrate their courage and sacrifice. There are also year-round resources for veterans on the library’s website, including the Veterans Connect Hotspot Program, winner of the the SirsiDynix 2020 Power of Libraries Award, that allows active military members and their dependents to check out Wi-Fi hotspots they can use to access free Internet anytime and anywhere.

Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving, with a few days off, the chance to gather with family, and a pass to overindulge guilt-free when pie is brought out?

Thanksgiving is such a lovely holiday, rooted in compassionate sharing and fellowship between cultures. In November 1621, at a time when Native Americans could have abandoned the needy, helpless strangers who found their way ashore, they reached out and nurtured them.

Libraries embrace similar social and cultural challenges with 21st century pilgrims. I am proud and grateful that our libraries are inclusive for everyone, including newcomers. A hallmark of our libraries is that we are the community go-to as places of opportunity, with award-winning initiatives like Project Welcome.

This project won the 2020 Library Innovation Award for support of English-language learners/newcomers to Broward with targeted library services for literacy, economic prosperity and a sense of belonging.

This leads me to another shining point of gratitude: library staff.

It is the library employees who come up with ideas, apply for grants, and create and carry out these and other programs to enhance the community. Your friends at the library are always thinking of more to do and novel ways to serve you better.

Do you recognize anyone on the cover? Their enthusiasm is contagious!

The staff and I are grateful to you, the customer, for allowing us to serve you. Thank you for holding fast with us through the twists and turns of COVID-19, curbside service, online events and in-person visits. Without you, every creative, interesting thing we do would have no meaning. You are our focus and pleasing you is our goal – when we succeed, let us know!

Sincerely,

Allison Grubbs 2

BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR

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Online Events ADULTS

Director’s Message.............................. 2 Director’s Book Club, Vet Fest............ 3 Book Clubs, Discussions and Literary Events............................. 4 Music, Film and More......................... 4 Holidays and Commemorations....... 6 English Café, Citizenship Classes.... 7 Computers, Careers and Tech.......... 8 Health and Wellness........................... 8 Family Time.......................................... 8

KIDS Stories, Art and Music......................... 9

TEENS SAT/ACT Workshops........................... 10 Ready for College Workshops......... 10 Teen Opportunties............................. 10

In-Person Events

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EXPANDED HOURS OF SERVICE Now Open FRIDAYS 10AM-6PM • African American Research Library and Cultural Center • Main Library • North Regional/Broward College Library • South Regional/Broward College Library • West Regional Library Now Open SATURDAYS 10AM-6PM • Hollywood Branch Library • Miramar Branch Library • Northwest Regional Library • Pompano Beach Branch Library • Southwest Regional Library • Tamarac Branch Library • Weston Branch Library

FOR VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES November 6-24, 2021 Graphic Novel Discussion with Veteran and Librarian, William Fritz MWD: Hell is Coming Home 11/6 l 1-2PM l ONLINE l REGISTER Book Discussion: Walk in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America’s Bravest Warriors 11/6 l 2-3:30PM l REGISTER IN-PERSON: West Regional Library NOTE: Free copies of MWD and Walk in My Combat Boots will be given away at the above discussions courtesy of the Broward Public Library Foundation (while supplies last).

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration: Featuring Author Discussion with Ben Fountain (Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) 11/16 l 6-7PM l ONLINE l REGISTER Creation Station Monthly: Prosthetic/Assistive Devices 11/23 l 4-5PM l ONLINE l REGISTER

Library DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB SPECIAL BOOK FOR VET FEST

Director’s Book Club, with Allison Grubbs: The League of Wives by Heath Hardage Lee 11/8 l 3:30-5PM l REGISTER IN-PERSON: North Regional/Broward College Library Director’s Book Club, with Allison Grubbs: The League of Wives by Heath Hardage Lee 11/24 l 3:30-5PM l REGISTER l ONLINE

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Online Book Clubs, Discussions & Literary Events ADULTS

Odyssey Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: Binti by Nnedi Okorafor 11/3 l 6-6:45PM l REGISTER Bonding with Books: Discuss recent reads or old favorites 11/10 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER Indie Author Day Marketing Outside the Box 11/13 l 12:30-1:30PM l REGISTER Literary Agents 11/13 l 2-3PM l REGISTER

Did You Hear the News?

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Poetry Club 11/16 l 2-3PM l REGISTER

Book Bunch: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah 11/16 l 3:30-4:30PM l REGISTER Spanish Book Club: Los abismos by Pilar Quintanal 11/18 l 4-5PM l REGISTER Happy Hour Book Club 11/18 l 6-7PM l REGISTER

Music, Film & More Irish Film Festival 2021 Talkback Sessions: With NSU Professor David Kilroy Between Land and Sea l 11/16 l 7-8PM l REGISTER Hey Ronnie Reagan l 11/18 l 7-8PM l REGISTER Rosie l 11/21 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Album/Film Discussion: The Beatles’ Let It Be and Get Back l 11/19 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER Movie Matinee Discussion: With Broward College Professor Tas Salini 11/19 l 3-4PM l REGISTER 4 NOVEMBER 2021 l

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ONLINE TUTORING NOW • • • •

English

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Social Studies

SAT/ACT

Ages 5 to 105

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Online Holidays & Commemorations ADULTS

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Thanksgiving “Attitude of Gratitude” Workshop 11/12 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER Native American Heritage Month • American Indian Art as Witness to American History, with Dr. Sandra Starr 11/17 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER • Remixing History: Seminole Life, Art, Culture, History and Future 11/20 l 2-3PM l REGISTER

Vet Fest 2021 H Graphic Novel Discussion: MWD: Hell is Coming Home 11/6 l 1-2PM l REGISTER H Veterans and Free Legal Aid Services 11/12 l 3-4PM l REGISTER H Discussion with Author Ben Fountain: Centennial Commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 11/16 l 6-7PM l REGISTER H Director’s Book Club: The League of Wives by Heath Hardage Lee 11/24 l 3:30-5PM l REGISTER

Congratulations, Jill!

Join us in

Congratulating Jill Sears on being named the Assistant Director of the Broward County Library.

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Online English Cafe ADULTS

English-Language Classes Beginners 11/4, 11/18 l 11:30AM-1PM l REGISTER 11/5 l 2-2:45PM l REGISTER 11/12, 11/19 l 3:15-4PM l REGISTER

Intermediate

11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 l 5:30-6:30PM l

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Advanced 11/1 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER 11/8 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 11/15 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 11/22 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 11/29 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER

Citizenship Classes U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Course 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 l 5:45-6:45PM l REGISTER Citizenship Exam Preparation (Bilingual-English/Spanish) 11/4 l 11:15AM-Noon l 11/18 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER

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Online Computers, Careers & Tech ADULTS

Tech Talk Weekly

11/4, 11/18, 11/25 l 4-4:30PM l REGISTER

CONFEDERATE CURRENCY: The Color of Money

On Exhibit through January 4, 2022 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center

Foundations and Grants Workshop

11/9 l 3-4PM l REGISTER

Job Seekers Workshop: Résumés and More 11/10 l 2-3:30PM l REGISTER Computer Camp: Create a Basic Budget with Excel 11/16 l 1-1:45PM l REGISTER Inside Out: Social Media Explosion-LinkedIn 11/17 l 1-2PM l REGISTER Google Sheets for Business Professionals 11/17 l 5:30-7PM l REGISTER Expand Your Business’ Online Presence

11/20 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER

Creation Station Monthly: Prosthetics and Devices 11/23 l 4-5PM l REGISTER

Explore the impact of slavery on the economy of the South in this powerful exhibit, featuring original works by artist John W. Jones, based on images of slavery depicted on Confederate /Southern States money.

Brought to you by Partners in Racial Justice onthemoney.org/collection

Family Time Genealogy: Create a Family History with U.S. Censuses 11/7 l 2-3PM l REGISTER

Health & Wellness Tai Chi

11/1, 11/3, 11/8, 11/10 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER

Chair Yoga

11/3, 11/17 l Noon-1PM l REGISTER

Doc Talks with Dr. Kraeva: COVID-19 Vaccine Information 11/8 l 1-2PM l REGISTER Top Ten Fall Prevention Tips

11/9 l 2-3PM l REGISTER

Sustainable Urban Gardening 11/15 l 6-7:30PM l REGISTER 8 NOVEMBER 2021 l

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Online Stories, Art & Music KIDS

Arts Alive! New Orleans Jazz for the Whole Family 11/1 l 10-10:30AM l REGISTER

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Anime Club

11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 l 5-5:45PM l REGISTER Raise a Reader Storytime 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER ¡Lee y Canta! Read and Sing!

Bilingual Songs and Stories 11/4 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER Canciónes y Cuentos/ Bilingual Songs and Stories 11/4, 11/18 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER STEM for Kids: Dinosaur Explorers 11/13 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER

Pajama Storytime 11/16 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER Joanie Leeds: Winter Holidays Family Concert 11/23 l 9:30-10:15AM l REGISTER Broward.org/Library

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SAT/ACT WORKSHOPS l 4-5:15PM • Session 7: Reading Fundamentals & Test Techniques l 11/1 l REGISTER • Session 8: Smart Test-Day Strategies: Putting It All Together l 11/3 l REGISTER • Session 1: SAT & ACT Math Fundamentals & Test Strategies l 11/8 l REGISTER • Session 2: SAT & ACT Grammar Fundamentals & Test Strategies l 11/10 l REGISTER • Session 3: SAT & ACT Reading Fundamentals & Test Strategies l 11/15 l REGISTER • Session 4: SAT & ACT Hard Math Review & Strategies l 11/17 l REGISTER • Session 5: SAT and ACT Hard Reading, Grammar Review and Strategies l 11/22 l REGISTER • Session 6: SAT Smart Test-Day Strategies: Putting It All Together l 11/29 l REGISTER

READY FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER • College Planning Checklist for High School Students (all grades) l 11/2 • For Parents: How to Help your Students Prepare for College l 11/9 • Let’s Complete the FAFSA Together l 11/16 • College and Scholarship Planning for Students with Disabilities l 11/23

Teen Opportunities Virtual Teen Volunteer Orientation 11/6 l 3-4PM l REGISTER Teen Maker Night 11/12 l 4-5PM l REGISTER Virtual Teen Advisory Board 11/20 l 1-2PM l REGISTER

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ADULTS

In-Person

Language & Citizenship Beginning English Café: Conversational Practice Class 11/1 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER 11/8 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER 11/15 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER 11/22 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER 11/29 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER Stirling Road Library All Levels English Café Conversational Practice Class 11/3 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 11/10 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 11/17 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 11/24 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER

Miramar Branch Library

Citizenship Exam Preparation 11/1 l 5-6:30PM l REGISTER 11/8 l 5-6:30PM l REGISTER 11/15 l 5-6:30PM l REGISTER 11/22 l 5-6:30PM l REGISTER 11/29 l 5-6:30PM l REGISTER West Regional Library

Book Clubs & Literary Events Non-Fiction Book Club: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand 11/4 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Davie/Cooper City Library

Director’s Book Club: The League of Wives

by Heath Hardage Lee 11/8 l 3:30-5PM l REGISTER North Regional/Broward College Library Tuesdays@Tamarac Book Discussion: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 11/9 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Tamarac Library Read Between the Spine Book Club: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 11/9 l 2-3PM l REGISTER South Regional/Broward College Library Let’s Talk About Books: The Island of Sea Women

by Lisa See

11/16 l 11:30AM-12:30PM l REGISTER

Southwest Regional Library

West Regional Book Club: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab 11/17 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER West Regional Library Davie/Cooper City Book Club 11/18 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Davie/ Cooper City Library Page-Turners Book Club: Long Bright River

by Liz Moore 11/23 l 1-2PM l REGISTER Margate Catharine Young Library

Vet Fest Book Discussion: Walk in My Combat Boots 11/6 l 2-3:30PM l REGISTER West Regional Library

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ADULTS

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Mind & Body Ageless Grace: Mind and Body Exercises

11/5 REGISTER ; 11/19 REGISTER l 11AM-Noon l

Main Library

Introduction to Microsoft Word

“Let’s Chat” Community Conversations 11/5 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 11/19 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER West Regional Library

Avalon: Movie and Discussion

11/6 l 11AM-12:30PM l REGISTER

11/18 l Noon-2:30PM l REGISTER

Pencils, Pens & Pastels: Adult Coloring 11/12 l 11AM-1PM l REGISTER Southwest Regional Library

Liftng & Advancing Black Business: Leveling the Equal Pay Field 11/18 l 4-5PM l REGISTER African American Research Library and Cultural Center

Southwest Regional Library

Lectures, Discussions & Celebrations All Souls Day 11/1 l 6-7:30PM l REGISTER

African American Research Library and Cultural Center

A Community Discussion on Art and Activism 11/4 l 6:30-8PM l REGISTER African American Research Library and Cultural Center

Please note that registration is required for all in-person programs, and room capacity is limited to ensure compliance with social distancing guidelines.

Facial coverings are required when indoors at all Broward County facilities.

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North Regional/Broward College Library

Native American Heritage Month Celebration 11/30 l 4:30-5:45PM l REGISTER North Lauderdale Saraniero Library

KIDS

In-Person

Storytimes

Preschool

Toddler/Preschool

11/4 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11/18 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER

11/2 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER 11/9 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER 11/16 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER 11/23 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER 11/30 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER

Hollywood Library

Baby (with Miss Su) 11/4 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11/18 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER

Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library

Toddler (ages 12-35 months) 11/3 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11:15-11:45AM l 11/10 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11:15-11:45AM l 11/17 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11:15-11:45AM l 11/24 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11:15-11:45AM l Southwest Regional Library

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Toddler/Preschool 11/4 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER 11/18 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER South Regional/Broward College Library Toddler (ages 1-3) 11/4 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER 11/18 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER

Stirling Road Library

Preschool (with Miss Keva) 11/4 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER 11/18 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER Main Library Families (all ages)

11/4 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER

Weston Library

Families (ages 2 and up) 11/5 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11/12 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11/19 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER Pompano Beach Library Get Ready for Preschool (ages 2-5) 11/9 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11/16 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER 11/23 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER Miramar Library

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KIDS

In-Person

Storytimes continued

Chess Club

All Ages 11/9 l 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER 11/16 l 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER 11/23 l 4:30-5:30PM l REGISTER

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Twilight Tales (ages 5-10) 11/10 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER 11/17 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER South Regional/Broward College Library Thanksgiving Storytime 11/17 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center Toddler (ages 8 months-4 years) 11/18 l 11:30AM-Noon l REGISTER Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Family PajamaRama (all ages)

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Hands-on Fun

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11/6 l 11AM-12:30PM l REGISTER Main Library

Crafternoon (grades K-5) 11/9 l 3-4PM l REGISTER ; 11/23 l 3-4PM l REGISTER Pompano Beach Library STEM/STEAM Afternoon (grades K-5) 11/16 l 3-4PM l REGISTER Pompano Beach Library

Please note that registration is required for all in-person programs, and room capacity is limited to ensure compliance with social distancing guidelines.

Facial coverings are required when indoors at all Broward County facilities.

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