Broward County Library October 2021 Magazine

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County Libraries new director Allison Grubbs roward

INSIDE THIS MONTH n Science Fair 2021 n Halloween Happenings n Director’s Book Club

D irector’s

MESSAGE

This October is a vibrant time for libraries, as we plunge further into Hispanic Heritage Month, and reposition ourselves for in-person programming. I cannot tell you how excited we are to see you again, live and face-toface, for crafts, seminars, entertainment, and of course, book discussions.

Personally, I am super excited that my own Director’s Book Club is one of the events that allow us to meet and spend time together this month. We are off and running with an astonishing non-fiction book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. I am looking forward to hearing what you think about it.

I’m not the only person who’ll be delighted to meet you when you show up at the library. Have you made friends with the Friends? Among other things, these stellar library volunteers raise money at Book Fairs to sponsor special guests and events at your local branch. It’s National Friends of Libraries Week during October 17-31, but we are grateful for our crew every day of the year. Join right now and become a star yourself!

Now that I’ve asked you to do something, let me tell what you can expect of me. My philosophy is always be grateful but never be satisfied. I am always looking for ways to upgrade, expand, increase, improve what the library brings to you. An example is the recent addition of the Wall Street Journal,

New York Times and Washington Post to the online publications we offer free. The list was impressive before we added these iconic papers – now it’s outstanding!

Another example: adding an extra open day to a dozen branches. It’s fair to say you can be on the lookout for service improvements. A key aspect of my directorship is that I will always be working for you, albeit behind the scenes.

Sincerely,

Allison Grubbs BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR

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It’s Back!

DIRECTOR’S MAY I SHARE WITH YOU HOW I DO THINGS?

Working My Way Being a library director who welcomes you to visit, get active, join our groups is a reflection of my personality and my outlook. Basically, I like people and care about the job I do.

I have loved books and libraries all my life and now I’m in a position to share that with people who don’t know what they’re missing! If that means leaving my office to come out and play – I’m all in. Let’s dive into a great book. Suggestions, anyone?

BOOK CLUB THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS

BY REBECCA SKLOOT

Lacks was an African-American woman whose cancer cells are the source of the HeLa cell line, the first immortalized human cell line and one of the most important cell lines in medical research.

For me, it means everything to connect with the community. I intend to make our libraries the places you bring your friends. Come for a good time, come to learn, come to start a business, come to meet new people. Sure, we have curbside service…but why not come in and stay a while?

The way I prefer to do things is collaboratively. So, yes, I am very interested in hearing your thoughts and the books you’d like to have in our collection and in my Director’s Book Club. I definitely have my favorites, some for being an addictive read and others for their message. The core values I believe in are important to me.

Topping the list of ideals I stand for is commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. This is everybody’s library and everyone is welcome here. Each of us deserve a quality experience on every interaction with Broward County Library. “Our best, nothing less” is a slogan we have gone by for years and that is the standard of my staff without regard to whom the customer is. At the library, we honor and value everyone and you may hold me to that.

IN-PERSON BOOK CLUB THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 • 2-3:30PM

Northwest Regional Library REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 • 3:30-5PM

Hollywood Branch Library REGISTER

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 • 11AM-12:30PM

West Regional Library REGISTER Broward.org/Library

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Table of Contents ADULTS Director’s Message.............................. 2 Director’s Book Club............................ 3 Computer Classes............................... 4 Health and Wellness........................... 5 Business, Career and Finance.......... 5 Book Clubs and Discussion............... 6 Writing Workshops.............................. 7 Hispanic Heritage Month................... 8 Language Classes.............................. 8

Did You Hear the News?

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Get past that roadblock with your Broward County Library card! You now have free access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post from your computer, tablet or phone.

KIDS

Hispanic Heritage Month Events.... 10 Storytimes........................................... 10 Halloween Happenings................... 11 Hands On Activities and Crafts....... 11

TEENS

Just for Teens..................................... 12

ADULTS

Computer Classes & Technology Introduction to Word 10/4 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Tech Talk Weekly 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 l 4-4:30PM l REGISTER

Computer Camp: Computer Basics 10/19 l 1-1:45PM l REGISTER Cybercrime Fighters: Password Managers 10/19 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Creation Station Monthly 10/26 l 4-5PM l REGISTER

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NewsBank Over 600 newspapers from over 200 countries, in English and native languages. U.S. newspapers, including the Sun Sentinel, Miami Herald and more.

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ADULTS

Health & Wellness Tai Chi

10/4, 10/6, 10/11, 10/13, 10/18, 10/20, 10/25, 10/27 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER

¡LLÁMANOS!

Chair Yoga

10/5, 10/7, 10/12, 10/19, 10/21, 10/26 l Noon-1PM l

REGISTER Container Gardening: Grow Herbs and Vegetables 10/7 l 3:30-4:30PM l REGISTER Maximizing Your Health to Avoid COVID-19 10/15 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER

Breast Cancer and Mental Health 10/19 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Stand Up, Speak Out! Targeting Human Trafficking in the U.S. 10/25 l 5:30-6:45PM l REGISTER Five Wishes: The Living Will with a Heart 10/29 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER Reflexology for Cancer Patients 10/30 l 11-11:45AM l REGISTER

¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!

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Business, Careers & Finance Project Management: Your Quick Start Guide 10/12 l 5:30-6:30PM l REGISTER Lifting and Advancing Black Business: Creating Awesome Online Meetings 10/16 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER Job Seekers Workshop: Resumés & More 10/22 l 2-3:30PM l REGISTER Internet/Phone Scams 101 10/26 l 2-3:30PM l REGISTER Broward.org/Library

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Book Clubs & Discussion

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Odyssey Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club 10/6 l 6-6:45PM l REGISTER Director’s Book Club: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot 10/7 l 2-3:30PM l REGISTER 10/13 l 3:30-5PM l REGISTER 10/21 l 11AM-12:30PM l REGISTER Hoopla Book Club Hub: Legends of the North Cascades by Jonathan Evison 10/9 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Bonding with Books: Discuss Recent Reads and Old Favorites 10/13 l 10:30-11:30AM l REGISTER Book Discussion: From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell 10/18 l 3-4PM l REGISTER Book Bunch: The Passenger by Lisa Lutz 10/19 l 3:30-4:30PM l REGISTER Happy Hour Book Club 10/28 l 6-7PM l REGISTER

Bienes Museum

of the Modern Book

Natural Legacy:

The Civilian Conservation Corps This exhibition showcases artifacts and records from 1933-1942 documenting President FDR’s New Deal Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) incentive.

Curated by the Bienes Museum of the Modern Book.

MAIN LIBRARY • BIENES MUSEUM• 6TH FL 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale • 33301 6 OCTOBER 2021

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ADULTS

Writing Workshops All Write 2021: Bringing Your Novel to Life, with Janice Hardy 10/9 l Noon-2:30PM l REGISTER Concealed: Find the Hidden Truths Within Your Story, with Christina Diaz Gonzalez 10/23 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Character and Conflict, with Nancy J. Cohen 10/30 l 2-3PM l REGISTER

Learn & Have Fun

The World’s Most Magical Kahoot Trivia Contest – Walt Disney World Resort 10/13 l 2-3PM l REGISTER

Great Friends Make Great Libraries!

October 17-23 is October 17-23 is National Friendsof of the the Library Week National Friends Library Week Great Friends Make Great Libraries!

Thank you to the Friends of Broward County ThankforyouAlltoYou theDo! Library

Friends of Broward County Library for All You Do! Please visit our Friends of Broward County Library webpage for more information about Friends activities and membership

The Civilian Conservation Corps in Florida Lecture/program presented in conjunction with the Bienes Museum of the Modern Book exhibit, The Civilian Conservation Corps in Florida 1933-1942 10/28 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER Movie Matinee Virtual Discussion, with Film History/Appreciation Prof. Tas Salini 10/29 l 3-4PM l REGISTER

EXPANDED HOURS OF SERVICE NEW! 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

Please visit our Friends of Broward County Library webpage for more information about Friends activities and membership

NEW! 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

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ADULTS

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrate Latin Culture 10/2 l 1-2PM l REGISTER Same Yet Different: Latin Music Similarities and Differences 10/2 l 2-3PM l REGISTER Free Spanish Health Resources 10/9 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER

Learn a New Language for Free!

Spanish Book Club 10/21 l 4-5PM l REGISTER

GET A FREE LIBRARY CARD!

ADULTS

English Cafe Beginners 10/1, 10/8, 10/15 (3:15-4PM), 10/22, 10/29 l 2-2:45PM l REGISTER 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 l 11:30AM-1PM l REGISTER Intermediate 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 l 5:30-6:30PM l REGISTER 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 l 12:30-1:30PM l REGISTER 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 l 12:30-1:30PM l REGISTER Advanced 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 l 10:30AM-Noon l REGISTER English for Families 10/5, 10/7, 10/12, 10/14, 10/19, 10/21 l 4-5:30PM l REGISTER 8 OCTOBER 2021 l

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KIDS

Hispanic Heritage Month ¡Lee y Canta! Read and Sing! Bilingual (English/Spanish) Stories and Songs 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 l 6-6:30PM l REGISTER Canciónes y Cuentos/ Bilingual Songs and Stories 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 l 11-11:30AM l FACEBOOK LIVE Bilingual Fiesta Storytime 10/15 l 10:30-11AM l REGISTER Friday Night Movie, Coco 10/15 l 7-8:30PM l Bring your our lawn chairs, snacks and join us for an outdoor showing of the family favorite. l Southwest Regional Library DETAILS

Storytimes Raise a Reader Storytime 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 l 10:30-11AM l FACEBOOK LIVE Music and Movement with Miss Autumn!

10/11, REGISTER l 10/25, REGISTER l 10:30-11:30AM l Pajama Storytime 10/19 l 6-6:30PM l FACEBOOK LIVE

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KIDS

Silly & Fun Halloween Happenings

FREE LIVE TUTORING HOMEWORK HELP

Virtual Halloween Concert: Lucy Kalantari & Her Jazz Cats 10/1 l 2-2:45PM l REGISTER Spook-tacular Halloween Family Kahoot Game 10/22 l 5-5:30PM l REGISTER Canciónes, Ritmos y Rimas para Halloween (Bilingual Halloween Storytime) 10/27 l 11-11:30AM l REGISTER

Check out a free movie tonight!

KIDS

Hands-On Activities & Crafts Disney Themed Family Trivia 10/1 l 4-5PM l REGISTER STEM for Kids: Veterinary Medicine 10/2 l 11AM-Noon l REGISTER Science Fair Fest 2021 10/9 l 10AM-3:30PM l REGISTER Family Game Night 10/14, 6-7PM l REGISTER Crafty Kids! (Ages 6-12) 10/15 l 4-4:30PM l REGISTER DJing Basics with DJ Sensi 10/22 l 4-4:30PM l REGISTER

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JUST FOR TEENS Tween/Teen Anime Club 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 l 5-5:45PM l REGISTER Virtual Volunteer Orientation 10/9 l 3-4PM l REGISTER Virtual Teen Advisory Board 10/9, 10/23 l 1-2PM l REGISTER Maker Night 10/15 l 4-5PM l REGISTER Jewelry Making Workshop 10/16 l 2-3PM l REGISTER

R E A DY

COLLEGE Free Intensive SAT Prep Workshops 4-5:15PM • Register

Session 1 • 10/11

Math Practice Test Drill/Review

Session 2 • 10/13

Grammar Practice Test Drill/Review

Session 3 • 10/18

Reading Practice Test Drill/Review

Session 4 • 10/20

Full Practice Test Drill/Review

Session 5 • 10/25

Math Fundamentals/ Test-Taking Techniques

Session 6 • 10/27

Grammar Fundamentals & Test Techniques

Session 7 • 11/1

Reading Fundamentals & Test Techniques

Session 8 • 11/3

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SCIENCE 2021

Fair Fest

Saturday, October 9 • 10AM-3:30PM 10-11AM

FUN WITH CHEMISTRY WITH BARRY UNIVERSITY, 6TH-12TH GRADE

Chemistry students host hands-on experiments and answer questions.

11:30AM-12:30PM

INFO SESSION AND Q & A WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, 6TH-12TH GRADE Dr. Merilyn Johnson and staff explain the guidelines and requirements for students entering science fair projects in Broward County Public Schools.

1-2PM

BE A NASA GLOBE CITIZEN SCIENTIST - WITH THE SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE, ALL AGES

Anne Holland will present NASA Citizen Scientist initiatives and how you can help NASA by collecting data through one of their apps.

2:30-3:30PM

GET ENERGIZED -WITH THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE, ALL AGES

Museum staff demonstrate fun hands-on science using alternative energy, working with snap circuits, solar cars, and mirrors.

REGISTER HERE A secret word will be given during each session. Email that word to Valerie Marshall at vmarshall@broward.org for a small prize. One participant from each session will also win a raffle for a backpack, books, and more.

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