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Kimberly White Youth Services Coordinator
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Greetings!
May is a month of renewal, and we’re taking this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to serving you.
Did you know that May is National Recommitment Month? It’s an opportunity for both individuals and organizations to reflect on the goals and values they’ve previously set and assess their progress.
As for Broward County Libraries, it’s a time for us to reflect on the role we play in your life.
We need to ensure we’re consistently delivering the services that truly matter to you and make a difference. We take that role and responsibility very seriously.
To better understand how Broward County Library positively impacts your life, we need your valuable feedback. We ask that you please participate in a short online customer survey. Your insights will help us shape our services and make sure we continue to meet your evolving needs.
Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to reading your important input.
Here’s some events to put on your calendar:
On May 3, Adventure awaits at the annual Travel Expo! Stop by the Southwest Regional Library and you’ll find travel speakers, vendors, and even Global Entry enrollment.
I hope to see everyone on May 31 at the 20th annual Children’s Bookfest at the West Regional Library. It’s the perfect way to launch into summer.
This May, let’s recommit together. We’re recommitting to listening, adapting, and serving you with excellence. And we hope you’ll recommit to exploring all that Broward County Library has to offer.
Now I’m going to go tackle some paperwork while enjoying this soothing playlist from Freegal Music.
Sincerely, Allison Grubbs
BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
How has the library helped you?
TO COM DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB
Broward County Library
Director Allison Grubbs discusses thought-provoking books. Read the book or listen to the audiobook, then get together with Allison to talk about it.
MAY BOOK
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
A funny, touching memoir by filmmaker and activist Curtis Chin about growing up as an “ABC” (American-born Chinese) in 1980s Detroit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Write On! Creative
May 7,
How to Use LinkedIn Learning
May 10, 10:30AM-Noon
Cultural Conversations at the Center-Through the Lens of Time: Jacqui Love-Thornell discusses her collection of over 1,300 photographs documenting Black American life from the mid-19th to mid20th centuries.
May 10, 2-3:30PM
Destination Haiti
May 16, 6-7:30PM
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
May 17, 10:30AM-Noon
Cultural Conversations at the Center: Haitian Heritage Month Youth Presentation
May 17, 11AM-12:30PM
Chopin For All: Free concert celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Chopin Piano Competition May 17, 3-5PM
Malcolm X Centennial Birthday Celebration
May 19, 5:30-7:30PM
Celebrating Freedom: The 20th of May Oral History Project
May 20, 21,11AM-3PM
Creating a Business Plan
May 24, 10:30AM-Noon
Medicare Basics Part D: How Medicare drug coverage works May 27, 4-5PM
Mental Health First Aid Course: Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use
May 30, 10AM-5PM
youth
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement (MECCA) Tutoring: Free academic assistance
May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 4-5:30PM
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 28 4-7PM
Academic Enrichment at Your Library, grades K-12
May 7, 14, 21, 3-4PM
Black History School Series May 10, 11AM-1PM
Beach
3250 N.E. 2nd St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
954-357-7830
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Needlework Circle: Bring your knitting, crocheting, and other needle crafts, exchange new stiches and make new friends
May 7, 2:30-4PM
Beach Library Book
Discussion: Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
May 28, 2:30-3:30PM
youth
Kids’ Cinema: Classic animated Disney film
May 31, 2:30-4PM
Broward County Library Branch
Formerly Young At Art 751 S.W. 121 Ave. Davie, FL 33325
954-357-5437
adults
EVENT DETAILS
TranquiliTEA Thursdays
Coloring for adults
May 8, 11:30AM-12:30PM
Book Club for Adults
Wedding People by Alison Espach
May 21, 10:30-11:30AM
youth
Pre-K Storytime, ages 3-5
May 6, 20, 10:30-11:15AM
Music and Movement May 7, 10:30-11AM
Toddler Storytime
Ages 18-36 months
May 14, 10:30-11:30AM
Use your Broward County Library card to access Hoopla BingePass collections
Hoopla BingePass lets you, well, binge! Entire collections of streaming content are at your fingertips with just one borrow.
Kimberly’s Story
“Becoming a children’s librarian is about building connections with families. That’s really the fun part, meeting families and watching them grow. My current role is behind the scenes, so festivals and events give me a chance to reconnect and see special projects come to life.”
~ Kimberly White
Carver Ranches
4735 S.W. 18 St.
West Park, FL 33023
954-357-6245
Century Plaza
Leon Slatin
EVENT DETAILS
youth
Build & Learn: Practice engineering principles with blocks, LEGOs and more, ages 6-11
May 3, 2-3PM
Free Play Extravaganza
Ages 3-5
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
10:30AM-Noon
Chess for Kids and Teens Learn and/or practice, ages 6-18
May 5, 19, 6-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages up to 3 years with parent/caregiver
May 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11AM
Dominoes Social, ages 6 and up/families welcome May 12, 6-7PM
STEAM & Discover with the Frost Museum: Rocks, grades 4-8
May 31, 2-2:30PM
1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-357-7740
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Android Basics with Jeffrey! May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5PM
Chess Club
All ages/abilities welcome May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 2-5:30PM
AARP Driver Safety Class
May 8, 10:30AM-4:30PM
Socrates Café
Open discussion of philosophical ideas
May 9, 23, 10:30AM-Noon youth
Homework Help
Ages 5-12
May 5, 6, 3:30-5:30PM
Get a LIVE TUTOR Now! HOMEWORK IS HARD!
Dania Beach
Paul DeMaio
1 Park Ave. East Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-357-7073
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Informal discussion of government services
May 7, 21, 10:30-11:30AM
Mandala Art
Explore, create, meditate Teens welcome
May 8, 2:30-4PM
Chair Yoga
May 9, 16, 23, 30
11AM-Noon
English Cafe Intermediate
Learn and practice
conversational English
May 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-2PM
Meditation
May 10, 17, 24, 31
10:30-11:30AM
SHINE: Presentation/ counseling about preventive services available to all Part B Medicare enrollees
Presentation
May 14, 10:30-11:30AM
One-on-one counseling 11:30AM-12:30PM
Digital Downloads: Learn how to stream and download free music, movies and more with the Freegal Music, Hoopla and Kanopy apps
May 15, 4-5PM
youth
Storytime: Singing, stories and crafts
May 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30-11:30AM
Kids Create with Holly Monthly art class
May 19, 4-5:30PM
Davie/ Cooper City
4600 S.W. 82nd Ave. Davie, FL 33328
954-357-6399 EVENT DETAILS adults
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-2PM
English Cafe Intermediate Learn and practice conversational English
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Noon-1:30PM
Drawing with Marcy: Class size limited to 12
May 9, 2-3:30PM
Night Owls DC Evening Book Club
May 20, 6-7PM
youth
Baby Lapsit Storytime
TRAVEL EXPO 2025
May 3 • 10AM-1PM
Travel Expo 2025 spotlights cruises, adventure tours, weekend getaways, staycations and more. Free admission, seminars and presentations, interactive kids’ activity, and raffles.
Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:30AM
Wags & Tales: Read aloud with a gentle pet therapy dog May 12, 4-5PM
LEGO Adventure Club: Build using your imagination May 13, 4-5PM
Davie/Cooper City Book Club: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson May 15, 2-3PM
Deerfield Beach
Percy White
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-357-7680
EVENT
adults
What the Freegal? Learn how to download free music with the Freegal app
May 1, 2-3:15PM
Literary Cinema: Call library for title; end times vary
May 3, 31, 2PM
Dear Deerfield Beach
Reader’s Book Club
May 5, 1-2:30PM
John Wayne Birthday Tribute Movie
Call for title
May 29, 2-4PM
youth
Toddler Storytime
May 5, 12, 19, 10-11AM
Preschool Storytime
May 5, 12, 19, 11AM-Noon
Stories and Slime
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5PM
Baby Storytime
May 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30-11:30AM
Fort Lauderdale
Reading Center
1300 E Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7890
Galt Ocean Mile
Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7840
adults
EVENT
Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Informal discussion of government services
May 6, 20, 1-2PM
Get the Scoop on Medicare
May 8, 2-3PM
Ask Us Anything: Technology and computers
May 13, 2-3PM
Rock Painting Party May 14, 11AM-Noon
Banned Book Discussion
Animal Farm by George Orwell
May 14, 2-3PM
Galt Ocean Mile
Photography Club
May 22, 2-3PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for property tax exemptions
May 27,10-11:30AM
Book Discussion
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
May 28, 2-3PM
Hallandale Beach
300 S. Federal Highway Hallandale, FL 33009
954-357-6380
EVENT DETAILS
Closed for remodeling
2 PODCASTS, DOUBLE THE FUN!
We’ve launched podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly
Hollywood Beach
Bernice P. Oster
1301 S. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-357-4798
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-357-7760
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Mobile Device Help: Oneon-one help learning how to download and use free apps on your phone/tablet
May 7, 14, 21, 28
11AM-Noon
Beginners Spanish Cafe
Conversational Spanish practice
May 8, 22, 29,1-2PM
Jewish American Heritage Month Movie Matinee
Call for title
May 14, Noon-2PM
EVENT DETAILS
Closed for repairs
Imperial Point
5985 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-357-6530
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Issues of Aging Support Group
May 2, 30, 10:30AM-Noon
Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Discussion of government services
May 6, 20, 3-4PM
English Cafe Intermediate
May 7, 14, 21, 28
6:30-7:30PM
Working with Computers and Devices: Learn about computer hardware; bring your device or tablet
May 8, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Get the Scoop on Medicare
May 13, 2-3PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for property tax exemptions
May 15, 10:30AM-2:30PM
Imperial Point Book Club
May 20, 1-2PM
Finger Painting, Sketching or Coloring
May 22, 3-4PM
youth
Arts and Crafts for Everyone
All ages/families welcome
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4PM
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5 with caregiver
May 5, 12, 19, 10:30-11:30AM
Chess Club
All ages welcome
May 6, 13, 20, 27 4:30-7:30PM
Jan Moran
Collier City
2800 N.W. 9 Court Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-357-7670
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Introduction to Computers for Beginners
May 5, 12, 19, 6-7PM
English Cafe: All levels
May 5, 12, 19, 6:30-7:30PM
CC Voices Live! Open mic for performers of all talents including, music, spoken word, and dance
May 7, 6-8PM
Open House with Florida State Rep. Mitch Rosenwald, Dist. 98
May 8, 3-5PM
Intermediate Computer Instruction
May 21, 6-7PM
youth
Afterschool Homework Help, kids/teens
May 1, 2, 2, 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 27-30, 2-4PM
Storytime with Ms. Yasmin
May 5, 12, 19, 3-4PM
Collier City Presents Gaming Night
May 14, 6-8PM
Collier City Anime Club
May 21, 6-8PM
Lauderdale Lakes
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
954-357-8650
adults
EVENT
DETAILS
Tech Wednesdays: Computer Literacy for Windows 10 May 7, 2-4PM
Acrylic Paint Class with Artist Martha Cecilia Rivero Create your own artwork
May 8, 3:30-6PM
Canva Essential Training
May 14, 2-4PM
Bev’s Book Club
May 15, 12:30-1:30PM
Information Literacy: Learn essential skills for navigating the information age
May 21, 2-4PM
Publisher Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
May 28, 2-4PM
Book Presentation: Haitian poet/journalist Andre Fouad presents his new book of poetry, Silence! Je tutoie la mer
May 29, 5-7PM
youth
Family Storytime at the Library with the Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes
May 3, 11AM-Noon
A Maze Zing Puzzle
Educational game to help elementary students improve math skills
May 13, 4-6PM
Robotics STEM Program Ages 8-15
May 22, 4-6PM
Lauderhill
Central Park
3810 N.W. 11 PL
Lauderhill, FL 33311
954-357-7833
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Lauderhill
Towne Centre
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-357-6406
adults
Documentary Screening and Discussion: The YouTube Effect, refreshments served May 17, 4:15-6PM
EVENT
DETAILS
Crochet for a Cause
May 5, 19, 6-7:30PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
May 8, 3-4:30PM
Friends of Lauderhill Towne Center Library Meeting and Book Discussion: The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
May 12, 6-7:30PM
Broward Supervisor of Elections Outreach
May 14, 28, 2-4PM
Beginners English Cafe
Adults who know little/no English can practice English vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar
May 16, 23, 30, 4-5PM
Bon Soup Joumou!
A Haitian Flag Day Celebration for Everyone
Explore the historical heritage of Haiti’s Soup Joumou through music, food and art, all ages welcome
May 17, 11AM-2PM
Friends of the Library Book Sale
May 24, 11AM-3PM
Building Bridges to Business Growth: Learn how to grow your business
May 27, 6-7PM
U.S. Small Business Administration Monthly Outreach: Explore strategies for small business success
May 28, Noon-2PM
youth
Homework Help, walk-ins welcome, grades K-12
May 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 29
3:30-5:30PM
Storytime with Mother Goose
May 8, 10:30-11:30AM
Elementary Math Boot Camp
May 10, 10:30AM-Noon
Express Yourself! Teens are invited to use different art mediums to explore who they are, guided by artist and educator Dr. Kimme Harris
May 13, 6-7:30PM
Main
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-357-7444
adults
EVENT DETAILS
English Cafe Intermediate
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
2:30-3:30PM
Ageless Grace: Brain exercises for adults
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11AM-Noon
HackMiami: Presentations for the computer security industry
May 3, 31, 3-5PM
Jewish Heritage Month
Discussion: A discussion on the book To the Golden Cities: Pursuing the American Jewish Dream in Miami and L.A by Deborah Dash Moore
May 5, 6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
May 5, 12, 19, Noon-1PM
Tai Chi Focus
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 4:45-6PM
El Club en Español
Conversational Spanish practice
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7:30PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free government resources and services
May 8, 29, 10:30AM-Noon
Memoir Writing Workshop
May 12, 1-3:30PM
Play & Sing Along with Ukulele FUN: Music, laughter, and good vibes, all ages
May 12, 6-7PM
youth
Baby Lapsit: Songs, lap bounces and fingerplays tailored just for babies
May 1, 8, 15, 10:30-11AM
Toddler Storytime: Fun songs, activities and stories, ages 1836 months
May 1, 8, 15, 11:30AM-Noon
Music & Movement
Dancing, singing, and a story or two, ages 18 months (and walking)- 5 years
May 2, 9, 16, 10:30-11AM
Chess Club, all ages/families
May 3, 11AM-Noon
Sensory Storytime: Songs, stories and activities geared towards children with autism or sensory needs
May 3, 2-2:30PM
Introduction to Creation Station: Explore the Creation Station makerspace and its service/technology, all ages/ families welcome
May 3, 3-4PM
Teen Gaming at the Teen Studio
May 5, 19, 5-7PM
Kids Yoga
May 6, 20, 10:30-11:30AM
Mother’s Day Storytime & Craft: Celebrate mothers and other caregivers with a story, craft and photoshoot at the Creation Station
May 8, 11:30AM-12:15PM
LEGO Club at Teen Studio
May 10, 1-2PM
Crafts for Teens at Teen Studio: Make a unique pattern with a variety of colorful beads or paint a canvas
May 14, 28, 5-6PM
Patriotic Agamographs
Learn how to make a picture that morphs into another image
May 17, 11AM-Noon
Introduction to Sphero
Robot: Learn and have fun with robotics and code
May 17, 3-4PM
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Teen Film Screening: Call library for title
May 24, 2-4PM
Margate
Catharine Young
5810 Park Drive
Margate, FL 33063
954-357-7500 EVENT DETAILS
adults
Tai Chi/A Matter of Balance: Fall prevention and management program
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
12:30-2:30PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
Sign up for property tax exemptions
May 7, 2:30-4:30PM
Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW): Convenient services including license renewal/ replacement, ID credentialing and vehicle registration May 13, 10AM-2PM
Tune Up Tuesdays
Ageless Grace Exercise Program May 13, 27, 10:30-11:30AM
Family Game Time
May 15, 3:30-5PM
Tai Chi
May 28, 29, 12:30-1:30PM youth
Preschool Storytime: Music, songs, crafts and stories May 6, 20, 27, 10:15-11:30AM
Marta-Beth Friedman
Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road
Hollywood, FL 33312
954-357-7550 EVENT DETAILS
adults
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-3PM
Ener Chi
May 5, 19, 2-3PM
English Cafe Beginner
Learn and practice English vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-3PM
Monday Matinee
Call for title
May 12, 12:30-3PM
Monthly Hollywood Historical Society Event
Jorge Camejo, Hollywood CRA Director, speaks about updates regarding the Hollywood Beach and Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency
May 18, 1-3PM
Book Discussion with Lynda Levin: James: A Novel by Percival Everett
May 20, 1:30-3PM
Pull Up a Chair
May 27, 2-3PM
youth
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
11-11:45AM
Teen Advisory Board Event Chess Club
May 4, 3-3:45PM
SAT Math Workshop: Prepare for the June SAT with this intensive, 4-session workshop, grades 10-12
May 4, 11, 4-5:30PM
Reveal the Beauty:
Exhibit celebrating the centennial of the Harlem Renaissance and its role in shaping African American artistic expression from the 1920s -1940s.
On display at the African American Research Library through June 28 during library hours.
Family Storytime, all ages
May 4, 25, 11-11:45AM
Preschool Storytime: Stories, early-literacy activities and playtime
May 5, 12, 19, 10:30-11:15AM
Teen Advisory Board
Presents: Mother’s Day cupcake and card
May 7, 6-7PM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, ages 12-17
May 14, 5-7PM
SAT Reading & Writing Workshop: Prepare for the June SAT with this intensive, 4-session workshop, grades 10-12
May 18, 4-5:30PM
Sensory Storytime: Interactive storytime for autistic/ neurodivergent. Children/families
May 28, 5-6PM
Miramar
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar 33025
954-357-8090
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Coloring for Adults
May 3, 11AM-12:30PM
Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word
May 5, 19, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s District Service
May 7, 11AM-1PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
May 12, 11:30AM-1PM
NAMI Broward Mental Health Support Group
May 13, 6:30-7:30PM
Miramar Library Book Club
Cat Tale by Craig Pittman
May 17, Noon-5PM
Jigsaw Puzzle Party & Exchange
Teens welcome
May 22, Noon-2PM
Director’s Book Club
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
May 30, 3-4PM
youth
Crafty Kids - Mommy and
Me: Make a Mother’s Day card and gift, ages 3 and up
May 3, Noon-1PM
Rhythms & Rhymes
Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 2-4
May 6, 13, 10:30-11AM
Mother’s Day Tea Party
May 10, 11AM-noon
SAT & ACT Prep: Math skills, grades 10-12
May 24, 11AM-12:30PM
Chess Club, all ages May 24, Noon-2PM
On Display through May 19, 2025
BIENES CENTER AT MAIN LIBRARY
North Lauderdale Saraniero
6901 Kimberly Blvd. North Lauderdale 33068
954-357-6660
adults
Art for the Cure
May 3, 2-3PM
EVENT DETAILS
Beginners English Cafe
May 5, 19, 6:30-7:30PM
Mobile Tech for Beginners
May 6, 1-2PM
May 20, 6-7PM
Color Me Calm Coloring Club
May 19, 1-2PM
youth
Storytime, ages 2-6
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11:15AM
The Art of Speech: Public Speaking Class May 6, 3:30-5PM
I Am Change: (Motivating Future Leaders): Computer Coding
May 6, 13, 20, 27 6-7PM
STEAM Fun: Work on basic STEAM-related projects
May 7, 21, 3-4PM
Youth Chess Casual practice or play
May 12, 1-2PM
Crafts for Teens
Make a piece of unique jewelry using colorful beads
May 15, 3:30-4:30PM
North Regional/ Broward College
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2600
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Digital Explorer: Learn how to use free apps for learning, entertainment and more Teens welcome
May 1, 11-11:30AM
Ageless Grace
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2PM
Come Together Acoustic
Guitar Cafe
Come to listen or perform
May 3, 2-5PM
Games People Play Mahjong, cards, chess, board games and more
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2-4PM
Craft and Chat
May 5, 12, 19, 2-4PM
English Cafe
• Beginner
May 5, 12, 19, 5-6:30PM
• Intermediate
May 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30AM-Noon
Living With Coyotes: Learn about coyote biology, behavior, environmental role and how we can co-exist with them
May 7, 6-7PM
Let’s Talk About It
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 11AM-Noon
Poets @ Heart
Poetry Writing Group
May 7, 21, 5-6:30PM
English Cafe Learn and practice conversational
English Intermediate
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 5-6:30PM
Piano Recital: Featuring students of Piano Lessons by Rhonda
May 10, 11AM-3PM
Between the Lines Book Club
May 20, 2-3PM
History Uncovered: History lovers’ discussion group
May 27, 4-5PM
Chess Club
May 28, 2-3PM
The Hidden Magic of Bollywood Music & Dance
Explore the history, culture and sound of Bollywood in this special presentation by Indian vocalist/educator Shuchita Rao
May 31, 3-5:30PM
youth
Letter of the Week Storytime
Ages 2-5
May 1, 8, 10:30-11:15AM
Haitian Girls Code
(For all girls), ages 8-18
May 3, 1-5PM
After School Fun
Story and craft, grades K-2
May 6, 13, 4-4:30PM
Mother’s Day Card Craft Teens
May 7, 6-7:30PM
Construction Zone: Build creations with blocks/plastic building bricks, ages 3-11
May 10, 11AM-Noon
Little Learners Storytime
Ages 2-5
May 15, 10:30-11:15AM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to Zoe the pet therapy dog, ages 5-11
May 17, 2-3PM
Northwest Branch
1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060
954-357-6599 EVENT DETAILS
adults
Haitian Heritage Month Celebration, families/all ages welcome
May 3, 1-3PM youth
Teens Chasing Dreams
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 3:30-5:30PM
Chess Mentorship Program for Teens
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-5:30PM
Storytime: Sing-alongs and stories
May 8, 10:15-11AM
Saturday, May 31 10AM to 3PM
• Young At Art Museum’s (YAA) Open Studio
• Musical Petting Zoo Adventure • Ms. Tracy Sings
• Aunty Nadine and Friends presents “Donkey Seh: A Jamaican Folklore Performance”
• Coral Springs Chinese Cultural Association presents Chinese Lion Dance Team
• Capo Capoeira • Jumbie Stilt Dancers
• Mad Science of Palm Beach
Northwest Regional
3151 University Drive
Coral Springs 33060
954-357-7990
EVENT DETAILS
adults
LIBRARY LIVING ROOM
Different activities throughout the week for ages 50 and over
• Bingo
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
11AM-12:30PM
• Coloring, Crafts & Conversation
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11AM-12:30PM
• Hot Topics Discussion Group
May 6, 13, 20, 27
11AM-12:30PM
• Film Club Movie & Discussion
May 14, 11AM-12:30PM
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English
• Beginner, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5:30PM
• Intermediate, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5:30PM
• All Levels, May 6, 13, 20, 27 5-6:30PM
Tai Chi
Beginners, May 1, 15, 29
4:30-5:30PM
May 2, 16, 30, 12:30-1:30PM
Whet Your Appetite Book Club: Discover new genres and authors
May 5, 4-5:30PM
Chess Club, all ages welcome
May 5, 1:30-3PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/
Interview Preparation Class
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 5-6:30PM
Gentle Yoga for Beginners
May 7, 21, 4:30-5:30PM
May 9, 23, 11AM-Noon
Book Warriors Book Club
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
May 13, 5:30-6:30PM
AARP Driver Safety Class
May 19, 10:30AM-4:30PM
Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Support Group
May 21, 2-3:15PM
Job Fair
May 27, 11AM-Noon
Learn the Tarot Class
May 31, Noon-1PM
youth
Afterschool: Videogames, entertainment and space to chill or engage, teens 1, 2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 27-30 2:30-4PM
Baby Play Date
Ages 0-18 months
May 2, 9, 11-11:30AM
Baby Lapsit Story Time
Ages birth to 18 months
May 2, 9, 16, 10:30-11AM
Cinco de Mayo Celebrate with Elmo
Storytime fiesta, music and dance
May 6, 10:30-11AM
Construction Zone: Puzzles, games and fun activities, ages 3-5
May 6, 13, 11-11:30AM
Mother’s Day High Tea
An afternoon filled with tea, sweet treats, and activities. Dress in your best attire to toast our amazing mothers and caregivers.
May 7, 5-6PM
Craft with Coral Springs Woman’s Club, 4-5PM
May 9, Mother’s Day
May 20, World Bee Day
Toddler Storytime: Stories and songs for toddlers and their families to practice literacy skills
May 13, 10:30-11AM
Sensory Play @ the library
Children and caregivers explore sensory stations together
May 14, 5-6PM
Baby Party Time: Music, play and activities
May 16, 10:30-11:30AM
Bones to Books
Read to a therapy dog
May 17, 1-2PM
Early Readers Club
Grades K-3
May 21, 4:30-5:30PM
Respira: Family bilingual yoga
May 22, 11-11:45AM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-9
May 24, 10:30-11:30AM
Pathways to Purpose
Community fair hosted by The Flow & Grow Foundation connecting high school students with community partners
May 24, 2-4PM
Nova
Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 954-262-5477
Game Development for Teens
adults
Broward County Goes to War: A brief history of Naval Air Station Ft Lauderdale, 19421946 (Hybrid-in person/online)
May 4, 2-3PM
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English May 5, 19, 6-7PM
Exploring the Digital Media Lab
May 15, 1-2PM
Socrates Cafe
May 19, 1:30-2:30PM
Trivia Bingo
May 21, 6-7:30PM youth
Little Minnows Storytime Graduation, ages 12-36 months
May 1, 10-10:45AM
May the Fourth Be with You! Let’s celebrate Star Wars Day
May 4, 2-3:30PM
May 5, 6-7PM
Eco Kids Club
May 6, 3:30-4:30PM
Teen Volunteer Orientation
May 8, 5-6PM
Teen Advisory Board
May 10, 11AM-Noon
Dungeons and Dragons for Tweens and Teens: Beginner/ experienced players welcome May 10, 2-4PM
Build It! Make It! Play It! Drop in for hands-on fun and activities
May 13, 4-4:45PM
Special “Picture Books & Picasso” Event at Broward Mall: Art storytime, activities and book giveaway ages 6-10 May 14, 4-5PM
You Got This! Family finance fun with Franklin the Flamingo May 17, 11AM-Noon
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Pembroke Pines
Walter C.Young Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-357-6750
EVENT DETAILS
adults
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English
May 5, 12, 19, 6-7PM
What’s the Scoop on Medicare? Enrollment information and answers
May 7, 6:30-7:30PM
AARP Smart Driver Classroom Course
May 14, 9:30AM-4PM
Learn About Freegal Music
Access free streaming music, no ads or subscriptions
May 21, 6-6:30PM
youth
Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver
May 1, 8, 15, 10:30-11AM
Chess Club
May 3, 11AM-Noon
Hour of Code: Designed to inspire interest in computer science, tweens
May 17, 11AM-Noon
Pompano Beach
50 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-357-7595
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Tai Chi 4 for Arthritis
May 5, 7, 1-2PM
Your Social Security Benefits: Claim Smart, Retire Strong
May 12, 6:30-7:45PM
Teen Tech Helpers: Learn how to use library apps with help from teen volunteers
May 16, 3-4:30PM
Tasty Tuesdays @ Pompano Beach Library! Diabetes prevention recipes
May 20, 1-2PM
Director’s Book Club:
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
May 22, 11AM-Noon
Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden
May 23, 3-4PM
Rubel Murder and Mayhem Mystery Lovers Book Club
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
May 24, 1-2PM
youth
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
May 12, 3-4PM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
May 16, 1:45-2:45PM
Riverland
2710 W. Davie Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-357-7455
EVENT DETAILS
adults
English Cafe and U.S. Citizenship Help
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
11:30AM-1:30PM
Beginner Spanish Cafe Teens welcome
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2-3PM
Beginner Computer Course
PowerPoint Basics
May 8, 6-7PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
May 13, 2:30-4:30PM
Computer Literacy Course Windows 10
May 15, 6-7PM
youth
Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft Ages 2-5
May 6, 13, 20, 27 11-11:45AM
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2 Browse your library collection
3 Check out and read or listen instantly
South Regional/ Broward College
7300 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-201-8825
EVENT DETAILS
adults
COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
10:30AM-12:30PM
• Excel Advanced Formulas
May 1
• Internet and World Wide Web Essentials, 2-part class
May 6, 13
• File Management in Windows II, 2-part series
May 8, 15
• Computer Security and Internet Safety, May 20
• Basic Computers for Beginners, May 22
• Android Phone and Tablet
Essential Training, May 27
• Microsoft Windows Apps
May 29
English Cafe English practice class
• Beginners
May 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30-7:30PM
• Intermediate
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7PM
Free Resources to Improve Skills and Self
May 10, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Bingo for Books: Play to win books!
All ages welcome
May 11, 2-3PM
Magic the Gathering
Casual Commander Sunday
May 11, 25, 2-5:30PM
Ageless Grace
May 14, 4-5PM
Upcycled Treasures
Lavender sachets
May 17, Noon-1PM
Poetry Club
May 20, 6-7:30PM
Lo-Fi Craft Hour
Suncatchers
May 21, 3-4PM
Tunes @ Your Library
May 22, 2-3PM
Canva Creations
Share ideas, techniques and tips to improve your graphic design knowledge
May 24, 2-3PM youth
Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18 months-3 years
May 1, 11-11:30AM
Builder’s Club
May 1, 3-4PM
Crafty Kids, ages 5-11
May 2, 4-4:45PM
Toddler Free Play, 12-36 months
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11AM-Noon
Games and Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18
May 3, 2-3PM
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Southwest Regional
16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
954-357-6580
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Noon-2PM
Chair Yoga
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Noon-1PM
Pens, Pencils, and Pastel
Coloring for Adults
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11AM-1PM
ENGLISH CAFE
• Beginner/Basic: For adults with little/no English-language skills
• Beginner/Intermediate
May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30AM-Noon
Travel Expo 2025: In-person travel expo featuring travel vendors, travel speakers, and Global Entry in-person enrollment
May 3, 10AM-1PM
Ageless Grace
May 5, 12, 19 Noon-1PM
U.S. Citizenship Classes
• Literacy Basics
May 5, 12, 19, 6-7:30PM
• Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your Interview
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7:30PM
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7:30PM
• Interview and Test Review
May 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30AM-12:30PM
Get Crafty
May 7, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM
Computer Basics: Learn to use a mouse, hard- and software
May 10, Noon-1:30PM
Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Women of the Watershed
May 10, 2:30-5:30PM
Spanish Cafe Beginners
May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2-4PM
Fine Art Series for 2025
May 14, 2-3:30PM
Let’s Talk About Books Club
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
May 20, 10:30-11:30AM
Excel Basics: Learn how to create an Excel spreadsheet
May 20, 6-7:30PM
Coding for Adults
Introduction to Python
May 24, 12:30-2PM
Tree Climbers for
youth
Teen Time
May 1, 2, 3, 5-9, 12-15, 19-23, 27-30, 2-4:30PM
Baby and Me Storytime
Ages six weeks until walking
May 1, 8, 29
10:45-11:15AM
Math and Logic Games
Families/all ages
May 3, Noon-1PM
Little BIG Readers
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5
May 5, 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Family Storytime: and stories, all ages
May 6, 27, 6-6:30PM
Toddler Storytime
Ages 12-35 months
May 7, 28, 10:15-10:40AM; 10:50-11:15AM; or ages 6-10
Storytime Readers
Read to a pet therapy dog,
Read with Alfie, May 10 May 24
Teen Advisory Group
Monthly Meeting
May 12, 4:30-5:30PM ages 6-12
SAT/ACT Workshop
Intensive, five-session workshop, grades 10-12
May 19, 21, 28, 4-6PM
Sunrise
Dan Pearl
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33351
954-357-7440 EVENT DETAILS
adults
Ageless Grace
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:3011:30AM
Fantastic Films at Sunrise
Call library for title; end times vary
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Noon
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 1PM
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
Prepare for interview and test
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30AM-12:30PM
Silent Sketching Hour: Bring your sketchbook and sketch in peace at the library’s craft room
May 5, 12, 19, 4:30-5:30PM
Let’s Color: Relax, be creative and have fun
May 6, 20, 2-3PM
English Cafe for Beginners
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7:30PM
Silent Book Club: BYOB (Bring Your Own Book)
May 13, 6-7:30PM
National Alliance for Mental Health Family Support
Group: Peer-led group for adults
May 24, 10-11:30AM
Cover to Cover Book Club
May 28, 6:30-7:30PM
youth
Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs and fun
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM
Hanami Japanese FlowerViewing Celebration:
Explore the Japanese custom of “flower viewing” with a story, craft, videogames, songs and scavenger hunt
May 2, 4-5:30PM
Teen Spanish Refresher Workshop
May 6, 4:30-5:30PM
Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages
May 6, 13, 20, 4-5:30PM
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-7:30PM
Algebra 101: Algebra Tips and from retired Broward College Professor Michael Ohanian Teens
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Make a Mother’s Day Gift
Flower card, poem and heart key chain, teens
May 8, 4:30-5:30PM
Teen Movie Pick: Classic Disney animated film; call library for title
May 10, 3:30-4:45PM
Preschool Storytime with ASL instructor
May 15, 10:30-11AM
American Sign Language Class
May 15, 4-5PM
Teen Book Club Discussion Ages 13-18
May 15, 4:30-5:30PM
BYO Drawing Tablet: Learn how to use the Loomis method to draw a person
May 24, 1-2PM
Teen Papercraft Hawaiian Lei & Flower Crown
May 24, 2-3PM
Decorate Your Graduation Cap
Tamarac
8701 W. Commerical Blvd.
Tamarac, FL 33351
954-765-1500
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Online Searching with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Recorded video course with live Q&A and discussion
May 6, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Intro to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI: Recorded video course with live Q&A and discussion
May 13, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Introduction to Multimodal Prompting for Generative AI
Recorded video course with live Q&A and discussion May 20, 10:30AM-12:30PM
youth
Traditional Storytime
Ages 2-3
May 1, 15, 10:30-11AM Chess Club
May 10, 11AM-12:30PM
Tyrone Bryant
2230 NW 21 Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-357-8210
adults
EVENT DETAILS
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS
• May 2, Family Bingo 5-6PM
• May 8, Family Coloring 5-6PM
• May 15, Family Movie
Call library for title, 5-7PM
• May 29: Family Game Night, 4-5:45PM
youth
Toddler Crafternoon, ages 2-5
May 12, 1-2PM
Let’s Paint! Canvas art painting May 22, 4-5PM
Stay & Play: Early literacy story/playtime, ages 2 and up May 27, 1-2PM
West Regional
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
954-765-1560 EVENT DETAILS
adults
Age-Like-a-Pro Lunch and Learn: With the University of Miami Healthy Aging Series
May 1, 11AM-Noon
WR Classic Films Call for title
May 1, 2-4PM
Tai Chi
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-2PM
Hooked on Stitches Crochet Club
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2-3:30PM
Insanity: High intensity interval (HIIT) exercise class
May 3, 17, 31 10:30AM-Noon
Ageless Grace: Seated brain/ body fitness class
May 5, 12, 19, 1-2PM
Strength and Balance
May 5, 12, 19, 1:15-2PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
May 5, 12, 19, 6-7:30PM
Intermediate English Cafe Learn and practice English conversation/reading
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:30-2PM
Caregiver Support Meeting with Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2:30-4PM
Yoga Class
Bring your own mat
May 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30-7:30PM
English Cafe Beginner
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7:30PM
Spanish Conversational Circle
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7:30PM
West Regional Fiction Book Club
May 9, 10:30AM-Noon
Wednesdays at West: Sense of Cinema Foreign Film Series with Shelly Isaacs
May 14, 2-4PM
Coloring for Adults
May 16, 11AM-12:30PM
AARP Drivers Safety Class
May 19, 10:30AM-Noon
Healthy Living Nutrition Class: Food processing
May 21, 2-3PM
youth
Storytime Fun, ages 3-5
May 1, 8, 15, 11AM-Noon
Toddler Free Play
Ages 18-36 months
May 6, 10:30-11:15AM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
May 7, 14, 6-7:30PM
Creative STEAM Lab, ages 6-12
May 10, 1-2PM
May 13, 5-6PM
Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18
May 10, 24, 11AM-12:30PM
Toddler Time, ages 12-35 months
May 13, 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Read to a Therapy Dog at the Library, ages 5-12
May 17, 10:30AM-Noon
20th Annual Children’s BookFest: Kick off the library summer learning program with shows, games, giveaways, face painting, costumed characters and more May 31, 10AM-3PM
Weston
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
954-357-5420
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Spanish Cafe Intermediate
Learn and practice Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversation
May 5, 12, 19, Noon-1:30PM
Chair Yoga
May 5, 12, 19, 25, Noon-1PM
English Cafe Intermediate
Learn and practice conversational English, vocabulary and pronunciation
May 5, 12, 19, 10:30-11:30AM
May 6, 13, 20, 27
12:30-1:30PM
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7PM
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7PM
Ageless Grace Brain and Body Fitness
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2PM
Knitting and Crochet Club
Bring in and work on your projects
May 7, 14, 21, 28
2:30-4:30PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach: Sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
May 8, 3:30-5:30PM
Watercolor Painting Class
May 13, 1-2:30PM
Mindfulness and Meditation
May 14, 6-7PM
Weston Book Club
May 21, 5-6PM
youth
Storytime Fun, ages 1-5
May 1, 8, 15, 22 11:30AM-Noon
Teen Resume Help for Summer Jobs
May 3, 2-3:30PM
Make a Mother’s Day Gift
Materials provided May 10, 11AM-Noon
Children’s Painting Class
Ages 8 and up
May 17, 2-3:30PM
LEGO Builders Club, ages 5-10
May 24, 15, 3-4PM
Open Play Time, ages 1-5
May 29, 11:30AM-Noon
Did You Hear the News?
Get free online access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
Online Events
adults
BOOK, FILM & POP CULTURE DISCUSSIONS
Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
May 5, 6:15-7:15PM
And Now Let’s Get Things Started: History of the Muppets, 2:30-3:30PM
• Part 1 (1955-1990)May 6
• Part 2 (1991-Present)May 13
Director’s Book Club
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
May 7, Noon-1PM
Dialogo virtual con el escritor William Castano-Bedoya
Colombian American writer
William Castano-Bedoya discusses his work in this author talk moderated by Freda Mosquera; presented in Spanish on Library Facebook page
May 20, 4-5PM
A History of Jewish Humor May 21, 2:30-3:30PM
Happy Hour Book Club May 29, 6-7PM
Friday Movie Matinee Discussion
May 30, 3-4PM
LANGUAGE
English Cafe Advanced Learn and practice conversational English, 10:30AM-Noon
May 5
May 12
May 19
English Cafe Intermediate Conversational English 5:30-6:30PM
May 5
May 12
May 19
TECHNOLOGY
Photoshop Essentials, Part 2
May 6, 6-7:30PM
Computer Camp, 1-2PM
May 13, Google Docs May 27, Google Sheets
Dealing with Online Scams How to Avoid Cybercrime
May 14 6-7:30PM
Intro to Freegal Free Music Service
May 20, 6:30-7:30PM
Creation Station
Monthly Podcast May 27, 4-5PM
WELLNESS
AM Yoga Stretch, 8:30-9AM
May 1
May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29
WRITING WORKSHOPS
Engage on Every Page 10 Ways to Keep Readers Riveted with Dorian Cirrone May 3, 2-3:30PM
How to Start Freelancing with Dana Miranda May 17, 2-3PM
youth
Ready for College: College Readiness Workshops 4:30-5:30PM
Exploring STEM: Career Paths and Opportunities for Students, May 6
Summer Success: Make the Most of Your Time, May 13
