n Meet Mari
n Ashley Bryan Art Series
n Superhero Comic Book Workshop
Mari Martinez Librarian Senior
Greetings! Director’ s MESSAGE
It’s been an active and eventful summer at Broward County Library (BCL) as we immersed ourselves in every shade of colorful fun. I hope you went bold and brilliant and are ready for more great programs coming your way. I can’t wait!
One of the special observances that I look forward to in the fall is Hispanic Heritage (September 15 to October 15). It’s impossible to live in south Florida and not feel the rhythm of its vibrant, dynamic Hispanic culture. Let’s get into the spirit with distinguished authors, IFEILE Afro-Cuban Dance, and Señorita Marci’s Bilingual Show for the whole family. Find Hispanic
literate, informed population that participates and votes. Please circle September 8 on your calendar for our Each One Teach One Volunteer Recruitment Drive, where we show potential volunteers our program to teach adults to read and write. The ability to read is the greatest gift you can give another person!
September 16 is another important day: National Voter Registration Day. Did you know that on any date, you can register and check your voter registration status online, or come to any Broward County library for assistance? We’re proud that many BCL locations are convenient polling places, and five of them are permanent Supervisor of Elections branch offices. Portuguese for Beginners
ALLISON’S
Voting in a democracy is a privilege and a necessity – please exercise your rights to keep them!
For families, autumn also means back to school. It’s a sweet spot in the year when parents are looking for some well-deserved downtime and the kids are excited about their next grade adventures. Now is the moment to become familiar with the long list of free services we offer students that keep money in your pocket.
Among the many things BCL does is get children professionally prepped throughout their school days, whether they are entering kindergarten or college. For example, would you rather borrow assigned books from us than buy them? Download Boundless mobile app for required and desired reading, from picture books to grade 12.
Adult readers will be fascinated by Patrick Radden Keefe’s Empire of Pain , my Director’s Book Club selection for this month. It’s an in-depth look at the billionaire Sackler family and how they made a fortune with the prescription drug Oxycontin while escaping accountability for the public health crisis it caused.
My A-list has me thinking that September will be an exceptional month to explore a new language, open yourself to creating art and appreciating music, and letting another person discover the world-expanding joy of reading. Make September rewarding…for yourself and others!
Sincerely,
Allison Grubbs BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
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.
SEPTEMBER’S BOOK Empire of Pain by
Patrick Radden Keefe
An in-depth look at the Sackler family and how they made a fortune with the prescription drug Oxycontin while escaping accountability for the public health crisis it caused.
Sept 3, Noon-1PM Online Sept 12, 3:30-4:30PM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
African
American Research Library and Cultural
ADULTS
Knitting for Beginners: Relax, create and unwind Teens welcome
September 2, 9, 23, 30
3:30-4:30PM
Write On! Creative Writing
Workshop: Calling all writers, poets and creative enthusiasts
September 3, 6-7:30PM
Computer Basics for Seniors
Ages 50 and up
September 3, 10, 24
2:30-3:30PM
Chair Yoga: Mindful movement for everybody, 6-week series Teens welcome
September 4, 11, 25
11AM-12:30PM
Excel Essential Training
September 6, 10:30AM-Noon
Genealogy 101 Meetup SeriesMe, My Family and I: Tracing your roots, 3-month series
September 6, 1-3PM
Cultural Conversation-A Bridge to Truth and Connection: Opening dialogue for To Be Sold exhibition Teens welcome
September 6, 3-4:30PM
Each One Teach One Volunteer Recruitment Drive: Become an adult literacy volunteer
September 8, 1-5PM
To Be Sold Community Dialogue Series Teens welcome
September 13
10:30AM-12:30PM
Saturday Tech Clinic: Open lab for tech Q&A
September 13, 27
10:30AM-Noon
An Evening with Jayne Kennedy: Model, actress Jayne Kennedy discusses her new memoir, Plain Jayne
September 16, 6-8PM
U.S. Citizenship Basics Workshop
September 17, 6:15-7:15PM
Conference on Children’s Literature: Back to School
September 19, 9AM-5PM
Entrepreneurship Foundations
September 20, 10:30AM-Noon
YOUTH
Ready for College SAT/ACT Workshops
September 4, 8, 11, 4-5:30PM
Next Chapter and Game On: Book club and board game series
September 8, 15, 22, 29
3:30-4:30PM
My First Library Card Celebration! Super Reader Party @ Ashley Bryan Art Series Community Day
September 20, 11AM-12:30PM
Ashley Bryan Art Series (ABAS) Community Day
Dreams Take Flight through Art and Literature
September 20, 11AM-3PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading to a gentle pet therapy dog
September 20, 1-2PM
Beach
3250 N.E. 2nd St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
954-357-7830
ADULTS
Director’s Book Club: Pain by P. Radden Keefe
September 25, 11AM-Noon
Broward County Library Branch
Formerly Young At Art 751 S.W. 121 Ave. Davie, FL 33325
954-357-5437
ADULTS
TranquilitTEA Thursdays
Coloring for Adults
September 11, 10:30-11:30AM
Books and Banter Book Club
Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by B. Stevenson
September 17 10:30-11:30AM
YOUTH
Pre-K Storytime, ages 3-5
September 2, 16 10:30-11:30AM
Music and Movement, ages 2-5
September 3, 10:30-11AM
Toddler Storytime, ages 18-36 months
September 10, 24
10:30-11:30AM
Mari’s Story
Carver Ranches
4735 S.W. 18 St.
West Park, FL 33023
954-357-6245
EVENT DETAILS
Registration required/ Registración requerida
ADULTS
English Cafe for Beginners: Practice conversational English
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7PM
Latino Heritage Month
Literary Event
September 13, 3-4:30PM
Poetry Reading
September 20, 3-5PM
Latino Heritage Month
Celebration: IFE-ILE AfroCuban Dance Company Performance
All ages
September 24, 6-7PM
Book Club for Adults: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
September 29, 6:30-7:30PM
YOUTH
Toddler Storytime, ages 3 and under
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM
Teen Book Club: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
September 4, 4:30-5:30PM
Family Yoga
Ages 12 and under
September 6, 3:30-4:15PM
Family Game Night
Ages 6 and up
September 8, 6-7PM
Frida Kahlo Preschool Painting Fiesta
ages 3-5
September 11, 4-5PM
Chess For Kids and Teens
September 15, 6-7PM
Señorita Marci’s Bilingual Kids Celebration! A Family Show
September 17, 4:30-5:15PM
STEAM & Discover!
Ages 6 to 12
September 27, 2-3PM
Century Plaza
Leon Slatin
1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-357-7740
EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Joan’s Awesome Book Club
September 8, 1:30-2:30PM
Socrates Cafe
September 12, 26
10:30AM-Noon
Truth, Justice & the Superman Way: A familyfriendly discussion about the Man of Steel
September 25, 1:30-3PM
YOUTH
Chess Club: From beginners to pros, all ages welcome September 6, 13, 20, 27 2-5:30PM
“Funnest” Storytime Ever, ages 3-5
September 10, 24, 2-2:45PM
Dania Beach
Paul DeMaio
1 Park Ave. East Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-357-7073
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1-2PM
Coffee & Conversation: Learn about free resources and services
September 3, 17
10:30-11:30AM
Beatles Yoga
September 4, 18, 6:30-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-Noon
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English
September 5, 12, 19, 26, 1-2PM
Meditation
September 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30-11:30AM
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
September 6, 13, 20, 27
1-2:30PM
SHINE: Medicare 101
September 10
10:30AM-12:30PM
Mandala Art: Explore, create, meditate
September 11, 2:30-4PM
D.I.Y. Tees Workshop: Turn your t-shirt into a work of art
September 18, 3-4PM
YOUTH
Storytime: Singing, stories & crafts
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30AM
Kids Create with Holly
September 15, 4-5:30PM
Makerspace: Come in and STEAM with us
September 22, 4-5:30PM
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.
Davie/ Cooper City
4600 S.W. 82nd Ave. Davie, FL 33328
954-357-6399
EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
September 5, 12, 19, 26
11AM-Noon
Learn to Draw with Watercolor Pencils with Marcy Teens welcome
September 12, 19, 2-3:30PM
Coloring Me Calm
September 15, 2-3PM
Night Owls DC Book Club
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
September 16, 6-7PM
Davie-Cooper City Branch
Library Book Club: The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
September 18, 2-3PM
Bingo! For Books
September 29, 6-7PM
YOUTH
Baby Lapsit Storytime
September 3, 10, 17, 10:30-11AM
Little Munchkins Storytime
Ages 1-2
September 3, 10, 17, 24
Noon-12:30PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading to a gentle pet therapy dog
September 8, 4-5PM
LEGO Adventure Club
September 9, 4-5PM
Deerfield Beach
Percy White
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-357-7680
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
Banned Books Week Censored Cinema: Call for movie title
September 6, 2-4PM
Be Crafty: Make and take home an original craft
September 11, 1-2:30PM
AARP Job Search in the Digital Age: Finding a job online
September 12, Nooon-2PM
Cinema of the Hispanic Blues/ Hispanic Heritage Month
September 20, 2-4PM
YOUTH
Stories and Slime
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4-5PM
Baby Story Time
September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11:15AM
Toddler Storytime
September 8, 15, 22, 29, 10-11AM
An exhibit of fine art books On Display
Floors 2 and 6, Main Library
Curated by Special Collections at the Bienes Museum of the Modern Book
6th floor
Bienes Museum of the Modern Book
Free eBooks & eAudiobooks for Kids and Teens
Fort Lauderdale
Reading Center
1300 E Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7890
EVENT
Galt
Ocean Mile
Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7840
ADULTS
EVENT
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free resources and services
September 2, 16, 1-2PM
Ask Us Anything: Technology and computers
September 9, 2-3PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for property tax exemptions
September 23, 10-11:30AM
Book Discussion: The Huntress by Kate Quinn
September 24, 2-3PM
YOUTH
Toddler Storytime, ages 18-35 months
September 16, 10:30-11:30AM
Hallandale Beach
300 S. Federal Highway
Hallandale, FL 33009
954-357-6380
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
English Cafe for Beginners: Practice conversational English
September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-3PM
YOUTH
Sunshine Toddlers Storytime
September 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11:15AM
Hollywood Beach
Bernice P. Oster
1301 S. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-357-4798
EVENT DETAILS
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-357-7760
Closed for repairs
EVENT DETAILS
5985 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-357-6530
ADULTS
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free community/ government resources and services
September 2, 16, 30, 3-4PM
Issues of Aging Support Group
September 5, 12, 29, 26
10:30AM-Noon
Imperial Point Book Club
September 16, 1-2PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach: Sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
September 18
10:30AM-12:30PM
YOUTH
Arts and Crafts for Everyone
All ages/families welcome September 4, 11, 18, 25, 4-5PM
Family Storytime, ages 5 and under with caregiver
September 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30-11:30AM
Kids and Seniors Learn Tech September 15, 4:30-5:30PM
Jan Moran
Collier City
2800 N.W. 9 Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-357-7670
EVENT
DETAILS
ADULTS
CC Voices Live! Open mic for performers of all talents including, music, spoken word, and dance
September 3, 6-8PM
Introduction to Computers for Beginners
September 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7PM
English Cafe: All levels: practice conversational English September 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30-7:30PM
Intermediate Computer Instruction
September 17, 6-7PM
YOUTH
Afterschool Homework Help Kids/teens
September 2-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29, 2-4PM
Storytime with Ms. Yasmin
September 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4PM
Collier City Presents: Gaming night
September 10, 6-8PM
Storytime & Craft: At home with the gopher tortoise April 14, 3-4PM
Collier City Anime Night Manga, art, cosplay and games
September 17, 6-8PM
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center presents the
Dreams Take Flight Through Art and Literature
September 20 • 11AM-4PM
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
• Visual Art Workshop with Yesenia Moises
• “Beautiful Blackbird” Puppet Show & Pop-Up Puppet Making Workshop
• Spoken Word Workshop with Frankie Red
• “Rap It Up” Poetry & Rap Workshop with Jeffery Weatherford
• My First Library Card Celebration
GUEST SPEAKERS
Carole Boston Weatherford, award-winning author
Jeffery Boston Weatherford, an awardwinning children’s book illustrator and rapper
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
954-357-8650 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Tech Wednesdays, 2-4PM
• September 3, Working with Computers and Devices
• September 10, Word Quick Tips
• September 17, Canva Essential Training
• September 24, Gmail Essential Training
Friends of the Lauderdale Lakes Library Open House
Celebrating Library Card
Sign-up Month
September 4, 5:30-7:30PM
Bev’s Book Club
September 18, 12:30-1:30PM
Hispanic Heritage Month
Game Night: Loteria (Bingo)
September 18, 6-7PM
YOUTH
Men2Boys Youth Mentoring Program, ages 14-18
September 9, 16, 23, 30 5:30-7PM
A Maze Zing Puzzle
Educational game to help elementary students improve math skills
September 11, 4-6PM
Robotics STEM Program, ages 8-15
September 25, 4-6PM
Teen Book Club: Moderated by library volunteer, Kedeline Bernadin Elize
September 27, 3-5PM
Lauderhill Central Park
3810 N.W. 11 PL
Lauderhill, FL 33311
954-357-7833
ADULTS
Computer Basics for Older Adults
EVENT DETAILS
September 3, 10, 17, 24 4:30-5:30PM
• Unlimited Streaming
• Ad Free • Easy to use
Lauderhill
Towne Centre
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-357-6406
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
English Cafe for Beginners Practice conversational English/ingles para principiantes/Angle pou de buton
September 5, 12, 19, 26 4:30-5:30PM
Friends of Lauderhill Towne Center Library Meeting
September 8, 6-7:30PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
September 11, 3-4:30PM
Crochet for a Cause
September 15, 22, 29 6-7:30PM
Friends of the Library Book Sale
September 20, 11AM-3PM
YOUTH
SAT/ACT Test Prep Saturdays, grades 10-12
September 6, 13, 20, 27 11AM-12:30PM
Express Yourself! All ages are invited to use different art mediums to explore who they are, guided by artist and educator Dr. Kimme Harris
September 9, 6-7:30PM
Storytime: Spelling Bee!
September 17, 10:30-11:30AM
THE ALL-IN-ONE AUDIOBOOK
Pre-loaded, easy to use audiobooks
Pocket-sized devices that come pre-loaded with an entire audiobook, eliminating the need for downloading, Wi-Fi, or separate players.
Just plug in your headphones and play !
Main
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-357-7444
ADULTS
Tai Chi Focus
EVENT DETAILS
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
4:45-6PM
El Club Espanol Practice conversational
Spanish
September 3, 10, 17, 24 6-7:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English
September 4, 11, 18, 25
2:30-3:30PM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-Noon
Chair Yoga
September 8, 15, 22, 29 Noon-1PM
Play and Sing Along with Ukulele FUN: Music, laughter, and good vibes
September 8, 6-7:30PM
Socrates Cafe Group Discussion
September 9, 2:30-3:30PM
Coffee and Conversation Learn about free resources and services
September 11, 25, 2:30-3:30PM
Meet Marvel Comics Illustrator, Jerry DeCaire: Drawing demonstration, Q&A and giveaway
September 13, 2:30-4PM
Nutrition Workshops with Feeding South Florida
• Pick Healthy Proteins
September 17, 6:30-7:30PM
• Pick a Better Snack
September 19, 1-2PM
Guide to Rosetta Stone
September 17, 6:30-7:30PM
The Art of Photography with Jack Wild
Discussion and review
September 20, 2-4PM
Memoir Writing Workshop
May 12, 26, 1-3:30PM
YOUTH
Fall Slime
September 4, 3-4PM
Baby Lapsit: Songs, lap bounces and fingerplays just for babies
September 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11AM
Toddler Storytime: Songs, activities and stories, ages 1836 months
September 4, 11, 18, 25 11:30AM-Noon
Music & Movement: dancing, singing, and stories, ages 18 months (walking)-5 years
September 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30-11AM
Chess Club, all ages/families
September 6, 11AM-Noon
Teen Gaming at the Teen Studio
September 8, 22, 4-5PM
Ready for College: College Readiness Workshops for High School Students
• College & Scholarship
Advising
September 9, 4:30-5:30PM
• College Essay Review Workshop
September 23, 4:30-5:30PM
ARF! Animal Reading Friends Read with Peach
September 10, 24
3:30-4:30PM
LEGO Club at the Active Learning Center
September 13, 1-2PM
College Football Saturdays at the Teen Studio
September 20, 11AM-3PM
Storytime & Craft: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month
September 22, 4-5PM
Crafts for Youths: Smush Painting
September 27, 1-2PM
Margate
Catharine Young
5810 Park Drive
Margate, FL 33063
954-357-7500
ADULTS
EVENT
DETAILS
Tune Up Tuesdays Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
September 2, 10:30-11:30AM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach:
Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
September 3, 2:30-4:30PM
Hats On: Tea & Hat
Competition: Design and create a summer/fall hat
September 10, 2-4PM
Boosting Nutrition in Your Diet: Eating for maximum nutrients
September 15, 10:30-11:30AM
Library Card Sign-up Month
Get your library card today September 24, 4-5PM
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road
Hollywood, FL 33312
954-357-7550
ADULTS
EVENT
DETAILS
English Cafe Beginner
Learn and practice English vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2-3PM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-3PM
Monday Matinee: Title TBD
September 8, 12:30-3:30PM
American Sewing Guild
September 9, 1-4PM
Monthly Hollywood Historical Society Event: Park EastHollywood’s Second Chapter
September 14, 1-3PM
Ener Chi
September 15, 29, 2-3PM
Book Discussion with Lynda Levin: James: A Novel by Percival Everett
September 16, 1:30-3PM
YOUTH
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-11
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 3:30-4:30PM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting Ages 12-17
September 3, 5-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
September 4, 11, 18, 25 11-11:45AM
Teen Advisory Board Event: Chess Club
September 7, 3-3:45PM
Family Storytime, all ages
September 7, 14, 21, 28 11-11:45AM
Preschool Storytime: Stories, early-literacy activities and playtime
September 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11:15AM
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar 33025
954-357-8090
ADULTS
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s District Service
September 3, 11AM-1PM
Coloring for Adults
September 6, 11AM-12:30PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach: Learn about property tax exemptions
September 8, 11:30AM-1PM
NBHD Medical Workshops Series
September 8, 6:30-7:30PM
Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word
September 8, 22 10:30AM-12:30PM
NAMI Broward Mental Health Support Group
September 9, 6:30-7:45PM
Introduction to Computers for Beginners
September 10, 17, 2-3PM
Jigsaw Puzzle Party & Exchange Teens welcome
September 25, Noon-2PM
Foster Kitten Workshop with Broward Animal Care
September 27, 11AM-Noon
Hispanic Heritage Month
Vendor Craft Sale
September 27, 11AM-5PM
Miramar Library Book Club
Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
September 27, 11AM-12:30PM
YOUTH
Rhythms & Rhymes Storytime
Ages 2-3
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-11
September 8, 15, 3:30-4:30PM
Hora de cuentos bilingüe/ Bilingual Storytime, preschool September 18, 25, 10:30-11AM
Hispanic Heritage Month
Scavenger Hunt
September 27, 11AM-4PM
Chess Club, all ages
September 27, Noon-2PM
Crafty Kids Hispanic Heritage Month, ages 3 and up September 27, 3-4PM
My First Library Card Celebration
AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER
Any child who registers for a new library card between June and September 20, can attend the VIP Super Reader Party on September 20 at 2PM. The celebration is happening as a part of the Ashley Bryan Art Series Community event.
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 • 954-357-6282
North Lauderdale
Saraniero
6901 Kimberly Blvd. North Lauderdale 33068
954-357-6660
ADULTS
EVENT
DETAILS
Mobile Tech for Beginners
September 2, 16, 1-2PM
Color Me Calm Coloring Club for Adults
September 29, 5-6PM
YOUTH
Storytime, ages 2-6
September 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11:15AM
Scientist in Residence
Youth Environmental Alliance
September 5, 19, 3-4:30PM
North Regional/ Broward College
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2600
ADULTS
EVENT
DETAILS
English Cafe: Conversational English practice
• Intermediate, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 5-6:30PM
• Beginner, September 8, 15, 22, 29, 5-6:30PM
Project Management
September 2, 12:30-1:30PM
A Matter of Balance: Prevent falls and overcome the fear of falling
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30AM-12:30PM
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
September 9, 6:30-7:30PM
How To Be a Better Entrepreneur
September 15, 6-7PM
Medicare 101
September 15, 6:30-7:30PM
Between the Lines Book Club
September 16, 2-3PM
Chess Club
September 24, 2-3PM
History Uncovered
History lovers’ discussion group
September 30, 4-5PM
YOUTH
Toddler Tuesday Storytime Ages 18-35 months
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM
Back-To-School Water Bottle Stickers, teens
Let’s Talk About It
September 3, 10, 17, 24 12:30-1:30PM
Poets @ Heart Writing Group
September 3, 17, 5-6:30PM
Digital Explorer: Library apps and databases
September 4, 11-11:30AM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2PM
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-4PM
Games People Play: Mahjong, cards, chess, board games & more September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-4PM
Craft and Chat
September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-4PM
Great Cooking Ideas and Q&A with a Nutritionist
September 9, Noon-2PM
September 3, 5:30-7:30PM
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
September 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11:15AM
Construction Zone: Build creations with blocks/plastic building bricks, ages 3-11
September 13, 11AM-Noon
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-11
September 20, 2-3PM
Northwest Branch
1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060
954-357-6599
EVENT DETAILS
3151 University Drive
Coral Springs 33060
954-357-7990 EVENT
DETAILS
adults
ADULTS
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/Interview Preparation Class
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
5-6:30PM
September 3, 10, 17, 24
4-5:30PM
English Cafe: Practice conversational English
• All Levels, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5-6:30PM
• Beginner, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 4-5:30PM
• Intermediate, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-5:45PM
Library Living Room: Different activities throughout the week for ages 50 and over
• Hot Topics Discussion Group
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 12:30-1:30PM
• Bingo
September 4, 11, 18, 25
11AM-12:30PM
• Coloring, Crafts & Conversation
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-12:30PM
• Film Club Movie & Discussion
September 10, 11AM-1PM
Beginner Tai Chi
September 4, 18, 4:30-5:30PM
Gentle Yoga for Beginners
September 5, 19, 11AM-Noon
September 10, 24, 4:305:30PM
Whet Your Appetite Book Club: Discover new genres
September 8, 1-2PM
Medicare 101
September 8, 6:30-7:30PM
Book Warriors Book Club
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Kawaguchi Toshikazu
September 9, 5:30-6:30PM
Essential Job Searching Skills
September 10, 24, 1-2:30PM
The Garden Club of Coral Springs
September 11, 20
11:30AM-1:30PM
Tai Chi
September 12, 26
12:30-1:30PM
Library Digital Resources
MedlinePlus
September 17, 1-2:30PM
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
September 17, 2-3:15PM
Job Fair
September 30, 11AM-2PM
YOUTH
Music and Movement: Dancing, singing and stories, ages 1-3
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM
Afterschool Teen Hangout in the Living Room
September 2-5, 8-11, 15-19, 22-26, 29, 2:40-4PM
Play and Learn: Educational program for ages 3 to 5
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5-6PM
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Baby Lapsit Story Time, ages birth to 18 months
September 5, 19, 10:30-11AM
Baby Play Date! ages birth to 18 months
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11-11:30AM
Literacy Night Special
Storytime, ages 3-6
September 10, 4-4:30PM
Facepainting, ages 10 and under September 10, 4:30-5:30PM
Early Readers Club, students K-3
September 17, 4:30-5:30PM
International Day of Peace Craft with Coral Springs Woman’s Club, ages 8 and up
September 18, 3-5PM
Sensory Play @ the library
September 22, 4:30-5:30PM
Respira Bilingual Family Yoga
September 25, 11-11:40AM
National Comic Book Day
Design a comic-themed library card
September 25, 3-4PM
Baby and Me: Stretches, music, and movements, non-walking babies ages birth to 18 months
September 26, 10:30-11AM
Storytime Day for Kids
September 27, 10:30AM2:30PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
September 27, 10:30-11:30AM
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Paint and Craft
September 30, 4-5PM
Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
954-262-5477
ADULTS
Books and Bites
September 4, 11:30AM-1PM
Genealogy Open Computer Lab GSBC Program
September 7, Noon-1:30PM
The Kitchen is the Heart of a Family. A GSBC Program
September 7, 2-3PM
Jewish Genealogical Society
Open Research Lab
September 14, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Socrates Cafe: Practice conversational English
September 15, 1:30-2:30PM
English Cafe: Practice conversational English
September 15, 6-7PM
You Got This! Managing your income and credit to build wealth
September 16, 6-7:30PM
Trivia Bingo
September 17, 6:30-7:30PM
YOUTH
Eco Kids Club
September 2, 3:30-4:30PM
Comic Book Social Club
September 3, 4-5PM
Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 3-5
September 3, 10, 17, 24
9:30-10:15AM
Teen Movie Marathon: Movies, pizza and board games
September 4, 1-5PM
Little Minnows Play and Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 12-36 months
September 4, 11, 18, 25
10-10:45AM
Pajama Story Time
September 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30-7PM
Build It! Make It! Play It: Drop in for hands-on fun and activities
September 9, 4-5PM
Life After High School: College Admissions
September 10, 5-6PM
Teen Volunteer Orientation
September 11, 5:30-6:30PM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Beginner/experienced players welcome
September 13, 2-3:30PM
STEM for Tweens
September 16, 4-5PM
Teen Maker: Explore the connection between art and science
September 18, 5-6PM
Batman Day Escape Room
September 20, 2-3PM
Sensory Shenanigans
September 21, 10:30AM-Noon
Kids’ Art Studio: Drop in and make art
September 23, 4-4:45PM
Teen Game Night
September 25, 5:30-6:30PM
Baby & Toddler Playdate
September 28, 10:30-11:30AM
Open Play: Card games for kids
September 30, 4-5PM
Pembroke Pines
Walter C. Young Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-357-6750
ADULTS
Arts and Crafts
September 9, Noon-2PM
AARP Smart Driver Classroom Course
September 10, 9:30AM-4PM
Discussing Artificial Intelligence
September 10, 6:30-7:30PM 1
Book Club at PE
Teens welcome
September 22, 1-2PM
Jazz Concert
September 27, 2-3PM
YOUTH
Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver
September 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11AM
Chess Club
September 6, 11AM-Noon
Kitten Care Workshop with Broward County Animal Care
September 13, 1-2PM
Baby & Me Storytime, nonwalking babies ages six weeks and up
September 16, 10:30-11AM
Hour of Code
September 20, 11AM-Noon
LEGO Night
September 24, 5-6PM
Pompano Beach
50 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-357-7595
ADULTS
English Cafe Intermediate
Practice conversational English
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5:30-7PM
Tai Chi 4 for Arthritis
Advanced Level 2, age 60 and up September 3, 10, 17, 24 11AM-Noon
Tai Chi 4 for Arthritis
Beginners Level 1, age 60 and up
September 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2PM
Teen Tech Helpers: Learn how to use library apps with help from teen volunteers
September 19, 3-4:30PM
Rubel Mystery Lovers’ Book Club
September 27, 1-2PM YOUTH
Welcome to Story Time Stories, songs and more, ages 2-5
September 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11AM
Wednesday Crafternoons @ Pompano Beach Library
September 17, 4-5PM
¡LLÁMANOS!
¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!
Riverland
2710 W. Davie Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-357-7455
EVENT
DETAILS
ADULT
Beginner Spanish Cafe Teens welcome
September 3, 10, 17, 24
Noon-1PM
September 6, 13, 20, 27 1-2PM
Beginners English Cafe
September 6, 13, 20, 27 11AM-Noon
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach: Sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
September 9, 2:30-4:30PM
Ask Us Anything: Technology and computer assistance; bring your device and questions
September 11, 18, 6-7PM
YOUTH
Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11-11:45AM
South BrowardRegional/ College
7300 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-201-8825
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
English Cafe: Practice
conversational English
• Beginners: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-7:30PM
• Intermediate, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 8, 6-7PM
Computer and Technology
Classes, 10:30AM-12:30PM
September 4, 11, Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (2 Part Class)
• September 13, Basic Computers for Beginners
• September 18, 25, Introduction to Microsoft Windows 11 (2 Part Series)
Comic Book Workshop with Marvel Illustrator Jerry DeCaire
September 7, 2-5PM
Ageless Grace
September 10, 4-5PM
Director’s Book Club: Empire of Pain by P. Radden Keefe
September 12, 3:30-4:30PM
Bingo for Books: Play to win with books as the prizes
All ages welcome September 14, 2-3PM
Magic the Gathering: Casual
Commander Sunday
September 14, 28, 2-5:30PM
Poetry Club
September 16, 6-7:30PM
Adventures of Florida Man Trivia
September 27, 1-2-PM
Canva Creations: Comic strips
September 27, 2-3PM
YOUTH
Story Time Fun: Stories and fun, ages 3-6
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
3-3:30PM
Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18 months3 years
September 4, 11, 18, 25 11-11:30AM
Builder’s Club, ages 6-11
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 3-4PM
Games and Gaming: Video and board games, ages 10-18
September 6, 13, 20, 27 2-3PM
Crafty Kids, ages 5-11
September 8, 15, 22, 29 4-4:45PM
Twilight Tales Family
Storytime
September 8, 15, 22, 29 6-6:30PM
Leamos Amigos! A beginner bilingual storytime fiesta for the whole family
September 17, 3-3:30PM
Southwest
Regional
16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 954-357-6580 EVENT DETAILS
adults
ADULTS
A Matter of Balance
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
1-3PM
U.S. Citizenship Class
Everything you need to know to pass your interview
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6-7:30PM
English Cafe: Practice conversational English
• Intermediate Grammar
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30AM-Noon
• Beginner/Intermediate
September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30AM-Noon
• Beginner/Basic: For Adults with little/no English-language skills
September 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30AM-Noon
• Intermediate Conversation
September 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30AM-Noon
Celebrating Women
Composers in Classical Music
September 3, 6-7:30PM
Get Crafty
September 3, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM
Chair Yoga
September 4, 11, 18, 25
Noon-1PM
Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group
September 4, 11, 18, 25
Noon-2PM
Pens, Pencils, and Pastel Coloring for Adults
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-1PM
Memorable Love Songs performed by Emily & Patrice
September 6, Noon-1PM
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
September 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30AM-Noon
Build a Website: The Basics (2 Part Class)
September 6, 20, 12:30-2PM
Spanish Cafe Beginners
September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-4PM
Ageless Grace
September 8, 15, 22, 29 Noon1PM
U.S. Citizenship Classes
Literacy basics
September 8, 15, 22, 29
6-7:30PM
Fine Art Series for 2025 with the Docent Speakers’ Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
September 10, 2-3:30PM
Probate Nightmares and How to Avoid Them
September 10, 6:30-7:30PM
Computer Basics (no prior computer knowledge required)
September 13, 1-2:30PM
Let’s Talk About Books: The Friday Night Club by Alyson Richman
September 16, 10:30-11:30AM
September 16, 6-7:30PM
Excel Basics: Create a spreadsheet
Simple Steps for Starting a Business Workshops
September 17: Ready to Start?
September 24: Great Idea! 6-7:30PM
Colorful Jazz with the Justin Miranda Jazz Ensemble
September 20, 3-4PM
Tree Climbers for Genealogy Enthusiasts
September 25, 2-4PM
YOUTH
Teen Time
September 2-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29, 30, 2-4:30PM
Family Storytime: Activities and stories, all ages
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6-6:30PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 12-35 months
September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:20-10:45AM or 11-11:25AM
Baby and Me Storytime, ages six weeks until walking
September 4, 11, 18, 25 10:45-11:15AM
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
September 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Let’s Build, ages 6-10
September 13, 2-3PM
Storytime Readers: Read to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
September 13: Read with Alfie; September 27: Read to Tobie, 10:30-11:30AM
Chess Club, ages 6-12
September 20, 2-3PM
Sunrise
Dan Pearl
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351
954-357-7440
EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Silent Sketching Hour: Bring your sketchbook and sketch in peace at the library’s craft room
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4:30-5:30PM
English Cafe for Beginners: Practice conversational English
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7:30PM
Portuguese for Beginners
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7:30PM
Fantastic Films at Sunrise, call library for title; end times vary
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 1PM
September 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon
Resume Writing and Job Search 101
September 6, 10:30-11:30AM
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course: Prepare for interview and test
September 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30AM-12:30PM
Introduction to the Computer
September 8, 10:30-11:30AM
Ageless Grace
September 11, 18, 10:30-11:30AM
Writer’s Group at Sunrise
September 13, 27, 1:30-3:30PM
Let’s Color: Relax, be creative and have fun
September 15, 3-4PM
Create a Vision Board
September 20, 2-3PM
YOUTH
Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo
Switch and board games, all ages
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5:30PM
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 4-7:30PM
Kids Imagination Exploration Hour: Crafts, books & board games, ages 6-12
September 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5PM
Art Museum Escape Room, tweens/teens
September 12, 13, 4-5PM
Teen Book Discussion
September 18, 4:30-5:30PM
Teen STEAM Club
September 30, 5-6PM
8701 W. Commerical Blvd. Tamarac, FL 33351
954-765-1500
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
Working with Computers and Devices
September 9, 10:30AM12:30PM
Getting Started with Mobile Device Security
September 16, 10:30AM12:30PM
YOUTH
Traditional Storytime, ages 2-3
September 4, 18, 10:30-11AM Chess Club
September 13, 11AM-12:30PM
Tyrone Bryant
2230 NW 21 Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-357-8210 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
• Family Coloring
September 8, 5-6PM
• Family Movie: Call for title
September 15, 5-7PM
• Family Game Night
September 22, 5-6:45PM
• Family Bingo
September 26, 4-5PM
YOUTH
Toddler Crafternoon, ages 2-5
September 2, 1-2PM
Let’s Paint! Canvas art painting September 18, 4-5PM
Stay & Play: Early literacy story/playtime, ages 2 and up September 29, 1-2PM
West Regional
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
954-765-1560 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Chair Yoga
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Noon-1PM
English Cafe Intermediate: Practice conversational English
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 12:30-2PM
Caregiver Support Meeting with Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2:30-4PM
Yoga Class: Bring your own mat
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30-7:30PM
Computer Essentials
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2PM
English Cafe Beginner: Practice conversational English
September 3, 10, 17, 24
6-7:30PM
Age-Like-a-Pro Lunch and Learn Healthy Aging Series
September 4, 11AM-Noon
WR Classic Films: Call for title
September 4, 2-4PM
Hooked on Stitches Crochet Club
September 5, 12, 19, 26
2-3:30PM
Writers Group of South Florida: Michael Bryant - Boost Your Book Brand: For Authors Who Need to Boost Sales
September 6, 11AM-Noon
Insanity: High intensity interval (HIIT) exercise class
September 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30AM-Noon
Ageless Grace: Seated brain/ body fitness class
September 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
September 8, 15, 22, 29 6-7:30PM
Wednesdays at West: Foreign Film Series with Shelly Isaacs
September 10, 2-4PM
West Regional Fiction Book Club: Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia
September 12, 10:30AM-Noon VITA Tax Assistance
September 18, 20, Noon-4PM
Really True Reads Non-fiction Book Club
September 25, 2-3:30PM
YOUTH
Toddler Time, ages 18-35 months
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Creative STEAM Lab, ages 6-12
September 2, 9,16, 5-6PM
September 13, 1-2PM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
September 3, 10, 6-7:30PM
Storytime Fun, ages 3-5
September 4, 11, 18, 25
11AM-Noon
Read to a Therapy Dog at the Library, ages 5-12
September 6, 20
10:30AM-Noon
Brain Games: Puzzles and board games, ages 5-12
September 6, 2-3PM
Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18
September 13, 27
11AM-12:30PM
Teen Gaming
September 13, 4-5:30PM
Wishing Crane Project
Make something creative for someone
September 20, 1:30-3:30PM
Teen STEAM Series: Tech Petting Zoo
September 27, 3-4PM
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4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
954-357-5420
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
Spanish Cafe Intermediate
Practice Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversation
September 8, 15, 22
Noon-1:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate:
Practice conversational English, vocabulary and pronunciation
September 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30-11:30AM
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
12:30-1:30PM
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7PM
Ageless Grace: Brain and Body Fitness
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2PM
Knitting and Crocheting Club
September 3, 10, 17, 24
2:30-4:30PM
Mindfulness and Meditation
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7PM
Android Phone and Tablet
Essential Training
September 6, Noon-1PM
Watercolor Painting Class
September 9, 1-2:30PM
Weston Book Club
September 17, 5-6PM
Windows 11 Quick Tips
September 22, 6-7:30PM
YOUTH
Storytime Fun, ages 1-5
September 4, 11, 18
11:30AM-Noon
Children’s Painting Class, ages 8 and up
September 13, 2-3:30PM
Magical Canine Connections
Read with Quinn the therapy dog
September 15, 4:30-5:30PM
Musica with Sarah! a jugar y cantar/let’s play and sing, ages 5 and under
September 20, 11AM-Noon
Open Play Time, ages 1-5
September 25
11:30AM-12:15PM
LEGO Builders Club, ages 5-10
September 27, 15, 3-4PM
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
Director’s Book Club
Empire of Pain by P. Radden Keefe
September 3, Noon-1PM
Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
September 8, 6:15-7:15PM
Dialogue with ColombianAmerican Author Elvira Sanchez Blake
September 23, 4-4:45PM
Friday Movie Matinee Discussion
September 26, 3-4PM
Banned Books
September 29, 6:30-7:30PM
LANGUAGE
English Cafe Advanced Practice conversational English 10:30AM-Noon
September 8
September 15
September 22
September 29
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English
5:30-6:30PM
September 1
September 8
September 15
September 22
September 29
WRITING WORKSHOPS
On Writing Darkly Charming, Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
September 3, 7-8PM
A Writer’s Journey: From Idea to Book Launch with Christina Diaz Gonzalez
September 6, 2-3PM
Writing and Illustrating Picture Books with Luz Maria Mack
September 13, 2-4PM
Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry
September 17, 2-3PM
Pathways to Publishing with Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
September 27, 2-3PM
TECHNOLOGY
iOS 17: iPhone and iPad
Essential Training
September 6, Noon-1PM
Computer Camp, 1-2PM
September 16, Microsoft Word
September 30, Microsoft Excel
Canva Essential Training 6-7:30PM
• September16: Part 1;
• September 30:
Zoom Essential Training
September 23, 6:30-7:30PM
Creation Station Monthly Podcast
September 30, 4-5PM
BUSINESS & CAREER
Resume and Cover Letter Do’s and Don’ts
September 9, 2:30:30PM
Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher
September 10, 2-3PM
YOUTH
Teen Advisory Board
September 13, 11AM-Noon
