BCL October News 2020

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU • OCTOBER 2020

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n Director’s Book Club Discussion n Adult Health & Wellness Events n Spooky Fall Fun!

DIRECTOR’S

Message

With COVID-19 and its impact on all of our lives, the importance of library services to the community is more prevalent each and every day.

I know that many of you are interested in when BCL locations will be physically open, and I can tell you that we are in the process of planning to open soon.

In planning for and going through the reopening process, BCL has had to reimagine and redesign for a changed society. For example, the current academic school year has presented challenges for our youth and the Library needs to provide supportive solutions. A big hurdle for many students is access to the technology and educational materials to succeed academically. Broward County Library can help with programs, services, tutors, books and lendable digital tablets to overcome these obstacles and barriers.

One of our programs is Community Share, which gives Broward County Public School (BCPS) students the ability to borrow eBooks/audiobooks from both their school and BCL. BCPS students gain this access with a BCL Digital Direct Card, a virtual card that allows students 24/7 access to the Library’s digital resources.

Through our Gear to Go program BCL provides access to tablets that can be checked out for up to six months. We also offer Playaway Launchpad Tablets for kids, which are pre-loaded with high-quality, adfree apps for educational fun. Both tablets are now available for pick-up via our Walk-up/Drive-up Service.

I’m looking forward to seeing our customers again and extending all the service upgrades that COVID-19 inspired. Walk-up/Drive-up Service, which started as our idea of a COVID-19 temporary social distancing service accommodation, will continue in our hybrid library service model, even after reopening. That’s also true for our online events and programming, which customers of all ages have taken advantage of and shared. Our challenges have only made us better.

My promise to you is that we’ll continue to look and find ways to improve your customer experience. Regardless of our interaction face-to-face or virtually, BCL wants to provide you and your family with a world-class, 24/7 library service that wows you.

Sincerely, Kelvin Watson Broward County Library Director

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

ADULT Health & Wellness............................................................3 Business & Finance..........................................................4 Computer Classes............................................................4 Literary Events & Discussions.....................................5 Musical Performances & Playalongs......................6 Language and Citizenship..........................................6 Hispanic Heritage Month,

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Events En Espanol............................................................7

CHILDREN & TEEN Online Fun & Learning...................................................9 Spooky Fall Fun.............................................................. 10

DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION

OCTOBER 29 • 3:30-5PM

ADULTS

Health & Wellness

October 1 - Quarantine 15 or the Covid Curve: Registered dietitian Sunny LaVallee discusses weight gain and health during COVID-19, 11AM-Noon, Register October 2 - Domestic Violence and the Legal System: Attorneys from Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida address how victims/survivors of domestic violence can obtain legal assistance and navigate the legal system, 2-3PM, Register October 22 - Breast Cancer Awareness: Presented by Memorial Healthcare System, 11AM-Noon, Register October 27 - Suicide Prevention Awareness: Panel discussion on identifying suicidal thoughts and depression, 2-3:30PM, Register

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Business & Finance

October 6 - Estate Planning Basics: Explore the fundamentals of wills, trusts, probate and more with attorney Andrea L. Jakob,1-2PM, Register October 8 - 20 Ways to Save Money When Facing Financial Challenges: Explore crisis budgeting, needs versus wants and how to save, 2-3PM, Register October 8 - Built in Broward: Converting Networking to Sales. Learn strategies of networking to build strong relationship, get referrals and increase sales, 6-7PM, Register

Free Online Tutoring from BRAINFUSE

October 13 - Insurance Matters: Life Insurance. Explore your best options when selecting insurance, presented

by Carmen Miller of McKinley Financial Services, 1-2PM, Register October 15 - Estate Planning: It’s Not Just for the Wealthy.

Protect your home and savings, 3-4PM, Register October 15 - Built in Broward: How to Build Your Sales Pipeline. Explore how to target potential customers, build and make projections about your pipeline and what tools exist to help you manage the process, 6-7:30PM, Register October 21 - Lifting and Advancing Black Business: Build Your Brand. Learn how to use Social Media the right way and harness its power, 1-2PM, Register October 22 - Avoiding Money Mistakes in a Time of Crisis. Find out about common money mistakes, short-term financial tips, how to deal with creditors and more, 2-3PM, Register October 29 - Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits: Learn how to determine your optimum filing strategy, 3-4PM, Register October 29 - Built in Broward. Digital Marketing: Key Concepts and Metrics, 5-8PM, Register

ADULTS

Computer Classes

October 6 - Internet Safety and Social Media: Learn basic internet safety, including web browsers, URL identification, and secure websites, 2-2:30PM, Register October 9 - Cybercrime Fighters - Password Managers: Ramp up your online safety by using a password manager app, 1-2:30PM, Register October 13 - Phishing and Email Safety. Learn how to recognize phishing scams, discuss the importance of anti-virus protection and security updates, and develop good email safety habits, 2-2:30PM, Register October 20 - iPad Essentials iPadOS: Acquire basic skills of using your Android-based device including initial setup, gestures, organizing apps, maps and camera functions, 10:30-12PM, Register October 26 - Advanced Mail Merge with Microsoft Word and Excel. Learn how to utilize the ReferenceUSA database, Excel spreadsheets and the Microsoft Word Mail Merge feature in order to create labels and letters, 3-4:30PM, Register

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Walk-up/Drive-up Service All Broward County Libraries, with the exception of Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center and the Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, now offer Walk-up/Drive-up Service.

You can pick up reserved library materials in a safe manner while Broward County Libraries remain closed to the public.

You may reserve books, DVDs and other library materials using our online catalog or by calling your local library.

Service hours vary by locations. Please click link below for more information.

Link to Branch locations and hours

October 21 - Reader’s Online Book Club: The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff, 4-5PM, Register October 23 - Sankofa Book Club: Stamped from the Beginning

by Ibram X Kendi with librarian Ramona La Roche, 3-4:30PM, Register October 29 - Equality Amid Diversity! Panelists from the nonprofit Humanity Project offer insights and perspectives on achieving equality in South Florida, 4-5PM, Register

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Musical Performances & Play Alongs

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October 1 - Music to Eat Chocolate By: All the Yummy Tunes! Presented by Opera Fusion, 2-2:30PM, Facebook Live

October 18 - Live at the Sherman Library: Matthew Sabatella’s Great American Folk Song Singalong. Special pre-recorded performance featuring folk songs and stories, 2-2:45PM, Facebook Live October 20 - F.U.N. Virtual Ukulele Play and Sing Along Hour. Join the Florida Ukulele Network for a live hour of strumming and singing ukulele favorites; October’s theme is The Beatles, 4-5PM, Register

Social Justice in South Florida Project We are living in troubled times where race, racism and racial justice issues in this country is affecting law enforcement, culture, behavior, and values. Broward County Library developed the Stand Up, Speak Out: Social Justice Project in South Florida to capture this moment in time for future generations.

You are invited to express yourself and share your experiences using an original work to which you own the rights, in your choice of media. Journal entries, poems, drawing, music, videos, photos, and more are welcome to be considered for this special South Florida archive. All age groups are encouraged to participate in this unique opportunity to document this extraordinary period in history.

ADULTS

Language & Citizenship October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Beginning English Café! Free online English class covering conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation; registration required/limited to 10 students, 2-2:45PM, Register October 6, 13, 20, 27 - U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class: Everything needed to pass your interview, 3-4:30PM, Register

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October 7, 14, 21, 28 - English Café Basics: Practice and improve your conversational English, 10:30AM-Noon, Register October 27 - Naturalization Information Session with Berta Cassidy of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 10:30AM-Noon, Register 6 OCTOBER 2020

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Hispanic Heritage Month / ~ En Espanol

October 8 - Violencia doméstica y el sistema legal: Abogados de Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida hablarán sobre cómo las víctimas o los sobrevivientes de casos de violencia doméstica pueden obtener asistencia legal y cómo pueden navegar el sistema legal, 3:304:30PM, Register

¡LLÁMANOS!

October 14 - Clases de Computadora en EspañolCombatientes de delitos Informáticos: Phishing y Robo de Identidad, Noon-1PM, Register October 24 - My First Fine Arts: Music and Art/Música y arte: Bilingual enrichment program for early childhood that incorporates Spanish and English songs to explore music and art with Mi Amigo Hamlet, a Guatemalan-born artist, producer, songwriter and musician, 2-3PM, Facebook LIVE Facebook.com/AlvinShermanLibrary October 29 - Discusión virtual de la novela Los Divinos

by Laura Restrepo, 4-5:15PM, Register

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¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!

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​Saturday, October 3, 10AM-3PM FEATURED AUTHOR

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CHILDREN AND TEENS

Online Fu n & Learning!

October 1 - Banned Books Week: And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, featuring songs, a story, and a craft that you can pick up at the Main Library 3-4PM, Register October 3 - AARLCC-CON - Virtual Comic Book & Sci-Fi Convention: All-age event with special guests, networking opportunities, exciting presentations and a live virtual Nitro Show featuring the Museum of Science and Discovery 10AM-3PM, Facebook Live October 3 - Science Fair Fest 2020: Learn how to make this year’s science project the best ever! Free event for parents/caregivers and students grades 6-12 features activities and presentations, 11:30AM-5PM, Register October 6, 13, 20, 27 - Anime Club for Tweens & Teens: Discuss graphic novels, television, movies, illustration and pop culture related to Japanese animation, 3:15-3:45PM, Register October 7 - Stand Up, Speak Out! Why My Vote is Important: Teen digital art workshop where teens create a collaborative artwork; 30 participants will receive a free copy of The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation, ages 13-18, 3:30-4:30PM, Register October 16 - Teen Maker Night: Fun crafts and projects you can make with simple household items, 4-5PM, Register at http://lib.nova.edu/stem to receive Zoom password on day of event

FREE LIVE ONLINE TUTORING

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SCIENCE Fair Fest 2020

Saturday, October 3 On Saturday, October 3, 2020, join BCL and our amazing partners online for the 4th annual Science Fair Fest. Each of the 4 events below is designed to help a different age group get ideas for your science fair projects, or just to have fun doing some hands-on science experiments:

11:30AM-12:30PM

Parent & Student Info Session and Q & A with The School Board of Broward County • 6th-12th grade

1-2PM

Coral Reef Rangers with the Museum of Discovery and Science • 5th-8th grade

2:30-3:30PM

Fun with Chemistry by Barry U • 4th-6th grade

4-5PM

Be a NASA GLOBE Citizen Scientist with the Space Science Institute • All ages.

To attend any of these events, please pre-register HERE During each presentation you will get a special phrase from the library. Email Valerie Marshall (vmarshall@ broward.org) with the phrase to get a certificate of attendance and to be entered to win a prize!

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Sunsational Storytimes!

With our new online stories you and your family can enjoy storytime – Anytime!

CHILDREN AND TEENS

Spooky Fall Fun! October 20 - Halloween Spooktacular: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” puppet show by Steven’s Puppets, a costume contest for ages 0-18, Halloween craft and more, 4-5PM, Register October 28 - Spooky Storytime Special: Enjoy books, songs and activities to enhance early learning, ages 3-5, 10-11:30AM, Facebook LIVE Facebook.com/AlvinShermanLibrary October 30 - Suspenseful Stories of African American Folklore: From humorous tales of divine intervention to talking skulls and ghastly ghosts in the graveyard, this program has suspenseful, chilling tales that just may make you jump! Recommended for ages 10 and up, Noon-1PM, Register October 31 - STEM for Kids - Mummy at the Mansion: In this online adventure, join Frankie and Casey on their adventure to unravel the mystery of the mummy, 2-2:45PM, Recommended for ages 6 and up. This is an NSU event. Register at http:// lib.nova.edu/stem to receive Zoom password on day of event.

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South Florida C VID-19 Proj ect COVID-19 has impacted our economy, culture, behavior and values. Broward County Library developed the COVID-19 Project to capture this moment for future generations.

Express your COVID-19 experiences using original work to which you own the rights in your choice of media. Journal entries, poems, drawings, music, videos, photos and more are welcome to be considered for this special South Florida archive.

All age groups are welcome to participate in this opportunity to help document this extraordinary period in history.

BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — An Equal-Opportunity Employer Mark D. Bogen • Lamar Fisher • Beam Furr • Steve Geller • Dale V.C. Holness • Nan H. Rich • Tim Ryan • Barbara Sharief • Michael Udine