Brroward County Library January 2026 Magazine

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YOUTH COMPANION BOOK

this issue n ArtLit 2026 n One Book

One Broward

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Cover story pg. 2

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Be a part of One Book One Broward, Broward County Library’s annual initiative!

One Book One Broward invites everyone who lives, learns, works, and plays in Broward County to build deeper connections through a single book community read.

Events r FOR ADULTS The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson

A novel about a Dakhóta family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.

This year’s theme is “Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection,” reflected in the choice of this year’s titles and in the One Book One Broward events, programs, and activities taking place at most Broward County Library locations.

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One Book One Broward is generously sponsored by Brow Friends of Broward County Library, and the Friends of C

running January 2-February 28 FOR YOUTH First Blade of Sweetgrass

Written by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey; illustrated by Nancy Baker In this picture book from the “Own Voices Native American” series, a modern Wabanaki girl is excited to accompany her grandmother for the first time to harvest sweetgrass for basket making.

ward Public Library Foundation, Community Engagement.

FEATURED EVENTS ArtLit 2026 - Kick-off Event January 10, 10AM-3PM, Southwest Regional Library Roots to Blossom Intergenerational Family Archive Project​ January 21, 6-7:45PM African American Research Library and Cultural Center EcoShift Film, Seed - The Untold Story January 24, 2:30-5:30PM, South Regional/Broward College Library Perspectives on Public Health February 3, 6-7:30PM West Regional Library Moonlight Tales Stories of Nuture & Nature​ February 27, 6:30-8:30PM Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club (next to Main Library) Creative Writing Workshop with Fabienne Josaphat​ February 28, 2-3:30PM, North Regional/ Broward College Library Book Discussions The Seed Keeper, various branches Storytimes The First Blade of Sweetgrass, various branches Broward.org/Library January 2026 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Director’s Message............................ 2 Cover Story........................................ 2 Director’s Book Club.........................13 EVENTS BY LOCATION African American Research Library and Cultural Center............................ 4 Beach................................................. 4 Broward County Library Branch........ 5 Carver Ranches.................................. 5 Century Plaza/Leon Slatin................. 5 Dania Beach/Paul DeMaio.................. 7 Davie/Cooper City.............................. 7 Deerfield Beach Percy White............. 8 Fort Lauderdale................................. 8 Galt Ocean Mile................................... 8 Hallandale Beach............................... 8 Hollywood Beach/Bernice P. Oster....... 9 Hollywood/Hollywood Pop-Up........... 9 Imperial Point....................................10 Jan Moran Collier City.......................10 Lauderdale Lakes..............................11 Lauderhill Central Park......................11 Lauderhill Towne Centre...................12 Main...................................................13 Margate.............................................14 Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road......14 Miramar.............................................15 North Lauderdale Saraniero.............15 North Regional/Broward College......16 Northwest Branch............................. 17 Northwest Regional..........................19 Nova/Alvin Sherman.........................19 Pembroke Pines............................... 20 Pompano Beach............................... 20 Riverland...........................................21 South Regional/Broward College........ 22 Southwest Regional......................... 23 Sunrise Dan Pearl............................. 25 Tamarac........................................... 26 Tyrone Bryant................................... 26 West Regional.................................. 27 Weston............................................. 28 ONLINE EVENTS............................... 29

African American Research Library and Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-357-6282 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Till It’s Done A Music & Poetry Workshop January 10, 11AM-1PM Genealogy 101 Meetup Series/Tracing Your Roots Me, My Family and I January 10, 1-3PM Monday Morning Tech Clinic/ Q&A January 12, 26, 11AM-Noon One Book One Broward Roots to Blossom Intergenerational Family Archive Project January 21, 6-7:30PM

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Free Tax Preparation Assistance by Broward Tax Pro January 21, 26, 28,1-7PM January 24, 31,11AM-5PM Black History Saturday School Communiversity Intergenerational, familyfriendly Black history class All ages January 24, 11:30AM-1PM YOUTH One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 21, 4-5PM Super STEM Engineering Explorers Family Science Saturdays January 31, 1-2:30PM

Beach

3250 N.E. 2nd St. Pompano Beach, FL 33062 954-357-7830 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Needlework Circle Knitting, crocheting and more January 7, 2:30-4PM Stage to Screen Classic movies based on great plays; call for title January 23, 2:30-4:30PM One Book One Broward Beach Library Book Discussion January 28 2:30-3:30PM Two Pioneer Families, One Home: The SampleMcDougald story January 30, 2:30-3:45PM

Broward County Library Branch Formerly Young At Art

751 S.W. 121 Ave. Davie, FL 33325 954-357-5437

Carver Ranches

4735 S.W. 18 St. West Park, FL 33023 954-357-6245 EVENT DETAILS

EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS One Book One Broward Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 21, 10:30-11:30AM YOUTH Pre-K Storytime, ages 3-5 January 6, 20, 10:30-11AM Music and Movement Ages 2-5 January 7, 10:30-11:30AM Storytime with the Author Featuring Amy TinocoFriedman January 9, 10:30-11:30AM Toddler Story Time Ages 18-36 months January 14, 28, 10:30-11:30AM

ADULTS One Book One Broward Book Discussion The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 26, 6:30-7:30PM YOUTH One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 20, 10:30-11:30AM

Century Plaza Leon Slatin

1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-357-7740 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Joan’s Awesome Book Club January 12, 1:30-2:30PM AARP Driver Safety Class January 22, 10:30AM-4PM YOUTH Homework Help, grades 1-5 January 6, 12, 13, 20, 26, 27 3:30-5:30PM

¡LLÁMANOS! ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!

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Celebrating Tradition and Connection

Journey through native wetlands and explore traditions surrounding seeds and planting at the free community festival of art, culture and stories that connect us.

Don’t miss the exciting kick-off of One Book One Broward!

JANUARY 10 10AM-3PM Plant workshops Kids activities Crafts & facepainting Cultural performances Book discussions Art & literature workshops Vendors & food trucks Storytime …and more!

Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 954-357-6580

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Dania Beach Paul DeMaio

1 Park Ave. East Dania Beach, FL 33004 954-357-7073 EVENT

Davie/ Cooper City

4600 S.W. 82nd Ave. Davie, FL 33328 EVENT 954-357-6399 DETAILS

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ADULTS Meditation January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30-11:30AM Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class January 6, 13, 20, 27, 30 1-2PM Coffee and Conversation Learn about free community/ government resources and services January 7, 21, 10:30-11:30AM Mandala Art Explore, create, meditate January 8, 2:30-4PM Chair Yoga January 9, 16, 23, 30 11AM-Noon English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English January 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-2PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Team January 9, 2:30-4:30PM Beatles Yoga January 15, 6:30-7:30PM

ADULTS New Year, New You! Create a Vision Board January 8, 2-3PM Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class January 9, 16, 23, 30 11AM-Noon Davie-Cooper City Branch Library Book Club: The Wedding People by Alison Espach January 15, 2-3PM Night Owls DC Evening Book Club The Life Impossible

by Matt Haig January 20, 6-7PM

Bingo for Books January 26, 6-7PM YOUTH Baby Lapsit Storytime January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11AM Little Munchkins Storytime Ages 1-2 January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30AM Wags & Tales: Practice reading to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12 January 12, 4-5PM LEGO® Adventure Club January 13, 4-5PM One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 27, 4-5PM

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Deerfield Beach Percy White

837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 954-357-7680 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Cinema of ‘76 Call library for movie title January 8, 2-4:30PM January 22, 2-4PM The Spirit of ‘76 Presidents and their First Ladies President Ulysses and Julia Grant January 10, 2-4PM Blues School Harmonica Blues featuring Clay Goldstein and the Muddy Monarchs January 24, 2-4PM

Fort Lauderdale Reading Center

1300 E Sunrise Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-357-7890 EVENT DETAILS

Galt Ocean Mile

Reading Center

3403 Galt Ocean Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-357-7840 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Current Events Discussion Group January 6, 10:30AM-Noon Coffee and Conversation Learn about free community/ government resources and services January 6, 20, 1-2PM Banned Book Discussion 1984 by George Orwell January 9, 1-2PM Intermediate Conversational French January 16, 23, 30 11AM-Noon Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about and sign up for property tax exemptions January 27, 10-11:30AM YOUTH Baby and Toddler Storytime Ages 3-36 months January 20, 10:30-11:30AM

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Hallandale Beach 300 S. Federal Highway Hallandale, FL 33009 954-357-6380

EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Chair Yoga January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:30AM English Cafe Beginners Practice conversational English January 7, 14, 21, 28 2-3:30PM Ask Us Anything: Technology and Computers January 8, 22, Noon-1PM U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class January 10, 17, 24, 31 Noon-2PM Hallandale Book Discussion January 16, 1-2PM YOUTH Sunshine Toddlers Storytime Stories, rhymes and songs January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11:15AM One Book One Broward Storytime The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 15, 3-4:30PM

Hollywood

Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster

2600 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, FL 33020 954-357-7760

1301 S. Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-4798 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Using Rosetta Stone Explore this free languagelearning app January 7, Noon-1PM One Book One Broward Book Discussion The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 27, Noon-1PM YOUTH One Book One Broward Storytime The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 20, 4-5PM

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Imperial Point

5985 N Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-357-6530 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Coffee and Conversation Learn about free community/ government resources and services January 6, 20, 3-4PM Chess Club, all ages welcome January 6, 13, 20, 27 4:30-7:30PM English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English January 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30-7:30PM Arts and Crafts for Everyone All ages/families welcome January 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5PM Issues of Aging Support Group January 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30AM-Noon One Book One Broward Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 20, 1-2PM YOUTH Kids and Seniors Learn Tech January 5, 4:30-5:30PM Family Storytime, ages 5 and under with caregiver January 5, 12, 26 10:30-11:30AM One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 26, 10:30-11:30AM

Jan Moran Collier City

2800 N.W. 9 Court Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954-357-7670 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Introduction to Computers for Beginners January 5, 12, 26, 6-7PM English Cafe for All levels Practice conversational English January 5, 12, 26 6:30-7:30PM Beatmaker Bootcamp January 7, 6-8PM One Book One Broward Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 12, 6-7PM

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Introduction to Intermediate Computing January 21, 6-7PM YOUTH Afterschool Homework Help Kids/teens January 1-16, 20-23, 26-30 2-4PM Storytime with Ms. Yasmin January 12, 3-4PM Collier City Presents Gaming night January 14, 6-8PM Collier City Anime Night Manga, art, cosplay and games January 21, 6-8PM One Book One Broward Storytime with Ms. Yasmin The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 26, 3-4PM

JANUARY EVENT

Power: What is it?

Who has it? What is it for?

January 17, 11- 12:30PM Main Library Based on three pivotal pillars, this community roundtable is designed to inform, assess and motivate community members to share stories and become intentionally proactive in current-day issues.​ Join the conversation to dream, advocate, and foster collective action for a better world.

TO SEE 2026 EVENTS OR TO REGISTER

Letter from Birmingham Jail MLK Day discussion 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd. with Levoyd Williams Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311 January 22, 6-7:30PM 954-357-8650 Learning Excel Desktop EVENT (Microsoft 365) DETAILS January 27, 5:30-7PM January 28, 2:30-4PM ADULTS YOUTH Excel Quick Tips (2023) January 6, 5:30-7PM Men2Boys Youth January 7, 2:30-4PM Mentoring Program Young men ages 14-18 Tai Chi for Arthritis, ages 60 January 6, 13, 20, 27 and over January 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 5:30-7PM 12:30-1:30PM A Maze Zing Puzzle One Book One Broward Book Educational game to help Discussion: The Seed Keeper elementary students improve math skills

by Diane Wilson January 8, 4-6PM January 15, 2:30-3:30PM Family Storytime at the Broward County Property Library, presented by the Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for property Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes tax exemptions January 10, 11AM-Noon January 15, 4:30-6PM

Lauderdale Lakes

Lauderhill Central Park

3810 N.W. 11 PL Lauderhill, FL 33311 954-357-7833 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for property tax exemptions January 14, 1:30-3:30PM One Book One Broward Book Discussion The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson January 24, 2:30-3:30PM YOUTH One Book One Broward Storytime The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 17, 12:30-1PM

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.

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Lauderhill Towne Centre

NO STRESS, JUST SUCCESS

6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Lauderhill, FL 33313 954-357-6406 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for property tax exemptions January 8, 3-4:30PM Director’s Book Club: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson January 15, 3:30-4:30PM Bingo for Books January 17, 2-3:30PM Free Tax Preparation Assistance January 20, 27, 4-7:30PM January 24, 31, 1:30-4:30PM YOUTH SAT/ACT Test Prep, grades 10-12 January 10, 17, 24, 31 11AM-12:30PM One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 14, 10:30-11:30AM

Free, live, one-on-one tutoring is available daily 11AM-11:55PM and 24/7 in the Help Center.

Subjects include math, science, social studies and English for students K-1​2, introductory college levels and adult learners.

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Chess Club YOUTH Main All ages/families Make Your Own 2026 100 S. Andrews Ave. January 10, 11AM-Noon Calendar Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Learning Through Play January 5, 4-5PM 954-357-7444 EVENT Workshop Teen Gaming DETAILS January 13. 10:30-11:15AM January 5, 4-5PM ADULTS Snow Slime Baby Lapsit January 15, 4-5PM Chair Yoga Songs, lap bounces and January 5, 12, 26, Noon-1PM fingerplays tailored for babies LEGO® Club January 17, 1-2PM January 8, 15, 22, 29 Tai Chi Focus 10:30-11AM January 6, 13, 20, 27 One Book One Broward 4:45-5:45PM Storytime: The First Blade of Toddler Storytime Sweetgrass Fun songs, activities and English Cafe Intermediate January 26, 3-4PM Practice conversational English stories, ages 18-36 months January 8, 15, 22, 29 January 8, 15, 22, 29 Family Movie Night & Craft 11:30AM-Noon 2:30-3:30PM January 27, 5-7PM Music and Movement Coffee and Conversation Learn about free community/ Dancing, singing and stories, ages 18 (walking)- 5 years government resources and January 9, 16, 23, 30 services 10:30-11AM January 8, 22, 2:30-3:30PM Pla y & Sing Along with Ukulele FUN January 12, 6-7:30PM Broward County Library Memoir Writing Workshop Director Allison Grubbs discusses January 12, 26, 1-3:30PM thought-provoking books.

Socrates Cafe Group Read the book or listen to the Discussion audiobook, then get together January 13, 20, 27 with Allison to talk about it.

2:30-3:30PM Stand Up, Speak Out JANUARY Community Roundtable: The Seed Keeper Power

by Diane Wilson January 17, 11AM-12:30PM January 7, Noon-1PM The Art of Photography Online with Jack Wild Discussion and review January 15 January 17, 2-4PM 3:30-4:30PM Lauderhill Towne A Night of Haitian Arts Centre Library & Culture: Haitian January 26, 4-5PM Independence Day Tamarac Branch Celebration January 30, 6:30-8:30PM

DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB

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Margate Catharine Young 5810 Park Drive Margate, FL 33063 954-357-7500

EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions January 7, 2:30-4:30PM 0ne Book One Broward Book Discussion The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson January 8, 2-4PM Movie at Your Library Our Friend Martin – Lesson of Peace for Every Generation, all ages/families January 14, 4:30-6PM Breast Cancer 101: Early Detection Saves Lives January 21, 5:30-7PM Crafternoon at Your Library A winter wonderland of family fun January 22, 4:30-5:30PM YOUTH Preschool Storytime Celebrating Martin Luther King January 13, 10:30-11:30AM

Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch 3151 Stirling Road Hollywood, FL 33312 954-357-7550

EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Ener Chi January 5, 2-3PM English Cafe Beginner January 6, 13, 20, 27 6-7:30PM Chair Yoga January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-3PM Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-3PM Hollywood Historical Society Event Guest Speaker Sam Leer January 11, 1-3PM Monday Matinee: Title TBD January 12, 12:30-3:30PM American Sewing Guild January 13, 1-4PM One Book One Broward Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 20, 1:30-3PM

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Folk Music Concert Series: Cecilia St. King January 25, 3-4:30PM Pull Up a Chair January 27, 2-3PM YOUTH Family Storytime, all ages January 4, 18, 11-11:45AM Preschool Storytime: Stories, early-literacy activities and playtime January 5, 12, 26 10:30-11:15AM Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12 January 6, 13, 20, 27 3:30-4:30PM Teen Advisory Board Meeting January 7, 5-7PM Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3 January 8, 15, 22, 29 11-11:45AM One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 25, 11-11:45AM Sensory Storytime January 28, 5-6PM

Miramar

2050 Civic Center Place Miramar 33025 954-357-8090 ADULTS Coloring for Adults January 3, 11-11:30AM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions January 12, 11:30AM-1PM NAMI Broward Mental Health Support Group January 13, 6:30-7:30PM Jigsaw Puzzle Party and Exchange, ages 12 and up January 22, Noon-2PM

VITA-Income Tax Assistance 2025 Free Tax Preparation Assistance by Broward Tax Pro January 26, 28, 29 11AM-4PM YOUTH Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-11 January 5, 12, 26 3:30-4:30PM Rhythms and Rhymes Storytime: Stories, songs and rhymes, ages 2-5 January 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11AM

North Lauderdale Saraniero 6901 Kimberly Blvd.

North Lauderdale 33068 954-357-6660 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Mobile Tech for Beginners January 6, 20, 1-2PM Heritage Day January 22, 11AM-5PM YOUTH MFL Presents: The Art of Speech for Youth with Master Speaker Shawn Walker January 6, 13, 20, 27 3:30-5PM I Am Change (Motivating Future Leaders): Coding for the Youth January 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7PM Storytime, ages 2-6 January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11:15AM Crafts for Teens: Jewelry Making January 15, 3-4PM

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North Regional/ Broward College 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd.

Coconut Creek, FL 33066 954-201-2600 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Games People Play Mahjong, cards, chess, board games and more January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 2-4PM Craft and Chat January 5, 12, 26, 2-4PM • English Cafe: Practice conversational English • Beginners, January 5, 12, 26 5-6:30PM Intermediate, January 7, 14, 21, 28, 5-6:30PM Artificial Intelligence A beginner’s guide January 6, 12:30-1:30PM Let’s Talk About It Fun conversations for curious minds January 7, 14, 21, 28 12:30-1:30PM

Poets@ Heart Poetry Book and Breath Writing Group An interactive book discussion January 7, 21, 5-6:30PM and breath demonstration January 27, 6-7:30PM Digital Explorer Library apps and databases Turkish Cultural Event Presented by the Florida January 8, 11-11:30AM Ageless Grace: Brain/body Turkish American Association All ages/families fitness class January 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2PM January 31, 2-4PM YOUTH Memory Café: Inviting Toddler Tuesday Storytime and inclusive gathering Ages 18-35 months for individuals living with January 6, 13, 20, 27 memory loss and their care 10:30-11AM partners to connect, share and engage After School Fun: Story and a January 9, 11AM-12:30PM craft, grades K-2 One Book One Broward Book January 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5PM Discussion featuring The Preschool Storytime Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson Ages 3-5 January 20, 2-3PM January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11:15AM Chess Club January 28, 2-3PM Construction Zone News: Separating Fact from Build creations with blocks/ plastic building bricks, ages 3-11 fiction January 10, 11AM-Noon January 26, 6:30-7:30PM Wags & Tales History Uncovered Practice reading aloud to a pet Discussion Group: Lewis therapy dog, ages 5-11 and Clark Expedition January 17, 2-3PM January 27, 4-5PM

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Northwest Branch

1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060 954-357-6599 EVENT DETAILS

January 6, 13, 20, 27 5-6:30PM January 7, 14, 21, 28 4-5:30PM 3151 University Drive Coral Springs 33060 English Cafe: Practice 954-357-7990 EVENT conversational English DETAILS • All Levels, January 6, 13, 20, 27, 5-6:30PM ADULTS • Beginners, January 8, 15, 22, Library Living Room 29, 4-5:30PM Different activities throughout • Intermediate, January 8, 15, the week for ages 50 and over 22, 29, 5-5:45PM • Hot Topics Discussion Group Introduction to the Computer January 6, 13, 20, 27 January 7, 14, 28, 1-2:30PM 12:30-1:30PM The Garden Club of • Bingo Coral Springs January 8, 15, 22, 29 January 8, 10:30AM-12:30PM 11AM-12:30PM Gentle Yoga for Beginners • Library Living Room Film January 9, 23,11AM-Noon Club Movie and Discussion January 14, 28, 4:30-5:30PM January 14, 11AM-1PM Book Warriors Book Club • Coloring, Crafts and Never Lie by Freida McFadden Conversation January 13, 5:30-6:30PM January 23, 30 Tai Chi 11AM-12:30PM January 16, 30, 12:30-1:30PM Intermediate Spanish Beginner Tai Chi January 3, 10, 24, 31 January 22, 4:30-5:30PM 11AM-Noon Free Tax Preparation Whet Your Appetite Book Assistance by Broward Club: Discover new genres Tax Pro and authors January 24, 31, 10:30AM-4PM January 5, 1-2PM January 27, 2-6PM Chess Club YOUTH • Beginners, January 5, 4-5:30PM Afterschool Teen Hangout in • Experienced Players, the Living Room January 26, 4-5:30PM January 6-9, 12-16, 20—23, 26-30, 2:40-4PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/ Music and Movement Interview Preparation Class Dancing, singing and stories, ages 1-3 January 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11AM cont.

Northwest Regional

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Baby Lapsit Story Time, ages up to 18 months January 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM Baby Play Date Ages up to 18 months January 9, 16, 23, 30 11-11:30AM Bones to Books Read to a therapy dog January 10, 1-2PM Preschool Storytime Ages 3 to 5 January 15, 10:30-11AM Create and Learn Educational program Ages 3 to 5 January 15, 11-11:30AM Respira Bilingual Family Yoga January 22, 11-11:40AM Wags & Tales: Practice reading to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12 January 24, 10:30-11:30AM One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 28, 6-6:45PM A New Chapter Teen Book Club, ages 12-18 January 30, 4-4:40PM

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Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center

3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 954-262-5477 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS English Cafe: Practice conversational English January 5, 6-7PM Socrates Cafe January 12, 1:30-2:30PM Books and Bites January 16, 11:30AM-1PM Family Trivia Bingo January 21, 4-5PM Jewish Genealogical Society Open Research Lab January 25 10:30AM-12:30PM The Open Classroom Arts - An Alternative Medicine January 28, Noon-1PM YOUTH Pajama Story Time January 5, 12, 26, 6:30-7PM Eco Kids Club January 6, 3:30-4:30PM Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 3-5 January 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30-10:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM Little Minnows Play and

Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 12-36 months January 8, 15, 22, 29 10-10:45AM Dungeons and Dragons for Teens and Tweens January 10, 2-4PM Sensory Shenanigans: Sensory activity stations for preschoolers January 11, 10:30AM-Noon Build It! Make It! Play It Drop in for hands-on fun and activities January 13, 4-5PM Special Event at Broward

Mall: Picture Books & Picassos with Young at Art January 14, 4-5PM STEM for Tweens January 20, 4-5PM Open Play: Card games for kids January 24, 2-3PM Baby and Toddler Playdate January 25, 10:30-11:30AM Comic Book Social Club Tweens January 25, 2-3PM Kids’ Art Studio: Drop in and make art January 27, 4-4:45PM

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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 One Book One Broward Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 27, 1-2PM YOUTH Chess Club January 10, 11AM-Noon Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons January 14, 6-7PM Storytime Ages 2-5 with caregiver January 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM Open Play Hour January 20, 10-11AM

Pompano Beach

50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060 954-357-7595 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English January 6, 13, 20, 27 4-5:30PM Teen Tech Helpers: Learn how to use library apps with help from teen volunteers January 17, 11AM-12:30PM Sisterhood of the Turning Pages Book Club: Only For the Week by Natasha Bishop January 17, 2-4PM

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Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions January 20, 1-3:30PM YOUTH Welcome to Storytime Stories, songs and more Ages 2-5 January 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM Wags & Tales: Practice reading to a pet therapy dog January 12, 3-4PM

Riverland

2710 W. Davie Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-357-7455 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Painting with a Purpose All ages January 5, 12, 4-5PM Spanish Cafe Beginner Practice conversational Spanish Teens welcome January 7, 14, 21, 28 Noon-1PM January 10, 17, 24, 31, 1-2PM English Cafe Beginners Practice conversational English January 10, 17, 24, 31 11:30AM-12:30PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach January 13, 2:30-4:30PM

Android Phone and Tablet Essential Training January 15, 6-7PM PowerPoint Essential Training (Microsoft 365) January 22, 6-7PM Let’s Jam to Our Own “Muzic” Teens welcome January 26. 5-6PM One Book One Broward Book Discussion The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 29, 5-6PM YOUTH Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5 January 6, 13, 20, 27 11-11:45AM Daytime Playtime January 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-5PM Crafty Kids January 30, 3-4PM

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Eco Shift Environmental Film Series Seed: The Untold Story 7300 Pines Blvd.

January 24, 3-5:30PM Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Free Tax Preparation 954-201-8825 EVENT Assistance by Broward Tax Pro DETAILS January 24, 25, 31 10:30AM-5:30PM ADULTS Lo Fi Craft Hour: Kirigami Computer and Technology January 28, 3-4PM Classes • January 6, 8, Introduction to YOUTH Email Using Gmail (two-part Toddler Free Play class) 10:30AM-12:30PM Ages 12-36 months • January 7, 14, Introduction January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 to Microsoft Windows 11 (two- 11AM-Noon part class) 5-7PM Crafty Kids, ages 5-11 • January 13, 15, 20, Word January 5, 12, 26, 3-3:30PM Essentials Training (three-part Twilight Tales Family class) 10:30AM-12:30PM • January 17, Basic Computers Storytime, all ages January 5, 12, 26, 6-6:30PM for Beginners, 5-7PM • January 21, 28, Introduction Storytime Fun Stories and fun, ages 3-6 to Microsoft Word (two-part January 6, 13, 20, 27 class) 5-7PM 3-3:30PM • January 22, 27, 29, Excel Essential Training (three-part class) 10:30AM-12:30PM Bingo for Books Play to win books as the prizes All ages welcome January 11, 2-3PM Magic the Gathering January 11, 25, 2-5PM One Book One Broward Book binding craft January 17, 1-2PM Canva Creations Business Cards January 17, 2-3PM Upcycled Treasures Scrapbooking January 24, Noon-1PM

South Regional/ Broward College

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Sensory Sprouts Neurodivergent-friendly storytime, all ages January 7, 14, 21, 28 11AM-Noon Toddler Storytime Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 12-35 months January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM Builder’s Club January 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4PM Games and Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18 January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2-3PM One Book One Broward Storytime The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 14, 3-3:30PM Bilingual Family Storytime ¡Lee y Canta! Read and Sing!

January 21, 3-3:30PM

• Beginners/Basic: For adults with little/no English-language skills January 9, 16, 23, 30 16835 Sheridan St. 10:30AM-Noon Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 • Intermediate: Focus on EVENT 954-357-6580 DETAILS pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar ADULTS January 20, 27, 10:30AM-Noon Chair Yoga Let’s Dance the Salsa January 8, 15, 22, 29 Presented by Danny Carter of Noon-2PM DanceMoves January 3, 17, 2-3PM Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group Ageless Grace: Brain/body January 8, 15, 22, 29 fitness class Noon-2PM January 5, 12, 26, Noon-1PM Pens, Pencils, and Pastel U.S. Citizenship Classes Coloring for Adults • Literacy basics January 9, 16, 23, 30, 11AM-1PM January 5, 12, 26, 6-7:30PM • Everything you need to know Get Crafty: Watercolors January 14 to pass your interview January 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7:30PM 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM Fine Art Series Lecture with • Prepare for the Docent Speakers’ Bureau citizenship test of NSU Art Museum Fort January 10, 17, 24, 31, Lauderdale 10:30AM-Noon January 14, 2-PM ArtLit 2026: A Celebration of Get Crafty: Watercolors Art, Culture and Stories that January 14, 5-5:45PM Connect Us or 6:30-7:15PM January 10, 10AM-3PM English Cafe: Practice English Coding Basics with p5.js January 17, 31, 1-2:30PM conversational skills • Intermediate: Focus on conversational practice January 5, 12, 26 10:30AM-Noon • Intermediate: Focus on phonics, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar January 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30AM-Noon • Beginners/Intermediate Focus on pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30AM-Noon

Southwest Regional

Spanish Cafe Beginner Practice conversational Spanish January 17, 24, 31, 2-4PM Let’s Talk About Books: - A Monthly Book Club for Adults The Lion Women of Tehran January 20, 10:30-11:30AM YOUTH Teen DIY Craft: Pom-Pom Penguins, ages 12-18 January 5, 2-3:30PM Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5 January 5, 12, 26, 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM Teen Time January 6-9, 12-16, 20-22, 2629, 2-4:30PM Family Storytime: Activities and stories, all ages January 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-6:30PM Toddler Storytime, ages 12-35 months January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:20-10:45AM or 11-11:25AM or 11:40AM-12:05PM cont.

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Baby and Me Storytime: For non-walking babies ages 6 weeks and up January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:45-11:15AM Let’s Build, ages 6-12 January 10, 17, 10:30-11:30AM Teen Advisory Group Monthly Meeting January 12, 4:30-5:30PM Chess Club, ages 6-12 January 17, 2-3PM Toby’s Storytime Readers, ages 5-12 January 24, 10:30-11:30AM One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 24, 1-2PM

FREE streaming movies and documentaries with no ads

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Sunrise Dan Pearl

10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Sunrise, FL 33351 EVENT 954-357-7440 DETAILS

ADULTS Introduction to the Computer The basics January 5, 10:30-11:30AM Sewing for a Cause January 5, 12, 26 12:30-1:30PM English Cafe Beginners Practice conversational English January 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7PM English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English January 6, 13, 20, 27, 7-7:45PM Fantastic Films at Sunrise, call library for title; end times vary January 7, 14, 21, 28, 1PM January 8, 15, 22, 29, Noon

Sketching Hour Teens welcome January 8, 15, 22, 29 12:30-1:30PM U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course Prepare for interview and test January 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30AM-12:30PM Writer’s Group at Sunrise January 10, 24,1:30-3:30PM Resume Writing and Job Search 101 January 12, 10:30-11:30AM Play Virtual Bowling & Fitness Games on Nintendo Switch January 15, 29, 10:30-11:30AM Create a Vision Board January 16, 4:30-5:30PM One Book One Broward Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 28, 6:30-7:30PM

YOUTH Kids Imagination Exploration Hour: Crafts, Books and Board Games, ages 6-12 January 5, 12, 26, 4-5PM Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages January 6, 13, 20, 27 4-5:30PM January 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-7:30PM Family Storytime January 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-6:30PM Preschool Storytime January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM Teen Book Discussion, hosted by teens, ages 13-18 January 15, 4:30-5:30PM One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass January 21, 6-6:30PM Teen STEAM Club January 27, 5-6PM

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Tamarac

8701 W. Commerical Blvd.

Tamarac, FL 33351 954-765-1500 EVENT DETAILS

ADULTS Secrets to Making Smart Bets for Your Career January 6, 10:30AM-12:30PM Change Your Career Without Starting Over January 13, 10:30AM-12:30PM One Book One Broward Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper

by Diane Wilson January 13, 2-3PM Getting Started with Microsoft 365 January 20, 10:30AM-12:30PM YOUTH Chess Club, all ages welcome January 3, 11AM-12:30PM Traditional Storytime for 2s & 3s January 8, 10:30-11AM

Family Game Night January 26, 5-6:45PM 2230 NW 21 Ave. Family Bingo Night Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 January 30, 4-5PM 954-357-8210 EVENT YOUTH DETAILS Toddler Crafternoon, ages 2-5 ADULTS January 6, 1-2PM Coloring @ Tyrone Bryant Stay & Play: Early literacy story/ Library playtime, ages 2 and up All ages January 13, 1-1:45PM January 5, 5-6PM Kids Coloring: MLK Day Design One Book One Broward Book January 16, 4-5PM Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Kids Crafternoon Diane Wilson January 20, 4-5PM January 12, 5-6PM Let’s Paint! Canvas art painting Family Movie Night January 22, 4-5PM January 15, 5-7PM

Tyrone Bryant

Unlimited Streaming Music

Easy to use • Ad free

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Fun and Games at the Library Board games for all ages/ 8601 W. Broward Blvd. families Plantation, FL 33324 January 15, 2-5PM 954-765-1560 EVENT West Regional Fiction Book DETAILS Club featuring One Book One ADULTS Broward: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson Ageless Grace: Brain/body January 16, 10:30AM-Noon fitness class January 5, 12, 26, Noon-1PM Adult Coloring January 16, 11AM-12:30PM Strength and Balance January 5, 12, 26, 1:15-2PM Really True Reads Non-fiction Book Club: Letter from Japan U.S. Citizenship and

by Marie Kondo.

Naturalization Class January 22, 2-3:30PM January 5, 12, 26, 6-7:30PM YOUTH Chair Yoga January 6, 13, 20, 27, Noon-1PM Toddler Time, ages 12-35 months English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English January 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM January 6, 13, 20, 27 12:30-1:30PM Creative STEAM Lab, ages 6-12 January 6, 13, 20, 5-6PM Caregiver Support Meeting with Broward County Elderly and Storytime Fun, ages 3-5 Veterans Services January 8, 15, 22, 29 January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2:30-4PM 11AM-Noon Yoga Class: Bring your own mat Brain Games January 6, 20, 6:30-7:30PM January 10, 2-3PM Meditation & Movement Chess Club: Casual play and Nurture your mind, body practice, ages 5-18 and soul January 10, 24, 11AM-12:30PM January 7, 14, 21, 28, Noon-1PM Dungeons and Dragons for English Cafe Beginners Teens Practice conversational English January 14, 21, 6-7:30PM January 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7:30PM Read to a Therapy Dog at the Tai Chi Library, ages 5-12 January 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-2PM January 17, 11:30AM-Noon Insanity: High intensity interval Wishing Crane Project (HIIT) exercise class Make something creative for January 10, 24, 10:30AM-Noon someone January 17, 1:30-3:30PM Identity Theft, Fraud, and Cybersecurity Teen Gaming January 12, 10:30-11:30AM January 17, 3-4-5:30PM

West Regional

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Spanish Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational Spanish 4205 Bonaventure Blvd.

January 7, 14, 21, 28 Weston, FL 33332 EVENT Noon-1:15-2:15PM 954-357-5420 DETAILS Knitting and Crocheting Club January 7, 14, 21, 28 ADULTS 2:30-4:30PM Watercolor Painting Class Mindfulness and Meditation January 6, 1-2:30PM with Leigh Ann English Cafe Intermediate January 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7PM Practice conversational English Android Phone and Tablet January 6, 13, 20, 27 Essential Training 12:30-1:30PM January 10, Noon-1PM U. S. Citizenship and Yoga with Carol Naturalization Course January 20, 11AM-Noon January 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7PM Weston Book Club Ageless Grace: Brain/body January 21, 5-6PM fitness class January 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2PM Windows 11 Quick Tips January 26, 6-7:30PM Library Downloads: Free music, movies and more January 31, Noon-1:30PM

Weston

YOUTH Storytime Fun, ages 1-5 January 8, 15, 22 11:30AM-Noon Children’s Painting Class, ages 8 and up January 10, 2-3:30PM Simple Silly Science Grades K-5 January 17, 11AM-Noon Robothink: Expedition to Mars, ages 7–12 January 24, 3-4:30PM Magical Canines Connections January 26, 4:30-5:30PM Open Play Time, ages 1-5 January 29, 11:30AM-Noon LEGO® Builders Club, ages 5-10 January 31, 15, 3-4PM

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Software at Your Library!

At select Broward County Library locations.

• Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Premier Pro • After Effects • Acrobat Pro 28 January 2026 Broward.org/Library

Online Events ADULTS

BOOKS, FILMS, & HISTORY

60 Years Ago: Celebrating 1966 January 7, 2:30-3:30PM

Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club January 12, 6:15-7:15PM

Library Speaker Consortium: Live, online presentations by nationally renowned and bestselling authors and thought leaders, 2-3PM

• January 13, The Creative &

Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply, with David Brooks • January 20, Nature, Art, & Service as Medicine with Julia Hotz • January 28, Secrets & Second Chances with Liz Moore

YOUTH

TECHNOLOGY

Ready for College: College

Microsoft Word Essential Training, two-part class, 4-5:30PM January 8 January 22

Computer Camp, 1-2PM

January 13, Intro to Canva January 27, Intro to AI Tools for Everyday Use

Readiness Workshops 4:30-5:30PM January 6, There’s Still Time: How to Apply for College as of Today January 13, Write to Win: Make Your Scholarship Essays Pop

Intro to Religion & Philosophy Gale Database January 16, 4-5:30PM

WELLNESS

Everything You Wanted to Know about GLP1s January 6, 2;30-3:30PM

Goal Setting for Diabetes January 22, 6-7PM

Happy Hour Book Club January 29, 6-7PM

Friday Movie Matinee Discussion January 30, 3-4PM

LANGUAGE

English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English 5:30-6:30PM January 5 January 12 January 26 4-5:30PM January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27

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Coming Soon!

A link to the Broward County Library Annual Report Video will appear on this page starting January 15, 2026 BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — An Equal-Opportunity Employer—Broward.org Mark D. Bogen • Alexandra P. Davis • Lamar P. Fisher • Beam Furr • Steve Geller • Robert McKinzie • Nan H. Rich • Hazelle P. Rogers • Michael Udine