Broward County Library December 2023 Magazine

December 2023 Broward.org/Library

D irector’s

Greetings!

Happy Holidays to one and all!

I am so happy and grateful to have spent the year in service to this library system and to each of you.

It is with deep satisfaction that I look back on what this library has achieved. As the year closes, I am taking stock of what my staff and I have accomplished in 2023.

While we receive many professional accolades, the approval that matters the most to us is yours. Your comments and insights are what fuel our enthusiasm and inspire us to outdo ourselves.

MESSAGE

Thank you for being our partners the Children’s BookFest drew over in the ongoing process of creating 3,000 people. Whether we are serving thousands or you alone, this library from year to year! every encounter matters to us, and We began the year with ArtLit 2023, we’re glad you came. a celebration of Colombian art and culture; introduced a streamlined Our signature programs have been mobile app; had a visit from standouts, and you’ve told us how author and iconic humorist Dave much you have loved what we Barry; did a three-day celebration did. I totally agree that the staff of Haitian culture; held our 18th did amazing work. If I had to pick Annual Children’s BookFest and one thing that meant the most to Summer Learning Program for me, along with my Director’s Book children and adults; opened a Club, it would be the year-round “Library Living Room” for older Book Sanctuaries that we have adults and presented a scholars created in each of our 36 branches panel on the freedom to read. and online, supporting the right to That only took us halfway through read and circulate challenged and banned books. the year!

Another great source of pride for BCL is our award-winning, dynamic newsletters – all free to you and tailored for you. We produce Fresh News weekly, highlighting fabulous programs, opportunities and resources. Our monthly publications include Library Magazine, Senior Spotlight and Family Spotlight, drawing your attention to programs of special interest. Subscribe today to one or all three newsletters by checking a Families turned out in throngs box on our website. this year for the incredible events from Youth Services: So many thrilling things are Summer Learning drew happening at all our libraries for approximately 2,700 the season! Staff has gone alladults and 13,000 out to support you in preparing kids; StoryBook for meaningful and ultra-thrifty Festival had 3,000 holidays. You can find a ton of to 5,000 people in programs on the Events Calendar attendance and where we celebrate the season, Our mid-point was the glorious 22nd Annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Juneteenth Festival, followed by the South Florida Book Festival and the 36th Annual Conference on Children’s Literature, the 4th annual AARLCC-Con Sci-Fi Comic Convention, Veterans Family Day, Craftapalooza and the 22nd Annual StoryBook Festival…and we’re still rolling.

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produce entertainment, boost your spirits and watch your budget with opportunities to make gifts, ornaments and décor. Please join us to create the memories that make your tradition special.

Before I close…Along with celebrating the holidays, your favorite library system is also gearing up to celebrate our anniversary in 2024! Has word reached you yet about our special edition 50th Anniversary library Holidays are a hopeful, joyous time, card? Coming soon, get one free but they can also seem stressful or for the asking – while they last! overwhelming. There is no shame The super cool design brings back in experiencing the holiday blues.

Please reach out to any librarian to chat or direct you to available, free help in the community. One such group is NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Family Support Group, who are presenting a program at Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch.

1974, when our library system was created.

What better way to close the year than to wish you Peace, Love and Libraries!

Sincerely,

Allison Grubbs BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB Join Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs discussing thought-provoking books. Read the book or listen to the audiobook, then get together with Allison and others to talk about it.

The Art Thief

by Michael Finkel January 9•Noon-1PM Online January 17•6-7PM Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library January 27 Noon-1PM Main Library

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Director’s Message................................2 Director’s Book Club...............................3 EVENTS BY LOCATION African American Research Library and Cultural Center...............................4 Beach...................................................5 Broward County Library Branch..............5 Carver Ranches....................................5 Century Plaza/Leon Slatin......................6 Dania Beach/Paul DeMaio.......................6 Davie/Cooper City..................................7 Deerfield Beach Percy White...................7 Fort Lauderdale....................................7 Galt Ocean............................................8 Hallandale Beach.............................................8 Hollywood Beach/Bernice P. Oster...........9 Hollywood.............................................9 Imperial Point.......................................9 Jan Moran Collier City..........................10 Lauderdale Lakes.................................10 Lauderhill Central Park........................10 Lauderhill Towne Center....................... 11 Main.................................................... 11 Margate.............................................. 11 Miramar..............................................12 North Lauderdale Saraniero................. 12 North Regional/Broward College............13 Northwest Branch................................13 Northwest Regional............................. 14 Nova/Alvin Sherman.............................15 Pembroke Pines...................................15 Pompano Beach...................................16 Riverland............................................16 South Regional/Broward College............17 Southwest Regional..............................18 Stirling Road.....................................................19 Sunrise Dan Pearl................................19 Tamarac.............................................20 Tyrone Bryant.....................................20 West Regional......................................21 Weston............................................... 22 ONLINE EVENTS.................................... 23 4 December 2023 Broward.org/Library

AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER 2650 SISTRUNK BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33311 954-357-6282

EVENT DETAILS

Adul World AIDS Day: Unite in efforts to end the global HIV pandemic, show support for those living with HIV and AIDS and remember those who have lost their lives to the disease December 1 • 4-5:30PM Genealogy Meet-Up Series: Tracing Your Roots December 2 • 1-3PM Introduction to MS Word December 2 • 10:30AM-Noon December 6 • 6-7:30PM Community Oral History 101: Learn how to prepare, conduct and process oral histories (Part 2) December 6 6-7:30PM

Chair Yoga: Improve health, concentration, flexibility, balance and strength December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 1-2:15PM Introduction to the Internet December 13 • 6-7:30PM Soulful Christmas 2023: Holiday celebration for all featuring music, storytelling and community December 15 • 7-9PM December 16 • 1-3PM, 3-6PM, 7-9PM Guide to Internet Safety December 16 • 10:30AM-Noon December 20 • 6-7:30PM Sankofa Book Club Kwanzaa Celebration: 90th Anniversary of the Publication of The MisEducation of the Negro by Dr. Carter G. Woodson December 27 • 6-8PM The Complete Job Search December 27 • 6-7:30PM December 30 • 10:30AM-Noon

Homework Help: Homework assistance for K-12 and first two years of college-level coursework December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 • 3-5PM

BEACH BRANCH 3250 N.E. 2ND STREET POMPANO BEACH 33362 EVENT DETAILS 954-357-7830

Adul Needlework Circle: Knitting, crocheting and more December 6 • 2:30-3:45PM The Fine Art and Craft of Rug Hooking: Workshop, all levels welcome December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 1-4PM Holiday Classic Film: Call for title December 22 • 2:30-4PM Fun and Games: Board games, cards, puzzles and more: choose from our collection or bring your own, all ages December 30 • 2:30-3:45PM

BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCH

(FORMERLY YOUNG AT ART) 751 S.W. 121 AVE. DAVIE 33325 954-357-5437

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Story Time with Miss Gigi, ages 3-5 December 1, 8, 15 • 10:30-11AM Book Adventures with Miss Gigi, ages 6-8 December 5 • 4-5PM Music & Movement, ages 2-5 December 6 • 10:30-11AM Chess Club December 12 • 4-5PM Toddler Winter Holiday Storytime, ages 18-36 months December 13 • 10:30-11AM

CARVER RANCHES 4735 S.W. 18 STREET WEST PARK 33023 954-357-6245

EVENT DETAILS

Adul Book Club and Discussion: Banned Books December 4 • 2-3:30PM Chess Club December 4 • 2:30-5:30PM Game Changer Community Vehicle: Free health education and screening, all ages December 5 • 11AM-3PM Yoga and Meditation December 18 • 6-7PM

Free Play Extravaganza, ages 18 months-3 years December 2, 9 • 10:30AM-Noon

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DANIA BEACH PAUL DEMAIO

1856A W. HILLSBORO BLVD. DEERFIELD BEACH 33442 954-357-7740 EVENT DETAILS

1 PARK AVE. EAST DANIA BEACH 33004 954-357-7073

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Chess Club: Casual play for all levels Teens welcome December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 2:305:30PM English Cafe: Conversational practice class for English learners December 5, 12, 19, 26 • 2-3PM Socrates Cafe: Group discussion of philosophical, ethical and moral issues December 8, 22 • 10:30AM-12:30PM Novel Ideas Book Discussion: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman December 11 • 1:30-2:30PM

Beatles Yoga: Gentle yoga for all levels with a Beatles soundtrack December 7, 21 • 6:30-7:30PM

EVENT DETAILS

Chair Yoga December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 11AMNoon English Cafe Intermediate December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 1-2PM Meditation December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10:3011:30AM Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Informal discussion of government services December 6, 20 • 10:30-11:30AM

Fine Arts Series Docent Speakers’ Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Lecture: Creativity Does Not Stand Still: Major PostImpressionists December 18 • 1:30-2:30PM

Imani Book Club: Selected books by Black authors from a variety of genres December 9 • 3:30-5PM Friends of Dania Beach Meeting December 11 • 2-3:30PM Arts and Crafts for Adults with Christine December 14 • 2-3:30PM

Storytime December 5, 12, 19 • 10:30-11:30AM SAT/ACT Workshops December 6, 13, 20 • 4:30-5:30PM Kids Create with Charlene December 18 • 4-5:30PM

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Music & Movement December 1, 8, 15, 22 • 10:30-11AM

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PreK Science Storytime: Science and stories for young learners December 12, 19 • 10:30-11:30AM

Holiday Concert presented by Hued Songs December 15, 7pm and December 16, 1pm Join us as we take a musical journey through decades of iconic music that has shaped the sounds of Black Christmas and experience the re-telling of the classic story, The Night Before Christmas. Please register for this free event.

Community Celebration December 16, 3-6pm A community celebration with Santa, holiday stories and songs, gift giveaways (while supplies last), sweet treats, face painting, activities, and more.

African American Research Library & Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 For more information, call 954-357-6176 SPONSORED BY

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DAVIE/COOPER CITY 4600 S.W. 82ND AVE. DAVIE 33328 954-357-6399

EVENT DETAILS

Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 11AMNoon Property Appraiser’s Homestead Mobile Exemption Education Team: Learn about and/or apply for Homestead and other exemptions December 1 • 1-2:30PM Nutrition Class: Reading food labels, Part 2 December 4 • 2-3PM English Cafe Intermediate December 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30AM Davie-Cooper City Book Club: Apples Never Fall

by Liane Moriarty December 21 • 2-3PM

Family Storytime, ages 2-5 December 14 • 10:30-11AM

DEERFIELD BEACH PERCY WHITE 837 E. HILLSBORO BLVD. DEERFIELD BEACH 33441 954-357-7680

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FORT LAUDERDALE 1300 E. SUNRISE BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33304 954-357-7890 EVENT DETAILS

Adul Socrates Cafe: Librarian-led group discussion of philosophical, ethical and moral issues December 12 • 2-3PM Book Discussion: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover December 14 • 2-3PM

Storytime Time for Toddlers, ages 3-5 December 13 • 10:30-11AM

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Watch a FREE holiday movie tonight!

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GALT OCEAN 3403 GALT OCEAN DR. FORT LAUDERDALE 33308 954-357-7840 EVENT DETAILS

Adul Conversational Spanish December 1, 8 • 2-4PM Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Informal discussion of government services December 5, 19 • 10:30AM-1PM Fine Art Painting with Wylene Del Pino December 6, 13, 20, 27 • 1-2PM Librarian’s Movie Pick: Call library for title Teens welcome December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 5-7PM Open Mic-Style Performance Workshop (Online and In-Person) December 12 • 2-3PM

Musical Holiday Family Storytime: Enjoy Hanukkah, Christma and Kwanza stories and live music performed by library staff December 12 • 4:30-5:30PM Lecture and Discussion: Miguel de Cervantes and Don Quixote December 13 • 2-3PM Fine Arts Series Docent Speakers’ Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Lecture: Impressionists and the Fall of the French Art Establishment December 14 • 1-2PM

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HALLANDALE BEACH 300 S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY HALLANDALE 33009 954-357-6380 EVENT DETAILS

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Ask Us Anything: Technology and Computers December 4 • 6-7PM December 14 • 1-2PM English Cafe Beginners December 4, 11, 18 • 2-3PM Chair Yoga with instructor Mary Serfaty December 5, 12, 19, 26 • 2-3PM English Cafe Intermediate December 6, 13, 20, 27 • 2-3:30PM

Friday Movie Matinee: Call library for title December 1 • 1-3PM

Hallandale Book Club: Call library for title December 15 • 2-3PM

U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test Practice/Review Class December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Noon-2PM Sunshine Toddlers Storytime December 7, 14 • 10:30-11AM

NEED HOMEWORK HELP?

Live Online Tutoring • Writing Lab Learning Resources

HOLLYWOOD BEACH BERNICE P. OSTER 1301 S OCEAN DRIVE HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019 954-357-4798

IMPERIAL POINT 5985 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY FORT LAUDERDALE 33308 954-357-6530 EVENT DETAILS

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HOLLYWOOD

Issues of Aging Small Discussion Group December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10:30AMNoon

2600 HOLLYWOOD BLVD. HOLLYWOOD 33020 954-357-7760

Coffee and Conversation: Informal discussion of government services December 5, 19 • 3-4PM

EVENT DETAILS

Adul Basic Mindfulness for Everyday Living December 4 • 6-7PM Brahma Kumaris Hollywood Meditation Group December 4, 11, 18 • 10:30-11:30AM Bonding with Books: Discuss recent reads and old favorites December 27 • 10:30AM-Noon

Playgroup Fun! Songs, stories and friends December 5, 12, 19 • 10:30-11AM Teen Art Space: Bring your creativity and draw, paint or just hang out with your friends December 6, 13, 20 • 4-5:30PM

Basic Smartphone Skills December 6 • 1-2PM

Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5 December 4, 11, 18 • 10:30-11:30AM Chess Club, ages 5 and up December 5, 12, 19, 26 • 4:307:30PM Let’s Get Started Learning: Help with reading, numbers, phonics and writing, grades 1-6 December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 2:15-4:30PM Wags and Tales: Strengthen reading skills by reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 6-11 December 11 • 11-11:30AM

Teen & Tween Time: Relax with board games, puzzles, origami, 3Doodler create +, studio station and more, ages 12-17 English Cafe Intermediate December 6, 13, 20, 27 • 6:30-7:30PM December 14 • 3-4PM Origami, Coloring, Puzzles and Crafts, all ages December 7, 21 • 3-4PM Imperial Point Book Club: Call library for title December 12 • 1-2PM

Musical Holiday Family Storytime: Enjoy Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanza stories and live music performed by library staff December 20 • 4:30-5:30PM

Working with Computers and Devices: Getting Started December 14 • 10:30AM-Noon Finger Painting/ Sketching/Coloring December 28 • 3:30-4:30PM

Preschool Storytime Adventure: Songs, stories and laughter, ages 3-5 December 7, 14, 28 • 10:30-11:15AM A Very Merry Holiday Story/Craft: December 21 • 10:30-11:30AM

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LAUDERDALE LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY/ EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER

JAN MORAN COLLIER CITY 2800 N.W. 9 COURT POMPANO BEACH 33069 954-357-7670

EVENT DETAILS

Adul Introduction to Computers December 4 • 6-7PM CC Voices Live/Open Mic Night: Holiday Special December 6 • 6-8PM Tertulia Literaria Spanish Language Book Club December 15 • Noon-2PM

AfterSchool Homework Help, kids/teens December 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 • 2-4PM Storytime with Ms. Yasmin December 4, 11 • 3-4PM Interactive Bubble Show: Lights, fog and magical bubble tricks, all ages/families December 11 • 3-4PM

3580 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD. LAUDERDALE LAKES 33311 954-357-8650

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Adul Winter Healing & Wellness Sessions: Explore healing modalities of yoga, meditation and sound therapy December 5, 12, 19 • 6-7PM Theater Thursday Movie (PG-13) and Book Talk: Call library at 954-357-8650 for title Teens welcome December 7 • 5-7:30PM

LAUDERHILL CENTRAL PARK 3810 N.W. 11 PLACE LAUDERHILL 33311 954-357-7833

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Adul Job Search and Resume Assistance: One-onone help by appointment December 4 • 6:30-7:30PM English Cafe: Practice and improve your English conversation skills.

December 9, 16 • 10-11AM Holiday Party for Kids and Families: Enjoy holiday bites/treats and gift giveaway December 20 • 6-7:30PM

Holiday Books, Games, Drinks and Treats: Delicious treats, party appetizers and holiday drinks December 21 • 5-7PM

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LAUDERHILL TOWNE CENTRE 6399 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD. LAUDERHILL 33313 954-357-6406

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Adul Number Pad Touch Typing Intermediate December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 4-4:45PM Typing for Beginners December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 5-5:30PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach December 14 • 3-4PM

Homework Help, grades K-12 December 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 • 3:305:30PM French Class, ages 8-13 December 6, 13, 20, 27 • 3:305:30PM Bedtime Stories: Happy Holidays: Stories, songs, crafts and fun, all ages December 19 • 6:30-7:30PM

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Tai Chi Focus Class December 12, 26 • 5-6PM

100 S. ANDREWS AVE. FORT LAUDERDALE 33301 954-357-7444 EVENT DETAILS

Coffee and Conversation: Informal discussion of government services December 14, 28 • 2:30-3:30PM

Adul Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class with instructor Eleanor Robinson All ages welcome December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 11AMNoon Chair Yoga with instructor Manette Freas All ages welcome December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Noon1PM El Club en Español: Conversational Spanish practice, all levels welcome December 6, 13, 20, 27 • 6-7:30PM English Cafe Intermediate December 7, 14 • 2:30-3:30PM Memoir Writing Workshop, with Anita Mitchell December 11 • 1-3:30PM Play and Sing-Along Hour with Florida Ukulele Network (FUN) December 11 • 6:30-7:30PM

Chess Club, all ages/families December 2 • 11AM-Noon Baby Lapsit December 7, 14, 21 • 10:30-11AM Preschool Storytime December 7, 14, 21 • 11:30AM-Noon Gum Drop Christmas Tree STEM Challenge December 18 • 5-5:45PM Intro to the Teen Studio: Unleash your creativity and ideas, ages 13-19 December 21 • 3-3:30PM

MARGATE CATHARINE YOUNG BRANCH 5810 PARK DR. MARGATE 33063 954-357-7500

EVENT DETAILS

Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs and crafts, ages 3-5 December 12 • 10-11AM

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MIRAMAR BRANCH LIBRARY AND EDUCATION CENTER 2050 CIVIC CENTER PLACE MIRAMAR 33025 954-357-8090

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Adult Coloring December 2 • 11AM-12:30PM Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word December 4, 18 • 10:30AM-12:30PM

Family Yoga and Meditation with Ms. Nipa December 5 • 4:45-5:30PM

NORTH LAUDERDALE SARANIERO BRANCH 6901 KIMBERLY BLVD. NORTH LAUDERDALE 33068 954-357-6660

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Adul Beginners English Cafe: Vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar December 4, 18 • 6:30-7:30PM Name that Holiday Tune December 5 • 6:30-7:30PM Jewelry Making for Adults: Beaded bracelets December 11 • 6-7PM Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Club December 18 • 6-7PM

eBooks for children and teens Get Ready for Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 2-5 December 5, 12 • 10:30-11AM I Read, You Read: Literacy Skills for Preschoolers December 7 • 10:30-11AM Basic Computer Class, ages 6-10 December 13 • 11-11:30AM Chess Club, ages 8-18 December 16 • 11AM-12:30PM Crafty Kids: Happy Holidays December 16 • 2-3PM Holiday Movie: Call library for title, all ages December 16 • 3:45-5:15PM 12 December 20233 Broward.org/Library

Holiday Trivia Fun December 19 • 6:30-7:30PM

I Am Change: Motivating future leaders with Shawn Walker December 5, 12, 19 • 3:30-5PM STEM Fun: Build! Create! Investigate! Ages 7-11 December 6, 20 • 3-4PM Storytime: Stories, songs and fun, ages 2-6 December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:3011:15AM Crafts for Teens: Jewelry Making December 14 • 4-5PM Family Movie Matinee: Free popcorn and animated movie; call library for title December 30 • 2-4PM

NORTH REGIONAL/ BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY 1100 COCONUT CREEK BLVD. COCONUT CREEK 33066 954-201-2600

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Come Together Acoustic Guitar Cafe: Curated acoustic music open mic/jam December 2 • 2-5PM Craft and Chat: Meet weekly to work on your projects with old and new friends (BYO supplies) December 4, 11, 18 • 2-4PM English Cafe Beginner: Conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation December 4, 11, 18 • 5-6:30PM

Teen Advisory Board: Get involved, help with library programs and offer input on youth library collections/services, ages 12-18 December 4 • 5:30-6:30PM Story Time: Celebrate winter with a story and craft, ages 2-5 December 7 • 10:30-11AM Construction Zone: Use our blocks and plastic bricks to build with friends December 9 • 11AM-Noon

NORTHWEST BRANCH 1580 NW 3RD AVE. POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060 954-357-6599 EVENT DETAILS

Adul Introduction to Microsoft Word December 20 • 6:30-7:30PM

Kwanzaa Cultural Presentation, with cultural Wags and Tales: Practice reading aloud with Zoe icon Mecca aka Grimo December 27 • 6-8PM the therapy dog, ages 5-11 December 16 • 2-3PM Graphic Novel Book Club, ages 8-11 December 18 • 5:30-6:30PM

Broward Women’s Chorus Holiday Performance December 14 • 2-3PM

Share Your Holiday Traditions for Teens: Feel free to bring a snack to share, photos or a prop that represents how your family celebrates the holiday season December 20 • 5:30-6:30PM

Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness class December 14, 28 • 1-2PM

Stay and Play Story Time, ages 2-5 December 21 • 10:30-11:30AM

Snap Circuits: Learn and practice December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 3-4PM Chess Club: Casual practice and play, ages 5-18 December 14, 28 • 3-4PM

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NORTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 3151 UNIVERSITY DRIVE CORAL SPRINGS 33065 954-357-7990 EVENT DETAILS

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Gentle Yoga for Beginners December 1, 15, 29 • 11AM-Noon December 6, 20 • 4:30-5:30PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/ Interview Preparation Class December 5, 12, 19, 26 • 5-6:30PM English Cafe: Speakers of other languages can practice English conversation skills All Levels, December 5, 12, 19, 26, 5-6:30PM Beginner, December 7, 14, 21, 28, 5-6:30PM Intermediate, December 7, 14, 21, 28, 5-6:30PM Library Living Room: Different activities throughout the week for ages 50 and over Hot Topics Discussion Group December 5, 12, 19, 26 • 11AM12:30PM Book Bites December 6, 20 • 11AM-12:30PM Game Day December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 11AM12:30PM Coloring, Crafts and Conversation December 13, 27 • 11AM-12:30PM

Introduction to Excel December 6, 20 • 11AM-3PM 14 December 20233 Broward.org/Library

Job Searching and Technology for the Recently Incarcerated: navigating re-entry after incarceration and getting back to work December 7 • 11-3PM

Learn the Tarot Monthly Class December 30 • Noon-1PM

Tai Chi Class December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 4:305:30PM December 8, 22 • 112:30-1:30PM

Afterschool Teen Hangout in the Living Room: Videogames, entertainment and space to chill or engage December 4-8, 11-15, 18-22 12:45-5PM

Job Fair: Looking for a job? Meet recruiters and apply for jobs December 11 • 11AM-2PM Holiday Open House: Celebrate the holiday season with fun, crafts, art, photo booth, and music by guitarist & harmonica player Robert Ross December 12 • 5:30-6:30PM Book Warriors Book Club: Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner December 12 • 5:30-6:30PM The Garden Club of Coral Springs: Composting & recycling December 16 • 11AM-1:30PM Adobe Express Design Class December 18 • 11-3PM Chess Club: Casual play for all levels December 18 • 14-5:30PM

Baby Lapsit Story Time, ages birth to 18 months December 5, 12, 19 • 11-11:30AM Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3 with caregiver December 6, 13, 20 • 10:30-11:15AM Thanksgiving Craft with the Coral Springs Woman’s Club, all ages December 16 • 4-5PM Karaoke Disney Family Fun: Sing your favorite Disney songs; dress as a Disney character if you like!

December 16 • 3-4:30PM Holiday Craft with the Coral Springs Woman’s Club, ages 3-17 December 21 • 3-4:30PM Bones to Books: Read to a Therapy Dog, ages 5-12 December 23 • 1-2PM

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ALVIN SHERMAN LIBRARY, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER 3100 RAY FERRERO, JR. BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33314 954-262-5477 EVENT DETAILS

Adul Genealogical Society of Broward County Open Lab December 3 • Noon-1:15PM Presentation: Kodak Moments in Time; bring favorite photos to share, 2-3PM (Hybrid-Online/ In-person) Creative Zen: Local inspirational stories in our community December 8 • 8:30-10AM

Create a Vision Board Workshop December 20 • 6-7:30PM

Teen Anime Afternoons December 1, 8, 15 • 4:30-6PM Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Beginner/ experienced players welcome December 2, 16 • 11:30-3:30PM Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities December 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:3011:15AM

PEMBROKE PINES 955 N.W. 129 AVE. PEMBROKE PINES 33028 954-357-6750 EVENT DETAILS

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Computer Literacy for Windows 10 – Beginner December 5 • 10-11:15AM Ageless Grace December 5 • 1-2PM

Little Minnows Storytime: Books, songs and activities December 7, 14 • 10:30-11:15AM

Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver December 7, 14, 21 • 10:30-11:15AM

STEM for Tweens: An Hour of Code™ December 9 • 2-3PM

Chess Club December 9, 16 • 11AM-Noon

Build It! Make It! Play It: Drop in for hands-on fun and activities December 11 • 4-4:45PM

Anime Club, ages 12-18 December 11 • 3:45-4:30PM

Storytime with Sporty Sue December 17 • 2-2:45PM

LEGO Night December 13 • 4:30-5:30PM

Teen Improv Workshop with This Is Improv December 18 • 5:30-6:30PM

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POMPANO BEACH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER 50 W. ATLANTIC BLVD. POMPANO BEACH 33060 954-357-7595

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Adul Tasty Tuesday: Healthy food lecture and cooking demo/tasting with Holy Cross Diabetes Prevention team December 5 • 1-2PM Movie and Discussion: Call library for title December 7 • 2-4:30PM K-Pop Dance Class, ages 19 and up December 9 • 2-3:45PM

Wags and Tales: Strengthen your reading skills by reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 6-11 December 18 • 11-11:30AM

RIVERLAND 2710 W. DAVIE BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33312 954-357-7455 EVENT DETAILS

Adul English Cafe: Free class featuring conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation December 2, 9, 16 • 11:30AM-1PM U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class December 2, 9, 16 • 1-2PM Spanish for Beginners Teens welcome December 7, 14, 28 • 6-7PM

Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5 December 5, 12, 19 • 11-11:45AM

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SOUTH REGIONAL/ BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY 7300 PINES BLVD. PEMBROKE PINES 33028 954-201-8825

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Adul Future Tales Short Science Fiction Club: All Systems Red by Martha Wells December 5 • 4-5PM Introduction to Microsoft Excel (three-part series) December 5, 12, 19 • 10:30AM12:30PM English Cafe Intermediate: Practice listening, speaking and reading skills in a safe, judgment-free environment December 6, 13, 27 • 5:45-6:45PM Bingo for Books, all ages December 10 • 2-3PM Microsoft Word Basics December 16 • 10:30AM-12:30PM Upcycled Treasures: Homemade Gift Bows December 16 • Noon-1PM

Canva Creations Holiday Cards December 16 • 2-3PM

Crafty Kids, ages 5-11 December 1, 8 • 4-4:45PM Toddler Free Play, 12-36 months December 2, 9 • 11AM-Noon

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Games & Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18 December 2, 9 • 2-3PM Anime Club, ages 13-18 December 2, 9 • 4-5PM Magic the Gathering: Casual Commander Sunday December 3, 17 • 2-5PM Twilight Tales Family Storytime December 4 • 6-6:30PM Story Time Fun, ages 3-6 December 5 • 3-3:30PM Family Films December 6 • 3-5PM

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Toddler Time December 7 • 11-11:30AM Builder’s Club: Building fun for ages 6-11 December 7 • 3-4PM

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SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 16835 SHERIDAN STREET PEMBROKE PINES 33331 954-357-6580

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Adul Adult Coloring: Coloring for Grown-ups December 1, 8, 15 • 11AM-1PM DIY Recycled Ornaments December 2 • 1-3PM

Create A Holiday Gnome Ornament December 9 • 1-3PM

Teen Time: Hang out in Teen Lounge, watch a movie, relax, play board games, middle/high school students December 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22 2-4:30PM Math & Logic Games, families/all ages December 2 • Noon-1PM

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*Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime ages 3-5 December 4, 11, 18 • 10:30-11AM

*Family Storytime, all ages Ageless Grace: Seated Neuroplasticity Exercises December 5, 12, 19, 26 • 6-6:30PM December 4, 11, 18 • Noon-1PM *Toddler Storytime, ages 12-35 months Learn to Use Your Smart Phone or Tablet, One- December 6, 13, 27 • 10:30-11AM or on-one Sessions, call 954-357-7110 to make an 11:15-11:45AM appointment *Baby & Me Storytime, ages 6 weeks until December 4 • 11AM-1PM walking December 14 • 4-6PM December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:30-11AM Introduction to Word Let’s Build: Engineering fun with building December 5 • 6-7:30PM challenges, ages 6-12 U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class: December 9 • 2-3PM Test and interview practice Teen Advisory Group Monthly Meeting December 5, 6, 12, 13 • 6-7:30PM grades 6-12 December 2, 9 • 10:30AM-12:30PM December 11 • 5-6:30PM Get Crafty: Salt Dough Gift Tags *Teen DIY: Holiday Gnome, ages 12-18 December 6, 5-5:45PM or December 16 • 2-3PM 6:30-7:15PM Chess Club, ages 6-12 West Pines Toastmasters December 16 • 2-3PM December 6, 13, 20 • 6:30-7:45PM Chair Yoga with instructor Leigh Ann Russo December 7, 14, 21, 28 • Noon-1PM Off the Hook: Knitting and crochet group December 7, 14, 21, 28 • Noon-1PM

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Polar Express Family Night: Train rides, Santa visit, interactive model train tours, stories, crafts and hot cocoa December 20 • 4:30-7PM Wags & Tales, ages 5-12 December 30 • 10:30-11:30AM

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Adul English Cafe: Beginner English conversation class December 5, 12, 19, 26 • 6-7:30PM Chair Yoga December 6, 13, 20, 27 • 2-3PM Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 2-3PM History of the Hollywood Police Department with City of Hollywood Chief of Police Chris O’Brien, presented by Hollywood Historical Society December 10 • 1-3PM Monday Matinee: Call library for title December 18 • 12:30-4:30PM Book Discussion with Lynda Levin: The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris December 19 • 1:30-3PM

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NAMI Broward Mental Health Family Support Group: Peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition December 23 • 10AM-Noon

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Adul Colombian Holiday Candle Craft: Paint a candle for Día de las velitas/Day of the Little Candles December 2 • 1-2PM U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course: Prepare for interview and test December 2, 9 • 10:30AM-12:30PM December 6, 13 • 6-7:30PM English Cafe for Beginners: Free class featuring conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation December 5, 12 • 6-7:30PM Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class with instructor Elizabeth Veras December 14, 28 • 10:30-11:30AM

Game Night: Play PS5, Switch & Board Games, all ages December 5, 12, 19 • 4-6PM December 6, 13, 20, 27 • 4-7:30PM Pajama Storytime December 6, 20 • 6-6:30PM Holiday Movies: Call for title(s) December 7, 21 • Noon-2PM Decorate Ornaments Inspired by Sanrio Characters December 19 • 5-6PM Minecraft Winter Wonderland Adventures: Snowman’s Paradise December 29 • 1-3PM Minecraft Gaming, ages 5-16, Minecraft prize giveaways December 29 • 3:30-5:30PM

Holiday Movie: Call for title(s) Short Story Discussion Group: The Plan by Sigrid December 14 • Noon-2PM Nunez Jane Austen’s Birthday Month Celebration, December 26 • 1:30-3PM December 18 -Movie: Call library for title, 2-3:30PM -Decorate a bullet booklet/journal in Regency Style, 4-5PM Teen Advisory Board Meeting, ages 12-17 Decorate a Gingerbread Man & December 6 • 5-7PM House Ornament Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3 December 19 December 7, 14, 21, 28, 11-11:45AM 6:30-7:30PM Family Storytime, all ages December 17, 11-11:45AM Family Film Fun Day: Call library for title December 17 • 2-4:15PM

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TAMARAC LIBRARY 8701 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD. TAMARAC 33351 954-765-1500 EVENT DETAILS

Adul Meet the Computer December 5 • 10:30AM-Noon Introduction to Windows 10 December 12 • 10:30AM-Noon Microsoft Excel December 19 • 10:30AM-Noon

TYRONE BRYANT 2230 N.W. 21 AVE. FORT LAUDERDALE 33311 954-357-8210 EVENT DETAILS

Stay and Play: Early literacy story/playtime for preschoolers/toddlers December 14, 28 • 1-2PM

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WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 8601 W. BROWARD BLVD. PLANTATION 33324 954-765-1560 EVENT DETAILS

Adul Tai-Chi with Mario Leon December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 1-2PM Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class December 4, 11, 18 • Noon-1PM Angel Book Folding: Upcycling Art Class December 4, 18 • 1-3PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class December 4, 11, 18 • 6-7:30PM Chair Yoga with Instructor Leigh Ann Russo December 5, 12, 19, 26 • Noon-1PM

Intermediate English Cafe: Practice conversational English December 5, 12, 19 • 12:30-2PM West Regional Classic Films December 7 • 2-4PM Beginning English Cafe December 7, 14, 21 • 4-5:30PM Insanity High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Exercise Class December 9, 23 • 10:30AM-Noon Brain Games: Exercise your logical thinking December 14 • 1-2:30PM Adult Coloring December 15 • 11AM-12:30PM Wednesdays at West: Sense of Cinema Foreign Film Series with Shelly Isaacs December 20, 2-4PM Really True Reads Non-fiction Book Club: Best State Ever by Dave Barry December 28, 2-3:30PM

Signing Stories @ Your Library: Storytime for children and workshop for parents affected by hearing loss, deafness or hearing challenges December 2 • 11AM-1PM Read to a Pet Therapy Dog: Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-12 December 2 • 2-3:30PM Anything Can Happen Wednesday: Stories and activities, ages 3 and up December 6, 13, 20 • 6-7:30PM Storytime Fun, ages 3-5 December 7, 14, 21 • 11AM-Noon Chess Club: Casual practice and play, ages 5-18 December 9 • 11AM-12:30PM Tween Book Club: Discussion, activity and treat, ages 8-12 December 18 • 6:30-7:30PM

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WESTON 4205 BONAVENTURE BLVD. WESTON 33332 954-357-5420 EVENT DETAILS

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Adul Chair Yoga with Instructor Leigh Ann Russo December 4, 11, 18 • Noon-1PM Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class with instructor Eleanor Robinson December 6, 13, 20 • 1-2PM Watercolor Painting Class with Christine Landis December 12 • 1-2:30PM

Storytime Fun, ages 1-5 December 7 • 11:30AM-Noon December 14 • 12:30-1PM LEGO Builder’s Club, ages 5-10 December 9 • 3-4PM Fun with Oopsy the Clown: ages 1-5 December 14 • 12:30-1PM Children’s Watercolor Painting Class with Christine Landis, ages 7 and up December 30 • 2-3:30PM

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ONLINE BRANCH EVENTS Introducing the new Online Branch, featuring a wide variety of online events you can access from anywhere.

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Computer Camp: Video Conferencing Basics December 12 • 1-2PM

Creation Station Tech Talk Weekly Online, 4-4:30PM December 7 December 14 December 21 December 28

Happy Hour Book Club, For adventurous readers December 21 • 6-7PM

English Cafe Advanced, 10:30AM-Noon December 4 December 11 December 20 December 27

Creation Station Monthly: Live podcast that brings creative people together to discuss their inspirations and work December 26 • 4-5PM

Friday Movie Matinee Discussion with Broward College Film Professor Tas Salini December 22 • 3-4PM

Virtual Teen Advisory Board December 2, 16 • 11AM-Noon Ready for College Workshops, 4:30-5:30PM December 5: Financial Literacy for High School Students December 12: How to Apply for the New 20242025 FAFSA December 18: Finish Strong: End of Year Scholarships for High Schoolers

English Cafe Intermediate, 5:30-6:30PM December 4 December 11 December 18 English Cafe Intermediate, 4-5:30PM December 5 December 12 December 19 December 26

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