Broward County Library January 2024 Magazine

January 2024 Broward.org/Library

It’s Our 50th Year!

INSIDE: • Director’s Book Club • 50th Flashback • 50th Swag

D irector’s

Greetings!

Happy New Year, everyone! I am eagerly looking forward to 2024 and I hope you are as well. Our library staff has been planning exciting activities and programs to make this year a standout. When you see what they have planned for you, I think you’ll agree that they hit the mark.

I have also been giving thought to what I can do to personally make 2024 a wonderful and memorable year for you. One of my New Year resolutions – one I will certainly keep – is to pledge my all to making Broward County Library

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(BCL) the best public library in the country. Among the ways I will do that is to maintain my commitment to freedom of access to materials and resistance to censorship for writers or readers.

I n addition to celebrating intellectual freedom, we will also be celebrating our 50th year as a library system with a whirlwind of parties and commemorative programs. Do you love to dance, party, sing, watch movies, dress up, read, paint, chalk or attend concerts? That’s what we’re doing – every month from now until April 2024! You’ll be seeing 50th Anniversary events everywhere, so please join us for a good time, as always, as our guest.

I hope the holidays we’ve just experienced are full of good memories for you. I’m always happiest about family time and the goofy presents we are able to laugh over, which we prefer to expensive gifts. No one enjoys their goodies more than my dog Kaylee, who thinks the holiday is entirely about her. All of which got me thinking about the seasonal rush to buy material things and the stampede to return them.

It’s interesting to think about the differences between a library and a retail store. A library is a present you give yourself,

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and your library card is the most magical card in your wallet. Unlike a charge card, you can go wild ordering without worrying about what a thing costs. You can take home about as much as you can carry, and a lot more than books. You can load up and splurge out. And there is never a bill for borrowing or a late payment! That’s especially true now that we no longer charge late fines.

You may have received presents chosen by others that don’t reflect your taste. At the library you get to choose for yourself. The vast collection lets you affirm and explore who you are and create the person that you want to become.

Change your occupation, power up your skills, revamp your personal style, refine your image – if you can imagine it, we’ve got a book, magazine, download or DVD for it.

Give yourself a new, refreshed life for 2024.

Another thing we can give ourselves is a membership to Friends of the Library. Each branch has a chapter and the cost to join is less than a trip to the movies. The Friends provide funding for library programs generated by ongoing book fairs that feature donated materials such as books, CDs, magazines, LPs, DVDs and more. The funds they take in sponsor exhibits, speakers and programs and buy materials cont.

changing books in my Director’s Book Club. The 2024 titles are posted, and we start with the tour de force true crime tale of The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. It’s a remarkable story of love, genius, eccentricity and obsession A final thing I am thrilled to promise bundled together with mystery you is a year of powerful, life- and 300 cultural masterpieces. beyond our budget. They are the ‘secret sauce’ to giving all of us a heightened library experience.

I’m a member myself and I invite you to join and become a Friends volunteer.

Let’s dive into 2024 together and ring in a new year of happiness, health and great reads!

Sincerely,

Allison Grubbs BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB 2024 TITLES JANUARY The Art Thief​

by Michael Finkel FEBRUARY The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store​

by James McBride

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 The Art Thief chronicles one of the most outrageous crime sprees in history. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Stéphane Breitwieser stole art from more than 200 museums and galleries across Europe, worth an estimated $2 billion.

MARCH Master, Slave, Husband, Wife​by Ilyon Woo APRIL: No title/break MAY The Air Raid Book Club

by Annie Lyons JUNE Burn the Page​

by Danica Roem JULY Demon Copperhead

by Barbara Kingsolver AUGUST: No title/break SEPTEMBER The Wager by David Grann OCTOBER Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon NOVEMBER The Sentence​

by Louise Erdrich

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 50th Flashback.......................................... 10, 11 EVENTS BY LOCATION African American Research Library and Cultural Center...............................4 Beach...................................................4 Broward County Library Branch..............6 Carver Ranches....................................6 Century Plaza/Leon Slatin......................6 Dania Beach/Paul DeMaio.......................7 Davie/Cooper City..................................8 Deerfield Beach Percy White...................8 Fort Lauderdale....................................8 Galt Ocean............................................8 Hallandale Beach.............................................9 Hollywood Beach/Bernice P. Oster...........9 Hollywood............................................12 Imperial Point......................................12 Jan Moran Collier City..........................13 Lauderdale Lakes.................................13 Lauderhill Central Park........................13 Lauderhill Towne Center.......................13 Main................................................... 14 Margate............................................. 14 Miramar..............................................15 North Lauderdale Saraniero................. 15 North Regional/Broward College............15 Northwest Branch................................16 Northwest Regional..............................16 Nova/Alvin Sherman.............................17 Pembroke Pines...................................17 Pompano Beach...................................18 Riverland............................................18 South Regional/Broward College............19 Southwest Regional.............................20 Stirling Road.................................................... 21 Sunrise Dan Pearl................................21 Tamarac............................................. 22 Tyrone Bryant..................................... 22 West Regional..................................... 23 Weston............................................... 24 ONLINE EVENTS.................................... 25 4 January 2024 Broward.org/Library

AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER

BEACH BRANCH

2650 SISTRUNK BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33311 954-357-6282

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Introduction to Windows Recorded Video Course January 3 • 6-7:30PM January 6 • 10:30AM-Noon Word Essential Training Recorded Video Course January 10 • 6-7:30PM January 13 • 10:30AM-Noon Genealogy Meet-Up Series: Tracing Your Roots January 13 • 1-3PM Writing a Resume: Recorded Video Course January 17 • 6-7:30PM January 20 • 10:30AM-Noon Chair Yoga and Zumba January 19, 26 • 1-2:30PM Job Hunting Online and Interviewing Video Course January 24 • 6-7:30PM January 27 • 10:30AM-Noon Sankofa Book Club: Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo January 27 • 1:30-3:30PM Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance with Tax Pro 2024/VITA January 31 • 1-7PM

Homework Help: Homework assistance for K-12 and first two years of college-level coursework January 8-10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29-31 3-5PM

Special 50th event

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

Needlework Circle: Knitting, crocheting and more January 3 • 2:30-3:45PM The Art and Craft of Rug Hooking Workshop, all levels welcome January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 1-4PM Cinema ‘74: Memorable films from 1974, call library for title January 26 • 2:30-4:15PM Fun and Games: Board games, cards, puzzles and more: choose from our collection or bring your own, all ages January 27 • 2:30-3:45PM Book Club: Call library for title January 31 • 2:30-3:30PM

Fifty’s Nifty!

It’s a party and everyone’s invited!

Broward County Library is celebrating 50 years of library service in 2024.

Celebrate this milestone with amazing free events that’ll take you from 1974 to 2024, spotlighting each decade with fun activities for all ages.

Be our special guest, party with and celebrate the people, places and things of the past 50 years.

Look for the throughout this magazine to find special 50th events.

Celebrate Our 50 Years with a new library card, sticker and button!

Free, “Peace, Love and Libraries” limited-edition library cards, stickers and buttons (stickers and buttons will be available mid-January) at all Broward County library locations.

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BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCH

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

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Adul Book Club for Adults: Pineapple Street

by Jenny Jackson January 17 • 10:30-11:30AM

Music & Movement, ages 2-5 January 3 • 10:30-11AM Toddler Storytime, ages 18-36 months January 10 • 10:30-11AM

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

English Cafe: Conversational practice class for English learners January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 2-3PM AARP Smart Drive Classroom Course ($20/$25 fee) January 4 • 10:30AM-4:30PM

Stories and Slime, ages 4 and up January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 4-5PM

Toddler Storytime: Songs, dance, stories and craft, ages 1-2 Paint With an Artist: Ignite Your Creativity January 8, 22, 29 • 10-11AM with Watercolors, beginners welcome Preschool Storytime: Songs, dance, January 5, 12, 19, 26 • 2-4PM stories and craft, ages 3-5 Chess Club: Casual play for all levels January 8, 22, 29 • 11AM-Noon Teens welcome January 16 • 10-11AM January 6, 13, 20, 27 • 2:30-5:30PM Homework Help, grades 3-5 Novel Ideas Book Discussion: The January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 3:30-5:30PM Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell Wags and Tales: Practice reading aloud January 8 • 1:30-2:30PM with Gilligan the therapy dog, ages 5-11 January 17 • 4-5PM Free Phones for the HearingImpaired, provided by the Center for Hearing Succeed in Science through LEGO® and Communications Education January 11 • 10:30AM-Noon January 23, 30 • 4-5PM Socrates Cafe: Group discussion of philosophical, ethical and moral issues January 12, 26 • 10:30AM-Noon

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eBooks for children and teens Toddler Storytime, ages up to 3 years January 2 • 10:30-11AM

CENTURY PLAZA LEON SLATIN 1856A W. HILLSBORO BLVD. DEERFIELD BEACH 33442 954-357-7740 EVENT DETAILS

Adul Meet & Greet with Temi: Your Library Navigator Robot! Learn how Temi can help you find what you need at the library January 2-6, 8-10 • 10AM-6PM 6 January 2024 Broward.org/Library

Film Flashbacks: Celebrate 50 years of films with movies from different decades January 25 • 5:30-7:30PM

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

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Adul Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Informal discussion of government services January 3, 17 • 10:30-11:30AM

Storytime, toddlers/preschoolers January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10:3011:30AM

SAT/ACT Workshops January 10, 17, 24, 31 • 4:30-5:30PM Kids Create with Charlene BCL 50th Anniversary Edition: Up-cycled arts & crafts January 22 • 4-5:30PM

Check out a FREE movie tonight!

Afternoon Social for Seniors: Drop in, meet others, play games and relax January 4, 18 • 2-3PM Beatles Yoga: Gentle yoga for all levels with a Beatles soundtrack January 4, 18 • 6:30-7:30PM Chair Yoga January 5, 12, 19, 26 • 11AM-Noon English Cafe Intermediate January 5, 12, 19, 26 • 1-2PM Meditation January 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30-11:30AM Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 1-2PM Arts and Crafts for Adults with Christine January 11 • 2:30-4PM D.I.Y. Tees Workshop: Bring your own t-shirt to slash, weave and embellish January 25 • 2-3PM

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DAVIE/COOPER CITY

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

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

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English Cafe Intermediate January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10:3011:30AM

Librarian’s Movie Pick: Call library for title Teens welcome January 4, 11, 18, 25 5-7PM

Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class January 5, 12, 19, 26 • 11AM-Noon Radtastic “Back to the 80s” Film Series: Call for title January 16 • 5-7PM Davie-Cooper City Book Club: Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian January 18 • 2-3PM Ragtymz: Live performance featuring oldtime favorite songs from bygone eras January 25 • 2-3PM

Family Storytime: Books from the 1970s in celebration of BCL’s 50th January 11 • 4:30-5:30PM

Working with Computers and Devices: Please bring your laptop/tablet/ smartphone for hands-on exercises January 23 11AM-12:30PM

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

Did You Hear the News?

DEERFIELD BEACH PERCY WHITE

You now have free access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post from your computer, tablet or phone.

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

CLOSED FOR REPAIRS.

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

NO PROGRAMS IN JANUARY

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Special 50th event

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

Adul Chair Yoga with instructor Mary Serfaty January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 2-3PM

English Cafe Beginners January 8, 22, 29 • 2-3PM Hallandale Book Club: The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham January 19 • 2-3PM Art Expressionz - 50th Anniversary Celebration January 25 • 3-4PM Never Forget: Remembering the Holocaust in Berlin & Germany January 30 • 3:15-4:30PM

English Cafe Intermediate January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 2-3:30PM Ask Us Anything: Technology and Computers January 4, 18 • 1-2PM January 8, 22 • 6-7PM Friday Movie Matinee - 50th Anniversary: Call library for title January 5 • 1-3PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test Practice/Review Class January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Noon-2PM

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

Adul Flashback Book Club: Books from 1970s through today January 29 • 2-3PM

Sunshine Toddlers Storytime January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11AM BCL 50th Anniversary Storytime: Books from the 1970s including Anansi The Spider and Eric Carle’s Have You Seen My Cat? January 12 • 10:30-11AM Multicultural Read as You Go Challenge: Read a poem, or a paragraph/ excerpt from your favorite book in your native language or dialect January 31 • 12:30-2PM

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The Way We We

1974

1975

Broward County Library opened with Fort Lauderdale, Riverland, Mizell and Hollywood branches; soon joined by Lauderdale Lakes, Coral Springs, Miramar, South Regional, Pembroke Pines branches. The Friends of Broward County Library group was formed.

A fleet of three bookmobiles was established for areas without libraries.

1977 1976 Talking Book Library and Books-By-Mail were started and the card catalog was phased out.

Lauderhill and West Broward (Tamarac) Library joined.

1978

Voters approved a $256 million library bond issue: Average home in Broward County assessed at $35K; average condo assessed at $26K; library tax cost was $1.59 per person, per year. Hallandale Library joined.

“The Way We Were - 1974-1984” is the first in a series of four 50th Flashbacks created to commemorate Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary. Look back at history, highlights & happenings of Broward County Library’s first 10 years. Look for a new 50th Flashback in the February, March and April 2024 Library Magazines.

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ere 1974-1984

POPULAR SONGS

Silly Love Songs WINGS

1979

Tonight’s the Night ROD STEWART

Margate and Sunrise Libraries joined and Dania Branch opened.

Shadow Dancing ANDY GIBB The Way We Were BARBRA STREISAND

1980

Collier City and Rock Island branches opened, Deerfield Beach joined, and the site for Main Library was purchased.

1983

The South Regional/Broward College Library opened as the first combination of public and college library in the country and a new library opened for Lauderhill City Hall. The Office of Cultural Affairs and Broward Arts Council became part of the library.

Love Will Keep Us Together CAPTAIN AND TENNILLE My Sharona THE KNACK

1981

Hallandale Branch opened, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Lauderdale Lakes branches were expanded, and the site for Tamarac Branch was purchased.

When Doves Cry PRINCE

1984 Main Library opened and the Florida Center for the Book was started as the first affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.

1982 Century Plaza, Carver Ranches and Cooper City branches were opened and the Broward Public Library Foundation was established.

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U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test Practice/Review Class January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Noon-2PM

HOLLYWOOD 2600 HOLLYWOOD BLVD. HOLLYWOOD 33020 954-357-7760

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Retro Banned Book Club: Forever by Judy Blume January 8 • 6-7PM Bonding with Books: Discuss recent reads and old favorites January 24 • 10:30AM-Noon

English Cafe Beginner January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 5:306:30PM Brahma Kumaris Hollywood Meditation Group January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 6-7PM January 8, 22, 29 • 10:30-11:30AM English Cafe Intermediate January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10:30AMNoon

Preschool Storytime Adventure: Songs, stories and laughter, ages 3-5 January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11:15AM Kids Yoga with Ms. Melanie January 8, 22, 29 • 3-4PM Playgroup Fun! Songs, stories and friends January 9, 23, 30 • 10:30-11AM

Computer Basics January 5 • 10:30-11:30AM Chair Yoga January 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:30-11:30AM

Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud with Bingo the therapy dog, ages 5-11 January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 3-4PM

Chess Club- El Club de Ajedrez Play chess and pick up new skills.

Juega al ajedrez y adquiere nuevas habilidades.

January 6 • 3:30-4:30PM

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

Adul Chess Club, anyone ages 5 and up January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 4:30-7:30PM Origami, Coloring, Puzzles and Crafts, all ages January 4, 18 • 3-4PM Imperial Point Book Club: Please call library for title January 16 • 1-2PM Smartphone Photography: Please bring your phone January 17 • 1-2PM Working with Computers and Devices: BYO laptop, tablet or smartphone January 24 • 1-2:30PM Finger Painting/Sketching/Coloring January 25 • 3-4PM

Let’s Get Started Learning: Help with reading, numbers, phonics and writing, grades 1-6 January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 2:30-4:30PM Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5 January 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10:30-11:30AM Teen & Tween Time: Relax with board games, puzzles, origami, 3Doodler create +, studio station and more, ages 12-17 January 11 • 3-4PM

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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

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Adul CC Voices Live/Open Mic Night: Music, spoken-word/poetry, comedy and dance January 3 • 6-8PM Introduction to Computing January 8, 29 • 6-7PM Director’s Book Club: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel January 17 • 6-7PM

After School Homework Help, kids/ teens January 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30, 31, 3-4PM Storytime with Ms. Yasmin January 8, 29 • 3-4PM Graffiti Chalk Art inspired by 1974 January 22 • 3-4PM

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

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Adul Computer Literacy for Windows 10 Recorded Video Course January 9 • 5-7:30PM Friends of the Library Book Club: Call library for title January 18 • 12:30-1:30PM Hot Topics: African American History: Learning African American history by learning the miseducation of African people January 27 • 11AM-Noon Jewelry Making Workshop January 27 • 2-4PM

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

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Adul Free Tax Preparation Assistance: Please call 954-357-7833 for details January 23, 30 • 10:30AM-2PM

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

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Job Prep: One-on-one help with applications, resumes, cover letter or interview prep January 16, 23, 30 • 1-4PM

Word Essential Training Recorded Video Course January 30 • 5:30-7PM

Computer Literacy for Windows 10 January 17 • 1-2PM Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs and fun activities January 17 • 10:30-11AM

Crochet for a Cause: All levels welcome; supplies provided or BYO January 22, 29 • 6-7:30PM

Homework Help, walk-ins welcome, grades K-12 January 8, 11,18, 25, 29 • 3:30-5:30PM French Class, ages 8-13 January 10, 17, 24, 31 • 3:30-5:30PM Bedtime Stories Family Storytime January 23 • 6:30-7:30PM

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

Adul El Club en Español: Conversational Spanish practice, all levels welcome, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 6-7:30PM Memoir Writing Workshop, with Anita Mitchell January 8 • 1-3:30PM Play and Sing-Along Hour with Florida Ukulele Network (FUN) Teens welcome January 8 • 6:30-7:30PM Scholar Speaker Series: Dr. King in St. Augustine, 1964: Dr. Michael J. Butler examines two significant appearances by MLK January 10 • 6:30-7:30PM

Coffee and Conversation: Informal discussion of government services January 11, 25 • 2:30-3:30PM

MARGATE CATHARINE YOUNG BRANCH

The Small Business Owner’s Tax Session Workshop January 24 • 6:30-7:30PM

5810 PARK DR. MARGATE 33063 954-357-7500

Director’s Book Club: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel January 27 • Noon-1PM

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KinderArt: Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace of Art: Storytime and craft January 9, 10:30-11:15AM Tangrams: New Years and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 10 • 1-1:45PM Chess Club, all ages/families January 13 • 11AM-Noon Intro to the Teen Studio: Unleash your creativity and ideas, ages 13-19 January 18 • 3-3:30PM

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Tai Chi January 10, 11,17, 18, 24, 25, 31, 12:301:30PM Leah’s Pantry: Explore smart, healthy eating January 16, 30 • 1-2PM

Preschool Storytime Fun: Stories, songs and crafts, ages 3-5 with caregiver January 9, 23 • 10:15-11:15AM

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

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Adul Adult Coloring January 6 • 11AM-12:30PM Property Appraiser’s Homestead Mobile Exemption Education Team: Learn about and/or apply for Homestead and other exemptions January 8 • 11:30AM-1PM Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word January 8, 22 • 10:30AM-12:30PM

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

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Adul Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Club January 29 • 6-7PM

Family Movie Matinee: Free popcorn and a showing of a hit animated movie; call library for title January 13 • 2-4PM Crafts for Teens: Jewelry Making January 18 • 4-5PM

Free Tax Preparation Assistance, first come/first serve January 29, 30 • 1:30-6PM

Get Ready for Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 2-5 January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10:30-11AM

Broward County Library Hosts Free Scholars Speakers Series Engaging discussions at various branches from January to May 2024 Join us for a free series of twelve programs on socially important and compelling topics from January to May 2024, to be held at various library locations around the county and online. focuses on intriguing subjects and issues. The programs are designed to inspire broader public engagement and promote a deeper appreciation for shared human experiences and goals consistent with the library’s mission.

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

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Adul Ageless Grace January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 1-2PM Come Together Acoustic Guitar Cafe: Curated acoustic music open mic/jam January 6 • 2-5PM English Cafe Beginner: Conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation January 8, 22, 29 • 5-6:30PM Scholar Speaker Series: Yes! You Can and Should Write Your Memoir January 27 • 3-4PM

Teen Advisory Group Get involved, help with library programs and offer input on youth library collections/services, ages 12-18 January 8 • 5:30-6:30PM Story Time: Stories, songs and stretches, ages 2-5 • 10:30-11:15AM January 11 • MLK Storytime January 25 • Miss Rhalina from Family Central Construction Zone: Use our blocks and plastic bricks to build with friends, ages 3-11 January 13 • 11AM-Noon Teen Book Discussion Club: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green January 17 • 5:30-6:30PM Stay and Play Storytime Ages 2-5 January 18 • 10:30-11:45AM Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud with Zoe the therapy dog, ages 5-11 January 20 • 2-3PM Broward.org/Library January 2024 15

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

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

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U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/Interview Preparation Class January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 5-6:30PM English Cafe: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation All Levels: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5-6:30PM Beginner:

January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5-6:30PM Intermediate: January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5-6:30PM Tai Chi Class January 5, 19 • 12:30-1:30PM January 11, 25 • 4:30-5:30PM

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Book Warriors Book Club: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah January 9 • 5:30-6:30PM Gentle Yoga for Beginners January 9, 26 11 AM-Noon January 17, 31, 4:30-5:30PM The Garden Club of Coral Springs: Learn to grow and maintain beautiful landscapes January 13 • 11:30AM-1:30PM

Meditation with Dr. Hansa Dinanath January 13, 20, 27 • 11:30AM-12:30PM Health Online: Finding Information You Can Trust January 18 • 2-3PM Chess Club: Casual play for all levels January 22 • 4-5:30PM Introduction to Medline Plus January 25 • 2-3PM

NEED HOMEWORK HELP? Live Online Tutoring • Writing Lab Learning Resources

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 Create a Vision Board Workshop January 17 • 6-7:30PM Begin at the End with Debbie Reed Fischer: Learn how to write a satisfying ending to your novel January 20 • 2-3PM Celebrate Chinese New Year: Music, dance and song January 21 • 2-3:30PM

Stories & STEAM January 9 • 3-4PM Teen Volunteer Orientation January 11 • 5-6PM Teen Maker: Explore the connection between arts and sciences January 25 • 5-6PM Miss Tracy Sings: Music and Movement January 28 • 3-3:45PM STEM for Tweens: Catapult Challenges January 29 • 4-5PM

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

Adul 3D Paper Snowflake Craft January 4 Noon-1:30PM

Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 9:3010:15AM

Open Play Hour, ages 1-5 January 8 • 10-11AM

Little Minnows Storytime: Books, songs and activities January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 9:30-10:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM

Chess Club January 13, 27 • 11AM-Noon

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Beginner/experienced players welcome January 6, 20, • 1:30-3:30PM Build It! Make It! Play It: Drop in for hands-on fun and activities January 8 • 4-4:45PM

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Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver January 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11:15AM

LEGO Night January 17 • 4:30-6PM Button-Making Craft January 20 • Noon-1PM Sensory Storytime January 30 • 10:30-11AM

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Spanish for Beginners Teens welcome January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 6-7PM English Cafe: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation January 6, 13, 20, 27 • 11:30AM-1PM U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class January 6, 13, 20, 27 • 1-2PM

Abundance Meditation January 12 • 2:30-4PM

Computer Basics I: Introduction components, mouse and keyboard January 8 • 5:30-7PM

A Matter of Balance: Practical strategies to manage falls and increase activity January 12, 19, 26 • 12:30-2PM

Computer Basics II: Explore Microsoft Word January 22, 29 • 5:30-7PM

Let’s Build Together: LEGO, Lincoln Logs and blocks January 3, 22 • 2-3PM

Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5 January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 11-11:45AM

Family Storytime, ages 2-5 January 5, 12, 26 • 10:30-11AM

MLK Kids Crafternoon, ages 4-8 January 11 • 4-5PM

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Celebrating the Life of MLK in Color: Let’s color symbols associated with Dr. King January 10 • 3-4PM Family Storytime Special: Manatee Storytime with marine biologist Sabrina Ladd January 19 • 10:30-11AM Color Your World Coloring Program January 24 • 3-4PM

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Adul Lo Fi Craft Hour: Science Fiction Day Edition January 2 • 3-4PM Magic the Gathering January 7, 21 • 2-5PM Civically Speaking: Learn how to strengthen and expand civic networks within South Florida January 20 • Noon-3PM

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Twilight Tales Family Storytime January 8, 22, 29 • 6-6:30PM Story Time Fun, ages 3-6 January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 3-3:30PM Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and rhymes January 11, 18, 25 • 11-11:30AM Builder’s Club January 11, 18, 25 • 3-4PM Crafty Kids, ages 5-11 January 12, 19, 26 • 4-4:45PM Toddler Free Play, 12-36 months January 13, 20, 27 • 11AM-Noon Games & Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18 January 13, 20, 27 • 2-3PM SAT/ACT Workshops: Prepare for 2/10 ACT with this five-session series January 17, 24, 31 • 5:30-7:30PM

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U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Course January 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, 6-7:30PM January 13, 20, 27 • 10:30AM12:30PM

* Family Storytime: Activities and stories, all ages January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 6-6:30PM * Toddler Storytime, ages 12-35 months January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM

Fine Arts Series: Docent Speakers’ Bureau * Baby & Me Storytime, ages 6 weeks of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Lecture: until walking Renaissance’s Greatest Artists January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:45-11:15AM January 10 • 2-3:30PM Math & Logic Games, families/all ages English Cafe: Beginner/Intermediate: January 6 • Noon-1PM Practice English conversation, vocabulary and * Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime, Get Crafty: Snowy tea towel pronunciation ages 3-5 January 3 • 5-5:45PM or 6:30January 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10:30AMJanuary 8, 22, 29 • 10:30-11AM 7:15PM Noon Teen Time: Hang out in Teen Lounge, watch Chair Yoga with instructor Leigh Ann Russo Neurographic Art: Work with the a movie, relax, play board games, middle/high January 4 • Noon-2PM subconscious mind through drawing school students January 13 • 1-3PM Off the Hook, Knitting and January 8-12, 16-19, 23-26, 29-31, 2 Crochet Group Thursday Let’s Dance: Bachata, Swing, and Tango 11:45-1:30PM Creation Station Room January 20, 27 • 2-3PM Let’s Build: Practice engineering principles January 4, 11, 18 and 25 • 12-2 PM Let’s Learn American Sign with building challenges, ages 6-12 Ageless Grace: Seated Neuroplasticity Language (ASL), six-week class series January 13 • 2-3PM Exercises January 20, 27 • 10:30-11:30AM * Chess Club Ages 6-12 January 8, 29 • Noon-1PM English Cafe Intermediate: Practice January 20 • 2-3PM Literacy Basics for the U.S. English conversation, vocabulary and Wags & Tales: Practice your reading skills Citizenship Test pronunciation by reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, January 8, 22, 29 • 6-7:30PM January 22, 29 • 10:30AM-Noon ages 5-12 English Cafe Intermediate: Practice Introduction to Computers, two-part January 27 • 10:30-11:30AM English conversation, vocabulary and class Teen DIY: Winter Snowman pronunciation January 23, 30 • 6-7:30PM January 27, 2-3:30PM January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 10:30AM-Noon EVENT DETAILS

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A Matter of Balance: Learn to prevent and manage falls January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 12:30-2:30PM

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Holiday Interactive Train Exhibit January 2-15, during library hours

Teen Book Discussion: I Must Betray You

by Ruta Sepety January 29 • 5-6PM

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Adul English Cafe Beginner: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 6-7:30PM Chair Yoga January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 2-3PM Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 2-3PM Documentary Screening and Live Cast Discussion: Call for title January 7 • 2:30-3:30PM Monday Matinee: Call library for title January 8, 22 • 12:30-4PM Costume Contest: Throughout the Decades January 14 • 1-2PM Book Discussion with Lynda Levin: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See January 16 • 1:30-3PM

Frustrated Witness! Adam Walsh Case & Police Misconduct with author Willis Morgan, presented by Hollywood Historical Society January 21 • 1-3PM

U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course: Prepare for interview and test January 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30AM12:30PM

Short Story Discussion Group: Amor Divino by Julia Alvarez and Wilderness Tips by Margaret Atwood January 30 • 1:30-3PM

English Cafe Beginners: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 6-7:30PM

Teen Advisory Board Meeting, ages 12-17 January 3 • 5-7PM Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3 January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 11-11:45AM New Year, New Outlook Inspirational Craft January 10 • 6-7PM Family Storytime, all ages January 28 • 11-11:45AM Family Film Fun Day: Call library for title, ages 7 and up January 28 • 12:15-2PM

Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class with instructor Elizabeth Veras January 11, 25 • 10:30-11:30AM Mind & Soul Meditation Introductory Course (five-session series) January 16, 23, 30 • 1-2:30PM 1974: The Year of Mel Brooks Double Feature, please call library for titles January 18 • Noon-1:40PM and 2-4PM AARP Income Tax Preparation Assistance: Call 957-546-0570 or go to AARP.org/findtaxhelp to make an appointment January 29 • 10:15AM-2:15PM

Pajama Storytime January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 6-6:30PM

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Adul Sci-Fi in Cinema: Celebrate National Science Fiction Day with an afternoon of sci-fi movies; please call library for titles January 2, 12:15-2PM • 2-4PM, 4-6PM and 6-8PM

Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 4-7:30PM January 9, 16, 23, 30 • 4-6PM Preschool Storytime January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10:30-11AM Minecraft Winter Wonderland Adventures: Polar Bear Peak January 5 • 1-3PM Anime at Sunrise, ages 12 and up January 8, 22, 29 • 4-6PM

Queens of Tudor: British historical films exploring three of the Tudor period’s controversial and short-lived Queens; please call library for titles January 4, 11, 25 • Noon-2:30PM

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Adul Family Coloring January 4 • 5-6PM English Cafe Beginner January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Noon-1:30PM Family Movie Night: Please call library for title January 18 • 5-7PM

Bilingual Story Time 4 Kids January 6, 13, 20, 27 • 2-3:30PM Stay & Play: Early Literacy Story/Playtime, ages 2 and up January 11, 25 • 1-2PM Toddler Crafternoon: MLK Day Craft, ages 2 and up January 12 • 1-1:45PM Let’s Paint: Canvas Painting January 19 • 4-5PM Family Bingo Night January 26 • 5-6PM

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Adul Chair Yoga with Leigh Ann Russ January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Noon-1PM Intermediate English Cafe: Reading and conversation January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 12:30-2PM

Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class January 8, 15, 22, 29 • Noon-1PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class January 8, 22, 29 • 6-7:30PM Beginners Microsoft Word: Please register for all three classes in series January 9, 16, 23 • 4-5:30PM Brain Games: Exercise your logical thinking ability January 11 • 1-2:30PM Aprende a usar LinkedIn Learning en español: Matriculación es necesaria January 11, 18, 25 • 4-5:30PM

Caregiver Support Meeting January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 2:30-4PM

Drones in the Library! Oh My! Ages 15 and up January 13 • 2-3PM

Windows 11: Please register for all six classes in series January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 4-5:30PM

Insanity High intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Exercise Class January 13, 27 • 10:30AM-Noon

English Cafe: Beginners January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 4-5:30PM

Wednesdays at West: Sense of Cinema Foreign Film Series with Shelly Isaacs January 17 • 2-4PM

Tai-Chi with instructor mario leon January 5,1 2, 19, 26 • 1-2PM Gee You Knit Knitting Club January 5, 12, 19, 23 • 3-4:30PM

Fine Arts Series Docent Speakers’ Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Lecture: Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael January 24 • 2-3PM Scholar Speaker Series: A Musical Journey Through Florida with Chris Kahl January 27 • 2-3PM

Read to a Pet Therapy Dog: Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-12 January 6 • 2-3:30PM Anything Can Happen Wednesday: Stories and activities, ages 3 and up January 10, 17, 24, 31 • 6:30-7:30PM Storytime Fun, ages 3-5 January 11, 18, 25 • 11AM-Noon Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18 January 13, 27 • 11AM-12:30PM

Jamaica Brew: Author readings, short films Tween Book Club: Discussion, activity and treat, ages 8-12 and Jamaican coffee sampling January 22 • 6:30-7:30PM January 20 • Noon-5PM

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

Adul Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class with instructor Eleanor Robinson January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 1-2PM Knitting and Crochet Club January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 1-2PM English Cafe Intermediate Conversational Practice January 8, 22, 29 • 10:30-11:30AM or 4-5:30PM

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Chair Yoga January 8, 22, 29 • Noon-1PM Spanish Cafe Intermediate Vocabulary and Pronunciation January 8, 22, 29 • Noon-1:30PM Watercolor Painting Class with Christine Landis January 9 • 1-2:30PM

Make your New Year’s Resolution to learn a new language and say ‘ciao’ or ‘hallo’ to the new you!

Weston Book Club: Call library for title January 17 • 4-5PM Amazonia Vocal Ensemble Celebrates BCL’s 50th Anniversary January 27 • 2-3PM Storytime Fun, ages 1-5 with caretakers January 4, 11, 18, 25 • 11:30AM-Noon LEGO Builder’s Club, ages 5-10 January 6 • 3-4PM Musica with Sarah, ages 0-5 January 13 • 11AM-Noon Open Play Hour: Preschool toy collection January 19 • 11AM-Noon Children’s Watercolor Painting Class with Christine Landis, ages 7 and up January 20 • 2-3:30PM

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Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-12 January 25 • 3-4PM 24 January 2024 Broward.org/Library

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English Cafe Intermediate 4-5:30PM January 2 January 9 January 16 January 23 January 30 Smith & Yarn Live: Reggae, roots, rock and country music January 2 • 10-10:30AM English Cafe Advanced 10:30AM-Noon January 8 January 22 January 29

Diabetes Prevention and Management Strategies, January 24 • 6-7PM Happy Hour Book Club January 25 • 6-7PM Movie Matinee Discussion with Broward College Film Professor Tas Salini January 26 • 3-4PM Research and Grant Proposal Writing 101 January 29 • 6-7:30PM

How to Apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) January 16 • 4:30-5:30PM Creating a Student Resume January 23 • 4:30-5:30PM Financial Literacy for High School Students January 30 • 4:30-5:30PM Virtual Teen Advisory Board 11AM-Noon January 6 January 20

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A Celebration of Caribbean Art, Culture and Stories Sponsored by Broward County Library

Saturday, February 10 • 10:30AM-3PM Lauderhill Central Park Library Artlit.Broward.org

BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — An Equal-Opportunity Employer Mark D. Bogen • Lamar P. Fisher • Beam Furr • Steve Geller • Robert McKinzie • Nan H. Rich • Hazelle P. Rogers • Tim Ryan • Michael Udine