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Annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival!
June 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Northwest Branch Library Free music, children’s activities, sweet potato pie contest and more!
150th Anniversary of Juneteenth: Let Freedom Ring! June 19 or Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in 1865. Juneteenth is recognized as a state holiday or state holiday observance in 41 states of the United States.
hoopladigital.com Hoopla is a new online service that gives library customers the ability to enjoy eight free movies, television shows, albums and/ or eAudiobooks online every month. Select from thousands Inside of titles, • Cultures Around including the World top studio • Older Americans releases, Month bestselling book titles, • Small Business Month TV shows and today’s hottest music. You will soon discover that Hoopla provides you the freedom you’ve been searching for to experience, explore and enjoy what, when and where you want. Use your Broward County Library card to register. Your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number. There are no late fees, as items are automatically returned at the end of the lending period. Also, since there’s no limit to the number of customers who can enjoy an item simultaneously, there is never a need to put items on hold. Get started at hoopladigital.com