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2015 Florida Library of the Year

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Sept/Oct 2015

Maker’s Month at Broward County Library

What Will YOU Create?

All throughout September, Broward County Libraries will celebrate Maker’s Month with free, fun events for the whole family.

The highlight will be a free, all-day S.T.E.A.M. Maker Festival on Saturday, September 26, from 10AM TO 6 PM at the Main Library. The festival will feature programs, makers from all over South Florida, a robot demonstration and workshops. Continue the fun into the evening with a free Art Walk at the nearby Flagler Arts and Technology Village.

September 1, 8 - Knitting & Crochet Club: Please bring your own needles and yarn, adults only, 3 to 5PM, Weston Library September 3, 10, 17, 24 Aarpie Art Class: Learn how to draw from a comic book artist, ages 10-19, 5 to 6PM, Tyrone Bryant Library September 4 - Crafternoon, 11AM to 2PM, Nova Southeastern Alvin Sherman Library September 5 - Children’s Puppet-Making Workshop, 1 to 2PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library September 5, 12, 19, 26 - Hook & Needles Knit and Crochet Sessions, 11AM to 12:30PM, North Regional/Broward College Library September 5 - Puppet-Making Workshop for Children, 1 to 2PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library September 9 - Maker’s Month Program for Teens, 4 to 5:30PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library September 10 - Sew with Ellie: Alterations on Skirts and Pants, 11AM to 12:30PM, West Regional Library September 11 - American Sewing Guild, Pompano Chapter, 10AM to 1PM, North Regional/Broward College Library

September 12 Inside this issue : Bead Making Craft, • Hispanic Heritage ages 6 & up, 2 to 3PM, South Month Regional/Broward • Health/Disability College Library Awareness September • Teen Read Week 16 - 3D Printing, Creation Station, 10:30AM to 12PM, North Regional/Broward College Library September 16 - Creation Station Business Speakers Series, 4 to 6PM, Main Library September 18 - Happy Knitters & Crocheters Intermediate Knitting/ Crochet/Crafter’s Group, 10AM to 1PM, West Regional Library September 18 - Growing Potted Herbs, 2 to 3PM, Lauderdale Lakes Library September 19 - Snap Circuits! 2 to 4PM, Southwest Regional Library September 22 - Quilting 101: Rotary Cutting Demonstration & Instruction: Learn quick and safe ways to cut fabric for quilts using a rotary cutter and ruler, 10:30AM to 12PM, North Regional/Broward College Library September 24 - Maker Month Fun for Teens, 4 to 5:30PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library September 26 - S.T.E.A.M. Maker Festival, 10AM to 6 PM, Main Library.

September 29 - Quilting 101: Piecing Demonstration, 10:30AM to 12PM, North Regional/Broward College Library September 30 - DIY Book Publishing with author Tina Koenig, 1 to 2:30PM, North Regional/Broward College Library September 30 - Make a Pumpkin Plushie, 1 to 2:30PM, Northwest Regional Library September 30 - Vertical Gardening Using Recyclable Items, 3 to 4:30PM, Southwest Regional Library

BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF SERVICE Branch

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African-American Research Library & Cultural Center 10-6 12-8 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311 • 954-357-6282 AF Beach 3250 NE 2nd Street NEW LOCATION• • NOW OPEN Pompano Beach 33062 • 954-357-7830 BE Carver Ranches • 12-8 4735 S.W. 18 Street, West Park 33023 • 954-357-6245 CR Century Plaza Leon Slatin 1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd.

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South Regional/ Broward College Library 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 33024 • 954-201-8825 SR Limited Service Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30-10 a.m.

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

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September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Community Lecture Lunch n’ Learn Series presented by Westside Regional Hospital, 12 to 1PM, West Regional Library September 5, 12, 19, 26 - The Art of Meditation, 10 to 11:30AM, Carver Ranches September 12 - Free meditation class, 10:30AM to 1PM, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center September 14 - Meditation for Peace and Illumination, 6 to 7PM, Miramar Branch Library & Education Center September 24 - Caregiver Support Group (for spouses and children of the elderly), 10:30AM to 12PM, Carver Ranches Library September 28 - Hatha Yoga: Breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation, all levels welcome, 6 to 7PM, Miramar Branch Library & Education Center October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Meditation for your health, 10 to 11:30AM, Carver Ranches Library October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Tai Chi 4 Your Health, adults and teens welcome, 11AM to 12PM, Carver Ranches Library October 5, 12, 19, 26 - Chair Yoga with Ester, 12 to 1PM, Main Library October 6, 13, 20, 27 - Community Lecture Lunch n’ Learn Series presented

by Westside Regional Hospital, 12 to 1PM, West Regional Library October 10, 17, 24 - Free meditation class, 10:30AM to 1PM, AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center October 10 - What You Should Know About Breast Cancer: Types and stages of breast cancer, conventional therapy options, clinical trial information, newer breakthrough treatments and more, 1 to 3PM, Miramar Branch Library & Education Center October 13 - Meet author Bradette Michel, who will speak about her book, For Their Own Good that reveals the world of 19th century insane asylums, 6 to 7PM, Main Library October 14 - Stress Management for your Health, adults and teens welcome, 6:30 to 7:45PM, Carver Ranches Library October 15 - Author Janet Roseman discusses her book If Joan of Arc Had Cancer, 1 to 2PM, Main Library October 17 - Health and Resource Fair in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, 10AM to 2PM, Lauderdale Lakes Library October 19 - Health Bodies, Healthy Mind, 5:30 to 6:30PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library October 19 - Meditation for Peace and Illumination, 6 to 7PM, Miramar Branch Library & Education Center October 20 - Coping With Your Emotions Workshop: Learn how to keep positive emotions and to relax in order to maintain your health, 6 to 8PM, Miramar Branch Library & Education Center October 22 - Caregiver Support Group (for spouses and children of the elderly), 10:30AM to 12PM, Carver Ranches Library October 26 - Hatha Yoga: Breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation, all levels welcome, 6 to 7PM,

Miramar Branch Library & Education Center

Domestic Violence & Bullying Awareness September 19 - Anti Bullying Advisory Board Springtime Foundation, 1:45 to 4:30PM, Northwest Regional Library October 6 - Grow Up Bully Free: Stop bullying before it starts, grades K-3, 3:30 to 4:30PM, Northwest Regional Library October 8 - Removing the Cover: Let’s talk about domestic violence, 6:30 to 7:30PM, Lauderdale Lakes Library

October 13 - Page Turner’s Book Club, Missoula by Jon Krakauer, 2 to 3PM, South Regional/Broward College Library October 17 - Free Movie and Popcorn, 1 to 3PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library October 17- Anti Bullying Advisory Board Springtime Foundation, 1:45 to 4:30PM,

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September 9 - New Wednesday Evening Book Club: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, 6:30 to 7:45PM, Miramar Branch Library & Education Center September 2, 24, 26 - Banned Books Week event, 10AM to 6PM, Imperial Point Library September 22, 23 - Banned Books Week event, 12 to 8PM, Imperial Point Library September 24 - Trivia Contest, 4 to 5PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library September 25 - Book Discussion/Movie, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, 1 to 3:30PM, Main Library September 28, 29, 30; October 1, 2 - Free to Read Photo Booth! Ages 1318, 10AM to 8PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library September 28 - Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird Round Table Discussion, 6:30 to 7:45PM Carver Ranches Library

Arts & Humanities Month

October 8 - Author Richie Gerber presents his book Jazz: America’s Gift: From Its Birth to George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue & Beyond, 1 to 2PM, Main Library October 10 - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Depression Era Glass with John Fiore, president of the South Florida Depression Glass Club, 2 to 3PM, Main Library October 22 - Uncover your inner artist. Learn sculpting from an accomplished artist, elementary, middle and high school ages welcome, 2 to 4PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library October 24 - Sherri Gayle, author of BubbleLAND, Faith’s Dilemma, ages 6 and up, 2 to 3PM, preregistration begins 10/11/15: 954-357-8585, Young At Art/Broward County Library October 26 - Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, presented by the Museum Of Art/ Fort Lauderdale Speakers Bureau, 2 to 4PM, West Regional Library

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September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month September 1, 8, 22, 29 - Citizenship Class, 6 to 7:30PM, Southwest Regional Library September 5 - Concert with Papagayo Vocal Ensemble, 3 to 5PM, Weston Library September 6, 13, 20, 27- Cine Argentino, 2 to 4PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library September 14, 21, 28 - El Club, limited seating, 6 to 7:30PM, West Regional Library September 15 - Naturalization 101 presented by USCIS, 6 to 7:30PM, Southwest Regional Library September 15 - Let’s Talk About Books: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez, 10:30 to 11:30AM, Southwest Regional Library September 16 - Raise a Reader @ Sharkey’s Storytime, ages 3-5, 10:30 to 11:30AM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library September 16, 30 - Film Presentation, 4 to 6PM, Northwest Regional Library September 19 - Movie and popcorn, 1 to 3PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library September 19 -The Rhythms of Latin America with performer Griselda Marcos, 1 to 3PM, Miramar Branch Library & Education Center September 19 - Cuban Genealogy: The Hurtado de Mendoza Collection at FIU, 2 to 3:30PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library September 19 - Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with Wayna Music of the Andes, 2 to 3:30PM, Southwest Regional Library September 19 - Music Appreciation with Walter Ladden: The Classical Latins, 2 to 3:30PM, Riverland Library September 21 - Music and dance, all ages, 5:30 to 7:30PM, Pembroke Pines Library September 21, 28 - Bilingual Story Time, 18 to 36 months with caregiver. 10:30 to 11AM, Stirling Road Library September 22 - Paco Moreno & Friends, all ages, 7 to 8PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library September 23 - Learn dances from different cultures! Adults and teens welcome, 6:30 to 7:45PM, Carver Ranches Library September 23 - Book Discussion: El paraiso en la otra esquina by Mario Vargas, 6 to 7:45PM, Northwest Regional Library September 24 - Experience a Taste of Latin American Flavor, 10:30 to 11:30AM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library September 24 - Reel to Real Talk - Film Forum with Commentary - Reel to Real Talk Film Forum with Commentary: Cesar Chavez, History is Made One Step at a Time, PG-13, 12 to 2:30PM, North Regional/ Broward College Library September 26 - Teens DIY Piñatas, 10AM to 12PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library September 26 - Film & Discussion, 2 to 3:30PM, Riverland Library September 26 - Mini-Fiesta, ages 3 and up, South Regional/Broward College Library September 29 - Storytelling, learn and sing songs and make your own musical instrument, all ages, North

Lauderdale Saraniero Library September 30 - Songs, crafts and more! Special guest Narda McCarthy, all ages, 6:30 to 7:45PM, Carver Ranches Library September 30 - Puppet Show, 6 to 7PM, Pembroke Pines Library October 3 - Salsa con Salsa, 2 to 3:30PM, Riverland Library October 3 - Book Discussion in Spanish with author Luis Armando Gonzalez Montes, Los Genios del Balon, 2 to 4PM, Southwest Regional Library October 4 - Gumby Navedo y su Tumbao performance, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library October 5, 12 - Bilingual Story Time, ages 18 to 36 months with caregiver. 10:30 to 11AM, Stirling Road Library October 5, 12, 19, 26 - El Club, limited seating, 6 to 7:30PM, West Regional Library October 6, 13, 20, 27 - Citizenship Class, 6 to 7:30PM, Southwest Regional Library October 7, 14 - Film Presentation, 4 to 6PM, Northwest Regional Library October 10 - Edible Prose, A New Kind of Book Club! 2 to 3PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library October 10 - Play: La Cucaracha Martina, 2 to 4PM, Riverland Library October 10 - Tango a Tiempo Dancers, 2 to 3PM, Tamarac Library October 14 - Raise a Reader @ Sharkey’s Storytime: Let’s Eat Storytime, ages 3-5, 10:30 to 11:30AM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library

www.ala.org/teenread October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Write your own comic book workshop, teens, 5 to 6PM, Tyrone Bryant Library October 18 - Adopting stories into comics, 11AM to 1:30PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library October 21 - Get Away to Tahiti! Movie, crafts and more, 6 to 7:30PM, Carver Ranches Library October 21 - Get Away at Your Library with the Dennis Project, teens, 4 to 5:30PM, Main Library October 22 - Teen Volunteer Orientation: Teen volunteers must attend an orientation and register in person between Oct. 1 and 20, ages 13-17 with photo ID, 6 to 7:30PM, Stirling Road Library October 24 - Teen Volunteer Orientation: Teen volunteers must attend an orientation and register in person between Oct. 1 and 20, ages 13-17 with photo ID, 10:30AM to 12PM, Stirling Road Library

Broward County Library has received a “Latino Americans: 500 Years of History” grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association that provides funding for a series of events focusing on the history, traditions and cultural contributions of Latino Americans.

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September 22 - Screening of Latino Americans: 500 Years of Latino American History, documentary, episode II – “Empire of Dreams,” with discussion led by Dr. Barbara Ganson, Director of Latin American Studies Program at FAU, 6 to 7:45PM, Weston Library September 29 - Salsa and Cha-cha-cha Dance Workshop, led by instructors from Salsabor Florida! 6 to 7:30PM, Weston Library October 6 - Screening of Latino Americans: 500 Years of Latino American History

documentary, episode VI, “Perils and Promise” with discussion led by Dr. Gracie la Cruz-Taura, Professor, Latin American Studies program at Florida Atlantic University, 1 to 3PM, North Regional/Broward College Library October 13 - Salsabor! Florida presents: Latin Dance Class featuring the merengue and bachata, 6 to 7:30PM, North Regional/ Broward College Library October 24 - Celebrate Latino American Culture! Dance Showcase and Photography Exhibit featuring traditional dances along with selected photos from the Celebration Photography Challenge, 3 to 5:30PM, Main Library

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“Celebrating the Art of Community” will present its grand finale celebration, Duende, October 2-3 with a blowout weekend of music, dance, performances, family fun and more!

There will be something for everyone including a nightlife event on Friday evening and a Saturday Sunrise Spectacle followed by familyfriendly fun along 2nd Street, Riverwalk, Huizenga Plaza and Las Olas Boulevard.

The finale, “We…” The Passion & Rhythm of the People, will take place October 3 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

For tickets, visit BrowardCenter.org or call 954-462-0222.

September 19 - Celebrate Broward’s Centennial with Darrell House, 1 to 2PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library September 19 - Celebrating the Art of Community Service: National Dog Service Month with Bailey and Theresa Matonti from

“Wags n’ Tales,” 10:30 to 11:30AM, Miramar Branch Library & Education September 22 - South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association presents the Autumn Equinox, 6 to 8PM, Main Library September 24 - Solar/Lunar Viewing with the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association, 6 to 8PM, South Regional/Broward College Library September 26 - Throwback Saturday - Stories, Toys & Games, and Treats from the years 2000 to 2015, ages 5 and up, adults welcome, 2:30 to 3:30PM, Stirling Road Library October 13 - Broward Moments Lecture Series: One Hundred Years of Women’s History in Broward, 10:30AM to 12:30PM, Tamarac Library October 17 - Community Art and Fall Festival, 11AM to 4PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library

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