September/October 2018 BCL News

NEWS September/October 2018

Broward County Library

Broward.org/Library

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

CLASSES + WORKSHOPS September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13 - Citizenship Preparation Class, 10:30AMNoon, Hollywood Library September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - English Conversation Class for Adults, 4:30-5:30PM, Stirling Road Library September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 9 El Club Spanish Conversation Class, 6-8PM, Main Library September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10, - Beginner/Intermediate English Café: Learn English through group interaction, 10AM-Noon, Hollywood Library September 5, 12, 19, 26 - Genealogy 101: Explore your family heritage with this six-week course, pre-registration required: 954-357-7110, 2-3PM, Southwest Regional Library September 10, 17, 24 - El Club Spanish Conversation Class, 6-7:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center September 15 - Learn a New Language Using Rosetta Stone, 1:30-2:30PM, Southwest Regional Library September 19 - Conoce La Computadora en Español.

Traigan cuaderno y lápiz.

(Presented in Spanish), 5:307:30PM, Hollywood Library September 20 - Como usar el programa de Idiomas Rosetta Stone en Español, 1-2PM, Southwest Regional Library September 29 - Three Quick Rules for Learning Any Language, presented by Steven Harwood/Peruvian box music by Walter Bernuy, Noon-1PM, Pompano Beach Library October 3 - Learn Spanish with Rosetta Stone, 4:30-5:30PM, Pompano Beach Library October 4 - eResources for Spanish Speakers, 12:30-2PM, Pembroke Pines Library October 6 - U.S. Citizenship Preparation Preparación para la Ciudadanía de E.U., 11AM1PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library October 10 - Explorando el Internet en Español.

Traigan cuaderno y lápiz. (Presented in Spanish), 5:30-7:30PM, Hollywood Library DANCE September 15 - Latin Dance Workshop: Learn salsa and merengue, ages 18 and up, 3-4:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center September 17 - Learn Latin Dancing with Professional Instructor Hervin Alvarez, 6:307:30PM, Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library

September 24, 29 - Salsa Dance Lesson: Learn basic salsa dance steps, tips and a turn. 9/24: adults only, no partner needed, 6-7PM, Hallandale Beach Library; 9/29: teens and adults welcome, 11AM-Noon, Hollywood Library October 3 - Let’s Dance Merengue! 7-8PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library Hispanic Heritage cont. inside

Inside this issue: • VET FEST 2018 • AUTUMN EVENTS • WANDS & WIZARDS

BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY HOURS OF SERVICE Branch

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

Deerfield Beach 33442 • 954-357-7740 CP Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library 2800 N.W. 9 Court, Pompano Beach 33069 • 954-357-7670 CC Dania Beach Paul DeMaio 1 Park Avenue East, Dania Beach 33004 • 954-357-7073 DA Davie/Cooper City 4600 S.W. 82 Avenue, Davie 33328 • 954-357-6399 DC Deerfield Beach Percy White 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach 33441 • 954-357-7680 DB

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Northwest Regional Library 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs 10-6 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-6 10-6 10-6 33065 • 954-357-7990 NO Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center 11- 7:30- 7:30- 7:30- 7:30- 7:308-8 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.

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Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines 10-6 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-6 10-6 10-6 33331 • 954-357-6580 SW Stirling Road 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood 10-6 10-6 12-8 12-8 12-8 10-6 • 33312 • 954-357-7550 SL New Hours/Library closed Saturdays beginning 9/5 Sunrise Dan Pearl 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise 33351 • 954-357-7440 SN

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VETERANS CONNECT Hotspot Program Free Mobile Internet Service for Veterans, Active Military and Their Dependents

Borrow your hotspot from one of these libraries:

• African-American Research Library & Cultural Center: 954-357-6282 • Carver Ranches: 954-357-6245 • Deerfield Beach: 954-357-7680 • Main: 954-357-7444 • Miramar: 954-357-8090

• North Regional/Broward College: 954-201-2600 • Northwest Regional: 954-357-7990 • South Regional/Broward College: 954-201-8825 • Southwest Regional: 954-357-6580 • Tamarac: 954-765-1500 • Weston: 954-357-5420

Broward.org/Library/Veterans

LITERACY INNOVATION: DO IT YOUR WAY CHILDREN + TEENS September 1 - A Sense of Pride: Creativity Exploration! Teens – learn the benefits of mindfulness, creative expression and positive flow state-of-mind and develop a sense of pride, confidence, empathy and awareness, Noon-2PM, Southwest Regional Library September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - A Knight with the Queen, free chess lessons.

2-4PM, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center September 5 - PajamaRama Family Storytime Special: Create the best “you” there can be through stories, activities and crafts, all ages, jammies welcome, 7-7:30PM, Southwest Regional Library September 8 - Wags & Tales, 2-3PM, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 8 - STEMulate Your Mind: STEM crafts and projects, ages 5-10, 3:30-4:30PM, Hollywood Library September 15, 29 - Girls Who Code: Coding for Girls, 10AM-Noon, AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center September 18 - Get Ready, Set, Go Preschool Readiness Special: Create the best you through stories and crafts, ages 3-5, 11-11:30AM, Southwest Regional Library September 20 - Toddler Storytime: Special stories, songs and rhymes to create the best you! Ages 12-35 months, 10:3011AM and 11:15 -11:45AM, Southwest Regional Library September 22 - Let’s LEGO: Build it your way or take on a challenge, ages 6-12, 4-5PM, Southwest Regional Library

September 28 - Bingo for Books! Lucky winners will choose from a selection of books for prizes, ages 13 and up, Miramar Branch ADULTS September 4, 17 - The Writer’s Group: Share triumphs and critiques then visit our new Local Authors’ shelf, 6-8PM, South Regional/Broward College Library September 6 - Write it Now: One-day writer’s clinic hosted by Louise BennettCoverley Heritage Council and the Friends of South Regional BC Library, 10AM-5PM, South Regional/Broward College Library September 6, 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 25 - Intermediate English Café: Learn English through group interaction, 10AM-Noon, Hollywood Library September 6, 20 - Writers Club, hosted

by Friends of the Miramar Library, 10:30AM12:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center September 12 - Adult Enrichment@ Your Library - Ageless Grace, Health and Wellness, 1:30-2:30PM, North Regional/Broward College Library September 17 - Citizenship Naturalization 101: Learn How to Become a U.S Citizen.

Mock interviews in English and Spanish, presented by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Office, 6-7:30PM, Southwest Regional Library September 18 - Poetry Club: Share poems, discuss poets past and present, 6-8PM, South Regional/Broward College Library September 22 - Creative Planning - Art Journaling: How to incorporate art into your journaling, 10AM-Noon, South Regional/ Broward College Library September 23 - Bingo for Books: Win prizes! All ages welcome, 2-3PM, South Regional/Broward College Library

NEW, FREE LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP! NEW TOPIC EVERY MONTH! October 2018 - Financial Independence: Develop a Budget October 3, 10:30-11:30AM - North Lauderdale Saraniero Library October 6, 10:30AM-12:30PM s- Northwest Regional Library October 11, 6-7:30PM - Tyrone Bryant Library October 15, 6-7:30PM - African-American Research Library and Cultural Center October 16, 6-7:30PM - Hollywood Library October 16, 2:30-4:30PM - North Regional/Broward College Library October 17, 5-6:30PM - Southwest Regional Library Coming in November: Financial Independence: Choose Where to Live

BANNED BOOKS WEEK September 5 - Book Discussion: The Circle by Dave Eggers, 6:30-7:30PM, Northwest Regional Library September 6 - Celebrate the Freedom of Books, children’s program, 3:30-4:30PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library September 16 - Film Screening and Discussion: Straight Outta Compton (for adults), 1-4PM, Stirling Road Library September 19 - Banned Music: Wass-Up! 6-7:30PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library September 19 - Odyssey Sci-Fi Book Club: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, all ages welcome, 6:30-7:30PM, South Regional/ Broward College Library September 22 - J.J.’s Book Club: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, 11AM-12:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center

September 23 - Let’s Talk About Books Book Club: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, 10:30-11:30AM, Southwest Regional Library September 25 - Book Discussion: Great American Read books that are on the Banned Books list, with Dr. Christine Jackson of Nova University, 2-3PM, Main Library September 27 - Meet Michael Arnheim, author of U.S. Constitution for Dummies, 1-2PM, Main Library September 27 - Movie’s Good, But the Book’s Better, teen program, 4-5PM, AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center October 3 - Coral Springs Book Bunch, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker, 6:30-7:30PM, Northwest Regional Library

NATIONAL ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH LITERARY EVENTS October 4, 18 - Writers Club, 10:30AM12:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center October 8 - Memoir Writing: Chronicle Your Life Moments with Anita Mitchell, 1:303PM, Main Library October 9 - The Page Turner’s Monthly Book Club Celebrates the Great American Read: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, 2-3PM, South Regional/ Broward College Library October 13 - Local Author Forum: Book Talk and signing! Our panel of authors discuss writing experiences, 11AM-1PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center October 15 - Carver Ranches Book Club: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford RSVP: 954-357-6245, 6:307:30PM, Carver Ranches Library October 22 - Carver Ranches’ Creative Writing Club, 6-7:30PM, Carver Ranches Library October 23 - PBS - The Great American Read (GAR) Finale: Let’s watch together as the number one GAR book is revealed, 7:309PM, Main Library October 24 - From Page to Screen: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, book talk, 2-4:30PM, Main Library October 24 - Tertulia Writer’s Club in Spanish, 6-7:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center October 26 - West Regional Book Club: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones, 10:30AM-12:30PM, West Regional Library ART + PHOTOGRAPHY October 3 - Latin American Influences in Modern Art, 6-7:30PM, Carver Ranches Library October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Photography with Jack Wild, 6-7:30PM, Main Library October 6, 13, 20, 27 - Photography with Jack Wild. Intermediate: 11AM-1PM; Advanced: 2-5PM, Main Library October 17 - French Impressionists You May Not Know, presented by the NSU Art Museum, preregister: 954-357-7110, 2-3PM, Southwest Regional Library October 20 - Art Class with Audrey Weis, no experience required, limited to 10 participants, materials provided, 10:30AM12:30PM, Northwest Regional Library October 24 - Adult Art Class, limited seating, preregister: 954-357-6409, Noon2PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library MOVIES + PERFORMANCES October 1, 8, 15 - Latinx Film Series for Adults, 1-3:30PM, Stirling Road Library October 13 - Book-n-a-Movie Matinee: It (2017, R), 2-5PM, West Regional Library October 13 - Discussion of Iconic Folk Opera Porgy and Bess, with Caron Spence of South Florida Symphony Orchestra, playwright/director Keith Wade, Derek Davis and vocal performance

by Erica Williams. RSVP: 954-357-6305, 2-3:30PM, Carver Ranches Library October 13 - Una Celebrazione di Bella Musica: Classical songs and arias performed

by Ester Irene accompanied by guitarist Dr. Rene Gonzalez, 2-3PM, South Regional/ Broward College Library October 27 - It’s a Mystery at Main: Will you be the one to solve it? 2-5PM, Main Library CLASSES + LECTURES October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Evening Meditation and Relaxation, 6:30-7:30PM, Hollywood Library October 23 - Gold Coast Anthropological Society Public Lecture, 6-8PM, West Regional Library October 1, 14, 22, 29 - El Club Spanish Conversation Class, 6-7:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center

October 9 - Falun Dafa Workshop: Gain inner peace through gentle Qigong exercise and meditation, bring a yoga mat or towel, 6-7:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center October 10 - Adult Enrichment @ Your Library - Ageless Grace, 1:30-2:30PM, North Regional/Broward College Library October 10 - Learn to Tango, presented by experienced instructor Mariela Barufaldi, ages 18 and up, 6-7:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center October 24 - Special Lecture EventAlexander Hamilton: A Historical Analysis (for Adults), 6:30-7:30PM, Stirling Road Library October 27 - Creative Planning: Fandom.

How to incorporate your love for super heroes, books, movies or TV into your planner setup, 10AM-Noon, South Regional/ Broward College Library COLORING + CRAFTS October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31- Color Chameleons: West Regional Coloring Club for Adults, 6-7:30PM, West Regional Library October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Off the Hook Yarn Art Crocheting and Knitting Group, bring your own hooks, needles and yarn, 2-3PM, Southwest Regional Library October 6 - Create a Book Jacket for Your Favorite Great American Read book, with artist Susan Buzzi, all ages, 1-2:30PM, Main Library October 12 - Turn Your Crafts into Art, 3-4PM, Southwest Regional Library CHILDREN + TEENS October 2, 16, 30 - NamasTots Yoga, ages 2-5, bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. 10:30-11:30AM, Hollywood Library October 3, 17, 24 - Wednesday Crafternoons, ages 6-12, 4:30-5:30PM, Carver Ranches Library October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31- Art From Our Hearts: Visual arts classes, ages 6-12, 4-5:15PM, Lauderhill Central Park Library October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Musical Babies: Learn how to bond with your baby through music, stories and dance in this interactive program with Ms. Sabrina, ages up to 4 years, 10:30-11:15AM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center October 6 - A Sense of Pride: Creativity Exploration! Teens – learn the benefits of mindfulness, creative expression and positive flow state-of-mind and develop a sense of pride and confidence, empathy and awareness, Noon-2PM, Southwest Regional Library October 6 - Arts and Crafts: Mexican Folk Art Sun Faces, ages 8 and up, 2-3PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center October 6 - Jackson Pollock-Style Drip Painting, children, 2-3PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library October 6 - Wags & Tales, 2-3PM, AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center October 6 - Kids Watercoloring Art Class, ages 8-14. Pregister 954-357-6409, limited seating, 2-3:30PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library October 6, 13 - A Knight with the Queen, free chess lessons, 2-4PM, AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center October 24 - Emma’s Poem - The Statue of Liberty Story, 5:15-6:30PM, AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center October 25 - Read for the Record Special Storytime: Maybe Something Beautiful, 11AM-Noon, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Hispanic Heritage cont. from front page

October 6 - Salsa and Bachata Demonstration/ Lesson, presented by the Non Stop Dance Company, 10AM-6PM, Northwest Regional Library October 6 - Argentina Comes to Hollywood: Free tango demonstration, all ages, 2-3PM, Hollywood Library October 6 - Sway Along with Folkloric Peruvian Dances, all ages, 2-2:30PM, Hollywood Library MOVIES September 2, 9, 16, 23- Cine Argentino Film Festival. 9/2: Medardo; 9/9: Linda Sara; 9/16: Documentales de Discovery: Pancho Villa; 9/23: Lifting de Corazón, 2-4PM, NSU-Alvin Sherman Library September 15, 19, 24 and October 3 - Coco. 9/15: 2-4PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library; 9/19: 1-3PM, AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center; 9/24: Movie and discussion, 2-4:30PM, North Regional/Broward College Library; 10/3: 4-6PM, Pembroke Pines Library September 17 - Hispanic Heritage Month Movie: Call for title: 954-357-8210, Tyrone Bryant Library September 17, 24 - Latinx Film Series for Adults, 1-3PM, Stirling Road Library September 18 - Frida, starring Selma Hayek and Alfred Molina, 3-4PM, Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center September 20 - Movie and Discussion: Evita, Noon-2:45PM, North Regional/Broward College Library September 22 - Hispanic Heritage Special Flick, 2-4PM, Hollywood Library October 3 - Wednesdays at West: Senses of Cinema. Foreign film series with commentary by film expert Shelley Isaacs: Nora’s Will (PG-13), 2-4:30PM, West Regional Library October 8 - Movie & Discussion: Fantastic Woman, 2-4PM, North Regional/Broward College Library BOOK DISCUSSIONS + LITERARY EVENTS September 17 - The Great American Read: Lectura colectiva y discusión de la novela Cien años de soledad de Gabriel García Márquez. En español/in Spanish, 6-7PM, Lauderhill Central Park Library September 18 - Book Discussion: Hispanic authors and books from The Great American Read booklist, 6-7:30PM, Main Library September 21 - Rincón Literario/Spanish Book Club: El Amante Japones by Isabel Allende, for advanced/intermediate Spanish speakers; copies of book available at library, 10:30AM-Noon, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center

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September 26 - Tertulia - Writer’s Club in Spanish, 6-7:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center September 26 - Adult Enrichment @ Your Library Book Review: Death in the Andes by Mario Vargas Llosa, 1:30-2:30PM, North Regional/ Broward College Library

CHILDREN, TEENS + FAMILIES September 4 - Teen Zumba, 4:40-5:30PM, Lauderhill Central Park Library September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 9 - Reading Buddies: Practice reading with a teen volunteer, ages 5-10, 3:30-4:30PM, Hollywood Library September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10 - Little Meow’s Preschool Storytime: Songs and rhymes, ages 2-5, 10:30-11:30AM, Hollywood Library September 6, 13, 20, 27 - Playgroup Fun! Multisensory approach to early literacy, ages up to 24

months, 11:15-12PM, Hollywood Library September 8 - Hispanic Heritage Celebration!

Music, dance and food, all ages welcome, 1-2PM, West Regional Library September 11 - Ready, Set, Go Storytime Special: Stories from Latin America and crafts to take home, ages 3-5, 11-11:30AM, Southwest Regional Library September 11, 25 and October 9 Preschool Story-time: Songs and rhymes, ages 2-5, 10:30-11AM, Hollywood Library September 13 - Piñata Craft, ages 7-11, 4-5PM, Northwest Regional Library

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September 14 - Bailando @ Biblioteca: Music and dance, ages 3-6, 10-10:45AM, North Regional/Broward College Library September 15 - Cuentame Un Cuento/Tell Me A Story, 11AM-Noon, Weston Library September 15 - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Señorita Marci, all ages, 2-3PM, South Regional/Broward College Library September 17 - Craft, ages 5-12, limited to 20 participants, 3:30-4:30PM, Pompano Beach Library September 17 - Mexican Fiesta and Frida Kahlo Posters Exhibit: Mexican folk art projects for kids, traditional music, food, all ages, 4-5PM, Lauderhill Central Park Library September 19 - Storyteller Time and Craft: Flutes of the Andes, 4:30-5:30PM, Riverland Library September 19 - PajamaRama Special: F is for Fiesta! All ages, jammies welcome, 7-7:30PM, Southwest Regional Library

September 20 - Mexican Flower Craft, 3:30-4:30PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library September 24 - Family Fun Night: Crafting Together, all ages, 7-8PM, South Regional/ Broward College Library September 25 - Hispanic Heritage Storytime: Stories, songs and activities, ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver, 10:30-11:15AM, Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch Library September 25 - Crafternoon! 4-5:30PM, Imperial Point Library September 26 - Crafternoon, 4-5PM, Sunrise Dan Pearl Library

#DestinationFridays

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when libraries nationwide – Broward County included – ramp up efforts to inform the community about the important role libraries play in lifelong learning, achievement and success.

If you already have a Broward County Library card, congratulations. You hold the key to starting a journey of exploration, entertainment and information. Use your card to check out a digital tablet or a portable Internet hotspot, enroll in a free online class, download your own free playlist, watch a streaming feature film, TV show or workout video.

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BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB Read along with Broward County Library Director Kelvin Watson!

Divine 9 • September 7 Belize • October 5 African-American Research Library and Cultural Center 6:30 to 9:30PM After-hours, over-21 event For ticket info, call 954-357-6210 or visit Fridays.Broward.org

Upcoming: Chicago • November 2

The Leavers by Lisa Ko When undocumented Chinese immigrant Polly vanishes after leaving home for her job, two white professors adopt her young son and move him from the Bronx to small-town New York.

OCTOBER’S TITLE:

LIBRARIES DIRECTOR

We’re now on

Instagram.com/Browardlibrary

SEPTEMBER’S TITLE:

Kelvin Watson

ART, MUSIC + MORE September 4 - Art Lecture Series with Batia Cohen, 6:30-7:30PM, Stirling Road Library September 15 - Performance: Guitarist Fabian Michique, live Latin rhythm and grooves, 2-2:45PM, Hollywood Library September 15 - Performance: Mariachis Voces de America, 2-3PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library September 22 - El Club de Lectura celebra el Mes de la Hispanidad, 11AM-12:30PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library September 27 - Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 11:30AM-1PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library September 29 - Performance: Flamenco music and dance, 2-3PM, Tamarac Library October 10 - Experience Hispanic Culture Through Virtual Reality, 4:30-6:30PM, Carver Ranches Library October 14 - Concert, 2-3:30PM, NSUAlvin Sherman Library

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If you don’t have a Broward County Library card yet – what are you waiting for? Get an Instant e-Card online at Broward.org/Library to access our digital collections and resources or visit any Broward Library location to apply for an all-access card. Broward County Public School students can apply for a “Your ID is Your Key” digital library card that uses their student ID numbers as their library card number. It’s a simple and easy way for our young customers to access the digital materials they need for academic, back-toschool success, like youth eBooks from our extensive Axis 360 online collections; free, live online tutoring and digital research tools as well as free streaming music to play while studying and free downloadable movies to watch after homework’s done.

To get you started, we’ve created a new Broward County Library Card Owner’s Manual, a free handbook that covers everything your card has to offer. Pick one up when you apply for a library card (or just ask any library staff member for a copy) to get an on-the-go guide to the amazing, free and fantastic services and resources Broward County Library has for you.

September 27 - Toddler Storytime: Happy Hispanic Heritage Month stories, songs and rhymes, ages 12-35 months, 10:30-11AM and 11:15-11:45AM, Southwest Regional Library September 29 - Bilingual Make n’ Take Crafts, ages 9 and up, 11-11:45AM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center September 29 - Estorias con Lili!

Stories in Spanish followed by a craft, 2-3PM, North Regional/Broward College Library October 2 - Bilingual Story Time, ages 1836 months, 11-11:30AM, Carver Ranches Library October 5 - Story Time: Stories, songs and activities, ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver, 10:30-11:15AM, Pompano Beach Library October 6 - Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 11AM-3PM, Pembroke Pines Library October 6 - Family-Friendly Hispanic Heritage Month Movie, light refreshments served, 1-3:30PM, Pompano Beach Library October 10 - Hispanic Heritage Month with Senorita Marci, 10-11AM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library October 11 - Guess the Latin Beat, 3:304:30PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library

Tangerine by Christine Mangan Alice hasn’t spoken to former roommate Lucy since a terrible accident over a year ago, but she’s almost relieved when Lucy arrives in 1950s Tangier, eager to put things right. But soon Lucy seems to be taking over (again), and then Alice’s husband disappears.

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Raggedy Ann October 4 - Raggedy Ann Story Time, 11:30AM-Noon, Weston Library October 9 - Make a simple, no-sew rag doll, 5:30-7PM, Main Library October 19 - Story Time: Stories, songs and activities, ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver, 10:30-11:15AM, Pompano Beach Library October 24 Celebrate Raggedy Ann and Andy, 11-11:45AM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library

• DIFFERENCES WE SHARE • ADULTS September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - New Hollywood Screenwriters: Lessons, reading and analysis, 6-7:30PM, Hollywood Library September 14, 28 and October 12, 26- Coffee & Conversation with a Librarian, Noon-1PM, West Regional Library October 3, 6 - End Your Self-Sabotage, workshop presented by Liane Sangollo, 10/3: 6-7:30PM, Northwest Regional Library and 10/6: 10:30AM-Noon, North Regional/ Broward College Library October 31 - Adult Enrichment @ Your Library - Book Review: White Houses by Amy Bloom, 1:30-2:30PM, North Regional/ Broward College Library

CHILDREN + TEENS September 6, 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 25 - Chess Club, ages 5-17, 3:304:30PM, Hollywood Library October 6 - Signing Stories @ Your Library, 11AM-12:30PM, West Regional Library October 9 - Ready Set Go Preschool Storytime: Stories and crafts. Ages 3-5, 1111:30AM, Southwest Regional Library October 10 - PajamaRama Family Storytime: Stories, activities and crafts. All ages, jammies welcome, 7-7:30PM, Southwest Regional Library October 11 - Toddler Storytime: Songs stories and fun about being different yet the same!

Ages 12-35 months, 10:30-11AM and 11:1511:45AM, Southwest Regional Library October 13, 27 - Girls Who Code Computer Class, 10AM-Noon, African-American Research

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH!

Library and Cultural Center

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Free Event presented in partnership with Mission United Saturday, November 3rd 10:30AM to 5:30PM • Main Library Veterans and military community – Learn about FREE valuable community and library services and resources to make the transition to civilian life easier and more successful.

Featuring Keynote Speaker Retired Army General Nolen Bivens, who will speak about building an arts and military community space for healing. Bivens will discuss how communities can support military veterans and families through coordinated arts and healing programming to enrich and revitalize communities.

• Speaker, E. Matthew “Whiz” Buckley, with book giveaway and book signings • Virtual reality demos, flight simulators and Paracord 550 craft • Record your story: Library of Congress Veteran’s History project • “Ask a Curator: Desert Storm Memorabilia” with display • The Welcome Home Group: Employment preparation • Family fun: Storytime, book giveaway, face painting and caricature artist • Veterans organizations’ information tables and expo • Marine Corps birthday cake celebration • Combat Hippies spoken word performance • Special Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian featuring Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor and Naval Reserve Officer Ben Sorensen Veterans and Military Families: Register for a FREE Thanksgiving turkey courtesy of Mission United!

Vet Fest 2018 is generously funded by grants from the Broward Public Library Foundation, Broward County Cultural Division and the Florida Humanities Council.

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Election

2018

Early voting at Broward County Libraries.

Details at Browardsoe.org

ARE YOU READY FOR COLLEGE? New! Broward County Library’s FREE Ready for College Admissions Readiness Program. Open to High School Seniors and Juniors – Parents and Caregivers Welcome. Learn how to overcome the barriers that are stopping you from success! RSVP Required via Eventbrite.

WORKSHOP 1: FINANCIAL AID Learn what’s out there and how to apply – you’ll leave with a completed financial aid application!

• September 15, 2PM African-American Research Library and Cultural Center • September 17, 5:30PM West Regional Library • September 18, 6PM, Main Library • September 26, 5:30PM Northwest Regional Library • September 29, 3PM Southwest Regional Library • October 17, 6PM South Regional/Broward College Library • October 20, 6PM North Regional/Broward College Library

NEW! Playaway Launchpad Learning Tablets for Kids!

Broward County Library now offers Playaway Launchpad Learning Tablets for kids!

The tablets are ad-free and preloaded with fun, educational apps. Tablets can be checked out for 21 days, with two 7-day renewals. No connectivity or downloading required so customers simply check out and play!

Launchpad tablets are available at these library locations: North Regional/Broward College Library; Northwest Regional Library; Pompano Beach Branch Library; South Regional/Broward College Library; Southwest Regional Library and West Regional Library.

WORKSHOP 2: APPLYING FOR COLLEGE Identify your best colleges based on your academics, achievements/involvements and test scores. – You’ll leave with at least one completed college application.

• October 1, 5:30PM West Regional Library • October 16, 6PM, Main Library • October 27, 3PM Southwest Regional Library • November 10, 3:30PM North Regional/Broward College Library • November 14, 6PM South Regional/Broward College Library WORKSHOP 3: ESSAY, RESUME WRITING AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Learn how to write an essay for college admissions, scholarships, internships/ volunteer opportunities • November 5, 5:30PM West Regional Library • December 8, 3PM Southwest Regional Library • December 12, 6PM South Regional/Broward College Library Broward.org/Library

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Autumn Events Fall in Love with Your Library!

CARNIVALS, CONTESTS + CELEBRATIONS October 13 - Fall Festival for Kids, 10:30AMNoon, Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Library October 13 - The Walking Dead Trivia and Costume Contest: Come in costume and win a prize, all ages, 11AM-12:30PM, Miramar Branch Library and Education Center October 13 - The Walking Dead Trivia with a Librarian, 3:30-4PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library October 22 - Autumn Party for Kids: Paper pumpkin craft, harvest songs and pumpkin pie, 4-5PM, Lauderhill Central Park Library October 23 - Children’s Halloween Spooktacular! 6:30-7:30PM, West Regional Library October 24 - SpookyRama! Wear your favorite costume or jammies for Halloween stories, activities and crafts before bedtime, all ages, 7-7:30PM, Southwest Regional Library October 29 - Children’s Halloween Costume and Dance Party! Light refreshments, all ages with parent/caregiver, 6:30-7:30 PM, Pompano Beach Library October 30 - Halloween Carnival: Games, fun and candy, ages 3-9, 6:30-7:30PM, South Regional/Broward College Library ARTS, CRAFTS + HANDS-ON FUN September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Library Garden Club, 3:305:30PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library October 6 - Acrylic Art Class with Corinne, ages 6-18, 3-4:30PM, Weston Library October 8 - Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin Children’s Craft, 3-4PM, Weston Library October 8 - Paper Pumpkin Craft, ages 7-11, 4-5PM, Northwest Regional Library October 9 - Upcycled Crafts - Book Pumpkins, 5-6:30PM, South Regional/Broward College Library October 16, 23 - Hands-on Harvest Children’s Program, 3:30-4:30PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library October 20 - Pumpkin Carving and Crafts, all ages, 10:30AM to Noon. Main Library October 20 - Spooky Science! With Professor Strange, ages 6-12, R.S.V.P: 954-357-6245, 2-3:30PM, Carver Ranches Library October 30 - Make Spooky Slime, schoolaged children/teens, 3:30-4:30PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library October 31 - Spooky Halloween Craft, schoolaged children, 3:30-4:30PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library October 31 - Halloween Science Fun for Children, 5:30-7:30PM, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center STORIES, TALKS + MORE October 10, 24 - Coffee & Conversation with a Librarian, 2-3PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library October 13 - Movie: I Walked with a Zombie, 2-3:30PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library October 17 - Odyssey SCI-FI Book Club: Ghost Summer by Tananarive Due, all ages welcome, 6:30-7;30PM, South Regional/Broward College Library

October 23 - Ready, Set, Go Preschool Storytime Special: Spooky tales and a ghostly craft to take home, ages 3-5, 11-11:30AM, Southwest Regional Library October 24 - Harvest Story Time for Elementary School-Aged Kids, 3:30-4:30PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library October 25 - Toddler Storytime: Halloween Special! Stories, songs and rhymes about pumpkins and not-so-scary monsters, ages 1236 months, 10:30-11AM and 11:15-11:45AM, Southwest Regional Library MOVIES + SCREEN-TIME FUN October 27 - Movie: Coco, 2-4PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library October 29 - Digital Downloads: Hoopla Mobile App for Halloween, 6:30-7:30PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library October 31 - Virtual Reality Halloween, ages 6-12, families welcome, 4:30-6:30PM, Carver Ranches Library

GREAT READ

October 23 The Great American Read Finale Main Library, 8PM Learn what is America’s best-loved novel as chosen by the American public.

Visit your “Local Authors @ Broward County Library” shelf today!

Check out select titles from our own homegrown literary talents. Find great fiction titles for children, teens and adults from local authors at these library locations: • African American Research Library and Cultural Center • Main Library • North Regional/Broward College Library • Northwest Regional Library • South Regional/Broward College Library • Southwest Regional Library • West Regional Library

WPBT Channel 2 will host the evening’s screening and discussion.

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Wands & Wizards Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry’s Wizarding World!

Saturday, September 8 - Harry’s Wizarding World: 12 hours of Potterific wizardly fun at your library! Celebrate the 20th Anniversary with Potions, Arithmancy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Muggle Studies and more! All ages. 10AM-10PM, Northwest Regional Library Thursday, September 20 Special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Celebration, children of all ages welcome, 6:30-8PM, NSU-Alvin Sherman LIbrary

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