Greetings! Director ’s MESSAGE
April is the month of the big finale of the Broward County Library (BCL) 50th Anniversary. Circle April 10 on your calendars because, as we say in my home state of Georgia, we are about to “show out.” Our libraries will be having celebrations with birthday treats to offer up, and many will be having live entertainers and extra special programs on that day. Join the festivities – we are your library!
Fifty years is a long time and in that half-century BCL has come a long way. Nowhere is that more evident than the leaps we’ve taken - and continue to makein the technology we use and make available at no charge. I’m inviting everyone to stop by a Creation Station Lab or Business Hub this month, where state-ofthe-art tech is free to you. Take a look at the Gear to Go, which we lend and teach you how to use. Please join me at North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch’s Creation Station Science Open House on April 17 to see a reveal of its new appearance and doubled resources.
Free computer classes are another way the library serves you. Find details on the Events Calendar by searching through the “Event Type” filter and checking the box for “Technology.” We offer free private or group lessons on using your devices, working on a computer, or gaining proficiency with software. Our tech-savvy librarians are happy to answer questions any time.
It’s a wonderful historical novel set in London circa 1938 during the Blitz. I look forward to hearing your opinion when our book club meets online or in person.
I always say that when you’ve found your book club, you’ve found your tribe! Discover our book clubs on the Events Calendar by searching for “book club” and become one of the gang. BCL has some intriguing book clubs, including the Silent Book Club (Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch), where you read silently to yourself in the company of other readers. I get it! We can easily de-stress with quiet time and the engrossing story of our choice.
I delight in sharing thoughtprovoking books. I hope everyone is reading or listening to The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons for the next Director’s Book Club in May.
Why not celebrate National Library Week (April 7-13) by dropping in on a BCL book club this month? We offer the Odyssey Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club, Retro Banned Book Club, Really True Reads, Happy Hour Book Club, Flashback Book Club, Queer Book Club and so many others that cater to your taste. Speaking of which, are you curious what BCL’s most popular books were last year? Take a look and see if your favorites ranked.
My final thought for this special month and our super special anniversary is that libraries are for one and all – BCL is everybody’s library. We invite the youngest among us, with storytimes for
babies six weeks old, to a host of programs for our seniors, subscribe to the Family or Senior Spotlight for monthly updates. We make the library usable for everyone, with programs such as Library for All - Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
and our Disability Services Section. We welcome speakers of all languages and assist with programs such as English Cafe. The list is endless. Whoever you are, you have a place with us!
Wishing you a glorious April and a Happy National Library Week!
Sincerely,
Allison Grubbs
BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB
2024 TITLES
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
DECEMBER: No title/break
Join Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs discussing thought-provoking books. Read the book or listen to the audiobook, then get together with Allison to talk about it.
The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons
May 4•12-1PM Pembroke Pines Branch
May 8•12-1PM Zoom
May 24•4-5PM Lauderdale Lakes Branch
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER
2650 SISTRUNK BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33311 954-357-6282
The Black History Project Education Series: Fostering education, promoting selfawareness and stirring social action
April 6, 10AM-12:55PM
How to Use LinkedIn
April 6, 10:30AM-Noon
Genealogy 101: Family RedemptionsOutkasts, Dark Sheep & Family Secrets
April 6, 1-3PM
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
April 8, 15, 1:30-6:30PM
Broward County Library 50th Anniversary Birthday Party
April 10, 3-5PM
Creating a Business Plan
April 13, 10:30AM-Noon
Google Drive Essential Training
April 20, 10:30AM-Noon
The Importance of Sleep for Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn
April 25, Noon-1PM
Start a Side Hustle
April 27, 10:30AM-Noon
Sankofa Book Club: Becoming King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Making of a National Leader
April 27, 1:30-3PM
Homework Help: Homework assistance for K-12 and first two years of college-level coursework
April 1-3, 8, 9, 15-17, 22-24, 29, 30, 3-5PM
SAT/ACT Workshops: Prepare from 5/4 SAT with this intensive, four-session workshop, grades 10-12
April 1, 8, 10, 4-6PM
STEMTALES: Three Little Pigs
April 11, 3-4PM
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
3250 N.E. 2ND STREET
POMPANO BEACH 33362
954-357-7830
Adul
Needlework Circle: Knitting, crocheting and more
April 3, 2:30-3:45PM
The Fine Art and Craft of Rug Hooking Workshop, all levels welcome
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-4PM
Broward County Library 50th Anniversary Birthday Party
April 10, Noon-12:30PM
90 New York Minutes: Films about NYC: Call for titles
April 12, 2:30-4PM
Beach Branch Library Book Club: Call library for title
April 24, 2:30-3:30PM
Movies to Celebrate Fifty Years of BCL: Memorable films from 1974
April 26, 2:30-4:15PM
Fun and Games: Board games, cards, puzzles and more: choose from our collection or bring your own, all ages
April 27, 2:30-3:45PM
BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCH (FORMERLY YOUNG AT ART)
751 S.W. 121 AVE. DAVIE 33325
954-357-5437
Adul
Book Club for Adults: A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
April 17, 10:30-11:30AM
Music & Movement: Singing, dancing and fun, ages 2-5
April 3, 10:30-11AM
Story Time with Miss Gigi, ages 3-5
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11AM
Chess Club. Ages 6-17
April 9, 23, 4-5PM
Libraries Are My Happy Place with Marci Poppins
April 10, 10:30-11:30AM
Toddler Storytime, ages 18-36 months
April 24, 10:30-11:30AM
4735 S.W. 18 STREET
WEST PARK 33023
954-357-6245
Adul
Game Changer Community Vehicle: Free health screenings and information
April 4, 11AM-3PM
Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!
April 10, 5:30-7:30PM
Chess For Kids and Teens: Learn and/ or practice, ages 6-18
April 1, 6-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages up to 3 years with parent/caregiver
April 2, 10:30-11AM
Storytime Special: Happy Birthday, Broward County Library! Ages up to 3 years
April 9, 10:30-11AM
CENTURY PLAZA LEON SLATIN
1856A W. HILLSBORO BLVD. DEERFIELD BEACH 33442
954-357-7740
Adul
English Cafe: Conversational practice class for English learners
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2-3PM
Chess Club of Century Plaza Teens welcome
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2:30-5:30PM
Novel Ideas Book Discussion: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
April 8, 1:30-2:30PM
Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary all ages welcome April 10, 1-3PM
EmpowerTech: Volunteer to be a Tech Teacher at to Bridge the Digital Divide
April 11, 11AM-Noon
Socrates Cafe: Group discussion of philosophical, ethical and moral issues
April 12, 26, 10:30AM-Noon
PreK Science Storytime: Science & stories, ages 3-5
April 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11:30AM
Wags & Tales Reading Program: Practice reading with Gilligan, a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-9
1 PARK AVE. EAST
DANIA BEACH 33004
Adul
Meditation for Overcoming Stress, led by Buddhist nun Gen Jindak
April 1, 6:30-7:30PM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
April 2, 9, 16, 30, 1-2PM
Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Informal discussion of government services
April 3, 17, 10:30-11:30AM
Afternoon Social Senior Social Hour: Conversations, games and technology help
April 4, 18, 2-3PM
Beatles Yoga: Gentle yoga for all levels with a Beatles soundtrack
April 4, 18, 6:30-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11AM-Noon
English Café Intermediate: Conversational practice class for English learners
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 1-2PM
Relax with Mediation
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30-11:30AM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
April 9, 2:30-4:30PM
Broward County Libraries’ 50th Anniversary Party
April 10, 4-5PM
Arts and Crafts for Adults with Christine
April 11, 2:30-4PM
Diving for Fun and Career
April 11, 6:30-7:30PM
Dania Beach Poetry Slam: Share your poetry and listen to other’s Teens
April 22, 6-7:30PM
Film Flashbacks: Celebrate 50 years of films with movies from different decades Teens welcome
April 25, 5:30-7:30PM
NEW YEAR NEW YOU NEW LANGUAGE
Make your New Year’s Resolution to learn a new language and say ‘ciao’ or ‘hallo’ to the new you!
Storytime: Singing, stories and crafts, toddlers/preschoolers
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11:30AM
SAT/ACT Workshops
April 3, 17, 24, 4:30-5:30PM
Kids Create with Charlene: Upcycled
talking.
4600 S.W. 82ND AVE.
DAVIE 33328
954-357-6399
Adul
Finances and Health Insurance: How One Creates the Other
April 1, 12:30-1:30PM
English Cafe Beginners: Develop basic conversation skills, learn vocabulary, and practice pronunciation
April 2, 9, 16, 30, 2:30-3:30PM
Homestead Exemption Mobile Education Team: Learn about Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions with the Broward County Property Appraiser
April 5, 1-2:30PM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11AM-Noon
Nutrition Class: Eat the Rainbow
April 8, 2-3PM
Medicare 101: Thrive Past 65: Learn about Medicare ABCs, how to enroll and how to fill gaps in your health insurance plan
April 9, 12:15-1:15PM
Broward County Libraries’ 50th Anniversary Party
Celebrating our 50th anniversary with cake and refreshments. Commissioner Steve Geller will be here to celebrate with us.
April 10, 2-3PM
Health Insurance 101: Introductions to the ins and outs of health insurance and how to enroll for little or no cost
April 15, 6-7PM
Radtastic 1980s Film Series Presents: Call library for title (PG)
April 16, 5-7PM
Davie-Cooper City Book Club: Maid by Nita Prose
April 18, 2-3PM
Medicare 101 - En Español: Una introducción imparcial a los entresijos de Medicare y la atención médica. Aprenda cómo inscribirse, comprender los planes A, B, C y llenar los vacíos en su plan
April 27, Noon-1PM
Earth Day Celebration
April 4, 3:30-4:30PM
Family Storytime: Happy Birthday, Broward County Library, ages 2-5
April 11, 10:30-11AM
Pre-School Literacy Games, ages 2-5
April 24, 3:30-4:30PM
Kitten Care Workshop: Meet cute kittens and learn how to care for them, presented by Broward County Animal Care, ages 5 and up April 25, 3-4:30PM
837 E. HILLSBORO BLVD. DEERFIELD BEACH 33441
954-357-7680 DEERFIELD BEACH PERCY WHITE
Adul
Broward County Library
50th Anniversary Birthday Party
April 10, 2-3PM
Toddler Storytime: Dances, stories and bubbles followed by a craft and free play
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Toddlers, ages 1-2, 10-11AM; Preschoolers, ages 3-4, 11AMNoon
Stories and Slime
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5PM
Baby Storytime: Rhymes, songs and bubbles, ages 3-9 months
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30-11:30AM
FORT LAUDERDALE
1300 E. SUNRISE BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33304 954-357-7890
Adul
Broward County Libraries’ 50th Anniversary Party
April 10, 2-4PM
Book Discussion: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
April 25, 2-3PM
Spring Storytime Fun for Toddlers
April 17, 10:30-11AM
3403 GALT OCEAN DR.
FORT LAUDERDALE 33308
954-357-7840
Adul
Coffee and Conversation: Learn about community resources and talk about available government and non-profit services
April 2, 16, 1-2PM
50th Anniversary Celebration
April 10, 2-3PM
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Fine Arts Lecture Series: Coming of Age: American Art, 1850’s to 1950’s
April 11, 1-2PM
1970’s Themed Open Mic-Style Performance Workshop (Online and In-Person)
April 13, 2-3PM
Library eBooks and Video Streaming for Beginners: Learn what devices are compatible and how to download/ stream free movies, TV shows, eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks
April 23, 2-3PM
Family Storytime: Books from the 1970s in celebration of BCL’s 50th
April 23, 4:30-5:30PM
HALLANDALE BEACH
300 S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HALLANDALE 33009
954-357-6380
Adul
English Cafe Beginners
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-3PM
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7PM
Chair Yoga
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2-3PM
English Cafe Intermediate
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2-3:30PM
Ask Us Anything: Need help with understanding how to use your computer, phone, or tablet? Bring your device and questions
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2PM
Friday Movie Matinee: Please call library for title
April 5, 1-3PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test Practice/Review Class
April 6, 13, 20, 27, Noon-2PM
Broward County Libraries’ 50th Birthday Party!
April 10, 11:30AM-1:30PM
Healthy Aging Series Lunch-andLearn: Sleep Importance to Healthy Aging
April 11, Noon-1:30PM
Personal Finance 101: Budgeting & Banking (In Spanish)
April 12, 2-3:30PM
Securities Conduct Aimed at Manipulating Seniors: How to Recognize and Fight It
April 16, 3:15-4:30PM
Hallandale Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
April 19, 2-3PM
Sunshine Toddlers Storytime
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11AM
1301 S OCEAN DRIVE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
954-357-4798
Adul
Book Talk with Author Barbara Fox: Learn about her book, (Young for a Very Long Time, a light lighthearted look at aging, April 9, 1-2PM
50th Anniversary Celebration Broward County Libraries
April 10, 3-5PM
Flashback Book Club: Reading through the Decades
April 29, 2-3PM
2600 HOLLYWOOD BLVD.
HOLLYWOOD 33020
954-357-7760
Adul
Basic Mindfulness for Everyday Living: Practical skills for managing emotions and relationships in everyday life
April 1, 6-7PM
Resume Makeover: Learn how to craft a resume to get the job you want
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 11AM-Noon
Apple Watch Tips and Tricks
April 4, 10:30AM-Noon
Preschool Storytime Adventure: Songs, stories and laughter, ages 3-5
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11AM
Chair Yoga
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11:30AM
Celebrate the 90’s with Culture
Jamming Art, all ages welcome
April 6, 2-3PM
Retro Banned Book Club: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
April 8, 6-7PM
Broward County Libraries’ 50th Birthday Party!
April 10, 2-4PM
Silver Screen Movies: Films from the 1920s through 1950s, all ages welcome
April 13, 3-5:30PM
Learning PowerPoint 2021 for Beginners
April 18, 10:30AM-Noon
African American Book Club: Read and discuss books by African American authors
April 22, 5-7PM
Bonding with Books: Discuss recent reads or old favorites
April 24, 10:30AM-Noon
Introduction to Gmail/Beginner
April 25, 10:30AM-Noon
Improv Class, ages 10 and up
April 26, 4-5PM
Queer Book Club: Read and discuss books by LGBTQ+ authors
April 29, 5-7PM
Kids Yoga with Ms. Melanie
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5PM
Playgroup Fun!
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11AM
Teen Art Space: Bring your creativity and draw, paint or just hang out with your friends, April 3, 17, 4-5:30PM; Earth Day Special, April 24, 4-5PM
5985 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY FORT LAUDERDALE 33308 954-357-6530
Adul
Coffee and Conversation: Informal discussion of government services
April 2, 16, 2:30-3:30PM
Smartphone Photography
April 3, 1-2PM
50th Anniversary Celebration Broward County Libraries
April 10, 4:30-5:30PM
Imperial Point Book Club: Call library for title
April 16, 1-2PM
Basic Smartphone Skills: Please bring your phone fully charged April 17, 1-2PM
JAN MORAN
2800 N.W. 9 COURT
POMPANO BEACH 33069
954-357-7670
Adul
Introduction to Computing
April 1, 15, 29, 6-7PM
CC Voices Live! An event for performers of all talents including, music, spoken word, and dance! This month’s event will include guest speakers sharing their stories for Broward County Library’s 50th anniversary
April 3, 6-8PM
Broward County Libraries 50th Anniversary Birthday Party
April 10, 3-5:30PM
LAUDERDALE LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY/
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER
3580 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD. LAUDERDALE LAKES 33311
954-357-8650
Adul
Computer Literacy for Windows
April 9, 5:30-7PM
Broward County Library’s 50th
Anniversary Birthday Party!
April 10, 4-5PM
Bev’s Book Club
April 18, 12:30-1:30PM
World Book Day: Mini-Book Fair for Local Authors
April 20, Noon-5PM
Excel Essential Training Class
Storytime with Yasmin
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4PM
After School Homework Help, kids/ teens
April 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29, 3-4PM
April 23, 5:30-7PM
Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs and fun activities, ages 3-6
April 17, 10:30-11AM
LAUDERHILL
CENTRAL PARK
3810 N.W. 11 PLACE
LAUDERHILL 33311
954-357-7833
Adul
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance: Please call 954-357-7833 for details
April 2, 9, 16, 10AM-2PM
Basic Computer Literacy 2 April 8, 15, 6-7PM
Broward County Library 50th Anniversary Birthday Party
April 10, 4-5PM
English Cafe Beginner: Practice English conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation
April 13, 10-11AM
Resume Assistance, by appointment only. Please call library for details
April 15, 6-7:30PM
Book Discussion: Hungary Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein
April 17, 6-7PM
Reading is You: Activities include reading, storytelling, book giveaways, prizes and more. Topic this month is sexual assault awareness. April 20, 1:30-4PM
6399 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD.
LAUDERHILL 33313
954-357-6406
Adul
Crochet for a Cause: All levels welcome
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7:30PM
Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Watch the partial eclipse inside then join us inside for a livestream of the total eclipse
April 8, 1-4PM
Craft Like It’s 1974! Enjoy 70s music, activities and refreshments, and be sure to dress in your 70s best
April 9, 6-7PM
Broward County Libraries Division’s 50th Anniversary Party
April 10, 2-3PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
April 11, 3-4:30PM
Computer Literacy for Windows 10
April 17, 1-2PM
Homework Help, walk-ins welcome, grades K-12
April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 3:305:30PM
Bedtime Stories: Welcome Spring!
April 16, 6:30-7:30PM
Kitten Care Workshop: Meet cute kittens and learn how to care for them, presented by Broward County Animal Care, ages 5 and up April 18, 4-5PM
Earth Day Crafting for Kids
April 22, 6-7PM
100 S. ANDREWS AVE. FORT LAUDERDALE 33301 954-357-7444
Adul
Apple Watch Tips and Tricks Teens welcome
April 3, 6-7PM
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
April 4, 11, 10:30AM-2:30PM
Ageless Grace: Brain Health Exercises for Adults
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11AM-Noon
Chair Yoga
April 5, 12, 19, 26, Noon-1PM
Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party for All Ages
April 8, 2:30-3:30PM
Play and Sing-Along Hour with Florida Ukulele Network (FUN) Teens welcome
April 8, 6:30-7:30PM
Memoir Writing Workshop, with Anita Mitchell
April 8, 22, 1-3:30PM
Tai Chi Focus with instructor Fan Yang Teens welcome
April 9, 23, 5-6PM
Writing Haiku for National Poetry Month
April 10, 1-1:45PM
Broward County Library 50th
Anniversary Birthday Party
April 10, Dance to the Past Disco
Birthday Party: 4-6PM and Disco Bingo: 4:30-5:30PM
Main Library Model Workshop with artist Christina Lihan: Create your own miniature model of Main Library, a Brutaliststyle building designed by Hungarian/German architect Marcel Breur
April 17, 6-7:15PM
Why Brutalism? Architecture Talk with Anthony Abbate Main Library was designed by modernist architect Marcel Breuer and opened in 1984. 40 years later, architect and professor Anthony Abbate discusses the landmark building and historical significances
April 19, 6:30-8PM
Baby Lapsit
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11AM
Toddler Storytime, ages 18-36 months
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:30AM-Noon
Music & Movement, ages 18 months/up to 5 years
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11AM
Chess Club, all ages/families
April 6, 11AM-Noon
Intro to the Teen Studio: Unleash your creativity and ideas, ages 13-19
April 18, 3-3:30PM
Marci Poppins Celebrates
Dia de los Ninos Show
April 30, 10:30-11:15AM
5810 PARK DR.
MARGATE 33063
954-357-7500
Adul
Food Smart with Leah’s Pantry: Learn how to eat smart and healthy
April 9, 23, 1-2PM
50 Years of Sunshine Service
April 10, 3-4PM
Family Games Night
April 18, 5-7PM
Preschool Storytime Fun: Stories, songs and crafts, ages 3-5 with caregiver
April 2, 16, 30, 10:15-11:15AM
MIRAMAR BRANCH
LIBRARY AND EDUCATION CENTER
2050 CIVIC CENTER PLACE
MIRAMAR 33025
954-357-8090
Adul
Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word
April 1, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Free Income Tax Preparation
Assistance
April 1, 3, 10, 1:30-6PM
Adult Coloring
April 6, 11AM-12:30PM
Broward County Property Appraiser
Outreach: Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
April 8, 11:30AM-1PM
Broward County Library 50th
Anniversary Birthday Party!
April 10, 10AM-Noon
Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word
April 15, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Broward County Library 50th Anniversary Trivia!
April 20, 11AM-Noon
Get Ready for Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 2-5
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11AM
Florida Native Plants and Animals: Fun interactive workshop, ages 3 and up
April 13, Noon-1:30PM
Anniversary Finale Event
In celebration of Broward County Library’s 50th and Main Library’s 40th Why Brutalism?
Architecture Talk with Anthony Abbate
April 19, 6:30-8PM
Main Library, Free/Register
Broward County’s flagship Main Library, opened in 1984, was designed by renowned modernist architect Marcel Breur in the Brutalist architectural style. Explore this landmark and its historical significance.
NORTH LAUDERDALE
6901 KIMBERLY BLVD.
NORTH LAUDERDALE 33068
954-357-6660
Adul
Celebrate BCL’s 50th Anniversary
April 10, 2:30-4PM
Earth Day Art: Draw and paint your own watercolor marine community
April 16, 6-7:30PM
Creation Station Science Open
House: Check out the grand re-opening of the Creation Station Science; April 17, 2-3PM
Urban Birding: Learn how to attract beautiful birds and butterflies to your yards using native plants that also help protect your home from hurricane damage Teens welcome April 22, 6-7:30PM
Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Club
April 29, 6-7PM
I Am Change: Learn the skills you need to find success and navigate the world, with Shawn Walker
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:30-5PM
STEM Fun: Build! Create! Investigate! Ages 7-11
April 3, 17, 3-4PM
Storytime: Stories, songs and fun, ages 2-6
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11:15AM
Crafts for Teens: Jewelry Making April 18, 3:30- 4:30PM
Family Movie Matinee: Free popcorn and a showing of a hit animated movie; call library for title April 20, 1-3PM
NORTH REGIONAL/ BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY
1100 COCONUT CREEK BLVD. COCONUT CREEK 33066
954-201-2600
Adul
Craft and Chat
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-4PM
English Cafe Beginner: Conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 5-6:30PM
Ageless Grace
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2PM
Come Together Acoustic Guitar Cafe: Curated acoustic music open mic/jam April. 6, 2-5PM
Celebrate Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary
April 10, 3-4PM
Digital Resources in Focus: Interactive Science Database Teens welcome April 11, 11AM-Noon
Between the Lines Book Club: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
April 16, 2-3PM
Protect Yourself from ID Theft & Scam Protection
April 17, 5:30-6:30PM
Chess Club: Casual play for all levels April 24, 2-3PM
After School Fun: Story and craft, grades K-5
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-4:30PM
Storytime Fun, ages 2-5
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11:15AM
ABCs of Dog and Animal Care: Learn about pet care, all ages welcome April 6, 11AM-Noon
Construction Zone: Use our blocks and plastic bricks to build with friends, ages 3-11 April 13, 11AM-Noon
Kitten Care Workshop: Learn how to properly care for kittens with the Broward County Animal Care, ages 5 and up April 13, 1-2PM
SAT/ACT Workshops: Prepare from 5/4 SAT with this intensive, four-session workshop, grades 10-12
April 15, 17, 22, 244-6PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud with Zoe the therapy dog, ages 5-11 April 20, 2-3PM
ENGLISH FOR FAMILIES
Free program to increase English reading, language and comprehension skills.
Fun activities, book giveaways, refreshments, reading practice
Please attend all five sesssions
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5:30-7:30PM
South Regional/ Broward College Library
For children ages 6-12 and parents/guardians
1580 NW 3RD AVE.
EVENT DETAILS
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
954-357-6599
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An Ode to 50 Years-Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of BCL
April 10, 3-6PM
Meet the Computer: Basic computer class
April 17, 6:30-7:30PM
Celebrate National Library Week: Library card sign-ups, all ages
April 23-27, 2-4PM
Share Your Stories: Readers and writers are invited to share their own or favorite books/ stories
April 24, 6-7:30PM
Friday Movie Matinee, free popcorn and soda.
April 26, 3-5PM
Chess Club: Casual practice or play, ages 5-18
April 4, 18, 3-4PM
Teens Chasing Dreams; Afterschool program for students grades 9-12
April 5, 12, 19, 3:30-5PM
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CHANGES LIVES
BCL WOW
From 2012 to 2020, the library system was branded as BCL WoW: Broward County Library Without Walls. The purpose of this campaign was to promote the library’s quickly expanding variety of free online resources from eBooks and eAudiobooks to streaming movies and music.
CREATION STATION HELPING HANDS PROJECT
Leonardo V., a boy from Bolivia, was one of five children worldwide selected to receive a hand 3D printed by Broward County Library (BCL) staff in the Main Library Creation Station, a free community makerspace and gadget lab. BCL’s Creation Station partnered with Nova Southeastern University’s Occupational Therapy Department and the e-NABLE Project/3D Mechanical Hand-Maker Movement to create plastic prosthetic hands using the Creation Station’s 3D printers.
MERGE CUBE
MERGE cubes and headsets were part of a unique pilot program launched in 2018 designed to bring innovative, cutting-edge technology to the community, allowing library card holders to check out digital tablets, robotic equipment, portable internet hot spots and more. The cube allows users to hold digital 3D objects, offering a new way to explore and interact with the digital world.
MASK EXTENDERS
The BCL Creation Station put its 3D printers to good use by manufacturing extenders for face masks worn as protection from the COVID virus. The mask extenders were given away free of charge as a community service.
During the COVID pandemic, BCL stepped up in a variety of ways. These efforts took the form of sewing masks, passing out COVID testing kits, instituting curbside service, offering programs onlineand sharing information about available resources through customer emails and social media. Use of the library’s online resources such as eBooks and streaming movies surged during the pandemic.
VIRTUAL AARLCC
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) embarked on a digitization project with 20 African artifacts from their Special Collections. AARLCC staff 3D scanned artifacts to produce virtual models accessible at AARLCC.Broward.org. This virtual exhibit allows viewers to interact with the artifacts in novel ways, such as viewing them more closely from all angles, downloading objects, and enjoying curated information related to the artifacts.
NORTHWEST
3151 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CORAL SPRINGS 33065
954-357-7990
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Chess Club: Casual play for all levels and ages
April 1, 22, 4-5:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/Interview Preparation Class
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5-6:30PM
Library Living Room: Different activities throughout the week for ages 50 and over
• Hot Topics Discussion Group
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11AM-12:30PM
• Coloring, Crafts & Conversation
April 3, 10, 17, 24 11AM-12:30PM
• Bingo
April 4, 18, 11AM-12:30PM
English Cafe: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation
• All Levels
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5-6:30PM
• Beginner
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-6:30PM
• Intermediate
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-6:30PM
Tai Chi with Sabrina Zhang
April 4, 18, 4:30-5:30PM
April 12, 26, 12:30-1:30PM
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-5PM
April 13, 11AM-3PM
Gentle Yoga for Beginners
April 5, 19, 11AM-Noon
April 10, 24, 4:30-5:30PM
Book Warriors Book Club: Little Fires
Everywhere by Celeste Ng
April 9, 5:30-6:30PM
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
April 10, 24, 1-3PM
Celebrate Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary, all ages
April 10, 3-4PM
The Garden Club of Coral Springs: Learn to grow and maintain beautiful landscapes
April 11, 11:30AM-1:30PM
Brain Fitness Class
April 12, 10:30-11:30AM
Tobacco and Vaping Prevention Workshop
Teens welcome
April 17, 2:30-4:30PM
Job Fair: Meet recruiters and apply for jobs
April 22, 11AM-2PM
Learn the Tarot Monthly Class
April 27, Noon-1PM
Afterschool Teen hang-out in the Living Room: Video games, entertainment and space to chill or engage
April 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29, 30, 2:30-4PM
Baby Lapsit Story Time, ages birth to 18 months
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11-11:30AM
50th Anniversary Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30-11:15AM
Construction Zone: Educational crafting, puzzles, games and activities, ages 3-5
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 11:15-11:40AMNoon
Family Craft Time: Fun collages, all ages/families
April 10, 11AM-Noon
Teen Advisory Board, ages 12-18
April 11, 4-5PM
Earth Day Craft with the Coral Springs Woman’s Club, ages 3-17
April 19, 4-5PM
Bones to Books: Read to a Therapy Dog, ages 5-12
April 20, 1-2PM
Sense-Sational Experience: Engage your senses through tactile book exploration, soothing ambient sounds, aromatic scents and interactive toys, ages 5+
April 22, 4-4:45PM
Cuéntame/Tell Me Bilingual
Preschool Storytime (English/Spanish), ages 3-5
April 25, 11:15-11:45AM
3100 RAY FERRERO, JR. BLVD. FORT LAUDERDALE 33314
Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 9:30-10:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM
Teen Volunteer Orientation
April 11, 5-6PM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Beginner/experienced players welcome
SHERMAN LIBRARY, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER EVENT DETAILS
Teen Movie Double-Feature: Movie marathon and board gams
April 4, 1-5PM
Little Minnows Storytime: Books, songs and activities
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 9:30-10:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM
Teen Anime Afternoons
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 4:30-6PM
954-262-5477
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Lyrical Expressions Open Mic: Share your poetry, lyrics and spoken word
April 9, 6-7:30PM
YOU GOT THIS! Building a Financial Foundation for Your Small Business ((In-Person or Online)
April 10, 6-7:30PM
Open Classroom –To Slap or Not to Slap: What can we learn from the infamous slap heard around the world at the 2022 Oscars? (In-Person or Online)
April 16, 12:30-1:30PM
Create a Vision Board
April 17, 6-7:30PM
Genealogical Society of Broward County Open Lab and Presentation (hybrid in-person and online)
April 21, Open Lab, Noon-1:15PM; Presentation: How to Share Your Family Story with AI-Assisted Tools, 2-3PM
Crafternoon at the Library
April 26, 11AM-1PM
Build It! Make It! Play It: Drop in for hands-on fun and activities
April 8, 4-4:45PM
Preschool Science: Simple, hands-on science lessons, ages 4-5
April 9, 10:30-11:15AM
Stories & STEAM: Enjoy read-alouds of science-themed books and participate in hands-on activities to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math
April 9, 10-10:30AM
April 13, 27, 1:30-3:30PM
Miss Tracy Sings: Music and Movement
April 14, 3-3:45PM
Teen Maker: Explore the connection between arts and sciences
April 18, 5-6PM
Picture Books & Picassos: Special event at Broward Mall, co-hosted by Young Art Art, includes storytime, art activity and book giveaway
April 19, 4-5PM (Broward Mall)
Koukou! Coucou! English, French and Haitian-Kreyòl Storytime
April 23, 10:30-11AM
Coding for Tweens, presented by Code/Art: Learn how to make abstract art through online coding
April 25, 1-2PM
STEM for Tweens: Math games
April 29, 4-5PM
eBooks for children and teens
Pajama Storytime: Books, songs and activities
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30-7PM
PEMBROKE PINES
955 N.W. 129 AVE.
PEMBROKE PINES 33028
954-357-6750
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Happy Birthday BCL Buttons Making Program, all ages welcome
April 1, 3-4:30PM
Happy Birthday Broward County Library
April 10, 3-4:30PM
Citizenship Workshop: Learn about the citizenship application process
April 15, 2-3PM
Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11:15AM
Chess Club
April 6, 20, 11AM-Noon
The Feels Anime Program: Interactive game to relive emotional moments from anime, teens
April 13, Noon-1PM
Open Play Hour, ages 1-5
April 16, 10-11AM
LEGO Night
April 24, 5-6PM
POMPANO BEACH LIBRARY
AND CULTURAL CENTER
50 W. ATLANTIC BLVD.
POMPANO BEACH 33060
954-357-7595
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Tai Chi 4 Your Health: Every Friday through April 2nd
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30-7:30PM
Pompano Quilters Group: Bring your project and let’s quilt together
April 5, 10AM-Noon
Preventative Services for Seniors
April 9, 1-2PM
Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary Birthday Party
April 10, 4-5PM
Family Storytime, ages 2-5
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2310:30-11AM
Wags & Tales: Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to an animal-assisted therapy dog, ages 6-11
April 15, 3-4PM
Wednesday Crafternoon: Afterschool craft program, ages 6-11
April 17, 3-4PM
TWO PODCASTS, DOUBLE THE FUN!
We’ve launched podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly!
Explore timely topics and fascinating guests with host Bob Anstett.
You can now enjoy the shows live or on-demand.
2710 W. DAVIE BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE 33312
954-357-7455
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Spanish for Beginners
Teens welcome
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 6-7PM
Setting up Gmail Accounts
Teens welcome
April 1, 6-7PM
• English Cafe / U.S Citizenship Help English Cafe: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 11:30AM-1PM
• U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 1-2PM
Understand Search Engine Basics: Beginning skills for working with software applications, the internet, and email
April 8, 6-7PM
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance: Call branch for appointment
April 5, 12, 11AM-3PM
Cheers to 50 Years Happy Birthday Broward County Library! Join us for a birthday celebration with cake cutting and other activities, including historical Photo Display. Riverland Library also celebrates 50 years April 10, 1-2PM
Health & Wellness Fair by Holy Cross Hospital and Financial Wellbeing by WeFlorida Financial
April 11, 1-5PM
iOS 15/iPadOS Operating Systems
April 15, 6-7PM
Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11-11:45AM
National Library Week Book Cover
Contest: Recreate your favorite book cover; materials provided April 10, 3:30-4:30PM
Cheers to 50 Years with Marci Poppins! Magic, Puppets, Storytelling, Facepainting
April 13, Noon-2PM
SOUTH REGIONAL/ BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY
7300 PINES BLVD. PEMBROKE PINES 33028 954-201-8825
English Cafe Intermediate: Practice listening, speaking and reading skills in a safe and judgment free environment
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7PM
Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! April 10, 4-5PM
Book Discussion: The Psychology of Money (Hybrid – online/in-person) Teens welcome April 13, 1-2PM
Bingo for Books: Play to win with books as the prizes All ages welcome April 14, 2-3PM
Magic the Gathering Casual
Commander Sunday: Do you play or learn?
April 14, 28, 2-5PM
Poetry Club: Share, craft and improve your poetry with likeminded poetry enthusiasts
April 16, 6:30-7:30PM
Twilight Tales Family Storytime
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 6-6:30PM
Story Time Fun, ages 3-6
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3-3:30PM
English for Families: Interactive class series for parents and children that focuses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills through strategic and fun story reading April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30-7:30PM
Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18 months-3 years
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11-11:30AM
Builder’s Club
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 3-4PM
Crafty Kids, ages 5-11
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-4:45PM
Toddler Free Play, 12-36 months
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 11AM-Noon
Games & Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-3PM
Celebrate Día! Day of the Child/ Día de los niños: Stories, Magic, and fun!
April 27, 2-3PM
Build your song library DOWNLOAD MILLIONS OF SONGS FOR FREE
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
16835 SHERIDAN STREET
PEMBROKE PINES 33331
954-357-6580
* Asterisk means registration required.
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*Ageless Grace: Seated Neuroplasticity Exercises
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Noon-1PM
English Café Conversation: Practice
intermediate English conversation and reading
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30AM-Noon
English Café Intermediate
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 10:30AM-Noon
*Genealogy 101
April 2, 9, 2-4PM
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization
- Literacy Basics for the Citizenship Test
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7:30PM
- Citizenship, the Complete Course
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7:30PM
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7:30PM
April 20, 27, 10:30AM-Noon
*Learn to Use Your Smart Phone or Tablet, One-on-One Sessions; call library for appointment
*Get Crafty: Heart Art
April 3, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM
West Pines Toastmasters
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:30-7:45PM
English Cafe Beginner/ Intermediate: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30AM-Noon
*Chair Yoga with instructor Leigh Ann Russo
April 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon-1PM
*Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group: Bring in your projects
April 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon-2PM
Sacred Waters: Exploring the Protection of
Florida’s Fluid Landscapes
April 5, 4:30-5:30PM
*Adult Coloring
April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11AM-noon
No Planet B Earth Day Festival
April 6, Noon-3PM
A Talk with Doug Young, COO of the South Florida Audubon Society
April 6, 1-2PM
Banyan Trees and Blue Balloons: A South Florida Childhood, with Dr. Holly Lynn Baumgartner
April 6, 2-3PM
*Community Town Hall: Identity Theft & Fraud
April 9, 6:30-7:30PM
Broward County Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
April 10, 3-4PM
Still Life Acrylic Painting
April 13, 1-3PM
*Computer Basics
April 13, 11AM-12:30PM
Let’s Talk About Books: The Library Book by Susan Orlean
April 16, 10:30-11:30AM
Spring Into Books! Bi-Annual Book Fair
April 20, 10AM-4PM
*Introduction to Canva
April 23, 6-7:30PM
Teen Advisory Group Monthly Meeting, grades 6-12
April 1, 5-6:30PM
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30-11AM
Teen Time: Hang out in Teen Lounge, watch a movie, relax, play board games, middle/high school students
April 1-5, 8-12, 22-25, 2-4:30PM
Family Storytime: Activities and stories, all ages
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-6:30PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 12-35 months
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30-11AM or 11:1511:45AM
Ready for College Workshop: College Planning Checklist for High School Students
April 4, 4;30-5:30PM
Baby & Me Storytime, ages 6 weeks until walking
April 4, 11, 18, 2510:45-11:15AM
Math & Logic Games, families/all ages
April 6, Noon-1PM
Let’s Build: Practice engineering principles with building challenges, ages 6-12
April 13, 2-3PM
Chess Club
April 20, 2-3PM
Tween Book Club: The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum, ages 9-14
April 24, 5-6PM
Wags & Tales: Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
April 27, 10:30-11:30AM
Teen/ DIY: Spring craft, ages 9-18
April 27, 2-3:30PM
STIRLING ROAD
3151 STIRLING ROAD
HOLLYWOOD 33312
954-357-7550
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Monday Matinee: Call library for title
April 1, 15 12:30-3:30PM
English Cafe Beginner: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2-3PM
Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-3PM
Library for All: Program for adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers; games, puzzles, socializing in a relaxed setting
April 8, 4-5PM
Broward County Libraries’ 50th Birthday Party!
April 10, 4-5PM
History of Broward County Library with Library Director Allison Grubbs, presented by the Hollywood Historical Society
April 14, 1-3PM
Book Discussion with Lynda Levin: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
April 16, 1:30-3PM
Short Story Discussion Group: The Parakeet by Victor Erofeyev The Stump-Grubber by Torgny Lindgren
April 30, 1:30-3PM
Preschool Storytime: Stories, literacy skills practice and play, ages 3-5
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30-11:15AM
Sensory Storytime: An interactive and inclusive storytime experience for autistic and otherwise neurodivergent children and families, ages 3 to 10
April 3, 5-6PM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, ages 12-17
April 3, 5-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11-11:45AM
Magic Workshop for Teens
April 17, 6-7:30PM
Family Storytime, all ages April 21, 28, 11-11:45AM
Enjoy this half-century retrospective of selective, major milestones and notable individuals in the history of Broward County Libraries showcasing the development of the library system and the people who championed its cause.
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3 Download the Libby app. Enter your library card. Welcome to Libby! 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT OF BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY HISTORY
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Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Museum of the Modern Book 6th floor
10500 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD. SUNRISE 33351
954-357-7440
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Free Income Tax Preparation
Assistance: Call 957-546-0570 or go to AARP.org/findtaxhelp to make an appointment
April 1, 8, 15, 10:15AM-2:15PM
English Cafe Beginners: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7:30PM
Western Wednesdays Films
Series: Call for titles, all ages welcome April 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-3:15PM (end times vary)
Fantasy on Film Series: Call for titles Teens welcome
April 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon-2PM
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course: Prepare for interview and test April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness
Class with instructor Elizabeth Veras
April 11, 25, 10:30-11:30AM
Film for National Library Week
April 12, 3-4:40PM
Silent Book Club: BYOB (bring your book) and read in peace. No discussions, no distractions – just silence
April 16, 6-7:30PM
Cover to Cover Book Club: Call library for title
April 24, 6:30-7:30PM
NAMI Broward Mental Health Family Support Group
April 27, 10AM-Noon
Anime at Sunrise: Where Anime Fans
Unite, ages 12 and up
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-6PM
Creation Station: Gaming & Art Corner, ages 12-18
April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 3-4PM
Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages
April 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25,29, 30 all begin at 4PM; end times vary, call library for details
Pajama Storytime
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-6:30PM
Preschool Storytime
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11AM
8701 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD. TAMARAC 33351
954-765-1500 TAMARAC
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Storytime: Read, sing and play, ages 2-5
April 4, 18, 10:30-11AM
BCL 50th Anniversary Party
April 10, 11AM-1PM 2230 N.W. 21 AVE. FORT LAUDERDALE 33311
954-357-8210 TYRONE
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Family Coloring
April 4, 5-6PM
BCL 50th Anniversary Party
April 10, 1-5:30PM
Family Movie Night: Call library for title
April 18, 5-7PM
Family Bingo Night
April 26, 5-6PM
Stay & Play: Early Literacy Story/Playtime, ages 2 and up
April 4, 18, 1-2PM
Bilingual Story Time 4 Kids
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-3:30PM
WEST REGIONAL
8601 W. BROWARD BLVD.
PLANTATION 33324
954-765-1560
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50th Anniversary of Library Fun: Upcycling mixed-media art memory project
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-3:30PM
Gee You Knit Knitting Club
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7:30PM
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 1-7PM
April 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 10:30AM5:30PPM
Intermediate English Cafe: Reading and conversation
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 12:30-2PM
Caregiver Support Meeting
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2:30-4PM
Excel 2013 Essentials Training
April 2, 16, 23, 30, 4-5:30PM
Scholar Speakers Panel: Housing & Affordability with Dr. Linda Parker of Women in Distress
April 3, 6-7:30PM
English Cafe Beginners: For adults who know/speak little or no English
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7:30PM
Aprende a usar Power Point 2013. 7 sesiones, Computer Class in Spanish, Matriculación en las 7 sesiones es necesaria Aprende a usar Power Point 2013, te enseñará a usar las herramientas y comandos necesarios para tus presentaciones.
April 3, 10, 17, 25, 4-5:30PM
Wednesdays at West: Sense of Cinema
Foreign Film Series with Shelly Isaacs
April 17, 2-4PM
Healthy Aging Series: What’s New in Brain Research Lunch-and Learn, presented by the University of Miami
April 18, Noon-2PM
Coloring for Adults
April 19, 11AM-12:30PM
Fine Arts Series Docent Speakers’ Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Lecture:
April 24, 2-3PM
Really True Reads Non-fiction
Book Club: Camera Girl by Carl Anthony
April 25, 2-3:30PM
Toddler Time, ages 18-35 months
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30-11AM
Anything Can Happen Wednesday: Stories and activities, ages 3 and up April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:30-7:30PM
Storytime Fun, ages 3-5
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11AM-Noon
Signing Stories @ Your Library:
Storytime for children and workshop for parents affected by hearing loss, deafness, or hearing challenges
April 6, 11AM-1PM
Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18
April 13, 27, 11AM-12:30PM
Tween Book Club: Discussion, activity and treat, ages 8-12
April 15, 6:30-7:30PM
Teen Book Club: Discussion, activity and treat, ages 13-18
April 17, 6:30-7:30PM
Read to a Therapy Dog: Practice reading skills by reading to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
April 20, 10:30AM-Noon
Family Springfest: Family-friendly magicians, musicians, crafts and more April 27, 11AM-3PM
SCHOLAR SPEAKER SERIES
Housing & Affordability
Discussion with Dr. Linda Parker, President/CEO of Women in Distress, Lisa A. Vecchi, President/CEO of Broward Housing Solutions, Kathleen Cannon, President & CEO of United Way Broward
April 3, 6-7:30PM • West Regional Library
Environmental Sustainability
Sacred Waters: Dr. Victoria Machado
April 5, 4:30-5:30PM • Southwest Regional Library
A Talk with Doug Young
Doug Young, COO for the South Florida Audubon Society
April 6, 1-2PM • Southwest Regional Library
Happy Birthday Broward County Library
April 10, 2-3PM
Weston Book Club: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
April 17, 4-5PM
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Chair Yoga
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Noon-1PM
English Cafe Intermediate: Improve your English skills
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30-11:30AM or 4-5PM
April 3, 10, 17, 22, 29, 6-7PM
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course: Everything you need to know to pass your interview and test
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7PM
Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class with instructor Eleanor Robinson
April 3, 10, 17, 22, 29, 1-2PM
Knitting and Crochet Club
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2PM
Watercolor Painting Class with Christine Landis
April 9, 1-2:30PM
Storytime Fun, ages 1-5 with caretakers
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:30AM-Noon
Teen Resume Help for Summer Jobs
April 13, 2-3:30-PM
Open Play Hour: Explore our toddler/ preschool toy collection and meet other families
April 19, 11AM-Noon
Earth Day Special: Children’s Watercolor Painting Class with Christine Landis, ages 7 and up
April 20, 2-3:30PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a gentle pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
April 25, 3-4PM
LEGO Builder’s Club, ages 5-10
April 27, 3-4PM
ONLINE BRANCH EVENTS
Online events you can access from anywhere.
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Spanish Cafe Intermediate: Practice and learn Spanish
April 1, Noon-1:30PM
Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
April 1, 6:15-7:15PM
English Cafe Advanced
All Sessions: 10:30AM-Noon
April 1
April 8
April 15
April 22
April 29
English Cafe Intermediate Conversational English: Practice conversational, intermediate-level English and reading
All Sessions: 5:30-6:30PM
April 1
April 8
April 15
April 22
April 29
Chair Yoga and Meditation with Cathy Whitt
All Sessions: Noon-12:30PM
April 1
April 3
April 8
April 10
April 15
April 17
April 22
April 24
April 29
English Cafe Intermediate
All Sessions: 4-5:30PM
April 9
April 16
April 23
April 30
AM Yoga Stretch: Beginner’s class focusing on flexibility and strength
All Sessions: 8:30-9AM
April 2
April 4
April 9
April 11
April 16
April 18
April 23
April 25
April 30
Writing Workshop with Rob Saunders: From Picture Books to Novels in Verse Poetry - The Power of Sentence Variety
April 6, 2-3:30PM
Research and Grant Proposal Writing 101
April 8, 6-7:30PM Identifying Real News from Fake News
April 9, 2:30-3:30PM
Make 3D Prints - Interactive Science Database: Learn how to browse the database and import 3D models for fun or education
Teens welcome April 12, 3-4PM
Scholarship Resources Workshop: Learn how to find scholarships using library resources
April 17, Noon-12:30PM
Exploring Your Library’s Digital Special Collections
April 17, 2-3PM
Gear-Up: Getting Reading for Summer: Learn about popular magazines, books, audiobooks and movies available to you for free
April 18, 12:30-1:30PM
Canva Essential Training: Overview of basic skills required to create/manage graphic design
April 22, 6-7PM
Friday Movie Matinee Discussion with Broward College Film Professor Tas Salini
April 30, 3-4PM
Creation Station Monthly: Listen in as two creatives meet for the first time to talk about their inspirations and motivations
April 30, 4-5PM
Virtual Teen Advisory Board
April 13, 27, 11AM-Noon
Full Ride Scholarships for High School Students
April 16, 4:30-5:30PM
What You Need to Know About Bright Futures
April 23, 4:30-5:30PM
Mark D. Bogen • Lamar P. Fisher • Beam Furr • Steve Geller • Robert McKinzie • Nan H. Rich • Hazelle P. Rogers • Tim Ryan • Michael Udine