Dr. Ramona La Roche (Dr. Rae) African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Greetings!
February is a month of the heart and mind. Library folks are biased, of course, but we have a good feeling all over for National Library Lovers Month and Read to Your Child Day. They are a perfect February paring for Black History Month and Presidents’ Day, as our minds focus on appreciating our heritage.
The Big Read continues, with the emotional and thoughtful novel and NEA Big Read selection To Live by Yu Hua. Check out the eBook or get the audiobook on Hoopla to join us for some great discussions. This riveting work of fiction tells the story of a wealthy landowner’s son and his life in the wake of the Chinese Revolution.
Get ready: We have astonishing back-toback entertainment in a wow weekend with not one but two Broward County Library (BCL) signature programs. Hurry to sign up for the legendary Moonlight Tales: Asian American Stories on Friday night, February 7, and for ArtLit 2025,
ALLISON’S A-LIST
ArtLit 2025 RevealtheBeauty
a related community celebration of art, culture and stories of China, on the following day.
How are you doing with New Year’s resolutions? It’s about this time that our resolve starts to waiver and our willpower starts to wilt. This is especially true when that fancy Valentine’s Day chocolate assortment collides with a pledge to whittle the waistline. Forget the guilt and shame and head to your nearest BCL branch where we keep you motivated and on track for fitness and health year-round. If you have the desire, we have the tools. Hang in there!
If a sleek silhouette is on your list, we have in-person classes on nutrition, and classes with expert fitness instructors to guide you step-by-step with yoga, tai chi, EnerChi, Insanity workouts, Strength and Balance classes, and more. You can also log on to our website 24/7 to access BCL’s Online Resources. You’ll find hundreds of health and fitness eMagazines, and plenty of other related titles. You can also download the latest diet and exercise eBooks and eAudiobooks to your eReader, tablet, smartphone or computer to devise your perfect program.
Wishing you a healthy, successful and fascinating February!
Sincerely,
Allison Grubbs BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
BOOK CLUB
Join Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs in discussing thought-provoking books. Read the book or listen to the audiobook, then get together with Allison to talk about it.
An actionpacked retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from the viewpoint of Jim, Huck Finn’s enslaved traveling companion.
Feb. 12 • Noon-1PM Online Feb. 21 • 3-4PM African American Research Library and Cultural Center Feb. 26 • 2-3PM Dania Beach/ Paul DeMaio
Excel 2013
February 1, 10:30AM-Noon
Sankofa Book Club: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
February 1, 1-3PM
Reveal the Beauty Reception
February 1, 6-8:30PM
Free Income Tax Assistance
February 1, 8, 15, 22 11AM-4PM
February 3, 5, 10, 19, 24 11AM-7PM
Special Collections Tour
February 1, 27, 5:30-6PM
February 7, 11-11:30AM or 1-1:30PM
February 21, 11-11:30AM or 1-1:30PM
Write On! Writing Workshop
February 5, 6-7:30PM
Excel for Accounting
February 8, 10:30AM-Noon
Graves Matter: Panama
Sacred Burial Grounds - A Panama Central American Cemetery Preservation Project
February 12, 5:30-7:30PM
How to Research & Write
Using Generative AI Tools
February 15, 10:30AM-Noon
Black History Month Art and Essay Contest Award Ceremony and Reception
February 19, 6-7:30PM
Director’s Book Club: James by Percival Everett
February 21, 3-4PM
Creating a Business Plan
February 22, 10:30AM-Noon
Cultural Conversations
Sleeping With the AncestorsHow I Followed the Footprints of Slavery
February 27, 6-7:30PM youth
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement (MECCA)
Tutoring: Free academic assistance
February 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 4-7PM
February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 4-5:30PM
Inside Out Storytime Exploring Emotions
February 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11:15AM
Academic Enrichment at Your Library, grades K-12
February 5, 12, 19, 3-4PM
LEGO Builders Fun Club
February 6, 13, 20, 27 4-5PM
Black History Saturday School Series: Gallery of Heroes
February 8, 11AM-1PM
Black History Month Art and Essay Contest Award Ceremony and Reception
February 19, 6-7:30PM
Beach
3250 N.E. 2nd St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
954-357-7830
EVENT DETAILS
Broward County Library Branch
Formerly Young At Art
751 S.W. 121 Ave. Davie, FL 33325
954-357-5437
adults
EVENT DETAILS
TranquiliTEA Thursdays
Coloring for adults
February 13, 3-4PM
Carver Ranches
4735 S.W. 18 St.
West Park, FL 33023
954-357-6245
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Afro-Latino Music with Positively Africa
February 12, 6-7PM
Celebrate African American Jazz Composers & Instrumentalists
February 19, 6-7PM
Book Club: Sipping Dom Perignon through a Straw by Eddie Ndopu
February 24, 6:30-7:30PM
Happy Birthday, Stevie! A Celebration of Stevie Wonder
February 26, 6-7PM
youth
Free Play Extravaganza, ages 3-5
February 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30AM-Noon
Build & Learn: Build with blocks, LEGOs and more, ages 6-11
February 1, 2-3PM
Chess: Learn and/or practice, ages 6-18
February 3, 6-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages up to 3 years with parent/caregiver
February 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11AM
Dominoes Social Ages 6 and up
February 10, 6-7PM
Friendship/Valentine’s Craft Kids Party
February 15, 2-3PM
STEAM & Discover, perler beads, ages 6-11
February 22, 2-3PM
My name is Dr. Ramona La Roche, and I serve as a supervisor of adult information services at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) here on Sistrunk Boulevard.
I arrived at Broward County Libraries in August of 2018. I came to the Broward County Library System to work at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center.
My life at AARLCC has been very full and rich. I moved here specifically to work at AARLCC. It’s very interesting to see just how flexible one can be under new leadership as roles and goals change and expand.
I think that Broward County Library has a wonderful way of connecting with all sorts of people. We reach so many pockets of communities, and I like that I’ve gone to some of the other libraries and planned some programs. It’s kind of nice to feel those cultural nuances as you move to different places.
I’m looking forward to continuing to create programs that operate from a global perspective.
Century Plaza
Leon Slatin
1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-357-7740
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Art Lecture
Lastingness-How Some Artists Change as They Age
February 3, 1:30-3PM
Technology Classes with AARP’s Senior Planet, 10:3011:30AM
• February 4, How to be newssavvy online
• February 11, Protecting your personal information online
• February 18, Digital legacy at a glance
• February 25, Emojis, GIFs and more
Computer Basics with Jeffrey February 7, 14, 21, 28, 29 4-5PM
Novel Ideas Book Discussion
February 10, 1:30-2:30PM
youth
Homework Help, ages 5-12
February 3, 4, 10, 11, 18, 24, 25, 3:30-5:30PM
Wags & Tales, ages 5-9
February 15, 4-5PM
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio
1 Park Ave. East Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-357-7073
adults
Meditation
EVENT
DETAILS
February 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30-11:30AM
Ukulele Adventures with Chai
February 3, 10, 24, 6-7:45PM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
February 4, 11, 18, 25
1-2PM
Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Informal discussion of government services
February 5, 19
10:30-11:30AM
Chair Yoga
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 11AM-Noon
English Cafe Intermediate Learn and practice
conversational English
February 7, 14, 21, 28 1-2PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about and sign for property tax exemptions
February 11, 2:30-4:30PM
Mandala Art: Explore, Create, Meditate
February 13, 2:30-4PM
Beatles Yoga
Gentle yoga for all levels with a Beatles soundtrack
February 20 6:30-7:30PM
Director’s Book Club
James by Percival Everett February 26, 2-3PM
youth
Storytime: Singing, stories and crafts
Davie/
Cooper City
4600 S.W. 82nd Ave.
Davie, FL 33328
954-357-6399
EVENT DETAILS
adults
English Cafe Intermediate Learn and practice
conversational English
February 5, 12, 26
Noon-1:30PM
Tai Chi
February 5, 12, 2-3PM
February 6, 13, 11AM-Noon
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2PM
NEA Big Read 2025 Book
Discussion: To Live by Yu Hua
February 11, 6-7PM
Davie-Cooper City Book
Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
February 20, 2-3PM
youth
Baby Storytime
February 5, 12, 26
10:30-11:30AM
LEGO Adventure Club: Build using your imagination
February 11, 4-5PM
Deerfield Beach
Percy White
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-357-7680
adults
EVENT DETAILS
NEA Big Read 2025 Book
Discussion with Dr. Ming Fang: To Live by Yu Hua
February 3, 1-3PM
Meaningful Conversations
February 4, 11, 18, 25
6-7:30PM
Blues School Series: Live Concert Performances,
• Robert Ross, Blues of the Blues Masters
February 8, 2-4PM
• Kris Nicholson Boogie Woogie Honky Tonk Piano Blues
February 22, 2-3:30PM
Night Sky Astronomy with John Warner, PhD. & His Telescope
February 13, 6-7:30PM
Cinema of the BluesSpotlight on the Past: Call library for title; all ages welcome
February 6, 20; all movies begin at 2PM, end times vary
DB PW Community Voices
Two minutes of free speech from local residents who have something to say
February 20, 6-7:30PM
Fort Lauderdale
Reading Center
1300 E Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7890
EVENT DETAILS
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! Now you’re talking.
Galt
Ocean Mile
Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7840
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free community/ government resources and services
February 4, 18, 1-2PM
Librarian’s Movie Pick Call library for title
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 5-7PM
Rock Painting Party for Adults
February 12, 11AM-Noon
Banned Book Discussion
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
February 12, 2-3PM
Open Mic and Sing-Along Performance Workshop (Hybrid online/in-person)
February 8, 2-3PM
Book Discussion: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
February 26, 2-3PM youth
NEA Big Read 2025
Storytime: Piper Chen Sings by Phillipa Soo
February 25, 3-4PM
Hallandale Beach
300 S. Federal Highway
954-357-6380
Hollywood Beach
Bernice P. Oster
1301 S. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-357-4798
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Crafting: Build-A-Dog
February 4, 11AM-1PM
Spanish Cafe: Conversational Spanish practice for beginners
February 14, 28, 1-2PM
Save money on pricey software! Visit one of 13 select Broward County Library locations to use Adobe Creative Cloud for free!
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-357-7760
adults
EVENT DETAILS
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
February 1, 8, 15, 22
10AM-Noon
Bad Art Club: No pressure, just fun art
February 3, 1-2PM
Conversational Spanish for Beginners
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-3PM
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English
• Beginner, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30-6:30PM
• Advanced, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 10-11:30AM
• Beginner, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 4:30-5:30PM
Coffee & Conversation
Explore social services available from state agencies
February 5, 10:30AM-Noon
Drop-In Tech Help: Basic assistance for your tech needs
February 6, 20, 2-3PM
Chair Yoga
February 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30-11:30AM
Technology Class with AARP
Senior Planet, ages 50 and over
February 13, 27, 2:15-3:15PM or 3:15-4:15PM
Creative Writer’s Group
Ages 14 and up
February 15, 4-5PM
Friends of the Hallandale
Library Book Discussion
February 21, 1-2PM
NEA Big Read 2025: Writing Our Families/Writing
Ourselves: Record your stories for WLRN Storyteller
February 22, 11AM-Noon
Queer Book Club Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality by Julia Shaw
February 24, 5-6PM
Bonding with Books Book Club
February 26, 10:30AM-Noon
youth
Learn Albanian Language and Culture
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 4-5PM
Hora de cuentos bilingüe/ Bilingual Storytime
February 3, 24
10:30-11:15AM
Read, Baby, Read Early Learners Storytime, 36 months and younger February 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11AM
Open Gaming, ages five and up February 5, 12, 19, 26 3-5PM
Family Afternoon Storytime February 6, 13, 20, 27 4-4:45PM
LEGO Club: Building and free play, ages 5-18/grades K-12
1
2
NEA Big Read 2025
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-5PM
Storytime Featuring The Nian Monster, ages 6 and under February 10, 10:30-11:15AM
3 Download the Libby app. Enter your library card. Welcome to Libby!
Imperial Point
5985 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-357-6530
adults
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free resources and services
February 4, 18, 3-4PM
English Cafe Intermediate
February 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30-7:30PM
Arts and Crafts for Everyone All ages/families
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 3-4PM
Issues of Aging Support Group
February 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30AM-12:30PM
Working with Computers and Devices: How to get started
February 13
10:30AM-12:30PM
Imperial Point Book Club
February 18, 1-2PM
Smartphone Photography
February 19, 1-2PM
Finger Painting, Sketching or Coloring, all ages/families
February 27, 3-4PM
youth
Preschool Storytime
February 3, 10, 24
10:30-11:30AM
Chess Club
All ages welcome February 4, 11, 18, 25
4:30-7:30PM
Kids and Seniors Learn Tech
February 7, 28, 4:30-5:30PM
2 PODCASTS, DOUBLE THE FUN!
Explore timely topics and fascinating guests with host Bob Anstett YOU CAN NOW ENJOY THE SHOWS LIVE OR ON-DEMAND
Jan Moran
Collier City
2800 N.W. 9 Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-357-7670
We’ve launched podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly
adults
Introduction to Computers for Beginners
February 3, 10, 24, 6-7PM
English Cafe: All Levels
February 3, 10, 24
6:30-7:30PM
CC Voices Live! Open mic for performers of all talents including, music, spoken word, and dance
February 5, 6-8PM
MS Word
February 19, 2-4PM
youth
Storytime with Ms. Yasmin
February 3, 10, 24 3-4PM
Afterschool Homework Help February 3-7, 10-14, 18-21, 24-28, 2-4PM
Drawing with David February 5, 12, 19, 26 4-5PM
Teens Chasing Dreams
February 6, 13, 20, 27 3:30-5:30PM
NEA Big Read 2025
Storytime: Gung Hay Fat
Choy/Happy New Year
February 10, 3-4PM
Lauderdale Lakes
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
954-357-8650
adults
EVENT
Free Income Tax Assistance
February 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30AM-1:30PM
Tech Wednesdays, 2-4PM
• February 5, Getting Started with DuoLingo with AARP
Senior Planet Miami
• February 12, Computer Literacy for Windows 10
• February 19, Getting Started with Instagram with AARP
Senior Planet
• February 26, Word Essential Training
Acrylic Painting Class with Martha Cecilia Rivero
Create your own love-themed original artwork
February 13, 3:30-5:30PM
Bev’s Book Club
February 20, 12:30-1:30PM
youth
Big Read Family Storytime
The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang
February 8, 11AM-Noon
Family Storytime at the Library: Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes
February 8, 11AM-Noon
2025 Black History Month
Essay Contest Winners Grand Finale
February 20, 6-7:30PM
harlem
renasisance
Reveal the Beauty: The Literature and Art of the Harlem Renaissance celebrates the centennial of the Harlem Renaissance and its role in shaping African American artistic expression from the 1920s to the 1940s.
OPENING RECEPTION
February 1, 6-8PM
Robotics STEM Program
Ages 8-15
February 27, 4-6PM
Lauderhill
Central Park
3810 N.W. 11 PL
Lauderhill, FL 33311
954-357-7833
adults
EVENT
Beginners English Cafe
February 1, 15, 22
4:30-5:30PM
Free Income Tax Assistance
February 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 10:30AM-3PM
On display at the African American Research Library from February 3 through June 28 during library hours
Lauderhill
Towne Centre
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-357-6406
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Free Income Tax Assistance
February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 22, 24, 1:30-4:30PM
Crochet for a Cause
February 4, 11, 18, 25
6-7:30PM
Friends of Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Meeting
February 10, 6-7:30PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach
Sign up for Homestead and other property tax exemptions
February 13, 3-4:30PM
youth
SAT & ACT Prep: Math skills, grades 10-12
February 1 10:30AM-12:30PM
Homework Help, walk-ins welcome, grades K-12
February 3, 6, 10, 13, 20, 24, 27, 3:30-5:30PM
Elementary Math Boot Camp
February 8, 10:30AM-Noon
Storytime For Preschoolers Celebrate Valentine’s Day February 12, 10:30-11:30AM
Main
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-357-7444
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Book Discussion: The Miracle of the Black Leg by Patricia Williams
February 5, 6:30-7:45PM
Free Income Tax Assistance
February 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30AM-1:30PM
Moonlight Tales: Asian American Stories
February 7, 6-8PM
Live Device Help
Ask us anything
February 10, 6-7:30PM
Memoir Writing Workshop
February 10, 24, 1-3:30PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free community/ government resources and services
February 13, 27
10:30AM-Noon
Karaoke Fun: Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2:30-3:30PM
NEA Big Read Film
Screening and Discussion
To Live by Yu Hua
February 15, 1-3PM
youth
Crafts for Teens: Perler beads (Teen Studio)
February 5, 26, 4-6PM
Baby Lapsit
February 6, 13, 20
10:30-11AM
Toddler Storytime
Ages 18-36 months
February 6, 13, 20
11:30AM-Noon
Teen Film Screening: Call library for title
February 7, 3-5PM
Music & Movement, ages 18 months/up to 5 years
February 7, 14, 21
10:30-11AM
Chess Club, all ages/families
February 8, 11AM-Noon
Sensory Storytime: Songs, stories and activities geared towards children with autism or sensory needs
February 8, 2-2:30PM
Teen Gaming at the Studio
February 10, 5-7PM
LEGO Club at the Teen Studio
February 15, 1-2PM
Black History Bingo
February 22, 3-3:45PM
Margate
Catharine Young
5810 Park Drive
Margate, FL 33063
954-357-7500
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
February 5, 2:30-4:30PM
Tai Chi for Arthritis
February 5, 6, 12, 13
12:30-1:30PM
Black History Month Movie
Marathon: Call for title
February 6, 13, 4:30-6:30PM
NEA Big Read Film
Screening with Sandy Xia
February 12, 1-3PM
New Worlds Reading
Initiative, all ages/families
February 20, 6-7:30PM youth
Preschool Storytime
Learning through music, songs, crafts and stories
February 11, 25
10:15-11:15AM
Marta-Beth
Friedman
Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road
Hollywood, FL 33312
954-357-7550 EVENT DETAILS
adults
EnerChi
February 3, 2-3PM
English Cafe Beginner Learn and practice English vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation
February 4, 11, 18, 25
6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2-3PM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-3PM
Broward College Combo
Jazz Band
February 9, 2-3PM
Hollywood Historical Society Presentation: The History of Pearl City
February 16, 1-3PM
Mindful Movement and Meditation
February 16, 24, 4-5PM
Book Discussion with Lynda Levin: Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
February 18, 1:30-3PM
Pull Up a Chair
February 25, 2-3PM
MOONLIGHT TALES
Songs and Stories under the Stars
Monica Shang Emcee
Motoko (storyteller)
youth
Family Storytime, all ages
February 2, 9, 23 11-11:45AM
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
February 3, 10, 24 10:30-11:15AM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, ages 12-17
February 5, 5-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
February 6, 13, 20, 27 11-11:45AM
Sensory Storytime: Songs, stories and activities geared towards children with autism or sensory needs
February 26, 5-6PM
Dr. Joel Ying (storyteller)
Fushu Daiko (music group)
February 7, 6-8PM
Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club in Stranahan Park
Miramar
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar 33025
954-357-8090
EVENT
adults
Coloring for Adults
February 1, 11AM-12:30PM
Reiki Circle
February 1, 3-4PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach Learn about Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
February 10, 11:30AM-1PM
Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word
February 10, 24
10:30AM-12:30PM
NAMI Broward Mental Health Support Group
February 11, 6:30-7:30PM
Plants Are My Friends
February 15
11:30AM-12:30PM youth
Crafty Kids: Valentine’s Day
February 1, Noon-1PM
Get Ready for Preschool
Stories, songs and rhymes, ages 2-5
February 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11AM
African Dance (Kpanlogo) and Storytelling
February 8, 1-2PM
North Lauderdale Saraniero
6901 Kimberly Blvd.
North Lauderdale 33068
954-357-6660
EVENT
adults
Beginners English Cafe
February 3, 24
6:30-7:30PM
Mobile Tech for Beginners
February 11, 25, 1-2PM
Color Me Calm Coloring Club for Adults
February 24, 5-6PM
youth
STEAM Fun: Build! Create! Investigate! Ages 7-11
February 5, 19, 3-4PM
Crafts for Teens: Jewelry
Making
February 6, 3:30-4:30PM
Storytime, ages 2-6
February 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30-11:15AM
NEA Big Read Storytime
The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang, ages 2-6
February 13, 10AM-Noon
Youth Chess
February 24, 1-2PM
North Regional/
Broward College
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2600
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Stress Relief for Your Best Life Now
February 1, 15, 22
11AM-Noon
Eat Healthy, Be Active
February 3, 10, 24
11:30AM-12:30PM
Craft and Chat
February 3, 10, 24, 2-4PM
English Cafe Beginner
English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation
February 3, 10, 24, 5-6:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate
Learn and practice conversational English
February 5, 12, 19, 26
5-6:30PM
Poets @ Heart
Poetry Writing Group
February 5, 19, 5-6:30PM
Digital Resources in Focus Universal Class
Teens welcome
February 6, 11-11:30AM
Ageless Grace
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 1-2PM
Let’s Talk About It
February 7, 11AM-Noon
ArtLit 2025: Art, Culture and Stories that Connect Us
February 8
10:30AM-3:30PM
ArtLit Director’s Book Club:
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
February 8
11:30AM-12:30PM
Between the Lines Book Club
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
February 18, 2-3PM
Human Trafficking
February 22, 2-3PM
History Uncovered Discussion group
February 25, 4-5PM
Meet the Author: Kevin O’Connor, Two Floors Above Grief
February 25, 4:30-5:30PM
Chess Club
February 26, 2-3PM
youth
Haitian Girls Code (For all girls)
February 1, 1-5PM
After School Fun: Story and craft, grades K-2
February 4, 11, 18, 25 4-4:30PM
NEA Big Read Storytime Celebrate Lunar New Year Ages 2-5
February 6, 10:30-11:15AM
Ready for College: SAT/ACT Workshops
February 6, 13, 20, 27 4-6PM
Construction Zone: Build creations with blocks/plastic building bricks, ages 3-11
February 8, 11AM-Noon
Teen Valentine’s Day: Heart
Envelope Craft, ages 12-18
February 12, 6-7:30PM
Letter of the Week Storytime
Ages 2-5
February 13, 27
10:30-11:15AM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-11
February 15, 2-3PM
Little Learners Storytime
Stories, educational toys, games and activities, ages 2-5
February 20, 10:30-11:15AM
Northwest Branch
1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060 954-357-6599
EVENT DETAILS
youth
Teens Chasing Dreams
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 3:30-5:30PM
NEA Big Read Storytime
January 30, 10:30-11AM
Northwest
Regional
3151 University Drive
Coral Springs 33060
954-357-7990
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Whet Your Appetite Book Club: Discover new genres and authors
February 3, 4-5:30PM
Chess Club, all ages welcome February 3, 24, 1:30-3PM
10 Nutritional Tips for a Healthier You
February 4, 11, 18, 25
11:30AM-12:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/ Interview Preparation Class
February 4, 11, 18, 25
5-6:30PM
LIBRARY LIVING ROOM
Different activities throughout the week for ages 50 and over
• Bingo
February 6, 13, 20, 27
11AM-12:30PM
• Coloring, Crafts & Conversation
February 7, 14, 21, 28
11AM-12:30PM
• Hot Topics Discussion Group
February 4, 11, 18, 25
12:30-1:30PM
Tai Chi
February 6, 13, 20, 27
4:30-5:30PM
February 7, 14, 21, 28
12:30-1:30PM
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational
English
• All Levels, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-6:30PM
• Intermediate, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5:30PM
• Beginner, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5:30PM
Gentle Yoga for Beginners
February 7, 21, 11AM-Noon
February 12, 26, 4:305:30PM
Book Warriors Book Club
Heaven and Earth Grocery
Store by James McBride
February 11, 5:30-6:30PM
Introduction to the Internet
February 12, 26, 1-2:30PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
Learn about Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
February 14, 10:30AM-Noon
The Garden Club of Coral Springs: Celebrate the Earth
February 15, 11:30AM1:30PM
Library Digital Resources Hoopla
February 19, 1-2:30PM
NEA Big Read Book
Discussion
To Live by Yu Hua
February 20, 5-6PM
Learn the Tarot Class
February 22, Noon-1PM
Job Fair
February 24, 11AM-Noon
youth
Afterschool Teen Hang-out in the Living Room: Video games, entertainment and space to chill or engage
February 3-7, 10-14, 18-21, 24-28, 2:40-4PM
Read & Succeed
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 4-5PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
February 5, 12, 29, 26 10:30-11AM
Construction Zone: Puzzles, games and activities, ages 3-5
February 5, 12, 19, 26, 1111:15AM
NEA Big Read 2025: The Nian Monster en español
February 6, 11-11:30AM
Valentine’s Day Craft with Coral Springs Woman’s Club Ages 10 and up February 7, 2-4PM
Baby Lapsit Storytime, ages birth to 18 months
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 1111:30AM
Know the History! Black History Month game, teens
February 11, 3-4PM
Tween Book Club: The Babysitter’s Club
February 11, 5-6PM
NEA Big Read 2025
Storytime: Gung Hay Fat Choy
/Happy New Year
February 12, 10:30-11AM
Galentine’s Day at the Library, teens
February 14, 12:30-1:30PM
Comics2Life Graphic Novel
Book Club, ages 10-12
February 14, 4-5PM
Bones to Books: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog
February 15, 1-2PM
Opera Storytime, all ages February 20, 11AM-Noon
Wags & Tales: Practice
reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
February 22, 10:30-11:30AM
Celebrate Black History
Month with STEAM Activities
Ages 5 and up February 28 11:10AM-12:10PM
NEED HOMEWORK HELP?
Live Online Tutoring • Writing Lab Learning Resources
Nova
Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 954-262-5477 EVENT
youth
Game Development for Teens
February 3, 6-7PM
Pajama Story Time
February 3, 10, 17, 27, 6:307PM
Eco Kids Club
February 4, 3:30-4:30PM
Study Session, hosted by Teen Advisory Board
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-6PM
Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 3-5
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Beginner/experienced players welcome
February 8, 2-4PM
Sensory Shenanigans
February 9, 10:30AM-Noon
Build It! Make It! Play It! Drop in for hands-on fun and activities
February 11, 4-4:45PM
Teen Volunteer Orientation
February 13, 5-6PM
STEM for Tweens
February 18, 4-5PM
Baby & Toddler Playdate
adults
Saturday Afternoon Movie
Call library for title, all ages/ families
February 8, 2-5PM
Noontime Concert: Film Music
February 12, Noon-1PM
Socrates Cafe
February 17, 1:30-2:30PM
Happily Ever After Romance
Book Club
February 19, 4-5PM
Trivia Bingo
February 19, 6-7:30PM
Biology Lecture Series
Genomic Analysis of Novel Sample Types
February 21
Noon-12:30PM
Jewish Genealogical
Society Open Research Lab
February 23, 10:30AM-1PM
February 5, 12, 29, 26
9:30-10:15AM or 10:3011:15AM
Little Minnows Play and Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 12-36 months
February 6, 13, 20, 27
9:30-10:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM
February 23, 10:30-11:30AM
Code/Art Club for Gender Minorities, teens
February 24, 6-7PM
Kids’ Art Studio
February 25, 4-4:45PM
Teen Maker: Explore the connection between art and science
February 27, 5-6PM
Pembroke Pines
Walter C.Young Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-357-6750
adults
English Cafe
February 3, 10, 1-2PM
AARP Smart Driver Classroom Course
February 11, 1-2PM
NEA Big Read 2025 Book Discussion
February 12, 9AM-4PM
Talking About Artificial Intelligence
February 26, 5:30-6:30PM youth
NEA Big Read Storytime
Ages 2-5 with caregiver
February 6, 10:30-11AM
Chess Club
February 8, 22, 11AM-Noon Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver
February 13, 20, 27 10:30-11AM
Pompano Beach
50 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-357-7595
adults
NEA Big Read
Traditional Chinese musical instruments, all ages/families
February 1, Noon-1PM
Tai Chi 4 Your Health
February 3, 10, 24, 1-2PM
February 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-Noon
English Cafe Intermediate Learn and practice conversational English
February 4, 11, 18, 25 6-7:30PM
Pompano Quilters Group
Bring your project and quilt with us February 21, 10AM-Noon youth
Welcome to Storytime
Stories, songs and more Ages 2-5
February 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11AM
NEA Big Read: The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang
February 8, 11AM-Noon
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
February 10, 3-4PM
Civil Rights Door Decorating Contest
February 21, 28, 2-4PM
Did You Hear the News?
Get free online access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
Over 600 newspapers from over 200 countries, in English and native languages.
Riverland
2710 W. Davie Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-357-7455
English Cafe and U.S. Citizenship Help
February 1, 8, 15, 22
11:30AM-1:30PM
Beginner Computer Course
PowerPoint Basics
February 3, 6-7PM
Beginner Spanish, teens welcome
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7PM
Ask Us Anything: Technology and Computers
February 10, 6-7PM
Love is on the Fritz! Bill Fritz sings love songs for Valentine’s Day
February 13, 4-5PM
Black History Month
“Riverland Readers” Book Buzz Teens welcome
February 27, 5-6PM youth
Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5
February 4, 11, 18, 25
11-11:45AM
Heartfelt Creations
Valentine’s Craft: Love bugs craft, all ages/families
February 12, 4-5PM
1 Enter your library ID (one time!) 2 Browse your library collection
3 Check out and read or listen instantly
South Regional/
Broward College
7300 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-201-8825
EVENT DETAILS
adults
NEA Big Read 2025: To Live by Yu Hua
February 1, 10AM-5:30PM Free Online Library Resources
February 1, 10:30AM12:30PM
Magic the Gathering: Casual Commander Sunday
February 2, 16, 2-5:30PM
Excel 2013 Essential Training (three-part class)
February 4, 11, 18
10:30AM-12:30PM
Introduction to Microsoft Windows 11 (two-part class)
February 6, 13
10:30AM-12:30PM
Bingo for Books: Play to win with books as the prizes All ages welcome
February 9, 2-3PM
Ageless Grace
February 12, 1-2PM
Poetry Club: Improve your poetry with other enthusiasts
February 18, 6-7PM
Excel Advanced Formulas
February 20
10:30AM-12:30PM
Upcycled Treasures: Greeting Cards
February 22, Noon-1PM
Canva Creations: Whiteboards
February 22, 2-3PM
Android Phone and Tablet
Essential Training
(Part I; Part II is March 4)
February 25
10:30AM-12:30PM
Basic Computers for Beginners
February 27
10:30AM-12:30PM
youth
Toddler Free Play, 12-36 months
February 1, 8, 15, 22 11AM-Noon
Games and Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2-3PM
Ready for College: SAT/ACT Workshops
February 3, 5, 5:30-7:30PM
Twilight Tales Family Storytime
February 3, 10, 24, 6-6:30PM
Story Time Fun, ages 3-6
February 4, 11, 18, 25
3-3:30PM
Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18 months-3 years
February 6, 13, 20, 27 11-11:30AM
Builder’s Club
February 6, 13, 20, 27 3-4PM
Crafty Kids, ages 5-11
February 7, 14, 21, 28 4-4:45PM
Leamos Amigos: Beginner bilingual family storytime
February 19, 3-3:30PM
Introducing Broward County Library’s Blues School Series for 2025
Blues School continues in February 2025 with free concerts by renowned jazz/ blues artists and music-minded movies!
Southwest
Regional
16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
954-357-6580
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Introduction to American Sign Language (six-week course)
February 1, 8, 15
10:30-11:30AM
Spanish Cafe Beginners
February 1, 8, 15, 22
2-3:30PM
Let’s Dance, 2-3PM
February 1, Salsa
February 8, 15, Rumba
February 22, Tango
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
Everything you need to know to pass your interview and test
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30AM-12:30PM
February 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 6-7:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate
Learn and practice
conversational English
February 3, 10, 24
10:30AM-Noon
Ageless Grace
February 3, 10, 24, Noon-1PM
Literacy Basics for the U.S. Citizenship Test
February 3, 10, 24, 6-7:30PM
Computer Basics: Learn to use a mouse, hard- and software
February 4, 6-7:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate: Learn and practice English vocabulary, conversation, grammar and pronunciation
February 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30AM-Noon
A Matter of Balance
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-3PM
Get Crafty
February 5, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM
English Cafe Beginner/
Intermediate: Learn and practice English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation
February 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30AM-Noon
Chair Yoga
February 6, 20, 13, 27
Noon-2PM
Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group
February 6, 13, 20, 27 Noon-2PM
English Cafe Beginner/ Basic: Learn and practice English alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary and basic conversation skills
February 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30AM-Noon
Pens, Pencils, and Pastel Coloring for Adults
February 7, 14, 21, 28 11AM-1PM
Excel Basics
February 8,11AM-12:30PM
Valentine’s Day Craft: Heart Button Wall Décor
February 8, 1-3PM
Let’s Talk About Book Club
Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
February 18, 10:30-11:30AM
youth
Math and Logic Games
Families/all ages
February 1, Noon-1PM
Tween and Teen DIY: Lunar New Year Craft, ages 9-18
February 1, 2-3:30PM
Little BIG Readers
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5
February 3, 10, 24
10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Teen Time
February 3-7, 10-14, 18-21, 24-28, 2-4:30PM
Family Storytime: Activities and stories, all ages
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 6-6:30PM
Toddler Storytime
Ages 12-35 months
February 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Baby and Me Storytime
Ages six weeks until walking
February 6, 13, 20, 27
10:45-11:15AM
Teen Advisory Group
Meeting, grades 6-12
February 10, 4:30-5:30PM
Chess Club, ages 6-12
February 15, 2-3PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
February 8, 22
10:30-11:30AM
Sunrise
Dan Pearl
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33351
954-357-7440
EVENT DETAILS
adults
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
Prepare for interview and test
February 1, 8, 15, 22
10:30AM-12:30PM
Silent Sketching Hour Teens welcome
February 3, 10, 24
4:30-5:30PM
Fantastic Films at Sunrise
Call library for title; end times vary
February 5, 12, 19, 26, 1PM
February 6, 13, 20, 27, Noon
Ageless Grace
February 13, 27
10:30-11:30AM
American Sign Language Class
February 20, 4-5PM
youth
Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages
February 4, 11, 18, 25
4-5:30PM
February 5, 12, 19, 26 4-7:30PM
Family Storytime
February 5, 12, 19, 26
6-6:30PM
Preschool Storytime
February 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30-11AM
Crafting for Teens
• February 12, 6-7PM
Friendship Bracelet
• February 13, 4-5PM
Book Flower Bouquet Craft
Preschool Storytime with ASL instructor
February 20, 10:30-11AM
Book Discussion Hosted by Teen Book Club
February 20, 4:30-5:30PM
Use your Broward County Library card to access Hoopla BingePass collections
Use your Broward County Library card to access Hoopla BingePass collections
Tamarac
8701 W. Commerical Blvd.
Tamarac, FL 33351
954-765-1500
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Chess Club
February 1, 11AM-12:30PM
Tyrone Bryant
2230 NW 21 Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-357-8210
adults
Coloring
EVENT DETAILS
Tweens/Teens welcome
February 6, 5-6PM
Family Bingo Night
February 7, 5-7PM
Family Movie Night: Call library for title February 13, 5-7PM
Family Game Day
February 20, 4-5:45PM
youth
Toddler Crafternoon: MLK Day Craft, ages 2-5
February 10, 1-2PM
Stay & Play: Early Literacy
Story/Playtime, ages 2 and up February 24, 1-2PM
Let’s Paint! Canvas art painting
February 25, 4-5PM
West Regional
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
954-765-1560
adults
Parliamentarian Workshops
February 2, 9, 16, 3-5PM
Strength and Balance
February 3, 10, 24, 1:15-2PM
Ageless Grace: Seated brain/ body fitness class
February 3, 10, 24, 1-2PM
Gee You Knit Knitting Club
February 3, 10, 24, 3-4:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
February 3, 10, 24, 6-7:30PM
BYOM Yoga Class
February 4, 18, 6:30-7:30PM
Intermediate English Cafe Learn and practice English conversation/reading
February 4, 11, 18, 25 12:30-2PM
Chair Yoga
February 4, 11, 18, 25 Noon-1PM
Beginning Excel (four sessions)
February 4, 11, 18, 25
4-5:30PM
Meditation & Movement
February 5, 12, 19, 26 Noon-1PM
English Cafe Beginner
February 5, 12, 19, 26
6-7:30PM
Spanish Conversational Circle
February 5, 12, 19, 26
6-7:30PM
NEA Big Read Movie and Discussion: To Live
February 6, 2-5PM
Hooked on Stitches Crochet Club
February 7, 21, 2-3:30PM
Beginning Excel (three sessions; last session 3/8)
February 8, 22, Noon-2PM
Tai Chi
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2PM
NEA Big Read 2025 Creative
Writing Workshops with Diana Abu-Jaber
February 13, 2-4PM
West Regional Fiction Book Club: Kindred by Octavia Butler
February 14, 10AM-Noon
Florida’s Sweet Crop: Bitter Truths Revealed! Explore the impact of Florida agriculture with a screening of the documentary Bittersweet Muck and panel discussion
February 15, 3-5:30PM
Really True Reads
Non-fiction Book Club
Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
February 27, 2-3:30PM
youth
Signing Stories
@ Your Library
February 1, 11AM-1PM
Toddler Time
Ages 12-35 months
February 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Creative STEAM Lab
Ages 6-12
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-6PM
February 15, 1-2PM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
February 5, 12, 19, 26
6-7:30PM
Storytime Fun, ages 3-5
February 6, 13, 20, 27 11AM-Noon
Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18
February 8, 22 11AM-12:30PM
Read to a Therapy Dog at the Library, ages 5-12
February 15, 10:30AM-Noon
Wishing Crane Project
February 15, 1:30-3:30PM
Brain Games
February 22, 2-3PM
Tween Book Club - Black
History Month: Discussion, activity and treat, ages 8-12
February 24, 6:30-7:30PM
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
954-357-5420
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Chair Yoga
February 3, 10, 24
Noon-1PM
Spanish Cafe
Intermediate: Learn and practice Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversation
February 3, 10, 24
Noon-1:30PM
English Cafe
Intermediate Learn and practice conversational English, vocabulary and pronunciation
February 3, 10, 24
10:30-11:30AM
February 5, 12, 19, 26
6-7PM
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
February 4, 11, 18, 25
6-7PM
Knitting and Crochet Club Bring your projects
February 5, 12, 19, 26
2:304:30PM
Android Phone and Tablet
Essential Training
February 8, Noon-1PM
Amazonia Vocal Ensemble
Latin American choral music
February 8, 4-5PM
Watercolor Painting Class
February 11, 1-2:30PM
Weston Book Club: NEA Big Read
February 19, 5-6PM
Mindfulness and Meditation
February 12, 6-7PM
youth
Storytime Fun, ages 1-5
February 6, 13, 20
|11:30AM-Noon
LEGO Builders Club, ages 5-10
February 15, 3-4PM
Children’s Painting Class
Ages 8 and up
February 22, 2-3:30PM
Open Play Time
Ages 1-5
February 27, 11:30AM-Noon
¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte! ¡LLÁMANOS!
Online Events
adults
LANGUAGE
English Café Advanced: Learn and practice
conversational English, 10:30AM-Noon
February 3
February 10
February 24
BOOKS & FILM DISCUSSIONS
Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
February 3, 6:15-7:15PM
Director’s Book Club: James by Percival Everett
February 12, Noon-1PM
Happy Hour Book Club
February 27, 6-7PM
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Computer Camp, 1-2PM
February 11, Introduction to Adobe Express
Photoshop Essential Training Part 2
February 19, 6-7:30PM
Creation Station Monthly
Podcast
February 25, 4-5PM
African American
History Databases from BCL
February 25, 4:30-5:45PM
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Trending Topics: How to Identify Real News from Fake News
February 11, 2:30-3:30PM
Metaphorically Speaking: A Sandbox for Writers
February 15, 2-3:30PM
Overcoming the Blank Page with M.J. Fièvre
February 22, 2-4PM
Diabetes and Healthy Eating
February 26, 6-7PM
youth
Virtual Teen Advisory Board: For teens interested in helping with library programs and offering input on library collection and program development
February 8, 11AM-Noon
Ready for College: College Readiness Workshops
4:30-5:30pm
• February 4, Scholarship
Success 101: How to Apply and Stand Out
• February 11, Florida Bright Futures: Everything You Need
