Director
Greetings!
Winter is on the way, and with it comes the annual November celebrations of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. First and foremost, these are special times to honor heroes and gather with loved ones, but I hope you find time to drop by and celebrate with us at the library as well. It wouldn’t be a party without you!
Join us for a Veterans Day weekend tribute at Lauderhill Towne Centre Library with a free, live concert of jazz from around the world. Check out this and other holiday events on our calendar as we make some noise in November.
We celebrate the service of our veterans, which has made us a free nation. In recognition of their role as world history makers, BCL is committed to preserving the past with our ongoing Veterans History Project, where vets and their families record and hand down their stories to future generations.
BCL invites veterans to be interviewed via video recording at the Main Library. Gold Star Family members, defined as the immediate family of veterans who died as a result of active service during a period of war, are also welcome to participate in this free project. Completed video recordings will be preserved in BCL’s Special Collections. In addition, recordings may potentially become a part of the Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress.
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Events Calendar
In honor of the several national holidays this month for novel writing, Authors Day, Indie Author’s Day, Nonfiction Day and I Love to Write Day, we’ll be holding a Local Authors Book Fair at Main Library. This is an opportunity for free workshops on self-publishing, editing, writing and for networking opportunities. More good news for your inner wordsmith: through BCL, you can create, edit, format and generate print-ready and eBook formats for your book at no charge using BiblioBoard. Try your hand -- all great works begin with a first word. And remember to express yourself in another format as well: the voting booth.
Early Voting for the November 5, 2024, General Election takes place from October 21st to November 3rd, and many libraries are polling places and precincts. Please call any Broward County library or the Broward County Supervisor of Elections if you have questions. Your vote is all-powerful, but only if you cast it.
We’ve got a whole lot of how-to for you this month, to sharpen your skills and spice up your life. Get ready to learn screenwriting with a producer, drawing with an artist, cookie decorating with a baker, storytelling for your non-profit with a public relations professional and ghost hunting from a worldfamous paranormal investigator, parapsychologist and demonologist. There’s clearly something for everyone on our Events calendar!
Wishing you a memorable and marvelous November!
Sincerely,
Allison Grubbs BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich DIRECTOR’S 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 exploration of life, death and the power of words through a haunted independent bookstore, where a recently deceased customer and a newly hired ex-convict must unravel a year of grief, social unrest, and the mysterious ties between the living and the dead.
8, 11AM-Noon
12, Noon-1PM
21, 3-4PM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Early Voting Location
October 21-November
adults
Introduction to Gmail
November 2, 10:30AM-Noon
Veterans Family Day 2024
Communitywide outdoor festival featuring resources, services and entertainment in celebration of veterans. Located at Develoe Park. November 2, 11AM-2PM
Lunch and Learn: A Brain Health Conversation
November 2
11:30AM-1:30PM
Genealogy 101 Meetup
Tracing Your Roots
November 2, 1-3PM
Write On! Creative Writing Workshop for poets, writers and creative enthusiasts, presented by Art Prevails Families/all ages welcome November 6, 6-7:30PM
Google Drive
Essential Training
November 9, 10:30AM-Noon
Association for the Study of African American Life & History Meeting
November 13, 6-7:30PM
How to Use LinkedIn Learning
November 16, 10:30AM-Noon
“It Takes a Village” Family Workshop Series
Understanding Our Village November 16 11AM-12:30PM
Sankofa Book Club: Joyfully
Just:BlackWisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living by Kamilah Majied November 16, 1-3PM
Start a Side Hustle
November 23, 10:30AM-Noon
Cultural Conversation
Celebrating Global Guyana Shaping Race, Gender & Environment in Caribbean & Beyond
November 25, 4-6:30PM
Medicare Basics 101: An overview of Medicare options
November 26, 4-6PM
youth
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement (MECCA)
Tutoring: Free academic assistance for Broward County Public and Charter School students
November 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 25, 27, 4-7PM
November 5, 7, 19, 21, 25 4-5:30PM
Academic Enrichment at Your Library grades K-12
November 6, 13, 20, 3-4PM cont.
Little Scientists (Space Frontiers) by Mad Science
November 7, 10:30-11AM
Black History Saturday School Series: Free monthly interactive Black history lessons for youth and families
November 9, 11AM-1PM
Native American and Indigenous People Storytelling with Tara Chadwick
November 14
10:30-11:30AM
Wags & Tales: Build skills and confidence by reading to a pet therapy dog
November 16, 1-2PM
Native American Heritage Month Craft: Dreamcatchers
November 22, 3-4PM
23rd
Geared toward children ages 10 and under, the festival provides a magical experience that encourages a love of reading and libraries.
Beach
3250 N.E. 2nd St. Pompano Beach, FL 33062 954-357-7830 EVENT DETAILS
adults
Needlework Circle: Knitting, Crocheting & More
November 6, 2:30-3:45PM
Beach Branch Book Club Horse by Geraldine Brooks
November 23, 2:30-3:45PM
Fun & Games: Board games, cards and more
November 30, 2:30-3:45PM
Annual NOVEMBER 16 10AM-3:30PM
Focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• STEAM activities • Storytellers, stilt walkers, magic and more
• Swappin’ Ground: Special place where children tell stories and hear storytellers
• Arts & Crafts with Pembroke Pines Recreation & Cultural Arts Department
• Local student performers • Fantasy Forest tours
• Wear your costume in the StoryBook Parade
Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 • 954-357-6580
Meet Judd Winick, the New York Times bestselling author of Hilo!
Broward County Library Branch
Formerly Young At Art
751 S.W. 121 Ave. Davie, FL 33325
954-357-5437
adults
Carver Ranches
4735 S.W. 18 St. West Park, FL 33023
954-357-6245
EVENT DETAILS
Book Club: The Wives by Simone Gorrindo
November 20, 10:30-11:30AM youth
Marvelous Magic with Brent Gregory
November 5, 10:30-11:30AM
EVENT DETAILS
Early Voting Location October 21-November 3 7AM-7PM
adults
Adult Book Club: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold November 25, 6:30-7:30PM
youth
Chess For Kids and Teens
Learn and/or practice, ages 6-18
November 4, 6-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages up to 3 years with parent/caregiver November 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11AM
Build & Learn: Practice engineering principles with blocks, LEGOs and more. Ages 6-11
November 9, 2-3PM
STEAM & Discover Morning School, ages 6 -11
November 23, 10:30-11:30AM
Playaways are self-playing digital audiobook devices. Each Playaway comes pre-loaded with a single audiobook, making your audiobook experience easier than ever. To borrow a Playaway or learn more please ask the staff at your library location.
Century Plaza
Leon Slatin
1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-357-7740
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Android Basics with Jeffrey Essential tips for beginners
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
4-5PM
Technology Classes with AARP’s Senior Planet
10:30-11:30AM
November 5, YouTube
November 12, Video Chat
November 19, Intro to Smartphone Photography
English Cafe Beginner: Learn and practice conversational
English
November 5, 12, 19, 26 2-3PM
Socrates Cafe: Open discussion of philosophical, ethical and moral issues
November 8, 22 10:30AM-12:30PM
Art History with Arline Peartree: Explore Chagall’s World
November 13, 1:30-3PM
youth
Homework Help, ages 5-12
November 4, 12, 18, 19, 22, 29, 3:30-5:30PM
Dania Beach
Paul DeMaio
1 Park Ave. East Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-357-7073
adults
Meditation
EVENT DETAILS
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30AM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
November 5, 12, 19, 26 1-2PM
Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Discussion of government services
Wags & Tales: Build skills and confidence by reading to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-9 November 20, 4-5PM
November 6, 20 10:30-11:30AM
Beatles Yoga: Gentle yoga for all levels with a Beatles soundtrack
November 7, 6:30-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
November 8, 15, 22 11AM-Noon
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English November 8, 15, 22, 1-2PM
Medicare Open Enrollment
Presentation with SHINE
November 13 10:30AM-12:30PM
youth
Storytime: Singing, stories and crafts, toddlers/preschoolers
November 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11:30AM
One of Broward County Library’s many veterans is former Marine Staff
Sergeant Bill Fritz, who is the Librarian Senior at Hallandale Beach Branch.
Bill spent 21 years as a librarian, retired for two years, and then returned to the library job he thrives on.
“It’s really nice when you get to know your customers so that whenever they come in, they’re looking to see you because you’re part of their day now, and they like conversing with you, catching up on different things,” explains Bill.
“They’ve developed a trust with you, they know that this is their person they can go to when they have questions, and they’re going to get an answer.”
Bill credits eight and a half years spent in the Marines as a naval gunfire spotter, which took him to Denmark, Lebanon, Rome and Japan, for developing the confidence and people skills that made him a success in
life and his library career. “I can’t imagine where I would be today if I hadn’t joined the Marine Corps,” says Bill.
“Working in the library, a lot of times different situations will remind me of things that I had experienced while I was in the Marine Corps, especially when I hear languages that I’m not familiar with,” Bill says. “And it always a good memory because with all those experiences, I learned constantly.”
Bill enjoys uncovering information and interacting
Librarian Bill Fritz spent more than eight years in the U.S. Marines.
Florida, you have so many different cultures,” notes Bill. “But when customers you value them and their culture, and that you’re
same as you would help anybody else, that makes them feel comfortable as well as welcome. We just need to continue to get the message out: That’s
Bill Fritz
Davie/ Cooper City
4600 S.W. 82nd Ave.
Davie, FL 33328
954-357-6399
EVENT DETAILS
Early Voting Location
October 21-November 3
7AM-7PM
adults
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
November 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2PM
Age Like a Pro Lunch & Learn: Your Brain and the Environment
November 14, 12:30-2PM
Davie-Cooper City
Book Club, 2-3PM
November 7, The It Girl by Ruth Ware
November 21, The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
youth
Baby Storytime
November 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30-11AM
Pre-School Literacy
November 13, 4PM
LEGO Adventure Club: Build using your imagination
November 19, 4-5PM
NEED HOMEWORK HELP?
Live Online Tutoring • Writing Lab Learning Resources
Deerfield Beach
Percy White
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-357-7680
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Comedy Club Cinema Call library for title. All ages welcome
November 2, 16, 30, 2-4PM
Deerfield Beach Dear Readers Book Club
November 4, 1-3PM
Veterans Affairs Visit: News and info for veterans
November 14, 2-3:30PM
Be Crafty at Deerfield Beach Library
November 19, 1-3PM
Game Day: Make friends while you play board and card games
November 21, 2-4PM
DB PW Community Voices
Two minutes of free speech from local residents who have something to say November 21, 6-7:30PM
youth
Stories and Slime, ages 4 and up
November 5, 12, 19, 26 4-5PM
Baby Storytime: Rhymes, songs and bubbles followed by playtime, ages 3-12 months
November 6, 10:30-11:30AM
Fort Lauderdale
Reading Center
1300 E Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7890
adults
Book Discussion for Adults
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
November 21, 2-3PM
youth
Story Time Fun for Toddlers
Thanksgiving! ages 1-3
November 13, 10:30-11AM
Galt Ocean Mile
Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7840
adults
Coffee and Conversation
Informal discussion of government services
November 5, 19, 1-2PM
Rock Painting Party
November 13, 11AM-Noon
Hallandale Beach
300 S. Federal Highway
Hallandale, FL 33009
954-357-6380
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2 Browse your library collection
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EVENT DETAILS
Branch will be closed starting 10/26 for approx. 6 months.
Hollywood Beach
Bernice P. Oster
1301 S. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-357-4798
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Book Presentation with Ken Peters, author of The Seed Sanctuary
November 18, Noon-1PM
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-357-7760
adults
EVENT DETAILS
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
10-11:45AM
Slow to Heal, presented by Sunserve: Engaging conversation about healthcare, trust and making educated decisions
November 4, 6-7:30PM
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English Beginners, November 5, 12, 19, 5:30-6:30PM Intermediate/Advanced,
November 6, 13, 20, 27
10-11:30AM
Chair Yoga
November 8, 15, 22, 10:3011:30AM
Queer Book Club: High Risk
Homosexual by Edgar Gomez
November 18, 5-6PM
Bonding with Books Book club for adults
November 20
10:30AM-Noon
Fate vs. Factors, presented by Sunserve: Learn and understand how social drivers affect our health and relationships
November 25, 6-7:30PM
youth
Learn About Albanian
Language & Culture
Ages 5-18
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
4-5:30PM
LEGO Club: Open building and free play, ages 5-18/grades K-12
November 8, 15, 22, 4-5PM
Read, Baby, Read Early Learners Storytime, babies up to 36 months
November 12, 19, 26 10:30-11AM
Family Afternoon Storytime stories, songs, playtime and laughter
November 14, 21, 4-4:45PM
Kids Yoga
November 18, 4-5PM
Creative Writer’s Group
Ages 14 and up
November 23, 4-5PM
Imperial Point
5985 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-357-6530
EVENT DETAILS
adults
The Transformative Power of Femininity
Presented by FLOWING LOVE (In Action)
November 2, 1-3PM
Chess Club: All ages
November 5, 12, 19, 26 4:30-7:30PM
Working with Computers and Devices:
Please bring your device November 7
10:30AM-12:30 PM
youth
Preschool Storytime: Songs, nursery rhymes & stories, ages 3-5
November 4, 18, 25 10:30-11AM
Jan Moran
Collier City
2800 N.W. 9 Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-357-7670
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Introduction to Computing November 4, 18, 25, 6-7PM
CC Voices Live! Performers of all talents including music, spoken word and dance!
November 6, 6-8PM
Microsoft Word Class November 20, 6-7PM
youth
Afterschool Homework Help November 1, 4-8, 12-15 18-22, 25-27, 2-4PM
Storytime with Ms. Yasmin 3-4PM
November 4: Veterans November 18: Thanksgiving stories and craft
Lauderdale Lakes
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
954-357-8650
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Bev’s Book Club: Call library for title
November 21, 12:30-1:30PM
youth
Game Night: Fun board games, ages 10-18 November 14, 6-7:30PM
Preschool Storytime: Songs, nursery rhymes, stories and play time, ages 3-6 November 20, 10:30-11AM
Lauderhill
Central Park
3810 N.W. 11 PL
Lauderhill, FL 33311
954-357-7833
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Documentary at Your Library: Call library for title
November 2, 2-4PM
Nutrition Class: 10 Tips to Stretch Your Food Dollar
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1-2PM
Computer Basics for Older Adults
November 4, 6, 5:30-6:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate: Learn and practice conversational English November 4, 16 6:30-7:30PM
youth
Reading is You Festival: Reading, storytelling, book giveaways, prizes and more November 9, 1-4PM
Books to Bones: Practice your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog, ages 5-12
November 23, Noon-1PM
Lauderhill
Towne Centre
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-357-6406
EVENT DETAILS
Early Voting Location
October 21-November 3
7AM-7PM
adults
Computer Literacy for Windows 10
November 6, 20, 1-3PM
Jazz Around the World: Free Veterans Day jazz concert
All ages/families
November 9, 2-3PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
November 14, 3-4:30PM youth
Homework Help, walk-ins welcome, grades K-12
November 4, 7, 14, 18, 21 3:30-5:30PM
Fall Craft Time: Scarecrow hanging wreath
November 16, 1-2PM
Preschool Storytime
November 20, 10:30-11:30AM
VETERANS
FAMILY DAY 2024
VET FEST
November 2 • 11:AM- 2PM
Reverand Samuel Delevoe Park
Join Broward County Library as we honor military veterans and their families during this community-wide outdoor festival.
Main
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-357-7444
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Ageless Grace: Brain health exercises
November 1, 8, 15, 22
11AM-Noon
Chair Yoga
November 1, 8, 15, 22
Noon-1PM
Local Authors Book Fair Writing/publishing workshops and networking
November 2, 11AM-3PM
Tai Chi Focus
Teens welcome
November 5, 12, 19, 26
4:45-6PM
Book Discussion: Nicked by M.T. Anderson
November 6, 6-7:30PM
El Club en Español
Intermediate and Above: Conversational Spanish practice
November 6, 13, 20, 27 6-7:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate: Learn and practice conversational English
November 7, 14, 21, 28
2:30-3:30PM
Veterans Day Documentary and Discussion: Please call library for title
November 9, 11AM-1PM
The Moon Rock Party
Live DJ, music, giveaways, moon observation and STEM activities, all ages
November 13, 5-7:30PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about community resources available government and non-profit services
November 14
10:30AM-Noon
Get Ready for Black Friday with Consumer Reports
Learn how to shop and compare products online
November 18, 6:30-7:30PM
Public Relations for Non-Profits: The Art of Storytelling
November 20
6:30-7:30PM
Thanksgiving Green Screen Photoshoot
November 23, 11AM-4PM
Memoir Writing Workshop
November 25, 1-3:30PM
youth
Wonder Book Club: Discuss Wonder by R. J. Palacio, teens
November 2, 1-2PM
Sensory Story Time: Songs, stories and activities Geared towards children with autism or sensory needs
November 2, 2-2:30PM
Introduction to Creation
Station: Learn about the free technology, robotics, computers and service provided November 2, 3-4PM
Teen Gaming at the Studio
November 4, 18, 5-7PM
Baby Lapsit
November 7, 14, 21 10:30-11AM
Toddler Storytime, ages 18-36 months
November 7, 14, 21 11:30AM-Noon
Music & Movement, ages 18 months/up to 5 years
November 8, 15, 22, 10:3011AM
Teen Fim Screening: Call library for title
November 15, 2:30-4PM
Chess Club, all ages/families
November 16, 11AM-Noon
Let’s be Puzzled! Create a Puzzle
November 16, 2:30-3:30PM
Crafts for Teens: Perler beads
Margate
Catharine Young
5810 Park Drive
Margate, FL 33063
954-357-7500
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Celebrating the Legacy, Loyalty and Service of our Veterans
November 6, 5-7PM
Family Game Time
November 14, 3-5PM
youth
Preschool Storytime Fun Stories, songs and crafts, ages 3-5 with caregiver
November 12, 26 10:15-11:15AM
Marta-Beth Friedman
Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road
Hollywood, FL 33312
954-357-7550
adults
EVENT
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
November 7, 14, 21, 2-3PM
English Cafe Beginner
Learn and practice English vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation
November 12, 19, 26 6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
November 13, 20, 27, 2-3PM
Monday Matinee: Call library for title
November 25, 12:30-3:30PM
Hollywood Historical Society Presentation: Dania Beach -120 Years of Broward’s First City November 17, 1-3PM
youth
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
November 7, 14, 21 11-11:45AM
Homework Help, grades K-12
November 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 3-5PM
Family Storytime, all ages
November 10, 11-11:45AM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, ages 12-17
November 13, 5-7PM
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
November 18, 25
10:30-11:15AM
Miramar
2050 Civic Center Place Miramar 33025
954-357-8090
EVENT
Early Voting Location
October 21-November 3
7AM-7PM
adults
Coloring for Adults
November 2, 11AM-12:30PM
Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word November 4, 18 10:30AM-12:30PM
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Mental Health Family Support Group
November 12, 6:30-7:45PM
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s District Service
November 13, 11AM-1PM
youth
Get Ready for Preschool Stories, songs and rhymes, ages 2-5
November 12, 19, 10:3011AM
North Lauderdale
Saraniero
6901 Kimberly Blvd. North Lauderdale 33068
954-357-6660
EVENT DETAILS
Early Voting Location
October 21-November 3
7AM-7PM
adults
Coloring Club for Adults
November 25, 5-6PM
youth
I am Change (Motivating Future Leaders): Coding for the Youth
November 5, 12, 19, 26
3:30-5PM and 6-7:30PM
Crafts for Teens: Jewelry making
November 7, 3:30-4:30PM
Teen Crafternoon: Vision board and collage art
November 21, 3:30-4:30PM
North Regional/ Broward College
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2600
adults
YOUR OPINION COUNTS!
EVENT DETAILS
Learn to Play Mahjong
Beginners only
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2-4PM
Craft and Chat: Bring your project/materials; we provide space, snacks and conversation November 4, 18, 25, 2-4PM
English Cafe Beginner
Learn and practice English conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation
November 4, 18, 25 5-6:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate
Learn and practice conversational English November 6, 13, 20 5-6:30PM
Poets @ Heart Poetry
Writing Group
November 6, 20, 5-6:30PM
Digital Resources in Focus
Explore The New York Times; religion and philosophy databases. Teens welcome November 7, 11AM-Noon
Ageless Grace
November 7, 14, 21, 28 1-2PM
Come Together Acoustic
Guitar Cafe: Family-friendly open mic/jam
November 16, 2-5PM
Between the Lines Book Club: All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque November 19, 2-3PM
History Uncovered
Discussion group for history lovers
November 26, 4-5PM
Chess Club: Casual play for all levels
November 27, 2-3PM
youth
After School Fun: Story and craft, grades K-2
November 5, 12, 19, 26 4-4:30PM
Letter of the Week Storytime Ages 2-5
November 7, 14 10:30-11:15AM
Construction Zone: Build creations with blocks/plastic building bricks, ages 3-11
November 9, 11AM-Noon
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud with Zoe the therapy dog, ages 5-11 November 16, 2-3PM
Create a Zine: Workshop for teens
November 18, 5:30-6:30PM
Little Learners Storytime Stories, educational toys, games and activities, ages 2-5
November 21, 10:30-11:15AM
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The Art of Cookie
Decorating
November 9, 11AM-Noon
Northwest Branch
1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060
954-357-6599
adults
Fall into Candles! Candlemaking craft
November 9, Noon-2PM youth
Teens Chasing Dreams
November 1, 8, 15, 22
3:30-5:30PM
Thanksgiving Craft
November 25, 3-4PM
Regional
3151 University Drive
Coral Springs 33060
954-357-7990
adults
Intro to Screenwriting
November 2, 11AM-12:30PM
Mind and Soul Meditation
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11AM-12:30PM
Whet Your Appetite Book Club: Discover new genres and authors
November 4, 1:30-3PM
Library Living Room
Different activities throughout the week for ages 50 and over
• Hot Topics Discussion Group
November 5, 12, 19, 26
11AM-12:30PM
• Coloring, Crafts & Conversation
November 6, 13, 20, 27
11AM-12:30PM
• Bingo
November 7, 14, 21, 28
11AM-12:30PM
Gentle Yoga for Beginners
November 6, 20
4:30-5:30PM
November 15, 11AM-Noon
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English
• Beginner
November 7, 14, 21, 28
5-6:30PM
• Intermediate
November 7, 14, 21, 28
5-6:30PM
• All Levels
November 12, 19, 26
5-6:30PM
Tai Chi
November 8, 22
12:30-1:30PM
November 14, 28
4:30-5:30PM
Dr. Bill Slevin’s Paranormal Investigations: Investigator and parapsychologist discusses his work and haunted Florida
November 9, 2-4PM
Book Warriors Book Club
The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis
November 12, 5:30-6:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/ Interview Preparation Class
November 12, 19, 26
5-6:30PM
Navigating the Library’s Online Resources
November 13, 27, 1-3PM
The Garden Club of Coral Springs: Learn about South Florida gardening
November 14, 11:30AM1:30PM
Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Support Group: Sharing, support and advice
November 20, 2-3:15PM
Learn the Tarot
November 30, Noon-1PM youth
Afterschool Teen hang-out in the Living Room: Video games, entertainment and space to chill or engage
November 1, 4, 6-8, 12-15, 18-22, 2:40-4PM
Chess Club: Casual play for all levels and ages
November 4, 25, 4-5:30PM
Baby Lapsit Story Time, ages birth to 18 months
November 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30-11AM
Cuéntame/ Tell Me Spanish Storytime: Interactive stories and songs to enhance Spanish language development, ages 3-5
November 7, 14, 11-11:30AM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
November 6, 13, 20 10:30-11AM
Construction Zone: Puzzles, games and fun activities, ages 3-5
November 6, 13, 20 11-11:15AM
Comics2Life Graphic Novel Book Club, ages 10-12
November 7, 4-5PM cont.
Mindful Movement
Storytime: DiNovember @ the library
November 8, 11-11:45AM
Making Cents: Financial Literacy for Teens
November 8, 3-4PM
Ready for College: SAT/ACT Workshops
November 14, 19, 21, 4-6PM
Mindful Movement
Storytime, ages 5 and up
November 15, 11-11:45AM
Bones to Books: Read to a therapy dog, ages 5-12
November 16, 1-2PM
Opera Storytime, all ages
November 21, 11AM-Noon
Thanksgiving Craft with Coral Springs Woman’s Club Ages 10 and up
November 21, 2-4PM
Wags & Tales: Read to a pet therapy dog
November 23, 10:30-11:30AM
Nova
Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
954-262-5477
adults
Genealogical Society of Broward County Open Lab Get help with projects and questions
November 3, Noon-1:15PM
Genealogical Society of Broward County: DNA Testing-Making Sense of the Choices
November 3, 2-3PM
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English November 4, 18, 6-7PM
Diabetes and Exercise
November 6, 6-7PM
Foundations and Grants
Resources Workshop
November 7, Noon-12:30PM
Noontime Concert
November 13, Noon-12:45PM
Books and Bites: Book and library resource discussion
November 14, 11AM-1PM
Socrates Cafe
November 18, 1:30-2:30PM
Hero of 1000 Faces: Featuring Ray Shipman
November 20, Noon-1PM
Happily Ever After Romance Book Club
November 20, 4-5PM
Create a Vision Board
November 20, 6-7:30PM
youth
Pajama Storytime: Songs and stories for the whole family
November 4, 18, 25 6:30-7PM
cont.
Stories & STEAM: Sciencethemed books and hands-on activities
November 5, 3:30-4:30PM
Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 3-5
November 6, 13, 20, 9:3010:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM
Little Minnows Play and Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 12-36 months
November 7, 14, 21, 9:3010:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Beginner/experienced players welcome
November 9, 2-4PM
Build It! Make It! Play It: Drop in for hands-on fun and activities
November 12, 4-4:45PM
Teen Volunteer Orientation
November 14, 5-6PM
Open Play Chess for Kids
November 16, 2-4PM
Teen Book Club
November 18, 6-7PM
STEM for Tweens, ages 8-12
November 19, 4-5PM
Scholarships & Awards Resources Workshop
November 21, Noon-12:30PM
Teen Maker: Explore the connection between art and science
November 21, 5-6PM
Kids’ Art Studio: Drop in and make art
November 26, 4-4:45PM
Computer Skills for Kids
November 30, 2-3PM
Pembroke Pines
Walter C.Young Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-357-6750
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Macrame Keychain Craft
November 6, 1-2:30PM
AARP Smart DriverTEK
Workshop: Learn about new vehicle technology
November 12, 10AM-Noon
Basic 3D Design
November 16, 10:30AMNoon
youth
Chess Club
November 2, 11AM-Noon
Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver
November 7, 14, 21 10:30-11:15AM
Open Play Hour, ages 1-5
November 12, 10-11AM
Pompano Beach
50 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-357-7595 EVENT
adults
Medicare Basics, presented by SHINE Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
November 4, 6-7PM
English Cafe Intermediate: Learn and practice conversational English
November 5, 12, 19, 26
6-7:30PM
Ageless Grace
November 7, 10:30-11:30AM
Meet Local Author Kyoshi
Anthony Ferguson: Life in the Art of Shorin Ryu Matsubayashi Ryu Karate, ages/families
November 18
6:30-7:30PM
Tasty Tuesday, presented by Holy Cross Diabetes Prevention
November 19, 1-2PM youth
Storytime: Stories, songs and more, ages 2-5
November 1, 15, 22, 10:30-11AM
Riverland
2710 W. Davie Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-357-7455
adults
English Cafe and U.S.
Citizenship Help
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11AM-2PM
Beginners Spanish, teens welcome
November 7, 21, 6-7PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach
Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
November 12, 2:30-4:30PM
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Teens welcome
November 18, 6-7PM
Director’s Book Club: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
November 21, 3-4PM
youth
Picture Book Month
Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5
November 5, 12, 19
11-11:45AM
SNAP Circuits
November 6, 4-5PM
Heroic Hands Veterans Day Craft
November 7, 4-5PM
Thanksgiving Reflections & Crafternoon
November 20, 3:30-4:30PM
Explore timely topics and fascinating guests with host Bob Anstett
2 PODCASTS, DOUBLE THE FUN!
YOU CAN NOW ENJOY THE SHOWS LIVE OR ON-DEMAND
South Regional/
Broward College
7300 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-201-8825
We’ve launched podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly
EVENT
adults
Excel 2013 Essential Training, three-part class
November 5, 12, 19, 10:30AM-12:30PM
English Cafe
English practice class
Beginners
November 5, 12, 6-7PM
Intermediate
November 6, 13, 20, 6-7PM
Introduction to Microsoft Windows 11, two-part class
November 7, 14 10:30AM-12:30PM
Free Online Library
Resources to Improve Skill & Self
November 9 10:30AM-12:30PM
Pointed Pen Calligraphy
November 9, 1-3PM
Magic the Gathering
November 10, 24, 2-5PM
Bingo for Books: Play to win with books as the prizes
All ages welcome
November 17, 2-3PM
Poetry Club: Share, craft and improve your poetry with likeminded poetry enthusiasts
November 19, 6:30-7:30PM
Basic Computers for Beginners
November 21
10:30AM-12:30PM
Canva Creations: Holiday greeting cards
November 23, 2-3PM youth
Crafty Kids, ages 5-11
November 1, 8, 15, 22
4-4:45PM
Games and Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
2-3PM
Toddler Free Play, 12-36 months
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11AM-Noon
Twilight Tales Family Storytime
November 4, 11, 18, 25
6-6:30PM
Game Development for Teens, ages 12-18
November 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, 5:30-7PM
Story Time Fun, ages 3-6
November 5, 12, 19, 26
3-3:30PM
Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18 months-3 years
November 7, 14, 21, 28
11-11:30AM
Builder’s Club
November 7, 14, 21, 28
3-4PM
Southwest Regional
16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
954-357-6580
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Pens, Pencils, and Pastels
Coloring for Grown-ups
November 1, 15, 11AM-1PM
English Cafe Beginner
Learn and practice English alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary and basic conversation skills
November 1, 8, 15, 22
10:30AM-Noon
Spanish Café Beginners
November 2, 9, 16, 23 2-3:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course:
Everything you need to know to pass your interview and test
November 2, 9, 16, 23
10:30AM-12:30PM
November 5, 12, 19, 6-7:30PM
November 6, 13, 20, 6-7:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate: Practice conversational English
November 4, 18
10:30AM-Noon
English Cafe Intermediate: Practice English vocabulary, conversation, grammar and pronunciation
November 5, 12, 19
10:30AM-Noon
Ageless Grace: Seated neuroplasticity exercises
November 4, 11, 18, 25
Noon-1PM
Literacy Basics for the U.S.
Citizenship Test
November 4, 18, 6-7:30PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for property tax exemptions
November 5, 4-6PM
Get Crafty
November 6, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM
English Cafe Beginner/ Intermediate: Learn and practice English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation
November 6, 13, 20
10:30AM-Noon
Chair Yoga
November 7, 14, 21, 28
Noon-2PM
Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group
November 7, 14, 21, 28
Noon-2PM
Design Your Own Tote Bag
November 9, 1-3PM
Fine Art Series with the Docent Speakers’ Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
November 13, 2-3:30PM
Let’s Talk About Book Club
The Women by Kristin Hannah November 19, 10:30-11:30AM
Computer Basics
November 19
6-7:30PM
Tree Climbers for Genealogy Enthusiasts
November 21, 2-4PM
Excel Basics
November 23 11AM-12:30PM
youth
Teen Time
November 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 2-4:30PM
Math and Logic Games F amilies/all ages
November 2, Noon-1PM
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
November 4, 18, 25
10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Family Storytime
Activities and stories, all ages
November 5, 19, 26 6-6:30PM
Toddler Storytime
Ages 12-35 months
November 6, 20, 27
10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Baby and Me Storytime
Ages six weeks until walking November 7, 14, 21, 28 10:45-11:15AM
The 23rd Annual StoryBook Festival: The Future is STEAMed
November 16, 10AM-3:30PM
Wags & Tales, ages 5-12
November 23
10:30-11:30AM
Fantasy Forest Tours, all ages
November 23, 2-3:30PM
Sunrise
Dan Pearl
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351
954-357-7440
adults
EVENT DETAILS
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
Prepare for interview and test
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30AM-12:30PM
Fantastic Films at Sunrise
Call library for title.
November 6, 13, 20, 1PM
November 7, 14, 21, Noon
Saturday Sing-along Karaoke
November 9, 2-3:30PM
Silent Book Club: BYOB (Bring your own book)
November 12, 6-7:30PM
Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class with instructor Elizabeth Veras
November 14, 10:30-11:30AM
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Mental Health Family Support Group
November 23, 10AM-Noon
Movie Screening: Martial Arts Mayhem, call library for title; end times vary
November 26, 27, 4PM
youth
Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages
November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 20, 4-5:30PM
Pajama Storytime
November 6, 13, 20, 27 6-6:30PM
Preschool Storytime
November 7, 14, 21 10:30-11AM
Tamarac
8701 W. Commerical Blvd.
Tamarac, FL 33351
954-765-1500
EVENT DETAILS
Early Voting Location
October 21-November 3
7AM-7PM youth
Storytime, ages 2 and 3
November 14, 10:30-11AM
Tyrone Bryant
2230 NW 21 Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-357-8210
EVENT DETAILS
adults
English Cafe Beginner
November 2, 9, 16, 23
Noon-1:30PM
Morning Brew Crew: Coffee and a movie based on a book
November 6, 10:30AM-1PM
Family Game Day
November 6, 4-5:45PM
Family Coloring
November 20, 4-5PM
Family Movie Night
Call library for title
November 21, 5-7PM
Family Bingo Night
November 22, 5-7PM youth
Let’s Paint! Canvas art painting
November 18, 4-5PM
Stay & Play: Early literacy story/playtime, ages 2 and up
November 21, 1-2PM
Toddler Crafternoon, ages 2-5
November 25, 1-2PM
Build your song library
Unlimited daily streaming. Download up to 6 free songs a week and keep them forever. Choose from over 15 million songs. No ads or commercials.
West Regional
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
954-765-1560
EVENT DETAILS
Early Voting Location
October 21-November 3
7AM-7PM
adults
Tai Chi
November 1, 8, 15, 22
1-2PM
Ageless Grace
November 4, 18, 25
Noon-1PM
Strength and Balance
November 4, 18, 25, 1:15-2PM
Gee You Knit Knitting Club
November 4, 18, 25
4-5:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
November 4, 18, 25, 6-7:30PM
Caregiver Support Meeting
November 5, 12, 19, 23, 30 2:30-4PM
BYOM Yoga Class
November 5, 19
6:30-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
November 5, 12, 19, 26
Noon-1PM
Intermediate English Cafe: Learn and practice reading and English conversation
November 5, 12, 19, 26
12:30-2PM
Meditation & Movement
November 6, 13, 20, 27
Noon-1PM
English Cafe Beginner/
Basic: Learn and practice English alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary and basic conversation skills
November 6, 13, 20, 27 6-7:30PM
WR Classic Films: Call library for title
November 7, 2-5PM
West Regional Fiction Book Club: The War Librarian by Addison Armstrong
November 8, 10:30AM-Noon
Insanity: High intensity interval (HIIT) exercise class
November 9, 16, 23 10:30AM-Noon
Wednesdays at West: Sense of Cinema Foreign Film Series with Shelly Isaacs
November 13, 2-4PM
Coloring for Adults
November 15 11AM-12:30PM
Read to a Therapy Dog
November 16, 10:30AM - Noon
Really True Reads Nonfiction Book Club: All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
November 21, 2-3:30PM youth
Toddler Time, ages 12-35 months
November 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11AM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
November 6, 13, 20, 6-7:30PM
Storytime Fun, ages 3-5
November 7, 14, 21 11AM-Noon
Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18
November 9, 23 11AM-12:30PM
Local Authors Book Fair
November 2 • 11AM-3PM
Main Library
Enjoy workshops for self publishing, editing, writing and more!
Smart Play
November 21, 11AM-Noon
Tween Book Club:
Discussion, activity and treat, ages 8-12
November 25, 6:30-7:30PM
Weston 4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
954-357-5420 EVENT DETAILS
Early Voting Location
October 21-November 3
Kundalini Yoga with Nipa
November 6, 6:30-7:30PM
Ageless Grace: Seated neuroplasticity exercises
November 6, 13, 20, 27 1-2PM
Knitting and Crochet Group: Bring in your projects
November 6, 13, 20, 27 2:30-4:30PM
Watercolor Painting Class
November 12, 1-2:30PM
Mindfulness and Meditation
November 12, 6-7PM
Weston Book Club
November 20, 5-6PM
youth
Yoga Storytime with Nipa Ages 1-5 with caretakers
November 7, 11:30AM-Noon
Storytime Fun, ages 1-5 with caretakers
November 14, 21 11:30AM-Noon
Children’s Painting Class
Ages 8 and up
November 16, 2-3:30PM
Online Events
adults
BOOKS, WRITING & FILM
Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
Teens welcome
November 4, 6:15-7:15PM
Director’s Book Club: The Sentence Louise Erdrich
November 12, Noon-1PM
Written at NSU: Our works throughout the years
November 12, Noon-1PM
Happy Hour Book Club
November 21, 6-7PM
Friday Movie Matinee Discussion
November 22, 3-4PM
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Computer Camp, Zoom Meeting Basics
November 5
Cybersecurity Basics
November 19
Creation Station Tech Talk Weekly 4-4:30PM
November 7
November 14
November 21
Do’s & Don’ts for Resumes & Cover Letters
November 12
2:30-3:30PM
Read All About: Free online newspapers, including The Washington Post, The New Y ork Times, The Wall Street Journal and more
November 15, 4:30-5:30PM
LANGUAGE
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English Advanced 10:30AM-Noon
November 4
November 18
youth
Virtual Teen Advisory Board
November 9, 11AM-Noon
READY FOR COLLEGE: College Readiness Workshops, 4:30-5:30PM
Building Your Story: Crafting a Standout Student Resume
November 12
November 19
Exploring Opportunities in STEM Fields
Mark D. Bogen • Lamar P. Fisher • Beam Furr • Steve Geller
Robert McKinzie • Nan H. Rich • Hazelle P. Rogers • Tim Ryan • Michael Udine
