September 15-October 15
Director ’s MESSAGE
Greetings!
I trust everyone had a great summer at the library. Thanks for spending time with us -- we loved taking you on adventures and showing you a great time. Now get ready to burst into fall as we invite you back for more amazing experiences!
There’s excitement ahead with fall debuting on the autumnal equinox of September 22, along with Banned Books Week (September 22 - 28), an observance begun in 1982 in response to the sudden increase in challenges to books in libraries, schools and bookstores. As you are well aware, this trend has increased. In response, we’ve created Book Sanctuaries in all of our branches where endangered stories are protected and made accessible for exploration or checkout. At Broward County Library, we are passionate on the topic of banned books and will be hosting themed programs all month. Let’s watch
films, discuss books, match famous quotes, do storytimes and crafts for the little ones and compete in word search and trivia. I highly recommend attending Free Access: Libraries and the Bill of Rights to cut through the social media noise about your Constitutional freedoms and the role libraries play in protecting them.
Speaking of rights and freedoms, none is more pivotal than the right and privilege of voting. Learn more at Your Vote, Your Voice: A Guide to Informed Voting and Your Voice, Your Vote & Government 101. Brave men and women in the military and the Civil Rights Movement have given their lives to afford us that right, so let’s embrace it!
We’re up on our feet and dancing as September kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with a salsa workshop and performances by the Ameyal Mexican Cultural Academy. The fiesta continues with a movie marathon, book discussion, lotería (Mexican Bingo Night), jewelry-making workshops, papel picado (Mexican paper craft) and storytimes.
It’s also time for the adults’ reading circle as my Director’s Book Club reconvenes to discuss The Wager by David Grann. This historical, nonfiction, true crime, #1 New York Times bestseller will keep you enthralled page after page with high seas intrigue and adventure. Pull up a chair and join us.
What really strikes me as I look over the program offerings for September is how the staff strives to make life easier at every juncture. We like to see you surmount challenges, raise capable kids and have fun along the way. No doubt about it -- we’re on a mission for your best life .
Some of the programs we are offering in September for their usefulness factor include U.S. citizenship & naturalization test prep classes, Broward County Property Appraiser outreach, exemption applications, an info session with Veterans Affairs, free courses on eating better on a budget, caregiver support groups and Coffee & Conversation, which brings helpful organizations and agencies into libraries to share their free resources and services.
We care about kids and want to hone their interests with an eye to future careers and life skills they will need as adults. From infancy to the teen years, we are touching base and getting them off to a good start with programs like Kids Club: Math and Literacy Games (ages 6 - 9), Scientist in Residence: Youth Environmental Alliance at the Creation Station Science (teens and adults), Reading with a State Park Ranger (ages 5 -13), and Making Cents: Financial Literacy for Teens workshop series. We also have in-person, free French and Albanian language classes for the kids.
Calling all fun seekers! Are you board game adventurers (ages 8-18), aromatherapy crafters (adults), high-intensity fitness buffs (teens and adults), gentle yogis (teens and adults), open mic creatives (all ages and spectators), wannabe podcasters (teens and adults)? Are you competitive, ready to join the LEGO Contest Club, play bingo for books, strut in the Tea Hat-a-Thon parade? We’re betting on you!
Fun is for everyone, so let’s include Sensory Story Time, which nurtures special needs preschoolers through songs, stories and activities, because being on the spectrum does not mean being out of the library. We accommodate customers of all ages.
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.
Incidentally, an easy way to discover any program, including those I’ve mentioned, is to visit the Events Calendar, enter a key word in the search box, and select your date range via the calendar icon in the top right corner. Please feel free to ask for a program you’d like to have by talking to your friendly librarian or going to our online Suggestion Box.
Let’s never forget that libraries are joyful, social places. Show up for some fun!
Sincerely,
Allison Grubbs
BROWARD COUNTY
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
The Wager by David Grann
Disaster struck the British warship HMS Wager in May 1741. Captained by David Cheap, the vessel met its end on a desolate island south of Chile.
Friction arose quickly amongst the crew. While some hoarded provisions for themselves, others faced starvation. This selfish act shattered any semblance of trust, leaving the men bitterly divided.
10•Noon-1PM
adults
Genealogy 101 Meetup
Land and
September 7,
Race & Justice
Documentary
September 7, 14, 28, 2-4PM
Business & Technology Classes, 10:30AM-Noon
September 7, Windows 11 Essential Training
September 14, Word 2013 Essential Training
September 21, How to Use LinkedIn Learning
September 28, Creating a Business Plan
Awkward Dinner: Exploring African spirituality
September 9, 5-8PM
Association for the Study of African American Life & History Monthly Meeting (hybrid-online/in-person)
September 11, 6-7PM
Medicare Basics 101: An overview of Medicare options
September 24, 4-6PM
Unity360 Community Dialogue presented by the South Florida People of Color
September 30, 5-8PM
youth
LEGO Contest Club
September 5, 12, 19, 26 4-5PM
Ashley Bryan Art Series Youth Art Festival
A Celebration of Creation and Imagination, all ages
September 21, 11AM-3PM
Banned Books Kahoot tweens/teens
September 27, 3-4PM
Wags & Tales: Build skills and confidence by reading to a pet therapy dog
September 28, 1-2PM
Beach
3250 N.E. 2nd St. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
954-357-7830 EVENT
Broward County Library Branch
Formerly Young at Art
751 S.W. 121 Ave. Davie, FL 33325
954-357-5437
adults
Book Discussion
The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
September 18, 10:3011:30AM
Carver Ranches
4735 S.W. 18 St.
West Park, FL 33023
954-357-6245
adults
Salsa Dance Workshop
September 25, 6-7PM
Book Club for Adults
Coming Home by Brittney Griner
September 30, 6:30-7:30PM youth
Toddler Storytime, ages up to 3 years with parent/caregiver
September 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30-11AM
Build & Learn
Practice engineering principles with blocks, LEGOs and more, ages 6-11
September 7 2-3PM
Free Play Extravaganza Ages 3-5
September 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30AM-Noon
Chess For Kids and Teens
Learn and/or practice, ages 6-18
September 9, 6-7PM
Dominoes Social
Play with family and friends, ages 8 and up
September 16, 6-7PM
STEAM & Discover
Explore exciting science topics, ages 6-11
September 28, 2-3PM
1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-357-7740
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
Traditionally, libraries were institutions for housing information. Now, libraries use their buildings for more than housing books, media and artifacts. Today, we display, create, invent, act, make music, dance, perform, film -- and in every sense, using every sense -- participate!
Libraries activate their spaces with events that promote conversation, well-being and exploration as new ways of becoming informed. I love being the Programmer at Main Library, where my job for the past four and a half years is to design these activities.
As Main Library Events Coordinator, my job is to provide new and exciting learning opportunities, while maintaining a link to our various cultures. My own Hispanic Heritage is Colombian. My parents are immigrants and my sisters and I are first generation Americans!
I came to Broward County Library with a background in art history and museum education and I invite visitors to the displays around the building and in gallery six, our primary exhibition space. We pride ourselves in reflecting the community through our programs and exhibitions. This Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month, let us celebrate our humanity along with our ethnicity. Let’s think about what brings us to the library, what brings us together as people, and what comprises our common humanity.
For me, to be human means you are compassionate; it means you are faithful; it means you are spiritual; it means you are ancestral; it means you are infinite; it means you are capable; it means you are a creator; it means you are a dreamer; it means you are loved; it means you are one with nature; it means you are in community; it means you are celebrated; it means you are caring; it means you are intentional; it means you are kind. It means you are welcome accepted and valued at the library.
~ Sebastian Perez
Sebastian Perez
Dania Beach
Paul DeMaio
1 Park Ave. East Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-357-7073
adults
Ageless Grace
EVENT DETAILS
September 3, 10, 17, 24
1-2PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about community resources and talk about available government and nonprofit services
September 4, 18
10:30-11:30AM
Beatles Yoga: Gentle yoga for all levels with a Beatles soundtrack
September 5, 6:30-7:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate
Conversational practice class for English learners
September 6, 13, 20, 27 1-2PM
Drawing with Marcy
September 6, 13, 20, 27, 3PM Teens welcome
Meditation
September 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30-11:30AM
Open Mic Poetry Night
Share poetry/lyrics
September 9, 6-7PM
Chair Yoga
September 20, 27 11AM-Noon
D.I.Y. Tees Workshop Teens welcome
September 25, 1-2PM
Movie Madness: Call for title Teens welcome
September 26, 5:30-7:30PM
youth
Storytime
September 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30-11:30AM
Reading with a Ranger
Enjoy nature and stories and learn about Florida’s Junior Ranger program, ages 5-13
September 16, 4-5PM
Makerspace Monday Tweens/teens
September 23, 4-5:30PM
Davie/
Cooper City
4600 S.W. 82nd Ave. Davie, FL 33328 954-357-6399
adults
Tai Chi
September 3, 10, 17, 24 1-2PM
Beginning English Cafe
Basic conversation skills, vocabulary and pronunciation
Davie Fire Rescue
Department
Watch and learn CPR and AED
September 4, 4-5PM
September 10, 4:30-5:30PM
Ageless Grace
Brain/body fitness class
September 6, 13, 20, 27, 11AM-Noon
Mexican Bingo Night
Learn how to play loteria
September 16, 23: Millennial Editon, 4-5PM
Davie/Cooper City Book Club
Violeta by Isabel Allende
September 19, 2-3PM
Banned Books Week Book
Discussion: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
September 26, 2-4PM youth
Baby Storytime
September 12, 10:30-11AM
Lego Adventure Club
September 17, 4-5PM
Preschool Literacy Games
September 25, 4:30-5:30PM
Deerfield Beach
Percy White
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-357-7680
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Introduction to Podcasting
September 5, 2-3:30PM
Literary Cinema
Call library for title
September 7, 2-4:30PM
Dear Readers Book Club
The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons
September 9, 1-3PM
Veterans Affairs Visit
September 12, 2-3:30PM
Rock Painting
All ages welcome
September 16, 2-4PM
DB PW Community Voices
Two minutes of free speech
September 19, 6-7:30PM
Adventurers Cinema: Call library for title
September 21, 2-4:30PM
Introduction to Computers
September 23, 2-3PM
Florida Telecommunications Relay: Free phone service for the disabled
September 26, 2-3PM
youth
Baby Storytime: Rhymes, songs, bubbles and playtime, ages 3-12 months
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11:30AM
Fort Lauderdale
Reading Center
1300 E Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7890
EVENT
DETAILS
Check out a FREE movie tonight!
Galt Ocean Mile
Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7840
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about community resources and talk about available government and nonprofit services
September 3, 17, 1-2PM
Librarian’s Movie Pick
Call library for title
September 5, 12, 19, 26 5-7PM
Book Discussion
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
September 25, 2-3PM
Director’s Book Club
The Wager by David Grann
September 27, 4-5PM
Hallandale Beach
300 S. Federal Highway Hallandale, FL 33009
954-357-6380
Hollywood Beach
Bernice P. Oster
1301 S. Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL 33019
954-357-4798
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Chair Yoga
September 3, 10, 17, 24
2-3PM
English Cafe
Beginners, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 6 -7:30PM
Intermediate, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-3:30PM
Beginners, September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2-3:30PM
Movie: Please call for title September 6, Noon-3PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test Practice/ Review Class
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Noon-2PM
Age Like a Pro Lunch-andLearn: Sleep importance to healthy aging
September 12, Noon-1:30PM
Hallandale Book Discussion
The Phoenix Crown Book by Janie Chang and Kate Quinn
September 20, 1-2PM youth
Sunshine Toddlers Storytime
September 5, 12, 26, 10:3011AM
Pirate Storytime
Swashbuckling tales
September 19, 10:30-11AM
EVENT DETAILS
is Library Card Signup Month!
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-357-7760
EVENT DETAILS
adults
English Cafe
Beginners, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:30-6:30PM
Intermediate, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 10-11:30AM
Beginners, September 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11:30AM
The Eternal Youth Spa Foundation: Explore your personal growth potential
September 4, 6-7PM
Chair Yoga
September 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30AM
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
September 7, 14, 21, 28
10-11:45AM
Jewelry Making Workshop
Use fine stones to make a unique design
September 21, 2-4PM
Queer Book Club
Tinderbox, The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire, and the Rise of Gay Liberation by Robert W. Fieseler
September 23, 5-7PM
Graphic Novel Discussion
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
September 24, 6-7PM
Bonding with Books: Discuss recent reads or old favorites
September 25 10:30AM-Noon
You now have free online access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about community resources, government and non-profit services
September 25
10:30AM-Noon
youth
Read, Baby, Read Early Learners Storytime
Babies up to 36 months
September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11AM
Preschool Storytime Adventure
September 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11:15AM
Learn About Albanian Language & Culture Ages 5-18
September 7, 14, 21, 28 4-5:30PM
Hora de cuentos Bilingual Storytime
September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:15AM
Kids Yoga
September 9, 16, 23, 30 4-5PM
Imperial Point 5985 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-357-6530
EVENT DETAILS
youth
Chess Club, ages 5 to adults
September 3, 10, 17, 24 4:30-7:30PM
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver
September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30AM
Jan Moran
Collier City
2800 N.W. 9 Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-357-7670
EVENT DETAILS
adults
CC Voices Live! Event for performers of music, spoken word, and dance
September 4, 6-8PM
Introduction to Computing September 9, 30, 6-7PM
Convention Center
Expansion Job/Resource Fair September 11, 5-7PM
ESOL with Ms. Jy
Learn and practice English September 16, 23, 30, 6:307:30PM
youth
Homework Help, kids/teens September 3-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27,30, 2-4PM
Drawing Class with David September 4, 11, 18, 25 4-5PM
Storytime with Yasmin September 9, 16, 23, 30 3-4PM
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center presents the Ashley Bryan Art Series Youth Art Festival
A free event celebrating art, creativity, and storytelling. Participants are invited to experience African storytelling, hands-on art activities, and creative writing sessions by local authors. Enjoy a special presentation by Johnnie Christmas, the acclaimed illustrator of Swim Team, and end the day with a splash at the L.A. Lee YMCA swim party.
Lauderdale Lakes
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
954-357-8650
adults
Aromatherapy
EVENT DETAILS
Essential oils and more September 5, 6-7PM
How to Use LinkedIn Learning
September 10, 5:30-7PM
Paint Party with artist Martha Cecilia Rivero: Create an acrylic painting to celebrate Hispanic Heritage
September 19, 4-6PM
Book Banning Documentary call for title
September 23, 25, 27, 28, 2-5PM
September 24, 26, 5-7PM
Hot Topics Discussion: Banned books by African-American authors
September 28, 12:30-1:30PM
youth
Game Night
Fun board games, ages 10-18
September 12, 6-7:30PM
Preschool Storytime: Songs, nursery rhymes, stories and play time, ages 3-6
September 18, 10:30-11AM September 21
AARLCC • 10:30AM-12:30PM
L.A. Lee YMCA (pool deck) 1-4PM
African American Research Library and Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
Johnnie Christmas
Lauderhill
Central Park
3810 N.W. 11 PL
Lauderhill, FL 33311
954-357-7833
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Lauderhill Towne Centre
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-357-6406
adults
EVENT
DETAILS
Windows 11 Quick Tips
September 18, 1-3PM
Nutrition Class: 10 Tips to Stretch Your Food Dollar
September 21, 28, 1-2PM
Job Prep: Get one-on-one help with job applications, resumes, cover letters and interviews; teens and walk-ins welcome September 3, 1-4PM
Eat Better on a Budget
Four-week program series includes healthy recipes and a live cooking demo
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7PM
Friends of the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Meeting, everyone welcome September 9, 6-7:30PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach
Sign up for property tax exemptions
September 12, 3-4:30PM
Crochet for a Cause
All skill levels welcome September 16, 23, 30, 6-7:30PM
Windows 11 Quick Tips
September 18, 1-3PM
youth
Homework Help, walk-ins welcome, grades K-12
September 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, 3:30-5:30PM
Story Time for Preschoolers
September 25 10:30-11:30AM
Build your song library
DOWNLOAD MILLIONS OF SONGS FOR FREE
Main
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-357-7444
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Tai Chi
Teens welcome
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 5-6PM
El Club en Español
Conversational Spanish Practice: Join fellow Spanish-language learners intermediate+ for fun conversation
September 4, 11, 18, 25
6-7:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate
September 5, 12, 19, 26
2:30-3:30-4:30PM
Ageless Grace
September 6, 13, 20, 27 11AM-Noon
Chair Yoga
September 6, 13, 20, 27 Noon-1PM
Play and Sing-Along Hour with Florida Ukulele Network (FUN)
Teens welcome
September 9, 6:30-7:30PM
Memoir Writing Workshop
September 9, 23, 1-3:30PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about resources available government and nonprofit services
September 12, 26, 10:30AMNoon
Jewelry Making Workshop
Use fine stones to make a unique design
September 28, 2-4PM
youth
Baby Lapsit
September 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30-11AM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1836 months
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11:30AM-Noon
Music & Movement, ages 18 months/up to 5 years
September 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30-11AM
Chess Club, all ages/families
September 7, 11AM-Noon
Sensory Story Time: Songs, stories and activities geared towards children with autism or sensory needs
September 7, 2-2:30PM
Make Your Own Mini Book
September 10, 3:30-4:30PM
Banned Book Week
Discussion for Teens: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas September 21, 1-3PM
5810 Park Drive
Margate, FL 33063
954-357-7500
adults
Tai Chi
EVENT DETAILS
September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 12:30-1:30PM
Tea-Hat-a-Thon Competition
Design a winning summer/fall hat and compete for prizes
September 9, 10:30-11:30AM
Director’s Book Club
The Wager by David Grann
September 21 10:30-11:30AM
Pioneers of Change
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Month with dance, music, food and more
September 26, 5-7PM youth
Preschool Storytime Fun Stories, songs and crafts, ages 3-5 with caregiver
September 3, 17, 24 10:15-11:15AM
Miramar
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar 33025
954-357-8090
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Adult Coloring
September 7, 11AM-12:30PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach
Sign up for property tax exemptions
September 9, 11:30AM-1PM
Writer’s Club
Read, listen and discuss the written word
September 9, 23, 10:30AM12:30PM
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Mental Health Family Support Group
September 10, 6:30-7:50PM
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s District Service
September 11, 11AM-1PM
Book Discussion
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
September 21
11AM-12:30PM
Banned Books Trivia
September 28, 11AM-Noon
youth
Get Ready for Preschool Stories, songs and rhymes, ages 2-5
September 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30-11AM
North Lauderdale Saraniero
6901 Kimberly Blvd. North Lauderdale 33068
954-357-6660
adults
EVENT
DETAILS
Scientist-in-Resident
Gardening on a budget
September 9, 6-7PM
Your Voice, Your Vote & Government 101 Teens welcome
September 14, 2-4PM
Ameyal Mexican Cultural Academy Dance Presentation
Families/All Ages September 17, 4-5PM
Decision 2024
Presented by the Broward County League of Women Voters
September 28, 2-3:30PM
Color Me Calm Coloring Club
September 30, 5-6PM
youth
STEM Fun: Build! Create! Investigate! Ages 7-11
September 4, 18, 3-4PM
Storytime: Stories, songs and rhymes, ages 2-6
September 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11AM
Scientist-in-Resident
Youth Environmental Alliance
September 6, 20, 1-2PM
Crafts for Teens
Jewelry making
September 19, 3:30-4:30PM
NEED HOMEWORK HELP?
North
Regional/ Broward College
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2600
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Poets @ Heart
Poetry Writing Group
September 4, 18, 5-6:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English.
September 4, 11, 18, 25
5-6:30PM
Ageless Grace
September 5, 12, 19, 26 1-2PM
Come Together Acoustic Guitar Cafe: Family-friendly open mic/jam
September 7, 2-5PM
Craft and Chat: Bring your project/materials
September 9, 16, 23, 30 2-4PM
English Cafe Beginner Conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation
September 9, 16, 23, 30 5-6:30PM
Digital Resources in Focus Genealogy Resources and JobNow (BrainFuse) Teens welcome
September 12, 11AM-Noon
How to Be a Better Entrepreneur
September 16, 5:30-6:30PM
Between the Lines Book Club: Animal Farm by George Orwell
September 17, 2-3PM
Free Access: Discussion of libraries and the Bill of Rights
September 24, 2-3PM
Chess Club, all levels
September 25, 2-3PM
Meet the Author: Ken Peters, author of The Seed Sanctuary
September 25, 4:30-5:30PM
youth
Storytime, ages 2-5
September 5, 10:30-11:15AM
Teen Advisory Group
Explore the Creation Station
September 9, 5:30-6:30PM
After School Fun
Story and craft, grades K-2
September 10, 17, 24
4-4:30PM
Letter of the Week Storytime
Ages 2-5
September 12, 25
10:30-11:15AM
Construction Zone: Build creations with building bricks, ages 3-11
September 14, 11AM-Noon
Little Learners Storytime Ages 2-5
September 19
10:30-11:15AM
Wags & Tales: Practice
reading aloud with Zoe the therapy dog, ages 5-11
September 21, 2-3PM
Cultural Connections
Bilingual (English/Hebrew)
Rosh Hashanah story/activity
September 25, 4-5PM
Northwest Branch
1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060 954-357-6599
EVENT DETAILS
2 PODCASTS, DOUBLE THE FUN!
We’ve launched podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly
YOU CAN NOW ENJOY THE SHOWS LIVE OR ON-DEMAND
Explore timely topics and fascinating guests with host Bob Anstett
Northwest Regional
3151 University Drive
Coral Springs 33060
954-357-7990
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Library Living Room
Different activities throughout the week, ages 50 and over
• Hot Topics Discussion Group
September 3, 10, 17, 24
11AM-12:30PM
• Coloring, Crafts & Conversation
September 4, 11, 18, 25 11AM-12:30PM
• Bingo
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-12:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Interview Preparation Class
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 5-6:30PM
Beginner Microsoft Excel September 4, 1-3PM
Tai Chi
September 5, 19, 26
4:30-5:30PM
September 13, 27
12:30-1:30PM
English Cafe: Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation
• Beginner, September 5, 12, 19, 26, 5-6:30PM
• Intermediate, September 5, 12, 19, 26, 5-6:30PM
• All Levels, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 5-6:30PM
Gentle Yoga for Beginners
September 6, 20, 11AM-Noon
Whet Your Appetite Book Club: Discover new genres and authors
September 9, 1:30-3PM
Book Warriors Book Club
The Women by Kristin Hannah
September 10, 5:30-6:30PM
Introduction to the Computer
September 11, 25, 1-3PM
The Garden Club of Coral Springs: Learn about gardening
September 12, 14, 11AM1PM
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
September 18, 2-3:15PM
Chess Club: All levels and ages
September 23, 4-5:30PM
Learn the Tarot Monthly Class
September 28, Noon-1PM
youth
Baby Lapsit Story Time
Up to 18 months
September 3, 10, 17, 24
11-11:30AM
French Class
September 3, 10, 17, 24
3:30-5:30PM
Afterschool Teen Hang-out in the Living Room: Video games, entertainment and space to chill or engage
September 3-6, 9-12, 15-18, 21-24, 27-30, 2:40-4PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
September 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11:15AM or 11:1511:45AM
Construction Zone
Crafting puzzles, games and activities, ages 3-5
September 4, 11, 18, 25
11-11:15AM
Cuéntame/ Tell Me Storytime
Interactive stories and songs
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11-11:30AM
Teen Advisory Board, ages 12-18
September 12, 4-5PM
Making Cents
Financial literacy for teens
September 13, 3-4PM
Comics2Life Graphic Novel Book Club, ages 10-12
September 16, 4:30-5:30PM
Storytime Day for Kids: Meet local authors and listen as they read their stories live, ages 4-12
September 28, 10:30AM-5PM
Kundalini Yoga with Ms. Nipa, teens
September 30, 3-4PM
Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
954-262-5477
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Genealogical Society Open Lab
September 8, Noon-1:15PM
Genealogical Society Workshop
After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Research
September 8, 2-3PM
Books and Bites: Book and library resource discussion
September 12, 11:30AM-1PM
Growing Up and Toward the Future
An afternoon with Alexandra Alessandri
September 16, Noon-1:30PM
Socrates Cafe: Open discussion of philosophical questions
September 16, 1:30-2:30PM
Your Vote, Your Voice: A guide to informed voting
September 17, 12:30-1:30PM
Create a Vision Board
September 18, 6-7:30PM
Mexican Papel Picado Craft
September 20, 6-7PM
Citizen Voices Workshop
Navigating Book Bans
September 26, 12:30-1:30PM
Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind
Banned Books Panel
Discussion: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
September 26, 5-6PM
The Future of Spanglish Roundtable presentation/ discussion
September 30, Noon-1:30PM
youth
Stories & STEAM: Sciencethemed books and hands-on activities
September 3, 3:30-4:30PM
Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 3-5
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 9:3010:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM
Little Minnows Play and Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 12-36 months
September 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:3010:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM
Grandparents’ & Grandfriends’ Day
Collaborative Program: Special event for kids and their grandparents/friends
September 8, 3-5PM
Pajama Story Time: Songs and stories for the whole family
September 9, 16, 23, 30 6:307PM
Build It! Make It! Play It: Drop in for hands-on fun and activities
September 10, 4-4:45PM
Teen Volunteer Orientation
September 12, 5-6PM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Beginner/experienced players welcome
September 14, 2-4PM
STEM for Tweens, ages 8-12
September 17, 4-5PM
Teen Maker: Explore the connection between art and science
September 19, 5-6PM
Super Reader Day: Design a superhero cape and create a book bundle for your home.
September 21, 1-3PM
Kids’ Art Studio: Drop in and make art
September 24, 4-4:45PM
Computer Skills for Kids
September 28, 2-3PM
Pembroke Pines
Walter C.Young
Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-357-6750
adults
Jewelry Making Workshop
September 17, Noon-1:30PM
youth
Chess Club
September 7, 21, 11AM-Noon
Girl Scouts Open House
September 7, 21, Noon-2PM
Storytime, ages 2-5 w/ caregiver
September 12, 19, 26
10:30-11:15AM
Open Play Hour, ages 1-5
September 23, 10-11AM
Pizza Pillow Craft, all ages/ families
September 25, 5-6PM
Pompano Beach
50 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-357-7595
youth
English Cafe Intermediate
September 3, 10, 17, 24
6-7:30PM
Tai Chi for Seniors
September 11, 18, 25
10:30AM-12:30PM
youth
Adventures in Family
Storytime: Stories, songs and more, ages 2-5
September 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11AM
Wags & Tales: Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to an animal-assisted therapy dog, ages 6-11 September 23, 3-4PM
Riverland
2710 W. Davie Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-357-7455
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Basic Spanish Teens welcome
September 5, 6-7PM
Beginners English Cafe and U.S. Citizenship Test Prep
September 7, 14, 21, 28 11AM-2PM
Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks
September 9, 6-7PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about exemptions.
September 10, 2:30-4:30PM
Computer Literacy for Windows 10
September 16, 6-7PM youth
Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5
September 3, 10, 17, 24 11-11:45AM
Banned Books Week
Storytime & Craft: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
September 24, 11AM-Noon
Banned Books Week
Word Search & Trivia
September 25, 2-4PM
September 26, 3-6PM
Banned Books Week
Message Activity
September 26, 3-6PM
Open up a world of possibilities by learning a new language for
South Regional/
Broward College
7300 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-201-8825
adults
EVENT
DETAILS
Magic the Gathering
September 1, 15, 2-5PM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice listening, speaking and reading in a safe and judgment free environment
September 4, 11, 18, 25
6-7PM
Introduction to Microsoft Excel, two-part class
September 5, 12
10:30AM-12:30PM
Bingo for Books: with books as the prizes All ages welcome
September 8, 2-3PM
Ageless Grace: neuroplasticity exercises
September 11
10:30-11:30AM
Improve Skill & Self Online Library Resources
September 14
10:30AM-12:30PM
Poetry Club: Share, craft and improve your poetry with other poetry enthusiasts
September 17, 6:30-7:30PM
Introduction to Microsoft Windows 11, two-part class
September 19, 26
10:30AM-12:30PM
youth
Story Time Fun, ages 3-6
September 3, 10, 17, 24, 30
3-3:30PM
Toddler Time Stories, songs, and rhymes
Builder’s Club
September 5, 12, 19, 26
3-4PM
Crafty Kids, ages 5-11
September 6, 13, 20, 27 4-4:45PM
Toddler Free Play 12-36 months
September 7, 14, 21, 28
11AM-Noon
Games and Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18
September 7, 14, 21, 28 2-3PM
Twilight Tales Family
Southwest Regional
16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
954-357-6580 EVENT
adults
English Cafe Intermediate Practice English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation
• September 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30AM-Noon
• September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30AM-Noon
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course Learn how to pass your interview and test
• September 3, 10, 17, 24
6-7:30PM
• September 4, 11, 18, 25
6-7:30PM
• September 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30AM-Noon
Get Crafty
Burlap wreath centerpiece
September 4, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM
English Cafe Beginner/ Intermediate: Practice
English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation
September 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30AM-Noon
Chair Yoga
September 5, 12, 19, 26
Noon-2PM
Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group
September 5, 12, 19, 26
Noon-2PM
Ageless Grace: Seated neuroplasticity exercises
September 9, 16, 23, 30
Noon-1PM
Literacy Basics for the U.S. Citizenship Test
September 9, 16, 23, 30
6-7:30PM
iPhone for Beginners
September 10, 6-7:30PM
Docent Speakers’ Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Art of the Pre-Raphaelites
September 11, 2-3:30PM
Computer Basics
September 14 11AM-12:30PM
Design Your Own T-Shirt
September 14, 1-3PM
Let’s Talk About Book Club
September 17
10:30-11:30AM
Avoid Probate Nightmares
September 18, 6:30-7:30PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
Sign up for exemptions.
September 24, 4-6PM
Tree Climbers for Genealogy Enthusiasts
September 26, 2-4PM youth
Family Storytime, all ages
September 3, 10, 17, 24 6-6:30PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1235 months
September 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Baby and Me Storytime, ages six weeks until walking
September 5, 12, 19, 26 10:45-11:15AM
Math and Logic Games
Families/all ages
September 7, Noon-1PM
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
September 9, 16, 23, 30
10:30-11AM and 11:15-11:45AM
Let’s Build: Practice with building challenges, ages 6-12
September 14, 2-3PM
Chess Club, ages 6-12
Stirling Road
3151 Stirling Road
Hollywood, FL 33312
954-357-7550 EVENT
adults
English Cafe Beginner
Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation
September 3, 10, 17, 24
6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
September 4, 11, 18, 25
2-3PM
Ageless Grace
Brain/body fitness class
September 5, 12, 19, 26
2-3PM
Monday Matinee
Call library for title
September 9, 23
12:30-3:30PM
Broward College Combo
Jazz Band Concert
September 15, 2-3PM
Book Discussion with Lynda Levin: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
September 17, 1:30-3PM
Hollywood Historical Society
Presentation: Creating a Sustainable Paradise One Habitat at a Time with Sam Van Leer, Urban Paradise Guild
September 22, 1-3PM
Pull Up a Chair: Fun, interactive discussion on life’s commonalities as we age
September 24, 2-3PM youth
Family Storytime, all ages
September 1, 8, 29 11-11:45AM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, ages 12-17
September 4, 5-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11-11:45AM
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:15AM
Unlock Minds, Embrace
Voices: Celebrating Challenged Books, crafts, games and giveaways
September 22, 3:30-5:30PM
Dan Pearl
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33351
954-357-7440 EVENT DETAILS
adults
Nostalgic 90s Movie
Screenings: Call library for title; end times vary
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 1PM
September 5, 12, 19, 26, Noon
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
Prepare for interview and test
September 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30AM-12:30PM
Silent Book Club
BYOB (Bring your own book)
September 10, 6-7:30PM
Ageless Grace Brain/Body Fitness Class
September 12, 26, 10:3011:30AM
Saturday Sing-along Karaoke
September 14, 2-3:30PM
Film Screening
Call library for title
September 27, 2-4PM
Banned and Challenged Book Trivia
September 28, 4:30-5:30PM
youth
Pajama Storytime
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 28 6-6:30PM
Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages
September 5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 4PM (end times vary)
Teen Book Club, ages 13-18
September 19, 4-5PM
Banned books week september 22-28
Tamarac
8701 W. Commerical Blvd. Tamarac, FL 33351
954-765-1500
adults
Working with Computers and Devices
September 3, 10:30AM12:30PM
Artificial Intelligence in Online Searching
September 17, 10:30AM12:30PM youth
Story Time: Read, sing and play, ages 3-5 with caregiver September 12, 26, 10:30-11AM
Tyrone Bryant
8701 W. Commerical Blvd. Tamarac, FL 33351
954-765-1500
eBooks for children and teens
West Regional
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
954-765-1560
adults
Chair Yoga
September 3, 10, 17, 24
Noon-1PM
Meditation & Movement
Gentle stretches, breathing exercises and guided meditations
September 4, 3-4PM
Beginning English Cafe: For adults who know/speak little or no English
September 4, 11, 18, 25 6-7:30PM
Classic Films: Call for titles September 5, 2-4PM
Tai Chi
September 6, 13, 20, 27 1-2PM
Introduction to the Internet Two-part class
September 7, 21, Noon-2PM
Introduction to the Internet Three-part class
September 3, 10, 17 4-5:30PM
Ageless Grace
September 9, 16, 23, 30 1-2PM
Strength and Balance Class
September 9, 16, 23, 30 1:15-2PM
Gee You Knit Knitting Club
September 9, 16, 23, 30, 3-4:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
September 9, 16, 23, 30 6-7:30PM
Generalidades del Correo Electrónico: Matriculación en esta clase es necesaria El correo electrónico es esencial para los integrantes de la fuerza laboral, empresas y organizaciones
September 11, 18, 4-5:30PM
September 14, 28, Noon1:30PM
West Regional Book Club
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
September 13, 10:30AMNoon
Wednesdays at West: Sense of Cinema with Shelly Isaacs
September 18, 2-4PM
Coloring for Adults
September 20, 11AM12:30PM
Folk Dance Performance by Ameyal Mexican Cultural Academy
September 20, 1-2PM
Really True Reads Nonfiction Book Club: The Library Book by Susan Orlean
September 26, 2-3:30PM
Toddler Time, ages 12-35 months
September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11AM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
September 4, 11, 6-7:30PM
Storytime Fun, ages 3-5
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-Noon
Ready for College SAT/ ACT Workshops: Prepare for the October 5th SAT with this intensive, 5-session workshop, grades 10-12, September 9, 16, 23, 30 5:30-7:30PM
Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18
September 14, 28 11AM-12:30PM
Teen Book Club: Discuss, snack and chat, ages 13-18
September 18, 6:30-7:30PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading skills with a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12 September 21 10:30AM-Noon
Tween Book Club: Discussion, activity and treat, ages 8-12
September 23, 6:30-7:30PM
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
954-357-5420
adults
EVENT DETAILS
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Course
September 3, 10, 17, 24 6-7PM
Kundalini Yoga with Nipa Bring mat/towel
September 4, 6:30-7:30PM
Ageless Grace Seated Neuroplasticity Exercises
September 4, 11, 18, 25 1-2PM
Knitting and Crochet Group Bring in your projects
September 4, 11, 18, 25 2:30-4:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice English conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation
September 4, 11, 18, 25 6-7PM
September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30AM-Noon
September 9, 16, 23, 30 4-5PM
Chair Yoga with instructor Leigh Ann Russo
September 9, 16, 23, 30 Noon-1PM
Spanish Cafe Intermediate Practice Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversation
September 9, 16, 23, 30
Noon-1:30PM
Watercolor Painting Class
September 10, 1-2:30PM
Book Discussion: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
September 18
10:30-11:30AM
Weston Book Club: Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
September 18, 5-6PM
youth
Storytime Fun, ages 1-5 with caretakers
September 5, 12, 19, 26 11:30AM-Noon
Children’s Painting Class, ages 7 and up
September 14, 2-3:30PM
Musica with Sarah: Bilingual music class, ages 5 and under September 21 11:30AM-Noon
Wags & Tales: Read to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
September 26, 4:30-5:30PM
Open Play Hour, September 26 11:30AM-Noon
LEGO Builder’s Club, 5-10
September 28, 3-4PM
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adults
English Cafe Intermediate: Practice conversational
English and reading, 4-5:30PM
September 3
September 10
September 17
September 24
Microsoft Word 365 Essential Training
September 4, 5:30-6:30PM
Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club, 6:15-7:15PM
September 9
Science and Engineering in the Art of Carol Prusa Women Making STEAM
September 9, 7-8PM
English Cafe Intermediate: Practice conversational
English and reading
5:30-6:30PM
September 9
September 16
September 23
September 30
English Cafe Advanced 10:30AM-Noon
September 9
September 16
September 23
September 30
Director’s Book Club: The Wager by David Grann
September 10, Noon-1PM
Computer Camp, 1-2PM
LinkedIn Learning
September 10
Master Passwords
September 24
Job Seeker’s Guide, Featuring JobNow
September 11, 6:30-7:30PM
Friday Movie Matinee
Discussion
September 27, 3-4PM
Research and Grant Proposal Writing 101
September 30, 6-7:30PM
youth
Ready for College Workshop: Scholarships, 4:30-5:30PM
September 3
September 10
Virtual Teen Advisory Board Meeting
September 14, 11AM-Noon
Homework Help with Brainfuse
September 19, 4-5PM
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