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ArtLit 2024

A Celebration of Art, Culture and Stories that Connect Us
2024-02-10 10:30:00 2024-02-10 15:00:00 America/New_York ArtLit 2024 The ArtLit 2024 Community Festival is an opportunity to bring the entire community together to celebrate the rich Caribbean cultures of Lauderhill (particularly Jamaica, Trinidad-Tobago, and Haiti). Lauderhill Central Park Library -

Saturday, February 10
10:30am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-10 10:30:00 2024-02-10 15:00:00 America/New_York ArtLit 2024 The ArtLit 2024 Community Festival is an opportunity to bring the entire community together to celebrate the rich Caribbean cultures of Lauderhill (particularly Jamaica, Trinidad-Tobago, and Haiti). Lauderhill Central Park Library -

The ArtLit 2024 Community Festival is an opportunity to bring the entire community together to celebrate the rich Caribbean cultures of Lauderhill (particularly Jamaica, Trinidad-Tobago, and Haiti).


Broward County Library (BCL) signature event ArtLit 2024 brings the creativity of the Caribbean to impress, entertain and enlighten from 10:30AM to 3PM on Saturday, February 10, 2024, to Lauderhill Central Park Library, 3810 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, 33311,954-357-7833.


This year marks the seventh anniversary of Artlit, a free, popular community celebration of art and literature for all ages. Artit 2024 explores the Caribbean cultures of Jamaica, Haiti, and Trinidad-Tobago with a playful explosion of live music, art, spoken word and interactive experiences with local businesses, government agencies, crafters and more. There will be food samples, food for sale, giveaways and opportunities to meet local artists and authors.


"ArtLit 2024 is bursting with culture, verve and flair,” says Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs. "We are very proud of this dynamic community event. It's not to be missed!"

Free festival activities include a board games tent (Ludo, Do Say Dat and Mancala), face painting, henna art, Caribbean-themed virtual reality, dance instruction and photo- op fun with Super Reader and Princess Reads a Lot.


Live entertainment is also free and ranges from a featured, showcase performance of Jamaican culture and literature by the renowned Festival cosponsor/co-producer Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council, readings from featured book Kei Miller's Things I Have Withheld, Haitian-themed storytelling, and the live music of steelpan drums. Book giveaways (including of the title 100+ Voices for Ms. Lou by Dr. Opal Palmer Adisa) will also be another feature of ArtLit (while supplies last).

Festival Schedule:
10AM to 3PM DJ Underwood
10:45 to 11:45AM Steel Away Steel Drummers
12 to 12:15PM Good Manners Haitian Made by CEAMAC (Christmen Clerveaux)
12:20 to 12:50PM Marie Theodore-Pharel, Haitian Storyteller
1 to 2:45PM Louise Bennett-Coverley Performances:
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Introduction by Consul General of Jamaica, Oliver Mair
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Jahné King reads excerpts for Things I’ve Withheld
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Carnival Dancer
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Author Kei Miller - Things I’ve Withheld
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Jamaica Folk Review w/ Tallawah Mento Band
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Maxine Osbourne - "Jamaican History"
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Opal Palmer Adisa - "100 Voices for Miss Lou"
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Nadine Brady-Taylor – dance performance
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Closing - Musical Cultural Interlude


On the menu will be small food samples (while supplies last) of American, Haitian, Trinidadian-Tobagonian and Jamaican cuisine. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy
some special ‘birthday treat’ celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the formation of Broward County Libraries. Food trucks will also be selling food as well.


Major sponsors for the event are the Broward County Libraries, Louise Bennett Coverley Heritage Council, Friends of the Lauderhill Central Park and West Regional Libraries, the City of Lauderhill, the Children's Services Council of Broward County, La Belle Monique (Haitian) Restaurant, Joy's Roti Delight, Hammonds Bakery, Jerk Machine (Jamaican cuisine), Starbucks, Cane Radio, Publix, Wawa (2620 West Broward Blvd store in Fort Lauderdale), PDQ, Bolay, and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.


The Lauderhill Central Park Library is located on the Northeast corner of Sunrise Blvd. and State Road 7 (441). For additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Nevin Gussack at ngussack@broward.org or 954-357-7801.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Toddlers | Teens | Preschool | New Adults | Kids | Families | Everyone | Babies/Infants | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Fair/Festival | Arts & Cultural |

TAGS: | Library Anniversary |

Lauderhill Central Park Library
Phone: 954-357-7833
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed
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knit and crochet group
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Grab your yarn and needles
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South Regional Broward College Library - 1st floor crafting corner
Take a break from the stress of the day & practice being mindful. Do you have duplicate holiday cards? Are you looking for some new holiday cards? Join us this month for our card swap!
2nd Floor Photo Op - December Theme 12/1-12/31: Florida "Snow" man
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op Station
Take a festive holiday photo, Florida-style! ⛄
Grab-n-Go: Take and Make Craft
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Imperial Point Branch
This grab-n-go kit includes instructions and supplies to create your craft in the comfort of your home.
Library Staff Art Exhibition - by BCL Employee Recognition Committee
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library - Gallery 6
An art exhibition by Broward County Libraries Division's creative and talented staff and curated by the Employee Recognition Committee.
Chair Yoga for Adults - Practice new yoga techniques.
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Learn a new way to practice yoga
Socrates Cafe
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join a discussion of philosophical, ethical, and moral issues
Welcome to Story Time! - For ages 2 to 5 - Enjoy stories, songs, and more!
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
Story Time!
Issues of Aging Support Group
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Imperial Point Branch
This small support group will focus on challenges of aging in a supportive environment, led by licensed social worker Tana Hacken. Registration at the Reference Desk or call 954-357-6530.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Ageless Grace - with Sharon Veingrad
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Chair exercises based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements Fitness for brain and body.
Ageless Grace: Brain Health Exercises for Adults - Fun for the body and mind!
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Programming Room (1)
This program is designed for adults of all ages. Ageless Grace is performed while seated, led by instructor Eleanor. We meet Fridays, 11am-12pm on Main Library's 1st floor.
Gentle Yoga for Beginners - Bring your mat and join us!
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy the benefits of yoga through gentle movement and breathwork. No previous yoga experience is required.
This event is full
Cancelled
Chair Yoga - With certified yoga instructor Noemi Rais.
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
You can do yoga just sitting on a chair. Improve your health, concentration, flexibility, and strength. Feel relaxed, energized, and uplifted.
Chair Yoga with Instructor Manette - for Adults
Fri, Dec 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - 6E Multipurpose
Sit and stretch with Manette during an effective seated yoga exercise class. Class are free!
Tai Chi- Instructor Mario Leon - Registration Required (50-person max)
Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 1:55pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Gentle movement sequences designed to help improve your balance and coordination. Tai Chi can be easily adapted for any level of fitness.
English Cafe Intermediate
Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
English Cafe is a conversation class, designed for adults and led by an instructor to help improve English-speaking skills.
Spanish Café -Conversational Spanish Practice (Beginners) - Registration Required
Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Branch
Practice basic communication skills (including vocabulary, pronunciation & grammar) in Spanish.
Games People Play - Mahjong, Cards, Chess, Board games and more
Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Whether you are a Mahjong master, a card game enthusiast, or a Chess strategist, join us! You can gather with friends, meet new people and indulge in your favorite game.
Paint With an Artist: Ignite Your Creativity! - Discover artistic inspiration with artist Jane Bazinet
Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
Discover watercolors with internationally-acclaimed artist Jane Bazinet! Join our 1.5 hr workshop. Perfect for beginners, ignite your creativity with Jane's unique artistry!
This event is full
Teens Chasing Dreams
Fri, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Branch - Multipurpose Room
teen life skills program
Lego Club - For Ages 5 to 18, Grades K to 12
Fri, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Calling all young Lego fans, come join us for an hour of Lego fun! Join us for open building and free play. If you need an idea, we will have challenge cards available too. Must be age 5 to attend.
Cancelled
Kids Learn Tech - Presented by Tech 4 Now
Fri, Dec 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imperial Point Branch
Be prepared for success in today's digital world! Learn essential skills in coding, computer navigation, internet safety and how to conduct research. Please bring your own laptop or tablet.
Symbols of Spirit: African Masks - From the Arthur B. Steinman & Paul and Mary Rosen Collection
Sat, Dec 28, All day
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Gallery C
This exhibition showcases for the first time, original African masks from the 20th century. The masks are from two collections; the Arthur B. Steinman Collection and the Paul & Mary Rosen Collection.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame Traveling Exhibit
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Imperial Point Branch
Exhibit located in the second floor lobby. Learn more about Olympic swimmers and historic aquatic trailblazers.
Robert Korhonen Art Exhibit - Florida Style Plus
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Pompano Beach Library - Youth Services Exhibit Walls
Robert is an accomplished artist specializing in portraits, paintings, web graphics, and high-end design. He specializes in providing custom artwork.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Decorate a Mitten Craft - Celebrate Winter
Sat, Dec 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hollywood Branch
Celebrate winter by decorating a paper mitten and tell us what you love about winter. The librarian will post it on the winter bulletin board.
NAMI Broward Mental Health Support Group - Family Support Group
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
Mindful Minute - Holiday Card Swap
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm
South Regional Broward College Library - 1st floor crafting corner
Take a break from the stress of the day & practice being mindful. Do you have duplicate holiday cards? Are you looking for some new holiday cards? Join us this month for our card swap!
Cancelled
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 11:45am
Hollywood Branch
We will help you: practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civics questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing
2nd Floor Photo Op - December Theme 12/1-12/31: Florida "Snow" man
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op Station
Take a festive holiday photo, Florida-style! ⛄
Library Staff Art Exhibition - by BCL Employee Recognition Committee
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library - Gallery 6
An art exhibition by Broward County Libraries Division's creative and talented staff and curated by the Employee Recognition Committee.
Cancelled
US Citizenship & Naturalization Class - By Hispanic Unity
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
We will help you: Practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing. Registration required.
Wags & Tales - For ages 5-12
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Northwest Regional Library - #133
Read to a therapy dog at the library!
Creating a Business Plan
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Computer Lab
Looking to build a business or expand one you're already running? You'll need to build a business plan before you do.
Wags & Tales. For ages 5-12. - First-come, First-served.
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest Regional Library
Read to a therapy dog at the library!
Meditation at Dania Beach Library
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
Start your day with a guided mindfulness meditation to relax and refocus.
Fine Art Painting with Wylene Del Pino - Painting Class for all Levels
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Attendees, please do not buy supplies until you talk to the instructor. Wylene approaches the class with a classic style of drawing and painting that includes color mixing and application of paint.
Free Play Extravaganza. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration required.
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Carver Ranches Branch
Bring your children ages 3 to 5 years to participate in this passive and self-directed pop-up style program. Educational toys will be provided for families to play together in the youth area.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Toddler Free Play - fun for ages 12-36 months.
Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Give your little one a chance to make new friends while playing with toys appropriate for ages 12-36 months.
This event is full
Kwanzaa Family Celebration - UJIMA (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 4:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Auditorium,Café,Dianne Bienes Seminar Room # 1,Gallery B,Harambee Room,Lobby,Michael Bienes Seminar Room #2
Ujima (Collective work and responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and solve them together.Register
Chess Club
Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
A chance for casual practice or play for ages 5-18.
Learn the Tarot
Sat, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 223
Learn the Tarot in this monthly class.
This event is full
Holiday Interactive Train Exhibit - Featuring the Florida Citrus Model Train Society
Sat, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Auditorium
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society returns from November 2024 to January 2025 with their interactive train display.
Cancelled
English Cafe - Beginner - Registration required
Sat, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Practice and improve your English conversation skills. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Rescheduled
Books to Bones - Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Saturday, December 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lauderhill Central Park Library
Kids ages 5-12 can practice their reading skills and gain confidence while reading to a pet-therapy dog. This is a first come-first served basis program.
Kwanzaa: A Memoir Literary Experience - The Creation of Oyotunji African Kingdom 1970 – 1995
Sat, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Queen Mother Orite shares the history of the first twenty-five years of the Oyotunji Village’s as a historic landmark that greatly influenced African American identity in the late 20th century.
Kwanzaa Program
Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Branch - Multipurpose Room
Celebrate Kwanzaa and business discussion
Books to Bones - Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lauderhill Central Park Library
Kids ages 5-12 can practice their reading skills and gain confidence while reading to a pet-therapy dog. This is a first come-first served basis program.
Cancelled
Free Nutrition Classes for Adults - Facilitated by Feeding South Florida
Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lauderhill Central Park Library
10 Tips for Adults Want to know how to stretch your food dollar? Then come out and join 10 Tips for Adults.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - Adventurers Cinema
Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
Professor Indiana Jones faces retirement!
Lego® Club - What will you Build? Recommended for Pre-K-12 years old
Sat, Dec 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Calling all young Lego® fans! Join us for an hour of open building and free play fun! If you need an idea, we will have challenge cards available too. Duplo® will be available for fans under 5 yrs.
Cancelled
Kids: Come and Learn the Albanian Language & Culture!
Sat, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hollywood Branch
This class is open for kids ages 5 - 18 to learn the language and culture of Albania.
Decorate a Mitten Craft - Celebrate Winter
Sun, Dec 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hollywood Branch
Celebrate winter by decorating a paper mitten and tell us what you love about winter. The librarian will post it on the winter bulletin board.
Mindful Minute - Holiday Card Swap
Sun, Dec 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm
South Regional Broward College Library - 1st floor crafting corner
Take a break from the stress of the day & practice being mindful. Do you have duplicate holiday cards? Are you looking for some new holiday cards? Join us this month for our card swap!
2nd Floor Photo Op - December Theme 12/1-12/31: Florida "Snow" man
Sun, Dec 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op Station
Take a festive holiday photo, Florida-style! ⛄
Family Storytime
Sun, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Are you looking for something to do on Sundays? Do you have young children in your family? Would you like to have them entertained? Then come to Family Storytime! Families are invited!
Symbols of Spirit: African Masks - From the Arthur B. Steinman & Paul and Mary Rosen Collection
Mon, Dec 30, All day
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Gallery C
This exhibition showcases for the first time, original African masks from the 20th century. The masks are from two collections; the Arthur B. Steinman Collection and the Paul & Mary Rosen Collection.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame Traveling Exhibit
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Imperial Point Branch
Exhibit located in the second floor lobby. Learn more about Olympic swimmers and historic aquatic trailblazers.
Robert Korhonen Art Exhibit - Florida Style Plus
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Pompano Beach Library - Youth Services Exhibit Walls
Robert is an accomplished artist specializing in portraits, paintings, web graphics, and high-end design. He specializes in providing custom artwork.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Decorate a Mitten Craft - Celebrate Winter
Mon, Dec 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hollywood Branch
Celebrate winter by decorating a paper mitten and tell us what you love about winter. The librarian will post it on the winter bulletin board.
Mindful Minute - Holiday Card Swap
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 8:00pm
South Regional Broward College Library - 1st floor crafting corner
Take a break from the stress of the day & practice being mindful. Do you have duplicate holiday cards? Are you looking for some new holiday cards? Join us this month for our card swap!
2nd Floor Photo Op - December Theme 12/1-12/31: Florida "Snow" man
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op Station
Take a festive holiday photo, Florida-style! ⛄
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
Dances, stories and bubbles followed by a craft and free play. Ages 1-2.
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration is required. All guests must register.
Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
ABCs, 123s, and so much more! Join us for sing-a-longs and super fun activities that help little minds grow into big readers! This storytime is tailored to children ages 3 to 5.
Registration opens Monday, December 23 2024 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3-5
Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for stories, practicing early literacy skills, and playtime!
English Cafe Advanced (Online) - Class size limited.
Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online - Broward County Library
Instruction from volunteers of Miramar Branch Library and moderated by Library Staff. Register
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Imperial Point Branch
Come and join us for stories. songs and playtime with lots of laughter. Children ages 3-5 years old with parents and caregivers.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
Dances, stories and bubbles followed by a craft and free play. Ages 3-4.
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration is required. All guests must register.
Mon, Dec 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest Regional Library
ABCs, 123s, and so much more! Join us for sing-a-longs and super fun activities that help little minds grow into big readers! This storytime is tailored to children ages 3 to 5.
Registration opens Monday, December 23 2024 at 9:00am
Ageless Grace: Seated Neuroplasticity Exercises - Timeless Fitness and Fun for the Body and Mind
Mon, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements while seated, join Mrs. Eleanor Robinson in playful exercises, similar to childhood activities.
Registration opens Monday, December 23 2024 at 9:00am
Holiday Interactive Train Exhibit - Featuring the Florida Citrus Model Train Society
Mon, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Auditorium
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society returns from November 2024 to January 2025 with their interactive train display.
Ageless Grace - with Sharon Veingrad
Mon, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Chair exercises based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements Fitness for brain and body.
Chair Yoga - Instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Mon, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Weston Branch - Multipurpose Room (Room 120)
Chair Yoga helps to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, improve balance, increase strength and flexibility and so much more. Class is for adults of any age.
Library Staff Art Exhibition - by BCL Employee Recognition Committee
Mon, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Gallery 6
An art exhibition by Broward County Libraries Division's creative and talented staff and curated by the Employee Recognition Committee.
Youth Chess
Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Conference Room
A chance for casual practice or play.
Strength and Balance - with Sharon Veingrad
Mon, Dec 30, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Strength and Balance is a total body workout which focuses on strengthening the arms, legs, and core through movement to improve muscle tone and mobility. Feel free to bring water and weights!
Craft and Chat
Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Bring your project and materials; we’ll provide workspace, snacks, and conversation.
Minecraft Mania: - Spectacular Snowglobes
Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Computer Lab
Embark on an enchanting journey through sparkling snow globes in a maze where you must work together or individually to reach the other side.
Gee You Knit - Knitting Club
Mon, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Creation Station
Bring your yarn, needles, & materials for your projects.
Silent Sketching Hour
Mon, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Bring your sketchbook and sketch in peace at the library's craft room!
English Cafe - Beginner - Practice English
Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
This event is full
Cancelled
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library
We will help you practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history and government); practice your reading and writing.
Adult Book Club: I know Why The Caged Bird Sing - Registration required.
Mon, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carver Ranches Branch - Multipurpose Room
“I know Why The Caged Bird Sing” by Maya Angelou. Story about Angelou’s upbringing in the South during segregation & racism.
Symbols of Spirit: African Masks - From the Arthur B. Steinman & Paul and Mary Rosen Collection
Tue, Dec 31, All day
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Gallery C
This exhibition showcases for the first time, original African masks from the 20th century. The masks are from two collections; the Arthur B. Steinman Collection and the Paul & Mary Rosen Collection.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame Traveling Exhibit
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Imperial Point Branch
Exhibit located in the second floor lobby. Learn more about Olympic swimmers and historic aquatic trailblazers.
Robert Korhonen Art Exhibit - Florida Style Plus
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Pompano Beach Library - Youth Services Exhibit Walls
Robert is an accomplished artist specializing in portraits, paintings, web graphics, and high-end design. He specializes in providing custom artwork.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Decorate a Mitten Craft - Celebrate Winter
Tue, Dec 31, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hollywood Branch
Celebrate winter by decorating a paper mitten and tell us what you love about winter. The librarian will post it on the winter bulletin board.
Mindful Minute - Holiday Card Swap
Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
South Regional Broward College Library - 1st floor crafting corner
Take a break from the stress of the day & practice being mindful. Do you have duplicate holiday cards? Are you looking for some new holiday cards? Join us this month for our card swap!
2nd Floor Photo Op - December Theme 12/1-12/31: Florida "Snow" man
Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op Station
Take a festive holiday photo, Florida-style! ⛄
Take & Make Craft @ Main Library - A Grab & Go Craft for Kids
Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun winter craft! Supplies are limited.
Library Staff Art Exhibition - by BCL Employee Recognition Committee
Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library - Gallery 6
An art exhibition by Broward County Libraries Division's creative and talented staff and curated by the Employee Recognition Committee.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 0-3. - Registration required
Tue, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Carver Ranches Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0 to 3 years old with parent and caregiver.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Tue, Dec 31, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Hot Topics - Library Living Room
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Come and enjoy different activities throughout the week in the comfort of your library! For adults 50+
Holiday Interactive Train Exhibit - Featuring the Florida Citrus Model Train Society
Tue, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Auditorium
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society returns from November 2024 to January 2025 with their interactive train display.
Chair Yoga - Instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Tue, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Please join us, as Leigh Ann Russo, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Holistic Health Coach presents Chair Yoga. These classes benefit people of all ages.
Ageless Grace - with Eleanor Robinson
Tue, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program that consists of simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities.
Cancelled
Short Story Discussion Group - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Tue, Dec 31, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch
The stories “Minutes of Glory” by Ngugi wa Thiong’o is on page 557 and “You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town” by Zoe Wicomb is on page 591 in "The Art of the Story", edited by Daniel Halpern.
English Cafe - Beginner - Practice English
Tue, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
Cancelled
Chair Yoga - Instructor Mary Serfaty
Tue, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hallandale Beach Branch
Please join us, as Mary Serfaty presents Chair Yoga.
Caregiver Support Meeting - from Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services Division
Tue, Dec 31, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
Connect with fellow caregivers, discuss self-care and discover local resources.
English Cafe - Beginner
Tue, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Practice and improve your English conversation skills. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Creation Station Monthly December Creation Station Podcasts
Tue, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online - Broward County Library
Creation Station Monthly is a 45-60 minute monthly program that brings two strangers together to talk about a creative topic they both are interested in.
Game Night - Play PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Board Games
Tue, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Come enjoy Game Nights at the Sunrise Dan Pearl Library. Whether it's a two-player match or 5, our library has you covered!
History Uncovered - A discussion group for people who love history.
Tue, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Join this discussion group for history lovers!
Stories and Slime
Tue, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
We will read three stories and then make a simple slime using white glue, contact lens solution and baking soda. Ages 4 and up.
Cancelled
Tai Chi Focus at Main Library - Classes for Adults with instructor Fan Yang
Tue, Dec 31, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Practice Yang-style Tai Chi with expert instructor Fan Yang on Tuesdays, from 4:45-6pm.
Cancelled
English Cafe - Beginner - Practice English
Tue, Dec 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hollywood Branch
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
Decorate a Mitten Craft - Celebrate Winter
Wed, Jan 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hollywood Branch
Celebrate winter by decorating a paper mitten and tell us what you love about winter. The librarian will post it on the winter bulletin board.
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Wed, Jan 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Decorate a Mitten Craft - Celebrate Winter
Thu, Jan 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hollywood Branch
Celebrate winter by decorating a paper mitten and tell us what you love about winter. The librarian will post it on the winter bulletin board.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Basic Computers for Beginners - Introductory class to computers.
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Computer Training Center
Learn the basics of what a computer is and how to use its basic features. (Limited to 15 seats.) Register online. (Walk-Ins are welcome but seats are limited.)
Storytime. Ages 2 to 6.
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, Songs, and Fun! Ages 2 to 6. Registration is recommended.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Baby & Me. For non-walking babies as young as 6 weeks old. - Registration required. Each child requires a separate adult.
Thu, Jan 02, 10:45am - 11:15am
Southwest Regional Library
1 baby per adult. Siblings must have another caregiver. This storytime is only for non-walkers. Once the babies can walk, please consider our other storytimes.
Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:00am
Take & Make Craft Kits @ AARLCC Library
Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Pick up a free craft kit to create something fun.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Stories, songs, fingerplays, egg shakers, puppets and playtime! Ages 1-3.
Bingo - Library Living Room
Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Enjoy exciting games of Bingo with friends and win great books as prizes!
Digital Resources in Focus - Universal Class
Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Regional/Broward College Library - Computer Center
Explore a variety of free digital resource available at your library. Learn how to use them and see how they can help you meet your information needs.
Storytime Fun for ages 1-5 years - Registration is required. Register each child as a guest.
Thu, Jan 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Weston Branch - Multipurpose Room (Room 120)
Songs, rhymes and stories!
Chair Yoga - with instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Thu, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Please join us, as Leigh Ann Russo, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Holistic Health Coach presents Chair Yoga. These classes benefit people of all ages. Registration Required
Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:00am
Holiday Interactive Train Exhibit - Featuring the Florida Citrus Model Train Society
Thu, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Auditorium
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society returns from November 2024 to January 2025 with their interactive train display.
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Thu, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
Off the Hook - Knitting and Crochet Group
Thu, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Regional Library
Grab your yarn and needles and join the group to discuss your projects and latest techniques.
Ageless Grace - with Eleanor Robinson
Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 154
Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program that consists of simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities.
The Fine Art and Craft of Rug Hooking Workshop
Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beach Branch - Meeting Room
Rug Hooking Workshop - all levels and all crafters welcome! Hosted by Fort Lauderdale Beach Rug Hooking Group.
Ageless Grace: Exercise and Brain Health Program - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the health longevity of the mind and body. Presented by certified instructor Sharon Veingrad.
WR Classic Films - Wizard of Oz
Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Based on the 1900 children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum, this story is about a young girl named Dorothy who is transported from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz.
WR Classic Films - The Wizard of Oz
Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the mythical Wizard.
Registration opens Sunday, December 22 2024 at 9:00am
Technology Class with AARP Senior Planet - For Adults Age 50 and Over
Thu, Jan 02, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Hollywood Branch Library Computer Lab - Computer Lab
Join the AARP's Older Adults Technology Services and Senior Planet to get individual one-on-one tech help.
Arts and Crafts for Everyone
Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
Fun activities for the entire family.
One on One Technology Help with AARP Senior Planet - For Adults Age 50 and Over
Thu, Jan 02, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Hollywood Branch
Join the AARP's Older Adults Technology Services and Senior Planet to get individual one-on-one tech help.
English Cafe Beginners - Practice English
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation.
English Cafe Intermediate
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
This class is where speakers of other languages can practice intermediate-level reading and conversational English.
Family Afternoon Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, playtime and laughter!
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
New venue Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Please come join us for an afternoon of stories, songs, playtime and laughter!
Coloring @ Tyrone Bryant Library
Thu, Jan 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us for Family Coloring @ Tyrone Bryant Library!
Librarian’s Movie Pick
Thu, Jan 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Contact the library for titles. (954) 357-7840. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center.
Beatles Yoga - with Lorelei Coutts
Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
A gentle yoga class for everybody - taught to a Beatles' soundtrack!
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Fri, Jan 03, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Decorate a Mitten Craft - Celebrate Winter
Fri, Jan 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hollywood Branch
Celebrate winter by decorating a paper mitten and tell us what you love about winter. The librarian will post it on the winter bulletin board.
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Grab-n-Go: Take and Make Craft
Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Imperial Point Branch
This grab-n-go kit includes instructions and supplies to create your craft in the comfort of your home. Ask library staff for a craft kit.
Chair Yoga for Adults - Practice new yoga techniques.
Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Modified form of yoga using a chair for support. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hollywood Libraries.
Welcome to Story Time! - For ages 2 to 5 - Enjoy stories, songs, and more!
Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
Story Time!
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Issues of Aging Support Group
Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
This small support group will focus on challenges of aging in a supportive environment, led by licensed social worker Tana Hacken. Online registration required.
Ageless Grace with Sharon Veingrad
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Chair exercises based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements Fitness for brain and body.
Coloring, Crafts & Conversation - Library Living Room
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Come and enjoy different activities throughout the week in the comfort of your library! For adults 50+
Chair Yoga - With certified yoga instructor Noemi Rais.
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
You can do yoga just sitting on a chair. Improve your health, concentration, flexibility, and strength. Feel relaxed, energized, and uplifted.
Ageless Grace: Brain Exercises for Adults - Seated fun for the body and mind!
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Programming Room (1)
This program is designed for adults of all ages and is performed while seated. Led by instructor Eleanor, Ageless Grace meet Fridays, 11am-12pm on Main Library's 1st floor.
Tai Chi
Fri, Jan 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Join instructor Sabrina Zhang for a Tai Chi class. This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Registration required.
Tai Chi- Instructor Mario Leon - Registration Required (50-person max)
Fri, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Gentle movement sequences designed to help improve your balance and coordination. Tai Chi can be easily adapted for any level of fitness.
English Cafe Intermediate - Practice conversational English.
Fri, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
English Cafe is a conversation class, designed for adults and led by an instructor to help improve English-speaking skills.
Hooked on Stitches! - Crochet Club
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
Join us for a social time while working on your crochet projects. Bring your yarn, hooks and supplies to the Creation Station and enjoy a time with fellow crocheters.
Pompano Beach Branch Teen Advisory Board - First Organizational Meeting
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Conference Room
T.A.B. Meeting
Teens Chasing Dreams
Fri, Jan 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Branch - Multipurpose Room
teen life skills program
Cancelled
iPhone Basics with Jeffrey - Essential Tips for Beginners
Fri, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
Discover how to navigate your iPhone apps to simplify daily tasks. Bring your Smart phone device fully charged. Each week will present a different topic followed by Q & A.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Decorate a Mitten Craft - Celebrate Winter
Sat, Jan 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hollywood Branch
Celebrate winter by decorating a paper mitten and tell us what you love about winter. The librarian will post it on the winter bulletin board.
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Cancelled
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Branch
We will help you: practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civics questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Computer Lab
This course helps you grasp key concepts in artificial intelligence. You’ll see how AI can enhance your products, life, and career. AI has been around for over half a century.
Registration opens Saturday, December 28 2024 at 12:00am
Free Play Extravaganza. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration required
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Carver Ranches Branch
Bring your children ages 3 to 5 years to participate in this passive and self-directed pop-up style program. Educational toys will be provided for families to play together in the youth area.
Meditation at Dania Beach Library
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
Start your day with a guided mindfulness meditation to relax and refocus.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Cancelled
US Citizenship & Naturalization Class - By Hispanic Unity
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Practice for the interview, review the 100 civic questions and practice your reading and writing. Registration required.
Adult Coloring - Hosted by Miramar Branch Library
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center - Conference Room
Open to adults only please.
Chess Club
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tamarac Branch - Multipurpose Room
A chance for casual practice or play for ages 5 - 18+
Toddler Free Play - fun for ages 12-36 months.
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Give your little one a chance to make new friends while playing with toys appropriate for ages 12-36 months.
Cancelled
Computer Basics: Learn to use a mouse, hardware, & software2 - Registration is required.
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Southwest Regional Library
Registration is required. Learn the basics of using computers, including the mouse, hardware, software, & Windows. For adults with little or no computer knowledge.
Holiday Interactive Train Exhibit - Featuring the Florida Citrus Model Train Society
Sat, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Auditorium
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society returns from November 2024 to January 2025 with their interactive train display.
Math & Logic Games - All ages
Sat, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library
Join us for fun and learning with an hour of Math and Logic Games for the whole family!
Cancelled
Free Nutrition Classes for Adults - Facilitated by Feeding South Florida
Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lauderhill Central Park Library
10 Tips for Adults Want to know how to stretch your food dollar? Then come out and join 10 Tips for Adults.
Come Together Acoustic Guitar Cafe - A curated acoustic music open mic and jam.
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 154
Join us for this family-friendly monthly music event as an audience member or sign up to perform.
Build & Learn. Ages 6 to 11. - Registration required.
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carver Ranches Branch - Multipurpose Room
Practice engineering principles with blocks, strawbees, Legos, and more! Recommended for ages 6 to 11. First Saturday of each month.
Cancelled
Create I Have A Dream Board - Celebrate Martin Luther King day
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Branch
come and create a dream board
Games People Play - Mahjong, Cards, Chess Board games and more
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Whether you are a Mahjong master, a card game enthusiast, a Chess strategist or a board game lover, join us! You can gather with friends, meet new people and indulge in your favorite game.
Lego® Club - What will you Build? Recommended for Pre-K-12 years old
Sat, Jan 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Calling all young Lego® fans! Join us for an hour of open building and free play fun! If you need an idea, we will have challenge cards available too. Duplo® will be available for fans under 5 yrs.
Kids: Come and Learn the Albanian Language & Culture! - For Kids
Sat, Jan 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
This class is open for kids ages 5 - 18 to learn the language and culture of Albania.
Beginners English Cafe
Sat, Jan 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lauderhill Central Park Library
Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Sun, Jan 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Family Storytime
Sun, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Are you looking for something to do on Sundays? Do you have very young children in your family? Would you like to have them entertained? Then come to Family Storytime!
Magic the Gathering: - Casual Commander Sunday
Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Classroom
Do you play Magic the Gathering Commander or want to learn how to play?
Parliamentarian Workshops - presented by Friends of the Broward County Library
Sun, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Registration for each individual workshop is $25, registration for all six is $100. Seating is limited. The workshops are nontransferable and non-refundable.Register
Beginner Chess Lessons - All Ages - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Sun, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch
Please join us to learn how to play chess. Everyone is welcome!
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
Dances, stories and bubbles followed by a craft and free play. Ages 1-2.
English Cafe - Intermediate Conversation - Practice conversational English.
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
A place where speakers of other languages can practice intermediate level reading and conversational English. Instruction from volunteers of the Southwest Regional Library.
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration is required. All guests must register.
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
ABCs, 123s, and so much more! Join us for sing-a-longs and super fun activities that help little minds grow into big readers! This storytime is tailored to children ages 3 to 5.
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am
English Cafe Intermediate - Improve your English skills
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Come practice your English in a group setting.
Writer's Club - Hosted by Miramar Branch Library
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center - Conference Room
Please join us to read, listen and discuss the written word! Adults only.
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3-5
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for a story, practicing early literacy skills, and playtime!
Hora de cuentos bilingüe/Bilingual Storytime - Para las familias/for families
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us for a fun, family time of bilingual songs and stories. ¡Disfruten en familia con divertidos cuentos y canciones bilingües!
English Cafe Advanced (Online) - Class size limited.
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online - Broward County Library
Instruction from volunteers of Miramar Branch Library and moderated by Library Staff. Register
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Imperial Point Branch
Come and join us for stories. songs and playtime with lots of laughter. Children ages 3-5 years old with parents and caregivers.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
Dances, stories and bubbles followed by a craft and free play. Ages 3-4.
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration is required. All guests must register.
Mon, Jan 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest Regional Library
ABCs, 123s, and so much more! Join us for sing-a-longs and super fun activities that help little minds grow into big readers! This storytime is tailored to children ages 3 to 5.
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am
Eat Healthy, Be Active
Mon, Jan 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Learn tips and tools to eat healthy and be physically active to promote good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Join us for this 6-week series.
Holiday Interactive Train Exhibit - Featuring the Florida Citrus Model Train Society
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Auditorium
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society returns from November 2024 to January 2025 with their interactive train display.
Ageless Grace with Sharon Veingrad - Registration Required (60-person max)
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Chair exercises based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements Fitness for brain and body.
Registration opens Monday, December 23 2024 at 10:00am
Chair Yoga - with instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Weston Branch - Multipurpose Room (Room 120)
Please join us, as Leigh Ann Russo, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Holistic Health Coach presents Chair Yoga. These classes benefit people of all ages. Registration Required
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
Ageless Grace - Timeless Fitness and Fun for the Body and Mind
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements while seated, join Eleanor Robinson in playful exercises, similar to childhood activities. For all ages!
Spanish Cafe - Intermediate
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills at the intermediate level.
Chair Yoga with Instructor Manette - Seated yoga for the body and mind!
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - 6E Multipurpose
Chair Yoga has a new schedule for 2025: Mondays, 12-1pm. Sit, stretch, and breathe with Manette during an effective seated yoga exercise class.
Whet Your Appetite Book Club - Discover new genres.
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 223
Discover new authors, and explore new genres, in this monthly book club!
Deer Readers Book Club - Title TBA
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy reading and talking about this book to be announced.
Tai Chi 4 Your Health! Weekly Mondays & Wednesdays - Winter Series: January- February except Holidays
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room
Improve your health and wellness through Tai Chi with this weekly program. Mondays 1 p.m. to 2pm and Wednesdays 11a.m. to 12 p.m.
This event is full
English Cafe
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center - Multipurpose Room
Practice & improve your conversational English.
Feng Shui- Money Frog. 3 sessions - Upcycling art class
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
Registration is necessary, limited space. Hand build in clay this popular Feng Shui charm, for prosperity and money. All materials are provided.
Strength and Balance with Sharon Veingrad - Registration Required (60-person max)
Mon, Jan 06, 1:20pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Strength and Balance is a total body workout which focuses on strengthening the arms, legs, and core through movement to improve muscle tone and mobility. Feel free to bring water and weights!
Registration opens Monday, December 23 2024 at 10:00am
Author Talk: Sally Ling - How Boca Raton Helped Win WWII
Mon, Jan 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
A WWII top-secret military base tasked with the installation, maintenance, and operation of America’s most important war-worthy device.
Minecraft Mania: - Winter Sports
Mon, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Computer Lab
Get creative and design your own winter sport. Construct a charming winter village to serve as the backdrop for your sporting events.
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am
Craft and Chat
Mon, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Bring your project and materials; we’ll provide workspace, snacks, and conversation.
EnerChi - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Mon, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for our bi-weekly exercise class. EnerChi is form of low-impact movements to help promote balance and well-being.
Chess Club
Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 214
Casual game play for both the novice and experienced players of all ages. Bring a game clock if you prefer to play timed chess matches.
Silent Sketching Hour
Mon, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Bring your sketchbook and sketch in peace at the library's craft room!
English Cafe Beginner - Practice English
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
English Cafe - Intermediate Conversational English (Online) - on Zoom
Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
This online class brings together speakers of other languages to practice conversational, intermediate-level English and reading. Register
Literacy Basics for the U.S. Citizenship Test - Instruction by a Southwest Regional Library Volunteer.
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Learn the English alphabet and the words and sentences for the United States Citizenship Test.
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class (In-Person) - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
We will help you practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing.
Game Development for Teens
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Join us to learn game development with Java-Script. Using the Code Guppies platform, participants will learn to build mini-games and understand coding logic.Register
Introduction to Computers for Beginners
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Computer Lab
Come learn about the basic operations of a desktop computer. This class is limited to 15 participants. Walk-ins are welcome!
Chess For Kids and Teens. - Registration required
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carver Ranches Branch - Multipurpose Room
Learn how to play and practice. This Program is for all Level chess players. Now first and third Monday of Each Month. Recommended for ages 6-18.
Twilight Tales - a story time for the whole family.
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, and crafting fun for the whole family.
Odyssey Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club (Online) - A monthly social book club
Mon, Jan 06, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Online - Broward County Library
This is a social book club, and we read one book over the course of two months. This allows our members to read at a casual pace.Register
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy a casual story time & songs with the family!Register
English Cafe for All Levels
Mon, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
Participants will be able to both learn and practice their English language skills.
Beginners English Cafe
Mon, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Conference Room
This class is for adults who know little or no English. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Crafts for Storytime: Take and Make bags - Seasonal crafts ages 3 and up at Dania Beach Library
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
Seasonal crafts for children linked with Storytime to take and make at home.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Take & Make Craft @ Main Library: Lunar New Year! - A Grab & Go Craft for Kids
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
English Cafe - Intermediate - Focuses on vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Classes taught by a Southwest Regional Library Volunteer.
Get Ready for Preschool! - Class Size Limited.
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center - Multipurpose Room
Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 2-5.
Windows 11 Essential Training (2 Part Class) - Part 1: 01/07/2025, Part 2: 01/14/2025
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Computer Training Center
Essential training to acclimate users to the newest Windows operating system. Register online. (Walk-Ins are welcome but seats are limited.)
Storytime at Dania Beach Library - Join us for singing, stories & crafts every Tuesday morning!
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
Storytime fun for all toddlers and preschoolers.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 0-3. - Registration required.
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Carver Ranches Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0 to 3 years old with parent and caregiver.
Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18-35 months. Registration is required for each child.
Inside Out Storytime: Exploring Emotions
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Youth Service Story Room
Join us for "Inside Out Storytime: Exploring Emotions." This storytime is perfect for little ones and families to discover the magic of emotions together.
Read, Baby Read - Storytime for early learners!
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Babies ages 0-36 months will experience fun books, engaging songs, and the company of other little ones in this interactive program.
Intro to Selling online - Presented by Senior Planet (Miami) from AARP
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
Make extra money by selling online! Learn about platforms for selling items like collectibles, crafts, furniture, and more. Get tips for avoiding scams and selling safely.
Make Your Own 2025 Calendar - Active Learning Center
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Use the materials provided to make your calendar for the new year.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Working with Computers and Devices - Computer Training with LinkedIn Learning
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tamarac Branch - Computer Center
This is a. recorded video course with live Q&A and discussion. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverland Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, songs, activities and a craft. Recommended for ages 2 - 5.
Adult Coloring
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Branch
Join us for a calming hour of adult coloring.
Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
West Regional Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18-35 months. Registration is required for each child.
10 Tips for Adults - Nutritional Tips for a Healthier You
Tue, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
This interactive, learner-centered 8-week course will teach participants healthy food management, budgeting, and much more. Let’s see how far we can stretch that food dollar!
Chair Yoga - Instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Tue, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Please join us, as Leigh Ann Russo, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Holistic Health Coach presents Chair Yoga. These classes benefit people of all ages.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 24 2024 at 10:00am
Tech Tutor Hour
Tue, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center - Multipurpose Room
Have specific questions about technology or library services like Libby or Hoopla?
English Cafe Intermediate - Improve your English skills
Tue, Jan 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Come practice your English in a group setting.
Intermediate English Cafe - Practice conversational English.
Tue, Jan 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Practice intermediate level reading and English conversation. Instruction from experienced volunteer teachers from the West Regional Library.
Hot Topics - Library Living Room
Tue, Jan 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
Come and enjoy different activities throughout the week in the comfort of your library! For adults 50+
A Matter of Balance – New Year New You! - Presented by the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
Tue, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
The “A Matter of Balance Program” is an 8-week series. Learn practical strategies to prevent/manage falls and increase activity levels. Participants must be aged 60 and older.
This event is full
Mobile Tech for Beginners
Tue, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Conference Room
Learn to navigate your smartphones, tablets and laptops.
Ageless Grace - with Eleanor Robinson
Tue, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program that consists of simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities.
Coffee and Conversation - Local Community Resources
Tue, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Come join an informal discussion on government and non-profit services available to the public. Some dates we may feature a guest speaker.
Teen Time
Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Beginners English Cafe
Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Afterschool Homework Help
Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
Wags & Tales - For ages 5-18
Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Green Room
Read to a therapy dog at the library!
Conversational Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
This conversational Spanish class will help you with your pronunciation and to build your vocabulary.
This event is full
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Tue, Jan 07, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
Story Time Fun - stories and fun for kids ages 3-6.
Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, and fun.
Homework Help - For Children in Grades K-12
Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Storytime Room
The homework help program provides much needed helps to students. Registration is required. Walk-ins welcome! Will register upon arrival.
Coffee and Conversation - Local Community Resources
Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Imperial Point Branch
Come join an informal discussion on government and non-profit services available to the public. Some dates we may feature a guest speaker.
Homework Help - For children ages 5-12
Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
The homework help program provides assistance with homework questions. Walk-ins welcome!
Eco Kids Club
Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Calling all junior conservationists! Register
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement - MECCA Tutoring Program by Broward County Public Schools
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Café
Free academic assistance for all Broward County Public and Charter School students. Registration required.Register
Read & Succeed - Struggling to gain reading confidence?
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 133
Come practice your reading skills with the help pf dedicated high school student tutors! Children ages 5 to 11 improve fluency, build comprehension, and develop a love for reading in a fun environment
Game Night - Play PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Board Games
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Come enjoy Game Nights at the Sunrise Dan Pearl Library. Whether it's a two-player match or 5, our library has you covered!
Beginning Word - Computer Class: Tuesday Sessions
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Regional Library - Computer Lab
In this series, you will familiarize yourself with the layout of Microsoft Word and the most basic and used functions of this program. Flash drive, pen, and paper required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
After School Fun for grades K-2 - Come for a story and a craft
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Please register for the event.
Stories and Slime
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
We will read three stories and then make a simple slime using white glue, contact lens solution and baking soda. Ages 4 and up.
Chess Club
Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
A chance for casual practice or play for ages 5 to adult.
Mastering Your College & Scholarship Essays: Write to Win - Ready for College: College Readiness Workshops
Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
Learn proven strategies to craft compelling essays that showcase your strengths and maximize your chances of winning scholarships.Register
Tai Chi Focus at Main Library - Classes for Adults with instructor Fan Yang
Tue, Jan 07, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Practice Yang-style Tai Chi with expert instructor Fan Yang on Tuesdays, from 4:45-6pm.
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
Tue, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 214
We will help you: Practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 24 2024 at 9:00am
English Cafe for All Levels
Tue, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 222
This is a free class where speakers of other languages can practice reading and conversational English. This is an all-level class for different levels of proficiency.
Creative STEAM Lab
Tue, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Get creative and have fun exploring hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities for ages 6 to 12. Registration is required for each participant.
English Cafe - Beginner - Practice English
Tue, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class - Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your Interview and Test.
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Instruction by Citizens-in-Action Volunteers of the Southwest Regional Library.
Family Storytime. All Ages.
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Family Evening Storytime: Activities and stories before bedtime.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 9:00am
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your Interview and Test.
Crochet for a Cause - Friends of the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multipurpose Room
Crochet for a good cause with the Friends of Lauderhill Towne Centre Library. Both beginners and experts are welcome! All supplies provided but participants can also bring in their own supplies.
English Cafe - Beginner
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Practice and improve your English conversation skills. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Mind & Soul Meditation
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
Kick off the new year by prioritizing your health. Register
Meaningful Conversations
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
Have a meaningful conversation.
English Cafe Intermediate - Class Size Limited
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Conference Room
Instruction from volunteers of Hallandale Beach Branch and moderated by library staff.
English Cafe for Beginners
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Beginners English Cafe
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Classroom
Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Yoga Class - BYOM - Bring Your Own Mat!
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Join Instructor Leigh Ann Russo for a relaxing evening yoga session.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 24 2024 at 10:00am
Get Crafty: Take & Make - January Craft: Paper Bag Snowflake
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Southwest Regional Library
Come in to pick up a craft to take and make at home.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Sharkey's Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:15am
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy books, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Register
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Cancelled
English Cafe - Advanced
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
New venue Hollywood Branch
A place where speakers of other languages can practice advanced level reading and conversational English.
English Cafe - Advanced
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
A place where speakers of other languages can practice advanced level reading and conversational English.
English Cafe - Beginner/Intermediate - Focuses on vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
This class provides a fun environment to practice English skills. Instruction is provided by a Southwest Regional Library Volunteer.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 12-35 months. - Registration is required. Toddler and adult must register.
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Toddler Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 12-35 months. Registration is required for this in-person program.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime - Children ages 1 to 3 years old with an adult.
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Northwest Regional Library - 135
Stories and songs for toddlers and their families to practice literacy skills. Limited to the registered and/or the first 60 participants.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Baby Storytime for ages 3-12 months
Sharkey's Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy books, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Register
Toddler Story Time. Ages 18-36 months.
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Young At Art (now Broward County Library Branch) - Multipurpose Room
Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 18-36 months. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 9:00am
Coffee & Conversation with Florida Agencies! - Florida Agencies are Here to Assist You with Social Services
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us for Coffee and Conversation with various Florida agencies. Find out what social services and resources are available to you.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
Rhymes, songs and bubbles for babies 3-12 months. Playtime is followed by the program.
Morning Brew Crew: Coffee & A Movie!
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us as we enjoy some morning coffee/tea and watch a movie that's based on a book! This is an ongoing monthly program of different movies based on books!
NEA Big Read Arts & Crafts for Toddlers - Ages 1-3
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fort Lauderdale Reading Center
Join in the NEA Big Read 2025 for toddler arts and crafts fund!
Construction Zone - Educational program for ages 3 to 5
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:15am
Northwest Regional Library - 133
Children aged 3 to 5 will collaborate to engage in crafting puzzles, games, and various enjoyable activities.
Mobile Device Help
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Branch
A one on one orientation with a library staff member who can help you learn to use your favorite library apps on your smartphone or tablet. Please bring your smart device fully charged.
Tai Chi 4 Your Health! Weekly Mondays & Wednesdays - Winter Series: January- February except Holidays
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room
Improve your health and wellness through Tai Chi with this weekly program. Mondays 1 p.m. to 2pm and Wednesdays 11a.m. to 12 p.m.
Adult Rock Painting Party
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Have a little artistic fun with a rock painting project. Turn your backyard garden into a colorful art display one painted rock at a time. All supplies will be provided.
Library Living Room Film Club - Movie and Discussion
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Welcome to our Living Room Theater! Join us for a film screening and audience discussion led by a librarian.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 12-35 months. - Registration is required. Toddler and adult must register.
Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Toddler Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 12-35 months. Registration is required for this in-person program.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
Meditation & Movement - Nurture your mind, body and soul
Wed, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
A session of gentle stretches, breathing exercises and guided meditations. With certified Yoga Teacher, Leigh Ann Russo.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 25 2024 at 10:00am
English Cafe Intermediate
Wed, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch
Practice your English with peers! Taught by volunteers. Registration is required
Director's Book Club: "Lady Tan's Circle of Women" (Online) - by Lisa See
Wed, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online - Broward County Library
Join Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs in discussing thought-provoking books on Zoom. Read the book or listen to the audiobook, then get together with Allison and others to talk about it.Register
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Wed, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Tai Chi For Arthritis - Improve Your Body's Flexibility
Wed, Jan 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Margate Catharine Young Branch - Auditorium
This gentle exercise can help improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
English Cafe - Intermediate (Online) Limit of 15 students - Registration Required- hosted by Tamarac Library
Wed, Jan 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
Practice and improve your conversational English. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Please register, class size is limited. Register
Introduction to the Computer
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Computer Training Center
This class provides a thorough, jargon-free introduction to computers, files and folders.
Movie Screening - Fantastic Films at Sunrise: Ocean's Eleven (2001 Version)
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for Fantastic Films and watch dramas that will make you cry, sultry on-screen romances that will leave you blushing, and action and thriller films that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Ageless Grace: Brain and Body Fitness - Timeless Fitness for the Body and Mind
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Weston Branch - Multipurpose Room (Room 120)
Chair exercises with upbeat music. Instructor, Eleanor Robinson will have you stretching, bending, bouncing, grooving and laughing, while you listen to fab music!
Fine Art Series for 2025 - Docent Speakers' Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
This is a 6-part series of fine art programs offered bi-monthly starting on January 8, 2025.
Teen Time
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Chair Yoga - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Modified form of yoga using a chair for support.
Afterschool Homework Help
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
Tech Wednesdays: Google Drive - Free technology class.
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Educational and Cultural Center - Computer Lab - 2nd Floor
Prerequisites: You must have a Gmail address and be somewhat comfortable navigating the internet. Bring your Gmail username and password and be ready to sign in during the class. 
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - A Banned Book Discussion
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Join us for a lively book discussion about The Handmaid's Tale
Tai Chi With Karen
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise in which practitioners perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths. Registration is required. Limited to 15.
Knitting and Crochet Club - Come knit and crochet with us! This is NOT a class.
Wed, Jan 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Exchange new stitches and make friends!
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Wed, Jan 08, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
Academic Enrichment at Your Library
Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Youth Service Story Room
Academic enrichment for grades K-12.
Open Gaming - For Ages 5 to 100
Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
Join us to play board games every Wednesday from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Hollywood Library. We will have board games, card games, and puzzles available for people to play.
STEAM Fun. Ages 7-11. - Build! Create! Investigate!
Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Conference Room
Join us working on basic STEAM related projects. Registration recommended.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 24 2024 at 9:00am
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement - MECCA Tutoring Program by Broward County Public Schools
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Café
Free academic assistance for all Broward County Public and Charter School students. Registration required.Register
Ageless Grace - Timeless Fitness and Fun for the Body and Mind
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Multipurpose Room
Based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements while seated, join Eleanor Robinson in playful exercises, similar to childhood activities.
Teen Film Screening Godzilla x Kong: The new empire - Teen Studio
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
The epic battle continues. Legendary pictures, cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs Kong with an all new adventure.
Game Night - Play PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Board Games
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Come enjoy Game Nights at the Sunrise Dan Pearl Library. Whether it's a two-player match or 5, our library has you covered!
Drawing with David
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
Children will learn to express themselves through the art of drawing.
Hands-On PC Build
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Programming Room (1)
A live demonstration of how to build a PC.
English Cafe Intermediate - Practice conversational English.
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Free class for students who have basic English language skills and want to improve their comfort and proficiency in English. Registration is required & class size is limited.
This event is full
LEGO Night
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center
Please join us for a fun evening of LEGO building!
Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Ages 12-17
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch
Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting! TAB is a group of teen volunteers who make suggestions, plan programs, and conduct programs for our library.
Quit Tobacco with Group Quit
Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Get the tools and techniques to quit and remain tobacco-free. Share the experience with others in a trusting and supportive group environment.Register
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Course - Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your Interview and Test.
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Instruction by Citizens-in-Action Volunteers of the Southwest Regional Library.
English Cafe Intermediate - Improve your English skills
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Come practice your English in a group setting.
Beginning English Cafe - Learn English!
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library - Meeting Room
This class is for adults who know little or no English.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Join us for stories, songs and fun!
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library
Join us for an adventure in the popular table-top role-playing game. Registration is required.
Write On! - Creative Writing Workshop - Calling all writers, poets and creative enthusiasts
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Dianne Bienes Seminar Room # 1
Come join us for an inspiring creative writing workshop presented by Art Prevails.Register
English Cafe Intermediate
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Classroom
Practice listening, speaking and reading skills in a safe and judgment free environment.
English Cafe Intermediate
Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
Practice and improve your English conversation skills. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Cancelled
AARP Driver Safety Class
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
Our Award-Winning Driver Safety Course Could Save You Money on Auto Insurance!
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Little Minnows Play & Storytime (ages 12-36 months)
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 10:15am
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy parallel and collaborative play, songs and and a story that enhance early literacy skills. Register
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Letter of the Week Storytime for ages 2-5 
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Welcome to Storytime. For ages 2 to 5! Registration is recommended. 
AARP Driver Safety Class
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
You could earn a discount on your auto insurance premium after completing the course.
Cancelled
World Wide Web: Browse, Search, Clear History (2 Part Class) - Part 1: 1/9/25, Part 2: 1/16/25
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library
Learn how to use a web browser and search engine. Register online. (Walk-Ins are welcome but seats are limited.)
Story Time
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center - Storytime Room
Please join us for story time!
Little Minnows Play & Storytime (ages 12-36 months)
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy parallel and collaborative play, songs and and a story that enhance early literacy skills. Register
Baby Lapsit - 2nd Floor- Active Learning Center
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us for songs, lap bounces, and fingerplays tailored just for babies. Ages birth to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Join us for stories, songs and fun!
Introduction to Gmail
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
In Introduction to Gmail, you will learn how to begin using your Gmail account to its fullest, and maximize the cloud based software's features. 
Storytime. Ages 2 to 6.
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, Songs, and Fun! Ages 2 to 6. Registration is recommended.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
File Management in Windows 11 (2 Part Class) - Part 1: 1/9/25, Part 2: 1/16/25
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to manage files and folders in Windows 11. Register online. (Walk-Ins are welcome but seats are limited.)
Ageless Grace - With Instructor Elizabeth Veras
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Please join us, as Elizabeth Varas, Happiness Coach and Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner, presents Ageless Grace, learn about topics such as nutrition, mindfulness and self-care practices.
Baby & Me. For non-walking babies as young as 6 weeks old. - Registration required. Each child requires a separate adult.
Thu, Jan 09, 10:45am - 11:15am
Southwest Regional Library - Sunshine Room
1 baby per adult. Siblings must have another caregiver. This storytime is only for non-walkers. Once the babies can walk, please consider our other storytimes.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Take & Make Craft Kits @ AARLCC Library
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Pick up a free craft kit to create something fun.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Stories, songs, fingerplays, egg shakers, puppets and playtime! Ages 1-3.
Toddler Time - a story time for ages 18 months thru 3 years.
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for little ones.
Storytime Fun
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for stories, music, movement, and fun, for ages 3-5. Parents/caregivers are invited for the craft/activity session only. Registration is required for each child.
Tai Chi With Karen
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise in which practitioners perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths. Registration is required - limited to 15.
The Garden Club of Coral Springs
Thu, Jan 09, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Join us to learn about South Florida gardening.
Storytime Fun for ages 1-5 years - Registration is required. Register each child as a guest.
Thu, Jan 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Weston Branch
Songs, rhymes and stories!
Toddler Story Time - 2nd Floor- Active Learning Center
Thu, Jan 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Join us for fun songs, activities, and stories. For ages 18 months to 36 months.
Books and Bites
Thu, Jan 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Join librarians Bonnie and Sarah for a book club discussion and a special presentation about library resources. Register
Movie Screening - Fantastic Films at Sunrise: Ocean's Twelve
Thu, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 2:10pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for Fantastic Films and watch dramas that will make you cry, sultry on-screen romances that will leave you blushing, and action and thriller films that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Thu, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
Off the Hook - Knitting and Crochet Group
Thu, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Regional Library
Grab your yarn and needles and join the group to discuss your projects and latest techniques.
Chair Yoga - with instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Thu, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Please join us, as Leigh Ann Russo, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Holistic Health Coach presents Chair Yoga. These classes benefit people of all ages. Registration Required
Tai Chi For Arthritis - Improve Your Body's Flexibility
Thu, Jan 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Margate Catharine Young Branch - Auditorium
This gentle exercise can help improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
Ageless Grace - with Eleanor Robinson
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program that consists of simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities.
The Fine Art and Craft of Rug Hooking Workshop
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beach Branch - Meeting Room
Rug Hooking Workshop - all levels and all crafters welcome! Hosted by Fort Lauderdale Beach Rug Hooking Group.
Teen Time
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Mark Telesca Performs - Cultural Gems Series
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 154
Join us to hear from acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist, band leader, and author, Mark Telesca.
Ageless Grace: Exercise and Brain Health Program - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the health longevity of the mind and body. Presented by certified instructor Sharon Veingrad.
The Buddy Holly Story - Cinema of the BLUES
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
The life and career of legendary rock and roll musician Buddy Holly is dramatized.
Afterschool Homework Help
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
Drop In Tech Help - Basic Assistance for Your Tech Needs
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Green Room
Need help with understanding how to use your computer, phone, or tablet? Bring all your basic tech questions and we will do our best to answer them.
Arts and Crafts for Adults with Christine - Registration is Required
Thu, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
Adults will learn watercolor painting techniques.
Coffee and Conversation
Thu, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Programming Room (1)
Come join an informal discussion on government services available to the public. Some dates may have a speaker.
English Cafe Intermediate @ Main Library - for intermediate-level learners of English
Thu, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - 5th Floor North Conference Room
A conversational practice of English.
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Thu, Jan 09, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
NEA Big Read 2025 Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch - Multipurpose Room
Storytime featuring the Big Read book selections!
Broward County Property Appraisers Tax Exemption Event - with the BCPA Mobile Exemption Education Team
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multipurpose Room
Broward County Property Appraisers Office staff offer in-person tax exemption information to the public.
Builder's Club - building fun for ages 6-11.
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
What will you build this week?
Homework Help - For Children in Grades K-12
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Storytime Room
The homework help program provides much needed helps to students. Registration is required. Walk-ins welcome! Will register upon arrival.
Arts and Crafts for Everyone
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
Fun activities for the entire family.
TranquiliTEA Thursdays - Coloring for Adults
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young At Art (now Broward County Library Branch) - Multipurpose Room
Our mindfulness hour of tea, coloring and relaxing music invites you to calm your mind and destress.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
Homework Help - For children in grades K - 12
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Youth Services Area
The homework help program provides assistance with homework questions. Walk-ins welcome!
Teens Chasing Dreams
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Multipurpose Room
An enriching program for teens. This program will run every Thursday through April 2025.
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach - Homestead Exemption Filing
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Homestead Exemption Filing
Crafts for Teens: Jewelry Making
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Multipurpose Room
Let's get creative! Make a unique piece of jewelry with a variety of colorful beads.
English Cafe Beginners - Practice English
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation.
English Cafe Intermediate
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
This class is where speakers of other languages can practice intermediate-level reading and conversational English.
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement - MECCA Tutoring Program by Broward County Public Schools
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Café
Free academic assistance for all Broward County Public and Charter School students. Registration required.Register
LEGO Builders Fun Club @AARLCC - We Bring the Legos! You Bring the Imagination!
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Gallery B
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO blocks.
Family Afternoon Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, playtime and laughter!
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
New venue Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Please come join us for an afternoon of stories, songs, playtime and laughter!
English Cafe - Beginner - Practice English
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
Tai Chi
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Join instructor Sabrina Zhang for a Tai Chi class. This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Registration required.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Thu, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Become a volunteer at the Alvin Sherman Library! Register
Librarian’s Movie Pick
Thu, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Contact the library for titles. (954) 357-7840. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center.
Beginner Spanish Café
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverland Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us and learn the basics of Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Grab-n-Go: Take and Make Craft
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Imperial Point Branch
This grab-n-go kit includes instructions and supplies to create your craft in the comfort of your home. Ask library staff for a craft kit.
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Beginning English Cafe - Basic Level - This class is for ADULTS only who know little or no English.
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Students will learn the English alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, and develop basic conversation skills.
Baby Lapsit Storytime - For non-walking babies ages Birth to 18 months.
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Northwest Regional Library - 135
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories specifically selected for the developmental needs of babies before they start walking. Space is limited to 60 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
West Regional Fiction Book Club Presents - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
Join us for a discussion of "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano, hosted by Librarian Kayann M.
Socrates Cafe
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
A Socrates Cafe is an open discussion for participants to delve into philosophical questions. 
Music and Movement - 2nd Floor- Active Learning Center
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us for dancing, singing, and a story or two. For ages 18 months up to 5 years old.
English Cafe
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
Learn to practice speaking English.
Chair Yoga for Adults - Practice new yoga techniques.
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Modified form of yoga using a chair for support. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hollywood Libraries.
Welcome to Story Time! - For ages 2 to 5 - Enjoy stories, songs, and more!
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
Story Time!
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Issues of Aging Support Group
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
This small support group will focus on challenges of aging in a supportive environment, led by licensed social worker Tana Hacken. Online registration required.
Gentle Yoga for Beginners - Bring your mat and join us!
Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy the benefits of yoga through gentle movement and breathwork. No previous yoga experience is required.
Let's Talk About It - Fun conversations for curious minds!
Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Join us weekly for thought provoking discussions on a wide range of topics. Participants are invited to share insights and explore diverse perspectives.
Ageless Grace with Sharon Veingrad
Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Chair exercises based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements Fitness for brain and body.
Chair Yoga - With certified yoga instructor Noemi Rais.
Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
You can do yoga just sitting on a chair. Improve your health, concentration, flexibility, and strength. Feel relaxed, energized, and uplifted.
Pens, Pencils, and Pastels - Adult Coloring
Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Creation Station
Come and relax with adult coloring and casual conversation. Registration Required
Ageless Grace: Brain Exercises for Adults - Seated fun for the body and mind!
Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Programming Room (1)
This program is designed for adults of all ages and is performed while seated. Led by instructor Eleanor, Ageless Grace meet Fridays, 11am-12pm on Main Library's 1st floor.
Tai Chi- Instructor Mario Leon - Registration Required (50-person max)
Fri, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Gentle movement sequences designed to help improve your balance and coordination. Tai Chi can be easily adapted for any level of fitness.
Registration opens Friday, December 27 2024 at 10:00am
Spanish Café -Conversational Spanish Practice (Beginners) - Registration Required
Fri, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Branch
Practice basic communication skills (including vocabulary, pronunciation & grammar) in Spanish.
English Cafe Intermediate - Practice conversational English.
Fri, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
English Cafe is a conversation class, designed for adults and led by an instructor to help improve English-speaking skills.
Teen Time
Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Afterschool Homework Help
Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Fri, Jan 10, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
Teens Chasing Dreams
Fri, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Branch - Multipurpose Room
teen life skills program
Crafty Kids - crafting fun for ages 5-11.
Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
What will your masterpiece look like?
Lego Club - For Ages 5 to 18, Grades K to 12
Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Calling all young Lego fans, come join us for an hour of Lego fun! Join us for open building and free play. If you need an idea, we will have challenge cards available too. Must be age 5 to attend.
iPhone Basics with Jeffrey - Essential Tips for Beginners
Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Discover how to navigate your iPhone apps to simplify daily tasks. Bring your Smart phone device fully charged. Each week will present a different topic followed by Q & A.
Kids Learn Tech - Presented by Tech 4 Now
Fri, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imperial Point Branch
Be prepared for success in today's digital world! Learn essential skills in coding, computer navigation, internet safety and how to conduct research. Please bring your own laptop or tablet.
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Sat, Jan 11, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
We will help you: practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civics questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Android Phone and Tablet Essential Training
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Computer Lab
This detailed course—fully updated to cover the latest Android operating system—helps Android users get the most out of their smartphone or tablet.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 12:00am
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
This class will help you practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history/government); and practice reading and writing for the Citizenship Test.
Elementary Math Bootcamp - For children and families
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multipurpose Room
Children in elementary school are invited to join this monthly boot camp series to refresh their elementary math skills. Caregivers are also encouraged to attend.
Introduction to American Sign Language: 6-week course - Presented by a certified Coda Link, Inc. ASL Instructor
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest Regional Library - Creation Station
Come learn the basics of American Sign Language and help build a bridge between the hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing communities.
Wags & Tales. For ages 5-12. - First-come, First-served.
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest Regional Library
Read to a therapy dog at the library!
US Citizenship & Naturalization Class - By Hispanic Unity
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing. Registration required.
Free Play Extravaganza. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration required
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Carver Ranches Branch
Bring your children ages 3 to 5 years to participate in this passive and self-directed pop-up style program. Educational toys will be provided for families to play together in the youth area.
Meditation at Dania Beach Library
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
Start your day with a guided mindfulness meditation to relax and refocus.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Take and Make: Zebra Craft
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Weston Branch
Come to the library and pick up a craft bag to make at home. While supplies last.
Insanity-High intensity interval (HIIT) exercise class - Registration Required
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Description Insanity is a high intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise class that is designed to keep your body working at maximum capacity throughout the entire workout. No equipment necessary.
Construction Zone - Registration required - Ages 3-11  
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Build creations with friends using blocks and plastic building bricks. All blocks and bricks are provided for use in the program. 
Black History Saturday School Series - Stories of Our Ancestors
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Dianne Bienes Seminar Room # 1
Free monthly interactive Black History lessons for youth and families.
Stress Relief for Your Best Life Now
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 154
In this six-session series, Stress Relief for Your Best Life Now, explores the causes of stress and how stress adversely affects the body and mind. Presented by Manohara Ferretti, M Div.
Chess Club
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center - Storytime Room
Learn how to play, solve chess puzzles, or play casual games of chess.
Chess Club - 1st. Floor Programming Room
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Increase your critical thinking skills through Chess. Practice your game play.
Virtual Teen Advisory Board (Online)
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online - Broward County Library
The Teen Advisory Board is a program for teens who want to help with library programs and offer input into library collection and program development.Register
Toddler Free Play - fun for ages 12-36 months.
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Give your little one a chance to make new friends while playing with toys appropriate for ages 12-36 months.
Chess Club
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
A chance for casual practice or play for ages 5-18.
Registration opens Saturday, December 28 2024 at 9:00am
Computer Basics: Learn to use a mouse, hardware, & software - Registration is required.
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Computer Training Center
Registration is required. Learn the basics of using computers, including the mouse, hardware, software, & Windows. For adults with little or no computer knowledge.
English Cafe / U.S Citizenship Help
Sat, Jan 11, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Riverland Branch - Multipurpose Room
English Cafe U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
Calligraphy Demonstration with Mr. Shi Kai - Hosted by Miramar Branch Library
Sat, Jan 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center - Multipurpose Room
Calligraphy Demonstration with Mr. Shi Kai
Beginning Word - Computer Class: Saturday Sessions
Sat, Jan 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Computer Lab
In this series, you will familiarize yourself with the layout of Microsoft Word and the most basic and used functions of this program. Flash drive, pen, and paper required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
Upcycled Treasures: - Decorating Picture Frames
Sat, Jan 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Conference Room
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. The craft for this session is: Decorating Picture Frames
Genealogy 101 Meetup - A 6-month program series
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Computer Lab
The intention of the series is to educate attendees on the basics of researching their family histories.
Get Your Voice Heard - A guide to contacting your elected officials
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 235
Join us to learn how you can effectively communicate issues you are passionate about to your elected officials.
Let's Build. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. - No registration necessary.
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Practice engineering principles with building challenges!
Performance Workshop - Open Mic and Sing-Along (Hybrid: Online & In-Person)
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center
Poems, songs, jokes, stories, monologues. Climb up on your soapbox! A free zone. No Judging, just support!
Spanish Cafe for Beginners - Learn and practice Spanish
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Learn and practice Spanish - vocabulary, grammar, and conversation!
42nd Street - Cinema of the BLUES
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
42nd Street is a 1933 American pre-Code musical choreographed by Busby Berkeley. Starring Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell and Ginger Rogers.
Winter Craft Time - Winter & Snowman
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multipurpose Room
Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to make a snowman and snow craft to decorate their room and/or home.
Registration opens Saturday, December 28 2024 at 9:00am
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens and Tweens
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Have adventures at the library with Dungeons and Dragons! Register
Sensory Story Time - 2nd Floor- Active Learning Center
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
This story time will nurture your child through songs, stories and activities. Geared towards children with autism or sensory needs.
Games & Gaming - video & board games for ages 10-18.
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Have fun challenging your fellow teens & tweens.
Children's Painting Class with Christine Landis - Ages 8 and up
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Weston Branch - Multipurpose Room (Room 120)
Join us for a children's watercolor painting class.
Registration opens Saturday, December 28 2024 at 9:00am
The Art of Chinese Paper Folding - Zhezhi - Chinese Paper Folding
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room
Learn about the Art of Chinese Paper Folding and take home your own masterpiece!
Games People Play - Mahjong, Cards, Chess Board games and more
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Whether you are a Mahjong master, a card game enthusiast, a Chess strategist or a board game lover, join us! You can gather with friends, meet new people and indulge in your favorite game.
Lego® Club - What will you Build? Recommended for Pre-K-12 years old
Sat, Jan 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Calling all young Lego® fans! Join us for an hour of open building and free play fun! If you need an idea, we will have challenge cards available too. Duplo® will be available for fans under 5 yrs.
Kids: Come and Learn the Albanian Language & Culture! - For Kids
Sat, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
This class is open for kids ages 5 - 18 to learn the language and culture of Albania.
Year Long Summers Cultural Conversation - Year Long Summers Cultural Conversation
Sat, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Through this project, viewers are invited to experience the warmth, energy, and depth of South Florida's artistic landscape, as seen through the lens of those who live and breathe its perpetual summer
Beginners English Cafe
Sat, Jan 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lauderhill Central Park Library
Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Sun, Jan 12, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Sun, Jan 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Sun, Jan 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Sensory Shenanigans
Sun, Jan 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Drop in with the family to enjoy some fun sensory activity stations. Register
The Historic Stranahan House Museum - Organized by the Hollywood Historical Society
Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us this month to learn about the Historic Stranahan House Museum. This event will be presented by Missi Weinkoff-Buress, an Education and Programming Manager.
Bingo for Books
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Multipurpose Room
All ages welcome! Monthly we will host Bingo for Books, a lively hour of Bingo with books as the prizes!
Parliamentarian Workshops - presented by Friends of the Broward County Library
Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Registration for each individual workshop is $25, registration for all six is $100. Seating is limited. The workshops are nontransferable and non-refundable.Register
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Mon, Jan 13, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
Dances, stories and bubbles followed by a craft and free play. Ages 1-2.
English Cafe - Intermediate Conversation - Practice conversational English.
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
A place where speakers of other languages can practice intermediate level reading and conversational English. Instruction from volunteers of the Southwest Regional Library.
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration is required. All guests must register.
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library - Sunshine Room
ABCs, 123s, and so much more! Join us for sing-a-longs and super fun activities that help little minds grow into big readers! This storytime is tailored to children ages 3 to 5.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 9:00am
English Cafe Intermediate - Improve your English skills
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Come practice your English in a group setting.
Hora de cuentos bilingüe/Bilingual Storytime - Para las familias/for families
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us for a fun, family time of bilingual songs and stories. ¡Disfruten en familia con divertidos cuentos y canciones bilingües!
English Cafe Advanced (Online) - Class size limited.
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online - Broward County Library
Instruction from volunteers of Miramar Branch Library and moderated by Library Staff. Register
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Imperial Point Branch
Come and join us for stories. songs and playtime with lots of laughter. Children ages 3-5 years old with parents and caregivers.
NEA Big Read 2025 - Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us to hear this year's Big Read book entitled "The Nian Monster" by Yu Hua. There will also be activities.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
Dances, stories and bubbles followed by a craft and free play. Ages 3-4.
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration is required. All guests must register.
Mon, Jan 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest Regional Library - Sunshine Room
ABCs, 123s, and so much more! Join us for sing-a-longs and super fun activities that help little minds grow into big readers! This storytime is tailored to children ages 3 to 5.
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 9:00am
Eat Healthy, Be Active
Mon, Jan 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Learn tips and tools to eat healthy and be physically active to promote good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Join us for this 6-week series.
Broward County Property Appraiser - Hosted by Miramar Branch Library
Mon, Jan 13, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center
Do you need assistance with saving on your property taxes and help finding additional exemptions you may qualify for?
Ageless Grace with Sharon Veingrad - Registration Required (60-person max)
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Chair exercises based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements Fitness for brain and body.
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 10:00am
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
Chair Yoga -Instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Weston Branch - Multipurpose Room (Room 120)
Chair Yoga helps to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, improve balance, increase strength and flexibility and so much more. Class is for adults of any age.
Ageless Grace - Timeless Fitness and Fun for the Body and Mind
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements while seated, join Eleanor Robinson in playful exercises, similar to childhood activities. For all ages!
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Spanish Cafe - Intermediate
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills at the intermediate level.
Chair Yoga with Instructor Manette - Seated yoga for the body and mind!
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - 6E Multipurpose
Chair Yoga has a new schedule for 2025: Mondays, 12-1pm. Sit, stretch, and breathe with Manette during an effective seated yoga exercise class.
Monday Matinee: "The Painted Veil" - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Mon, Jan 13, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join us for the showing of the movie: "The Painted Veil". This film will be followed by a discussion.
Paint by Number Hour-Adult Craft
Mon, Jan 13, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center - Multipurpose Room
Painting is fun!
Memoir Writing Workshop - All are welcome!
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Bienes Museum Ceremonial Room
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, from 1-3.30pm, on the 6th Floor of the Main Library in downtown Fort Lauderdale. We meet year round.
Toddler Crafternoon! MLK Day Craft
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch - Multipurpose Room
Come enjoy a fun toddler craft! Ages 2-5.
Tai Chi 4 Your Health! Weekly Mondays & Wednesdays - Winter Series: January- February except Holidays
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room
Improve your health and wellness through Tai Chi with this weekly program. Mondays 1 p.m. to 2pm and Wednesdays 11a.m. to 12 p.m.
This event is full
Youth Chess
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Conference Room
Short description A chance for casual practice or play.
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 9:00am
English Cafe
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center
Practice & improve your conversational English.
Feng Shui- Money Frog. 3 sessions - Upcycling art class
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
Registration is necessary, limited space. Hand build in clay this popular Feng Shui charm, for prosperity and money. All materials are provided.
Strength and Balance with Sharon Veingrad - Registration Required (60-person max)
Mon, Jan 13, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Strength and Balance is a total body workout which focuses on strengthening the arms, legs, and core through movement to improve muscle tone and mobility. Feel free to bring water and weights!
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 10:00am
Novel Ideas Book Discussion
Mon, Jan 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
The title selected for January is "Let the Great World Spin" by Colum McCann.
Socrates Cafe
Mon, Jan 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
A Socrates Cafe is an open discussion for participants to delve into philosophical questions. Register
Teen Time
Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Afterschool Homework Help
Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
Craft and Chat
Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Bring your project and materials; we’ll provide workspace, snacks, and conversation.
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Mon, Jan 13, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
Wags & Tales (For Ages 6-11) 2025 - Presented by the Humane Society of Broward County
Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pompano Beach Library - Youth Services Playroom
Animal Assisted book therapy
Homework Help - For children in grades K - 12
Mon, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Youth Services Area
The homework help program provides assistance with homework questions. Walk-ins welcome!
Homework Help - For children aged 5 - 12
Mon, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
The homework help program provides assistance with homework questions. Walk-ins welcome!
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement - MECCA Tutoring Program by Broward County Public Schools
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Free academic assistance for all Broward County Public and Charter School students. Registration required.Register
Teen Gaming at the Studio - Teen Studio
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Hang out in the Teen Studio after school. Watch a movie, play video or board games, and relax after class.
Mindful Movement and Meditation - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Please join to experience mindful movement and meditation with instructor Leigh Anne Russo.
Teen Advisory Group Meeting - For 6th - 12th graders.
Mon, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southwest Regional Library
Earn volunteer service hours while helping your community and having fun!
Silent Sketching Hour
Mon, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Bring your sketchbook and sketch in peace at the library's craft room!
English Cafe Beginner - Practice English
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
English Cafe - Intermediate Conversational English (Online) - on Zoom
Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
This online class brings together speakers of other languages to practice conversational, intermediate-level English and reading. Register
Literacy Basics for the U.S. Citizenship Test - Instruction by a Southwest Regional Library Volunteer.
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Learn the English alphabet and the words and sentences for the United States Citizenship Test.
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class (In-Person) - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
We will help you practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing.
Friends of Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Meeting - Everyone welcome!
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multi-Purpose Room
Learn what the Friends of the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library are working on, as well as upcoming volunteer opportunities!
Introduction to Computers for Beginners
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Computer Lab
Come learn about the basic operations of a desktop computer. This class is limited to 15 participants. Walk-ins are welcome!
Dominoes Social. Recommended for ages 6 and up. - Registration required.
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carver Ranches Branch - Multipurpose Room
Have fun playing dominoes with friends and family! Recommended for ages 6+. 2nd Monday of each month. Dominoes are a fun traditional leisure activity in many Caribbean countries.
Twilight Tales - a story time for the whole family.
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, and crafting fun for the whole family.
NEA Big Read 2025 Book Discussion - "To Live" by Yu Hua
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multipurpose Room
Join the Friends of the Library for a riveting discussion of the 2025 NEA Big Read title: "To Live" by Yu Hua.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy a casual story time & songs with the family!Register
English Cafe for All Levels
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
Participants will be able to both learn and practice their English language skills.
Crafts for Storytime: Take and Make bags - Seasonal crafts ages 3 and up at Dania Beach Library
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
Seasonal crafts for children linked with Storytime to take and make at home.
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Tue, Jan 14, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Take & Make Craft @ Main Library: Lunar New Year! - A Grab & Go Craft for Kids
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Children’s Storytime: The Nian Monster Adventure - Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Margate Catharine Young Branch - Auditorium
The Nina Monster adventure is a captivating story in which children will be thoroughly engaged in craft making and activities.
English Cafe - Intermediate - Focuses on vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Classes taught by a Southwest Regional Library Volunteer.
Get Ready for Preschool! - Class Size Limited.
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center - Multipurpose Room
Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 2-5.
Windows 11 Essential Training (2 Part Class) - Part 1: 01/07/2025, Part 2: 01/14/2025
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Computer Training Center
Essential training to acclimate users to the newest Windows operating system. Register online. (Walk-Ins are welcome but seats are limited.)
Storytime at Dania Beach Library - Join us for singing, stories & crafts every Tuesday morning!
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
Storytime fun for all toddlers and preschoolers.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 0-3. - Registration required.
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Carver Ranches Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0 to 3 years old with parent and caregiver.
Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18-35 months. Registration is required for each child.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
Inside Out Storytime: Exploring Emotions
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Youth Service Story Room
Join us for "Inside Out Storytime: Exploring Emotions." This storytime is perfect for little ones and families to discover the magic of emotions together.
Read, Baby Read - Storytime for early learners!
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Babies ages 0-36 months will experience fun books, engaging songs, and the company of other little ones in this interactive program.
Intro to Translation tools
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Explore digital translation tools and apps like Google Translate. Learn to translate websites, live conversations, and more. Discover the pros and cons of these tools and when to use them.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Learning Mobile Device Security
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tamarac Branch
Computer training with LinkedIn Learning and live Q&A. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverland Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, songs, activities and a craft. Recommended for ages 2 - 5.
Adult Coloring
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Branch
Join us for a calming hour of adult coloring.
AARLCC Special Collections Tour
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Join us for a unique opportunity to tour AARLCC Special Collections in honor of MLK Day.
Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
West Regional Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18-35 months. Registration is required for each child.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
10 Tips for Adults - Nutritional Tips for a Healthier You
Tue, Jan 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
This interactive, learner-centered 8-week course will teach participants healthy food management, budgeting, and much more. Let’s see how far we can stretch that food dollar!
Chair Yoga - Instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Tue, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Please join us, as Leigh Ann Russo, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Holistic Health Coach presents Chair Yoga. These classes benefit people of all ages.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 10:00am
English Cafe Intermediate - Improve your English skills
Tue, Jan 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Come practice your English in a group setting.
NEA Big Read 2025 - To Live by Yu Hua Book Discussion
Tue, Jan 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Conference Room
Join us for a NEA Big Read book discussion of To Live by Yu Hua.
Intermediate English Cafe - Practice conversational English.
Tue, Jan 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
Practice intermediate level reading and English conversation. Instruction from experienced volunteer teachers from the West Regional Library.
Hot Topics - Library Living Room
Tue, Jan 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
Come and enjoy different activities throughout the week in the comfort of your library! For adults 50+
Open Classroom – The Power of Grassroots Activism, - Community Building, Film and Media
Tue, Jan 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
How can film and media impact crises around the globe? Register
Area Agency on Aging of Broward County (AAABC)
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
Mobile Office Hours
A Matter of Balance – New Year New You! - Presented by the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
The “A Matter of Balance Program” is an 8-week series. Learn practical strategies to prevent/manage falls and increase activity levels. Participants must be aged 60 and older.
This event is full
Watercolor Painting Class - With Christine Landis
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Weston Branch - Multipurpose Room (Room 120)
Basic Techniques plus drawing instruction.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 9:00am
Ageless Grace - with Eleanor Robinson
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program that consists of simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities.
Computer Camp: E-books and e-magazines
Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online - Broward County Library
Curious about the vast collection of e-books and e-magazines available through our library?Register
Teen Time
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Beginners English Cafe
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Afterschool Homework Help
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
AARLCC Special Collections Tour
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Join us for a unique opportunity to tour AARLCC Special Collections in honor of MLK Day.
Wags & Tales - For ages 5-18
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Green Room
Read to a therapy dog at the library!
Ask Us Anything: Technology and Computers
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Need help with understanding how to use your computer, phone, or tablet? Bring all your questions and receive training that will empower you.
Conversational Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
This conversational Spanish class will help you with your pronunciation and to build your vocabulary.
This event is full
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Tue, Jan 14, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
Story Time Fun - stories and fun for kids ages 3-6.
Tue, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, and fun.
Homework Help - For Children in Grades K-12
Tue, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Storytime Room
The homework help program provides much needed helps to students. Registration is required. Walk-ins welcome! Will register upon arrival.
Homework Help - For children ages 5-12
Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
The homework help program provides assistance with homework questions. Walk-ins welcome!
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement - MECCA Tutoring Program by Broward County Public Schools
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Café
Free academic assistance for all Broward County Public and Charter School students. Registration required.Register
Read & Succeed - Struggling to gain reading confidence?
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 133
Come practice your reading skills with the help pf dedicated high school student tutors! Children ages 5 to 11 improve fluency, build comprehension, and develop a love for reading in a fun environment
Lego Adventure Club - Build Using Your Imagination!
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Calling all Lego fans! Come join us for an hour of fun and imagination. For ages 5 through 12 years old. Registration is required.
Game Night - Play PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Board Games
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Come enjoy Game Nights at the Sunrise Dan Pearl Library. Whether it's a two-player match or 5, our library has you covered!
Build It! Make It! Play It!
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Drop in for hands-on fun and activities! Register
Beginning Word - Computer Class: Tuesday Sessions
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Regional Library - Computer Lab
In this series, you will familiarize yourself with the layout of Microsoft Word and the most basic and used functions of this program. Flash drive, pen, and paper required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
After School Fun for grades K-2 - Come for a story and a craft
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Please register for the event.
Stories and Slime
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
We will read three stories and then make a simple slime using white glue, contact lens solution and baking soda. Ages 4 and up.
Chess Club
Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
A chance for casual practice or play for ages 5 to adult.
Book Discussion Hosted by Teen Book Club - This Is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua
Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
This event is for ages 13-18 year olds. Event is cohost by teens.
Financial Aid 101: A Beginner's Guide to Paying for College - Ready for College: College Readiness Workshops
Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
Understand the basics of financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, to help you confidently fund your college education.Register
Tai Chi Focus at Main Library - with Instructor Fan Yang
Tue, Jan 14, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Programming Room (1)
Practice Yang-style Tai Chi with expert instructor Fan Yang onTuesdays!
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 214
We will help you: Practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 24 2024 at 9:00am
English Cafe for All Levels
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 222
This is a free class where speakers of other languages can practice reading and conversational English. This is an all-level class for different levels of proficiency.
Bookclub - The baby-sitters club
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - 133
A book club for ages 8 to 12 designed to encourage reading by having a fun meeting every second Tuesday of the month where we discuss a book from "The Babysitter's Club" series and an activity.
Creative STEAM Lab
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Get creative and have fun exploring hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities for ages 6 to 12. Registration is required for each participant.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
Book Warriors - None of this is true by Lisa Jewell
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 223
Immerse yourself in stories and an engaging discussion. Join the Book Warriors Book Club to enjoy books and meet new people. "None of this is true" by Lisa Jewell
English Cafe - Beginner - Practice English
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class - Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your Interview and Test.
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Instruction by Citizens-in-Action Volunteers of the Southwest Regional Library.
Family Storytime. All Ages.
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Family Evening Storytime: Activities and stories before bedtime.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 9:00am
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your Interview and Test.
Crochet for a Cause - Friends of the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multipurpose Room
Crochet for a good cause with the Friends of Lauderhill Towne Centre Library. Both beginners and experts are welcome! All supplies provided but participants can also bring in their own supplies.
English Cafe - Beginner
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Practice and improve your English conversation skills. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Mind & Soul Meditation
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
Kick off the new year by prioritizing your health. Register
Meaningful Conversations
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
Have a meaningful conversation.
English Cafe Intermediate - Class Size Limited
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Conference Room
Instruction from volunteers of Hallandale Beach Branch and moderated by library staff.
Introduction to Word I & II - Two-part course. Must take both classes.
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library
Registration is required. Part 1 is on 1/14/25. Part 2 is on 1/28/25. Must attend both classes. Learn how to create Word documents. Must take Computer Basics first or have basic computer knowledge.
English Cafe for Beginners
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Beginners English Cafe
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Classroom
Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
NAMI Broward Mental Health Support Group - Hosted by Miramar Branch Library
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Wed, Jan 15, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Sharkey's Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:15am
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy books, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Register
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
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English Cafe - Advanced
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hollywood Branch
A place where speakers of other languages can practice advanced level reading and conversational English.
English Cafe - Advanced
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
A place where speakers of other languages can practice advanced level reading and conversational English.
English Cafe - Beginner/Intermediate - Focuses on vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
This class provides a fun environment to practice English skills. Instruction is provided by a Southwest Regional Library Volunteer.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 12-35 months. - Registration is required. Toddler and adult must register.
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library - Sunshine Room
Toddler Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 12-35 months. Registration is required for this in-person program.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime - Children ages 1 to 3 years old with an adult.
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Northwest Regional Library - 135
Stories and songs for toddlers and their families to practice literacy skills. Limited to the registered and/or the first 60 participants.
Story Time For Preschoolers - Celebrate Chinese New Year
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multipurpose Room
Join us to celebrate the Chinese New Year with stories, songs, and a craft.
Registration opens Sunday, December 29 2024 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Davie/Cooper City Branch
Baby Storytime for ages 3-12 months
Sharkey's Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy books, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Register
Book Club for Adults - There Are Rivers in the Sky by E.S - We will discuss Elif Shafak latest novel.
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Young At Art (now Broward County Library Branch) - Multipurpose Room
Join us for a lively book discussion every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30am. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
Coffee & Conversation
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
Come join an informal discussion on government services available to the public. Some dates may have a speaker.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
FREE Pet Wellness Clinic - Broward County Animal Care
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Free Pet Wellness Clinic! Time: 10:30am-1:30pm
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
Rhymes, songs and bubbles for babies 3-12 months. Playtime is followed by the program.
Construction Zone - Educational program for ages 3 to 5
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:15am
Northwest Regional Library - 133
Children aged 3 to 5 will collaborate to engage in crafting puzzles, games, and various enjoyable activities.
Mobile Device Help
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Branch
A one on one orientation with a library staff member who can help you learn to use your favorite library apps on your smartphone or tablet. Please bring your smart device fully charged.
Tai Chi 4 Your Health! Weekly Mondays & Wednesdays - Winter Series: January- February except Holidays
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room
Improve your health and wellness through Tai Chi with this weekly program. Mondays 1 p.m. to 2pm and Wednesdays 11a.m. to 12 p.m.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 12-35 months. - Registration is required. Toddler and adult must register.
Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest Regional Library - Sunshine Room
Toddler Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages 12-35 months. Registration is required for this in-person program.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 9:00am
Meditation & Movement - Nurture your mind, body and soul
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
A session of gentle stretches, breathing exercises and guided meditations. With certified Yoga Teacher, Leigh Ann Russo.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 10:00am
English Cafe Intermediate
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch
Practice your English with peers! Taught by volunteers. Registration is required
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Tai Chi For Arthritis - Improve Your Body's Flexibility
Wed, Jan 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Margate Catharine Young Branch - Auditorium
This gentle exercise can help improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
English Cafe - Intermediate (Online) Limit of 15 students - Registration Required- hosted by Tamarac Library
Wed, Jan 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
Practice and improve your conversational English. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Please register, class size is limited. Register
Library Digital Resources: Libby
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
Learn about different library digital resources such as Libby, Hoopla, and Rosetta Stone.
Movie Screening - Fantastic Films at Sunrise: Cold Mountain
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 3:35pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Join us for Fantastic Films and watch dramas that will make you cry, sultry on-screen romances that will leave you blushing, and action and thriller films that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Ageless Grace: Brain and Body Fitness - Timeless Fitness for the Body and Mind
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Weston Branch - Multipurpose Room (Room 120)
Chair exercises with upbeat music. Instructor, Eleanor Robinson will have you stretching, bending, bouncing, grooving and laughing, while you listen to fab music!
Picasso Unveiled: Art History with Arline Peartree - 90 Minute Art History Lecture
Wed, Jan 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join Arline Peartree for a 90-minute lecture on Pablo Picasso. Dive into his groundbreaking works, diverse styles and lasting influence on modern art. A deep dive into the life of a true visionary!
Teen Time
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Chair Yoga - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Modified form of yoga using a chair for support.
Afterschool Homework Help
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
Tech Wednesdays: Computer Literacy for Windows 10 - Technology Class
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Educational and Cultural Center - Computer Lab - 2nd floor
This course shows a thorough, jargon-free introduction to computers, files and folders, networks, and peripherals like external storage drives and Bluetooth devices.
Tai Chi With Karen
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise in which practitioners perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths. Registration is required. Limited to 15.
Literary Seminar and Discussion - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Presented by Michael Kelly. Join us for interesting literary lecture and discussion. Event sponsored by the Friends of the Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center.
Wednesdays at West: Sense of Cinema - Foreign Film Series with Shelly Isaacs
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Regional Library
Join us for a foreign film with commentary by film expert Shelly Isaacs. ***FREE to members of Friends of West Regional Library, $3 suggested donation for NON Friends members.
Knitting and Crochet Club - Come knit and crochet with us! This is NOT a class.
Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Exchange new stitches and make friends!
Needlework Circle - Knitting, Crocheting & More!
Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Beach Branch - Meeting Room
A needlework workshop for knitting, crocheting, and other needle crafts. Bring your work to share and compare. Exchange new stitches and make friends!
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Wed, Jan 15, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
Academic Enrichment at Your Library
Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Youth Service Story Room
Academic enrichment for grades K-12.
Leamos Amigos! - A Beginner Bilingual Storytime Fiesta for the whole family.
Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Get ready to have a fiesta (party) as we read, learn, and craft together.  All amigos (friends) are welcome to join the fun.  
Open Gaming - For Ages 5 to 100
Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
Join us to play board games every Wednesday from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Hollywood Library. We will have board games, card games, and puzzles available for people to play.
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement - MECCA Tutoring Program by Broward County Public Schools
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Café
Free academic assistance for all Broward County Public and Charter School students. Registration required.Register
Game Night - Play PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Board Games
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Come enjoy Game Nights at the Sunrise Dan Pearl Library. Whether it's a two-player match or 5, our library has you covered!
Movie at Your Library " Selma " - The Epic March from Selma to Montgomery
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Margate Catharine Young Branch - Auditorium
A historical drama from Selma to Montgomery.
Drawing with David
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
Children will learn to express themselves through the art of drawing.
Ace Mentor Program - Registration Deadline 12/11/24
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room
Are you a high school student interested in architecture, engineering, or construction?
Wags & Tales Reading Program - Ages 5-9
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
Meet Gilligan, the therapy dog. He loves to hear children read to him!
Gentle Yoga for Beginners - Bring your mat and join us!
Wed, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy the benefits of yoga through gentle movement and breathwork. No previous yoga experience is required.
This event is full
English Cafe Intermediate - Practice conversational English.
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Free class for students who have basic English language skills and want to improve their comfort and proficiency in English. Registration is required & class size is limited.
This event is full
Poets @ Heart - A Poetry Writing Group
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 235
Join fellow poets for an evening workshopping your original poems.
Rescheduled
LEGO Night
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, January 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center
Please join us for a fun evening of LEGO building!
Weston Book Club - Conference Room
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Weston Branch
Join Weston Librarians as we discuss current and relevant books of our time.
New Year Resolution Journal Craft
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Decorate and doodle a journal to monitor your New Year Resolutions!
Meet the Author: Amily D'Nas - Beneath the Swaying Willow
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Join us for this monthly event series where book enthusiasts gather to connect with authors. Each month features a discussion with a different author.
Know your rights: Meet the Consumer Protection Division
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 154
Join us to hear from the Broward County Consumer Protection Division about the services they offer.
Quit Tobacco with Group Quit
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Get the tools and techniques to quit and remain tobacco-free. Register
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Course - Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your Interview and Test.
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Instruction by Citizens-in-Action Volunteers of the Southwest Regional Library.
Book Discussion: "To Live" by Yu Hua - NEA Big Read 2025
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Bienes Museum Ceremonial Room
Join us for a librarian-led book discussion on "To Live" by Yu Hua.
Mindfulness and Meditation with Leigh Ann - Meditation and Movement
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Weston Branch - Multipurpose Room (Room 120)
Nurture your mind, body and soul.
English Cafe Intermediate - Improve your English skills
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Come practice your English in a group setting.
A Special Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr:The Real Side - Registration required
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carver Ranches Branch - Multipurpose Room
This community event will honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, on his birthday, January 15th. There will music, dancing, videos, & special conversations. An evening to remember!
Beginning English Cafe - Learn English!
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library - Meeting Room
This class is for adults who know little or no English.
Teen Bullet Journal Workshop - For ages 13-18 - Registration required
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - YA Room
Want to start journaling? Teens can learn about bullet journals & will be given time to work on them. Participants will also be taught how to use the Cricut machine to make stickers for decoration.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Join us for stories, songs and fun!
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library
Join us for an adventure in the popular table-top role-playing game. Registration is required.
Trivia Bingo
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Trivia Bingo Game Night is a fun and interactive event where participants combine the classic game of bingo with trivia questions. Register
English Cafe Intermediate
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Classroom
Practice listening, speaking and reading skills in a safe and judgment free environment.
Spanish Conversational Circle
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Join us for a fun 12-week study group to learn and practice Spanish.
English Cafe Intermediate
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
Practice and improve your English conversation skills. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Achieve a Sense of Calm & Tranquility - Creation Station Business (4th floor)
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Receive practical professional support in organizing your essential documents.
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Thu, Jan 16, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Thu, Jan 16, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Little Minnows Play & Storytime (ages 12-36 months)
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 10:15am
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy parallel and collaborative play, songs and and a story that enhance early literacy skills. Register
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Little Learners Storytime for ages 2-5
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Storytime with educational toys, games and activities for parents or caregivers to engage in with their children.
Cancelled
World Wide Web: Browse, Search, Clear History (2 Part Class) - Part 1: 1/9/25, Part 2: 1/16/25
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library
Learn how to use a web browser and search engine. Register online. (Walk-Ins are welcome but seats are limited.)
Story Time
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center - Storytime Room
Please join us for story time!
Little Minnows Play & Storytime (ages 12-36 months)
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy parallel and collaborative play, songs and and a story that enhance early literacy skills. Register
Baby Lapsit - 2nd Floor- Active Learning Center
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us for songs, lap bounces, and fingerplays tailored just for babies. Ages birth to 18 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Join us for stories, songs and fun!
Storytime. Ages 2 to 6.
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, Songs, and Fun! Ages 2 to 6. Registration is recommended.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
File Management in Windows 11 (2 Part Class) - Part 1: 1/9/25, Part 2: 1/16/25
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to manage files and folders in Windows 11. Register online. (Walk-Ins are welcome but seats are limited.)
Traditional Storytime for 2s & 3s - with parent or caregiver
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tamarac Branch - Multipurpose Room
Please join us for reading, songs, movement, and crafts! Siblings welcome, program starts promptly at 10:30am.
Baby & Me. For non-walking babies as young as 6 weeks old. - Registration required. Each child requires a separate adult.
Thu, Jan 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
Southwest Regional Library - Sunshine Room
1 baby per adult. Siblings must have another caregiver. This storytime is only for non-walkers. Once the babies can walk, please consider our other storytimes.
Registration opens Thursday, January 9 2025 at 9:00am
Take & Make Craft Kits @ AARLCC Library
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Pick up a free craft kit to create something fun.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Stories, songs, fingerplays, egg shakers, puppets and playtime! Ages 1-3.
Bingo - Library Living Room
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Enjoy exciting games of Bingo with friends and win great books as prizes!
Toddler Time - a story time for ages 18 months thru 3 years.
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for little ones.
Storytime Fun
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for stories, music, movement, and fun, for ages 3-5. Parents/caregivers are invited for the craft/activity session only. Registration is required for each child.
Registration opens Thursday, January 9 2025 at 9:00am
Tai Chi With Karen
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise in which practitioners perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths. Registration is required - limited to 15.
Toddler Story Time - 2nd Floor- Active Learning Center
Thu, Jan 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Join us for fun songs, activities, and stories. For ages 18 months to 36 months.
Movie Screening - Fantastic Films at Sunrise: Stir of Echoes
Thu, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for Fantastic Films and watch dramas that will make you cry, sultry on-screen romances that will leave you blushing, and action and thriller films that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Thu, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
Off the Hook - Knitting and Crochet Group
Thu, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Regional Library
Grab your yarn and needles and join the group to discuss your projects and latest techniques.
Chair Yoga - with instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Thu, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Please join us, as Leigh Ann Russo, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Holistic Health Coach presents Chair Yoga. These classes benefit people of all ages. Registration Required
Tai Chi For Arthritis - Improve Your Body's Flexibility
Thu, Jan 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Margate Catharine Young Branch - Auditorium
This gentle exercise can help improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
Bev's Book Club - Sponsored by the Friends of the Lauderdale Lakes Library
Thu, Jan 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library/Educational and Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room
Book discussion moderated by "Ms. Jean."
Ageless Grace - with Eleanor Robinson
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 154
Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program that consists of simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities.
The Fine Art and Craft of Rug Hooking Workshop
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beach Branch - Meeting Room
Rug Hooking Workshop - all levels and all crafters welcome! Hosted by Fort Lauderdale Beach Rug Hooking Group.
Davie-Cooper City Book Club - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Pre-register
Teen Time
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Ageless Grace: Exercise and Brain Health Program - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the health longevity of the mind and body. Presented by certified instructor Sharon Veingrad.
Afterschool Homework Help
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
MLK Day Craft with Coral Springs Woman's Club - Ages 10 and up
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - 133
Come make a MLK craft! Crafts are provided by Coral Springs Woman's club. Till Supplies last!
New Year, New Horizons Seminar - Presented by Linda Sauget and Dr. David Lemonick.
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Learn what can you do to make 2025 a Happy New Year! Sponsored by the Friends of the Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center.
Technology Class with AARP Senior Planet - For Adults Age 50 and Over
Thu, Jan 16, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Hollywood Branch Library Computer Lab - Computer Lab
Join the AARP's Older Adults Technology Services and Senior Planet to get individual one-on-one tech help.
English Cafe Intermediate @ Main Library - for intermediate-level learners of English
Thu, Jan 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - 5th Floor North Conference Room
A conversational practice of English.
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Thu, Jan 16, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
Builder's Club - building fun for ages 6-11.
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
What will you build this week?
Homework Help - For Children in Grades K-12
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Storytime Room
The homework help program provides much needed helps to students. Registration is required. Walk-ins welcome! Will register upon arrival.
Arts and Crafts for Everyone
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
Fun activities for the entire family.
New Year New You- Learn to make Body Scrubs - For Tweens and Teens
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room
Learn to make body scrubs during the After School Program. Till supplies last!
One on One Technology Help with AARP Senior Planet - For Adults Age 50 and Over
Thu, Jan 16, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Hollywood Branch
Join the AARP's Older Adults Technology Services and Senior Planet to get individual one-on-one tech help.
Homework Help - For children in grades K - 12
Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Youth Services Area
The homework help program provides assistance with homework questions. Walk-ins welcome!
Teens Chasing Dreams
Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Multipurpose Room
An enriching program for teens. This program will run every Thursday through April 2025.
English Cafe Beginners - Practice English
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation.
English Cafe Intermediate
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
This class is where speakers of other languages can practice intermediate-level reading and conversational English.
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement - MECCA Tutoring Program by Broward County Public Schools
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Café
Free academic assistance for all Broward County Public and Charter School students. Registration required.Register
LEGO Builders Fun Club @AARLCC - We Bring the Legos! You Bring the Imagination!
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Youth Service Story Room
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO blocks.
Family Afternoon Storytime - Join us for stories, songs, playtime and laughter!
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
New venue Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Please come join us for an afternoon of stories, songs, playtime and laughter!
American Sign Language Class - with Instructor Kaitlyn McCord
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Learn American Sign Language with Instructor Kaityln McCord. Space is limited. Registration Required.
English Cafe - Beginner - Practice English
Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
Rescheduled
Book Discussion Hosted by Teen Book Club - This Is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua
Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, January 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
This event is for ages 13-18 year olds. Event is cohost by teens.
Family Movie Night!
Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us for Family Movie Night!
Librarian’s Movie Pick
Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Contact the library for titles. (954) 357-7840. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center.
Learn New Skills with Universal Class (Online)
Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online - Broward County Library
An online tutorial for the Universal Class service.
DB PW Community Voices - Open Mic for Locals
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
Deerfield Beach Percy White Community Voices seeks local residents who like to have FUN!
Beginner Spanish Café
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverland Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us and learn the basics of Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.
Beatles Yoga - with Lorelei Coutts
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
A gentle yoga class for everybody - taught to a Beatles' soundtrack!
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Fri, Jan 17, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Fri, Jan 17, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Grab-n-Go: Take and Make Craft
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Imperial Point Branch
This grab-n-go kit includes instructions and supplies to create your craft in the comfort of your home. Ask library staff for a craft kit.
Pompano Quilters Group 2025 - Quilt with Us
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Conference Room
Bring your quilt and have fun.
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Beginning English Cafe - Basic Level - This class is for ADULTS only who know little or no English.
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Students will learn the English alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, and develop basic conversation skills.
Baby Lapsit Storytime - For non-walking babies ages Birth to 18 months.
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Northwest Regional Library - 135
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories specifically selected for the developmental needs of babies before they start walking. Space is limited to 60 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Music and Movement - 2nd Floor- Active Learning Center
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us for dancing, singing, and a story or two. For ages 18 months up to 5 years old.
English Cafe
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
Learn to practice speaking English.
Chair Yoga for Adults - Practice new yoga techniques.
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Modified form of yoga using a chair for support. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hollywood Libraries.
Welcome to Story Time! - For ages 2 to 5 - Enjoy stories, songs, and more!
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
Story Time!
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Issues of Aging Support Group
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
This small support group will focus on challenges of aging in a supportive environment, led by licensed social worker Tana Hacken. Online registration required.
Let's Talk About It - Fun conversations for curious minds!
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Join us weekly for thought provoking discussions on a wide range of topics. Participants are invited to share insights and explore diverse perspectives.
Coloring, Crafts & Conversation - Library Living Room
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Come and enjoy different activities throughout the week in the comfort of your library! For adults 50+
Ageless Grace with Sharon Veingrad
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Davie/Cooper City Branch - Multipurpose Room
Chair exercises based on consciously choosing to change the brain through physical movements Fitness for brain and body.
Chair Yoga - With certified yoga instructor Noemi Rais.
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
You can do yoga just sitting on a chair. Improve your health, concentration, flexibility, and strength. Feel relaxed, energized, and uplifted.
Pens, Pencils, and Pastels - Adult Coloring
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Creation Station
Come and relax with adult coloring and casual conversation. Registration Required
Ageless Grace: Brain Exercises for Adults - Seated fun for the body and mind!
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Programming Room (1)
This program is designed for adults of all ages and is performed while seated. Led by instructor Eleanor, Ageless Grace meet Fridays, 11am-12pm on Main Library's 1st floor.
Adult Coloring - A Relaxation Program
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Listen to music while coloring and relaxing.
Biology Lecture Series: Rural Medicine: - What does it teach us about a doctor’s role in the community
Fri, Jan 17, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Rural medicine and the challenges faced gives a rare view of the community as a whole. Register
Tai Chi
Fri, Jan 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Join instructor Sabrina Zhang for a Tai Chi class. This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Registration required.
Tai Chi- Instructor Mario Leon - Registration Required (50-person max)
Fri, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Gentle movement sequences designed to help improve your balance and coordination. Tai Chi can be easily adapted for any level of fitness.
Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 10:00am
Friends of the Hallandale Library Book Discussion - For Adults
Fri, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join the Friends of the Hallandale Library to discuss their monthly book pick.
English Cafe Intermediate - Practice conversational English.
Fri, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
English Cafe is a conversation class, designed for adults and led by an instructor to help improve English-speaking skills.
Create an I Have A Dream Board - Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Fri, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
Create a dream board of your future goals in honor of Doctor King's I have a Dream Speech.
Teen Time
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Hooked on Stitches! - Crochet Club
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
Join us for a social time while working on your crochet projects. Bring your yarn, hooks and supplies to the Creation Station and enjoy a time with fellow crocheters.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 9:00am
Afterschool Homework Help
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
DIY 2025 Vision Board - Create Your Own MLK Vision Board!
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room
Create an MLK Vision Board for 2025!
Matinee by the Sea -- "And the Winner is..." - Film Series featuring Academy Award Winners
Fri, Jan 17, 2:30pm - 4:15pm
Beach Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for a four-part series featuring Academy Award Winners, on the third Friday of the month, January - April 2025. Best picture, actor, actress, and director -- call Beach Branch for more info.
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Fri, Jan 17, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
Teens Chasing Dreams
Fri, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Branch - Multipurpose Room
teen life skills program
Crafty Kids - crafting fun for ages 5-11.
Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
What will your masterpiece look like?
Lego Club - For Ages 5 to 18, Grades K to 12
Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Calling all young Lego fans, come join us for an hour of Lego fun! Join us for open building and free play. If you need an idea, we will have challenge cards available too. Must be age 5 to attend.
iPhone Basics with Jeffrey - Essential Tips for Beginners
Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Discover how to navigate your iPhone apps to simplify daily tasks. Bring your Smart phone device fully charged. Each week will present a different topic followed by Q & A.
Family Bingo Night!
Fri, Jan 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us for Family Bingo Night!
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Sat, Jan 18, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Sat, Jan 18, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
We will help you: practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civics questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
iOS 17: iPhone and iPad Essential Training
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Computer Lab
LinkedIn Learning Senior Staff Instructor Garrick Chow shows Apple mobile device users everything they need to know about iOS 17, the latest operating system for iPhone and iPad.
Registration opens Saturday, January 11 2025 at 12:00am
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
This class will help you practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history/government); and practice reading and writing for the Citizenship Test.
Introduction to American Sign Language: 6-week course - Presented by a certified Coda Link, Inc. ASL Instructor
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest Regional Library - Creation Station
Come learn the basics of American Sign Language and help build a bridge between the hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing communities.
Free Resources to Improve Skill & Self - Online Library Resources
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Computer Training Center
Discover free resources available with your library card. Resources to acquire or enhance skills and for self-improvement. Register online. (Walk-Ins are welcome but seats are limited.)
US Citizenship & Naturalization Class - By Hispanic Unity
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing. Registration required.
Free Play Extravaganza. Ages 3-5 years old. - Registration required
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Carver Ranches Branch
Bring your children ages 3 to 5 years to participate in this passive and self-directed pop-up style program. Educational toys will be provided for families to play together in the youth area.
Meditation at Dania Beach Library
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
Start your day with a guided mindfulness meditation to relax and refocus.
Read to a therapy dog at the library
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Kids ages 5-12 can practice their reading skills and gain confidence while reading to a pet-therapy dog. Please Register each child.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Stress Relief for Your Best Life Now
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 154
In this six-session series, Stress Relief for Your Best Life Now, explores the causes of stress and how stress adversely affects the body and mind. Presented by Manohara Ferretti, M Div.
Toddler Free Play - fun for ages 12-36 months.
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Give your little one a chance to make new friends while playing with toys appropriate for ages 12-36 months.
The Power of a Dream. Book Give Away - Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library/Educational and Cultural Center
A free educational activities book for the first 25 children.
English Cafe / U.S Citizenship Help
Sat, Jan 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Riverland Branch - Multipurpose Room
English Cafe U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
Plants are my friend! - Hosted by Miramar Branch Library
Sat, Jan 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center - Multipurpose Room
Open to all ages.
Plant Swap
Sat, Jan 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Lobby,Multipurpose Room
Chat with other plant lovers, check out a gardening book, have fun!
Lego Club - Teen Studio
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Attention all builders. Join us at the library to unleash your creativity and construct an amazing creation with LEGOs.
Free Income Tax Filing Assistance - An IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multipurpose Room
This program is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Qualifying conditions such as income may apply.
Bones to Books: Read to a Therapy Dog - Provided by Bonafide Therapy Dogs
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - 133
Kids ages 5-12 can practice their reading skills and gain confidence while reading to Zoey, our pet-therapy dog. This is a first come-first served basis program.
Creative STEAM Lab
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Get creative and have fun exploring hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities for ages 6 to 12. Registration is required for each participant.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 14 2025 at 9:00am
Wags & Tales
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Youth Service Story Room
This program improves reading skills and gives children a unique way to practice reading.
Crafternoon at the PE Library
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center - Storytime Room
Please join us in making a fun craft!
Wishing Crane Project
Sat, Jan 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
West Regional Library
The Wishing Crane Project offers creative activities, such as making origami cranes for hospice and hospital patients. For Ages 6 and up. Registration required for each participant.
Chess Club. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. - Registration is requested.
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Come learn the game of chess or improve your strategy while playing against other kids!
Wags & Tales Reading Program  - Registration required - Ages 5-11  
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Meet Zoe, the therapy dog. She loves to hear children read to her! 
Spanish Cafe for Beginners - Learn and practice Spanish
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Learn and practice Spanish - vocabulary, grammar, and conversation!
From Gershwin to Sondheim: - Celebrating Jewish Broadway Composers
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Listen to Emily Kennedy play beloved Broadway musical songs. Enjoy this free concert by a talented young musician. Registration is required.
Presidents and Their First Ladies LIVE - 38th President and First Lady Jerry and Betty Ford!
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
“Presidents and Their First Ladies, dramatically speaking” is the creation of the veteran acting and writing team of husband and wife, William and Sue Wills.
Games & Gaming - video & board games for ages 10-18.
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Have fun challenging your fellow teens & tweens.
Games People Play - Mahjong, Cards, Chess Board games and more
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Whether you are a Mahjong master, a card game enthusiast, a Chess strategist or a board game lover, join us! You can gather with friends, meet new people and indulge in your favorite game.
Lego® Club - What will you Build? Recommended for Pre-K-12 years old
Sat, Jan 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Calling all young Lego® fans! Join us for an hour of open building and free play fun! If you need an idea, we will have challenge cards available too. Duplo® will be available for fans under 5 yrs.
Music Inspired by Nature Jazz Concert
Sat, Jan 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center
Please join us for a jazz concert at PE!
Lego Builders Club - Ages 5 – 10
Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Weston Branch
Kids come and create with LEGO!
Creative Writer's Group - 14 and up
Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
Explore your voice and listen to others' creative works.
Kids: Come and Learn the Albanian Language & Culture! - For Kids
Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
This class is open for kids ages 5 - 18 to learn the language and culture of Albania.
Rescheduled
New Year Resolution Journal Craft
Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, January 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Decorate and doodle a journal to monitor your New Year Resolutions!
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Sun, Jan 19, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Sun, Jan 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Sun, Jan 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Family Storytime
Sun, Jan 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Are you looking for something to do on Sundays? Do you have very young children in your family? Would you like to have them entertained? Then come to Family Storytime!
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Join us as we bring in the Chinese New Year with music, dance and song.
Magic the Gathering: - Casual Commander Sunday
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Classroom
Do you play Magic the Gathering Commander or want to learn how to play?
TAX PRO 2025 VITA PROGRAM - Broward Tax Pro 2025 Site
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 7:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Michael Bienes Seminar Room #2
Two Ways to File Your Taxes. In-person or go to vitataxesfree.org and click the "Online Filing Here" button. Follow the instructions:
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Mon, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
Cancelled
Homework Help - For children aged 5 - 12
Mon, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
The homework help program provides assistance with homework questions. Walk-ins welcome!
Code/Art Club for Gender Minorities
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Join a Code/Art Summer Club to learn coding by creating artistic masterpieces! Register
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Enjoy a casual story time & songs with the family!Register
Crafts for Storytime: Take and Make bags - Seasonal crafts ages 3 and up at Dania Beach Library
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
Seasonal crafts for children linked with Storytime to take and make at home.
CK-Take & Make - a take home craft for ages 5 & up.
Tue, Jan 21, All day
South Regional/Broward College Library
Can't make it to Crafty Kids on Fridays? No problem! Stop by the Youth Services desk any time after the program for a kit to take home and make.
Las Flores Del Alfabeto - Artist Chyky Lafaurie
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Chyky Lafaurie is a Colombian born artist and graduate of the Higher Academy of Arts in Medellín Columbia.
Open Play Hour
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center - Storytime Room
This open play hour is designed for children between the ages of 1-5.
Take-N-Make Craft Kits
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Take a kit and make a craft at home – new theme each month!
Martin Luther King Jr. Book Display
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tyrone Bryant Branch
Book display in celebration of MLK Jr.
2nd Floor Photo Op - January Theme 1/2-1/31: Winter
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - 2nd Floor Photo Op
Take your photo in the snow!
Take & Make Craft @ Main Library: Lunar New Year! - A Grab & Go Craft for Kids
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
Take & Make: Lunar New Year! - 2nd Floor - Welcome Desk
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Stop by the library for a fun craft to celebrate Lunar New Year! Supplies are limited.
English Cafe - Intermediate - Practice conversational English.
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
A place where speakers of other languages can practice intermediate level conversational English and reading skills. Instruction from a volunteer of the Southwest Regional Library.
NEA Big Read Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
Join us for a special Storytime, reading The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang, just in time for Lunar New Year. A special take home craft will be available to go with the story.
Get Ready for Preschool! - Class Size Limited.
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center - Multipurpose Room
Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 2-5.
Introduction to Gmail (2 Parts) - Part 1: 1/21/25, Part 2: 1/28/25
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to begin using your Gmail account to its fullest, and maximize the cloud based software's features. Register online. (Walk-Ins are welcome but seats are limited.)
Let's Talk About Books - Hang the Moon by Jeanette Walls
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
A monthly book club for adults. Join Southwest Regional Librarians as we discuss current and relevant books of our time.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 0-3. - Registration required.
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Carver Ranches Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0 to 3 years old with parent and caregiver.
Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18-35 months. Registration is required for each child.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 14 2025 at 9:00am
Inside Out Storytime: Exploring Emotions
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Youth Service Story Room
Join us for "Inside Out Storytime: Exploring Emotions." This storytime is perfect for little ones and families to discover the magic of emotions together.
Read, Baby Read - Storytime for early learners!
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Babies ages 0-36 months will experience fun books, engaging songs, and the company of other little ones in this interactive program.
Online health / Rx drug resources
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
Explore health information online! Learn about MedlinePlus and Mayo Clinic resources, plus tips for evaluating online health info to make informed decisions.
AARLCC's Black History Month Art /Essay Contest
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Broward County students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Black History Month contest. The contest runs from December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Online Searching - Computer training with LinkedIn Learning
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tamarac Branch - Computer Center
This is a recorded video course with live Q&A and discussion. Registration required.
Leadership Across Generations: - The Intersection of Psychology and Leadership
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Leadership Across Generations is the second part of our Leading with Care in a Tough World SeriesRegister
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverland Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stories, songs, activities and a craft. Recommended for ages 2 - 5.
Adult Coloring
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Branch
Join us for a calming hour of adult coloring.
Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
West Regional Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18-35 months. Registration is required for each child.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 14 2025 at 9:00am
10 Tips for Adults - Nutritional Tips for a Healthier You
Tue, Jan 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
This interactive, learner-centered 8-week course will teach participants healthy food management, budgeting, and much more. Let’s see how far we can stretch that food dollar!
Chair Yoga - Instructor Leigh Ann Russo
Tue, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Please join us, as Leigh Ann Russo, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Holistic Health Coach presents Chair Yoga. These classes benefit people of all ages.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 10:00am
English Cafe Intermediate - Improve your English skills
Tue, Jan 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Come practice your English in a group setting.
Intermediate English Cafe - Practice conversational English.
Tue, Jan 21, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
West Regional Library - Conference Room
Practice intermediate level reading and English conversation. Instruction from experienced volunteer teachers from the West Regional Library.
Hot Topics - Library Living Room
Tue, Jan 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Northwest Regional Library
Come and enjoy different activities throughout the week in the comfort of your library! For adults 50+
NEA Big Read 2025 - Book Discussions “To Live” by Yu Hua with BCL Library Staff
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Imperial Point Branch
Join library staff and the members of the Imperial Point Book Club for a lively discussion.
NEA Big Read Program: A Creative Journey - Ancient Chinese Style Brush Painting
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Gallery B
Chinese Scroll Painting with Broward County Library’s Sukalaya Kenworthy
A Matter of Balance – New Year New You! - Presented by the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
The “A Matter of Balance Program” is an 8-week series. Learn practical strategies to prevent/manage falls and increase activity levels. Participants must be aged 60 and older.
This event is full
Ageless Grace - with Eleanor Robinson
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch - Multipurpose Room
Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program that consists of simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities.
Coffee and Conversation - Local Community Resources
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center - Multipurpose Room
Come join an informal discussion on government and non-profit services available to the public. Some dates we may feature a guest speaker.
Birding for Beginners
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
South Florida is home to numerous beautiful bird species. Register
NEA Big Read 2025 - Book Discussion with Lynda Levin
Tue, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss this year's Big Read book entitled "To Live" by Yu Hua.
Teen Time
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Teen Space
Hang out in the Teen Lounge after school. Watch a movie, play board games, and relax after class! For Middle and High Schoolers.
Between the Lines Book Club - North Woods by Daniel Mason
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Room 226
Join us for some literary discussion. Have fun, meet new friends, and discuss fun and varied, reads.
Beginners English Cafe
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch
Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Afterschool Homework Help
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Youth Area
Free Homework Help is offered after school from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Youth Services area. One on One and Group Activities are available.
Wags & Tales - For ages 5-18
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Green Room
Read to a therapy dog at the library!
Conversational Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Branch - Storytime Room
This conversational Spanish class will help you with your pronunciation and to build your vocabulary.
This event is full
Afterschool - Teen hang-out in the Living Room
Tue, Jan 21, 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Living Room (Rm 104)
Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
Bingo for Teens - Ages 12 to 16
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - #104 Living Room
Enjoy a game of Bingo at the library!
Story Time Fun - stories and fun for kids ages 3-6.
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Join us for stories, songs, and fun.
Homework Help - For Children in Grades K-12
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Storytime Room
The homework help program provides much needed helps to students. Registration is required. Walk-ins welcome! Will register upon arrival.
Coffee and Conversation - Local Community Resources
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Imperial Point Branch
Come join an informal discussion on government and non-profit services available to the public. Some dates we may feature a guest speaker.
Homework Help - For children ages 5-12
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch - Multipurpose Room
The homework help program provides assistance with homework questions. Walk-ins welcome!
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement - MECCA Tutoring Program by Broward County Public Schools
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center - Café
Free academic assistance for all Broward County Public and Charter School students. Registration required.Register
Read & Succeed - Struggling to gain reading confidence?
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 133
Come practice your reading skills with the help pf dedicated high school student tutors! Children ages 5 to 11 improve fluency, build comprehension, and develop a love for reading in a fun environment
Game Night - Play PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Board Games
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Come enjoy Game Nights at the Sunrise Dan Pearl Library. Whether it's a two-player match or 5, our library has you covered!
STEM for Tweens
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Build! Create! Investigate! Register
Beginning Word - Computer Class: Tuesday Sessions
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Regional Library - Computer Lab
In this series, you will familiarize yourself with the layout of Microsoft Word and the most basic and used functions of this program. Flash drive, pen, and paper required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am
After School Fun for grades K-2 - Come for a story and a craft
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Regional/Broward College Library - Story Room
Please register for the event.
Stories and Slime
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
We will read three stories and then make a simple slime using white glue, contact lens solution and baking soda. Ages 4 and up.
Chess Club
Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Imperial Point Branch - Multipurpose Room
A chance for casual practice or play for ages 5 to adult.
Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for College - Ready for College: College Readiness Workshops
Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
Get a clear, actionable roadmap to navigate the college application process from start to finish with ease and confidence. Register
Tai Chi Focus at Main Library - Classes for Adults with instructor Fan Yang
Tue, Jan 21, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Practice Yang-style Tai Chi with expert instructor Fan Yang on Tuesdays, from 4:45-6pm.
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class
Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 214
We will help you: Practice for the interview (speaking and comprehension); review the 100 civic questions (history and government); and practice your reading and writing.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 24 2024 at 9:00am
English Cafe for All Levels
Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northwest Regional Library - Room 222
This is a free class where speakers of other languages can practice reading and conversational English. This is an all-level class for different levels of proficiency.
Creative NEA "Big Read" STEAM Lab
Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
West Regional Library - Youth Program Room
Join us for a reading of the NEA Big Read "The Nian Monster” by Andrea Wang, and a creative hands-on activity to go with it, for ages 6 to 12. Registration is required for each participant.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 14 2025 at 9:00am
English Cafe - Beginner - Practice English
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hollywood Branch - Multipurpose Room
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Registration is required & class size is limited.
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class - Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your Interview and Test.
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Conference Room
Instruction by Citizens-in-Action Volunteers of the Southwest Regional Library.
Family Storytime. All Ages.
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Everglades Room
Family Evening Storytime: Activities and stories before bedtime.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 14 2025 at 9:00am
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course - By Hispanic Unity of Florida
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Weston Branch - Conference Room (Room 107)
Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your Interview and Test.
Poetry Club
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Conference Room
Moderated by Sadiq from the South Regional BC Library.
Crochet for a Cause - Friends of the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library - Multipurpose Room
Crochet for a good cause with the Friends of Lauderhill Towne Centre Library. Both beginners and experts are welcome! All supplies provided but participants can also bring in their own supplies.
English Cafe - Beginner
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch - Meeting Room
Practice and improve your English conversation skills. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Mobile Tech for Beginners
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch - Conference Room
Learn to navigate your smartphones, tablets and laptops.
Mind & Soul Meditation
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online - Broward County Library
Kick off the new year by prioritizing your health. Register
Meaningful Conversations
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch - Multipurpose Room
Have a meaningful conversation.
English Cafe Intermediate - Class Size Limited
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center - Conference Room
Instruction from volunteers of Hallandale Beach Branch and moderated by library staff.
English Cafe for Beginners
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch - Meeting Room
Free classes that consist of conversation, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Silent Book Club - BYOB: Bring Your Own Book
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
Too many distractions at home: chores, kids, pets, spouse? Do you just want to sit in peace and read your book? Join us for the silent book club, no discussion, no distractions.
Beginners English Cafe
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Regional/Broward College Library - Classroom
Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
Yoga Class - BYOM - Bring Your Own Mat!
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library - Multipurpose Room
Join Instructor Leigh Ann Russo for a relaxing evening yoga session.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 10:00am
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