this issue
n Moonlight Tales
n Black History Month Events
n 2025 Annual Report
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Bobby Henry Publisher of Westside Gazette
Greetings! Director’ s MESSAGE
Can it really be February? This year is zooming by, and we have so many great programs ready to roll.
As you know, the library is a joyful place, and we love to celebrate things we value. This month is no different as we gear up for Valentine’s Day and Black History Month. Meaningful learning combined with singing, dancing, crafting, acting, and eating is how we like to mark an occasion with you!
Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month? We are celebrating systemwide. We will be crafting for teens and adults with a Relief Sculpture Workshop Inspired by Charles McGee (Main Library); and Freedom Quilts (Lauderhill Towne Centre).
We will also be enjoying music like a Jazz and Traditional concert with Emily (Carver Ranches); the Broward County Chamber Orchestra (West Regional Library); and Sounds of Freedom: A Musical Journey of Liberation (AARLCC).
We have Black History storytimes at many branches and an essay contest (Lauderdale Lakes), along with Black History Saturday School CommuniVersity, our ongoing, awardwinning, monthly Black History classes for children and adults (AARLCC).
My Director’s Book Club selection, in honor of Black History Month, is There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib. This author and cultural observer fuses musings and memoir to share his unique, intimate perspective on life, sports, and everything in between.
In addition to learning about ourselves through history and literature, we love to express ourselves through the arts, and what happier occasion than Valentine’s Day, when we tell special people in our lives that we love them? Make a card (Main Library, Weston, Tyrone Bryant); make a bouquet at the Creation Station (North Regional/ Broward College);
Think your child has the makings of a star performer? Maybe they just love to sing, dance, or act and want to go to the next level of performing. We are nurturing our young talent in a free, eight-week Gotta Dance! workshop (Northwest Regional). Catch a little stardust!
Time to get serious when it comes to income tax, so get an early jump on free tax preparation at a local branch. No one likes paying taxes, but that’s what our government runs on. Let the League of Women Voters show you how to make local government and your tax dollars work for you with Government 101 (North Regional/BC).
We’re also thrilled to welcome you back to Hollywood Branch Library. As you may know, a vehicle accident in 2025 caused wide-ranging damage to the building, including smoke and flooding inside. After months of hard work, the library reopened to the public on January 6, 2026.
Wishing you all that makes February fabulous – hearts, flowers, chocolates and an armful of good reads!
Sincerely, Allison Grubbs BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR’S BOOK CLUB
Broward County Library
Director Allison Grubbs discusses thought-provoking books. Read the book or listen to the audiobook, then get together with Allison to talk about it.
FEBRUARY’S BOOK
There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib
A reflection on basketball, life and home.
Feb. 11, Noon-1PM Online
Feb. 19, 11AM-Noon African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Feb. 24, 4-5PM
Margate Catharine Young Branch
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2650 Sistrunk Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-357-6282
ADULTS
Monday Morning Tech Clinic/Q&A
February 2, 9, 23, 11AM-Noon
Black History Saturday School Communiversity
Intergenerational, familyfriendly Black history class All ages February 7, 11:30AM-1PM
Genealogy 101 Meetup Series/Tracing Your Roots Me, my family and I February 7, 1-3PM
AARLCC Black History Month Celebration: Essay and art contest award ceremony and reception February 9, 5-7PM
Sounds of Freedom: A musical journey of liberation
February 20, 7-8:30PM
February 21, 2-3:30PM
Graves Matter: Cemetery updates from Florida
February 25, 5:30-7:30PM
Till It’s Done: A music and poetry workshop
February 28, 11AM-1PM
YOUTH
Wags & Tales: Practice
reading to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
February 14, 1-2PM
Rooted in Food and CultureA Taste of Heritage: Cultural identity through food stories and no-cook recipes
February 23, 4:30-6PM
Super STEM Engineering Explorers Family Science Saturdays
February 28, 1-2:30PM Beach
3250
Broward County Library Branch
Formerly Young At Art
751 S.W. 121 Ave. Davie, FL 33325
954-357-5437
ADULTS
Books and Banter Book Club for Adults
Truly by Lionel Richie
February 18, 10:30-11:30AM YOUTH
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 3, 10:30-11:30AM
Carver Ranches
4735 S.W. 18 St. West Park, FL 33023
954-357-6245
ADULTS
EVENT
Spanish Cafe Beginner
Practice conversational
Century
Plaza
Leon Slatin
1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-357-7740
ADULTS
Joan’s Awesome Book Club
February 9, 1:30-2:30PM
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 21, 11AM-Noon
Lastingness: How some artists change as they age February 23, 1:30-3PM
YOUTH
Homework Help, grades 1-5
February 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 17, 23, 24, 3:30-5:30PM
Waste to Wonder: Banner flags and press-plant charms, presented by Art Lab
February 7, 10:30-11:30AM
Magical Canine Connections
Ages 5-9
February 18, 4-5PM
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 4-5PM
English Cafe Intermediate
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 6-7PM
Carver Ranches Book Club
Black Women Will Save The World: An Anthem by April Ryan
February 23, 6:30-7:30PM
Chess For Kids and Teens
February 2, 6-7PM
STEAM and Discover!
February 28, 2-3PM
One Book One Broward
Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 28, 11AM-Noon
Cover Story
We will always keep our doors open to the community. We believe that we exist because of the community.
~ Bobby Henry Publisher of Westside Gazette
Dania Beach
Paul DeMaio
1 Park Ave. East
Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-357-7073
EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Ageless Grace
Brain/body fitness class
February 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2PM
D.I.Y. Decorating Gifts for Valentines
February 4, 3-4PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free resources
February 4, 18, 10:30-11:30AM
Beatles Yoga
February 5, 19, 6:30-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
February 6, 13, 20, 27
11AM-Noon
English Cafe Intermediate
Practice conversational English
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 1-2PM
Meditation
February 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30-11:30AM
Mandala Art
Explore, create, meditate
February 12, 2:30-4PM
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 26, 6:30-7:30PM
YOUTH
Storytime
Songs, stories and crafts
February 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30-11:30AM
Makerspace Monday: Come in and STEAM with us
February 23, 4-5:30PM
Davie/ Cooper City
4600 S.W. 82nd Ave. Davie, FL 33328
954-357-6399
ADULTS
Ageless Grace
EVENT
DETAILS
Brain/body fitness class
February 13, 20, 27
11AM-Noon
Age Like a Pro: Healthy aging essentials workshop
February 12, 12:30-2PM
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 17, 6-7PM
Davie-Cooper City Branch
Library Book Club
James by Percival Everett
February 19, 2-3PM
Bingo for Books
February 23, 6-7PM
YOUTH
Wags & Tales: Practice
reading to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
February 2, 4-5PM
Baby Lapsit Storytime
February 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11AM
Little Munchkins Storytime
Ages 1-2
February 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30-11AM
LEGO® Adventure Club
February 10, 4-5PM
¡LLÁMANOS!
Deerfield Beach
Percy White
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-357-7680
EVENT
DETAILS
ADULTS
Cinema of ‘76
Call library for movie title
February 5, 2-4PM
February 19, 2-4:30PM
Blues School 2026, 2-4PM
• February 7, Valentine’s Day Blues featuring Dottie Kelly and the Rock the House Band
• February 21, Graduation featuring SENIOR MomentsThe Unforgettable Band
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 28, 2-3PM
YOUTH
One Book One Broward
Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 28, 10:30-11:15AM
Fort Lauderdale
Reading Center
1300 E Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7890
Galt Ocean Mile
Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7840
ADULTS
EVENT
DETAILS
Current Events Discussion
Group
February 3, 10:30AM-Noon
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free resources and services
February 3, 17, 1-2PM
Painting for Beginners
February 4, 18, 25, 2-3:30PM
Conversational Spanish
Intermediate and above
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 3-4PM
Adult Open Art Studio
February 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30AM-1PM
EVENT
DETAILS
Ask Us Anything: Computers, smartphones and tablets
February 10, 2-3PM
Literary Seminar and Discussion: James by Percival Everett
February 11, 2-3PM
Banned Book Discussion
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
February 13, 1-2PM
One Book One Broward Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 25, 2-3PM
YOUTH
Baby and Toddler Storytime Ages 3-36 months
February 17, 3-4PM
One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 17, 10:30-11:30AM
LEARN
Based on three pivotal pillars, this community roundtable is designed to inform, assess and motivate community members to share stories and become intentionally proactive in current-day issues. Enter the conversation to dream, advocate, and foster collective action for a better world.
TO SEE 2026 EVENTS OR TO REGISTER
Hallandale Beach
300 S. Federal Highway
Hallandale, FL 33009
954-357-6380 EVENT
ADULTS
English Cafe Intermediate
Practice conversational English
February 3, 10, 17, 24
3:30-5PM
AARP Foundation Free Income Tax Assistance
February 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30AM-2:30PM
Chair Yoga
February 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11:30AM
English Cafe Beginner
Practice conversational English
February 4, 11, 18, 25
2-3:30PM
Ask Us Anything
Technology and Computers
February 5, 19, 26, Noon-1PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
February 7, 14, 21, 28
Noon-2PM
Hallandale Book Discussion
February 20, 1-2PM
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 24, 6:30-7:30PM
YOUTH
Sunshine Toddlers
Storytime: Stories, rhymes and songs
February 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30-11:15AM
Pre-Valentines Day Art
Expressionz, all ages/families
February 12, 3-4PM
Read for the Record
Storytime
Songs, rhymes, and stories
February 26, 10:30-11:15AM
Hollywood Beach
Bernice P. Oster
1301 S. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-357-4798
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
Using Rosetta Stone
Explore this free languagelearning app
February 4, Noon-1PM
Spanish Cafe Beginner
Practice conversational
Spanish
February 13, 27, 1-2PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for property tax exemptions
February 19, 10:30AM-Noon
FREE streaming movies and documentaries with no ads
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-357-7760
Imperial Point
5985 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-357-6530
ADULTS
Socrates Café Group
Discussion
February 3, 10, 17, 24, 10
6-7PM
English Cafe Beginner
Practice conversational
English
February 3, 10, 17, 24
6:30-7:30PM
YOUTH
Wags & Tales
Practice reading aloud with a pet therapy dog
Ages 5-12
February 4, 11, 18, 25
3:30-4:30PM
Family Storytime
Ages 5 and under with an adult
February 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30-11AM
EVENT
ADULTS
Chess Club, all ages welcome
February 3, 10, 17, 24
4:30-7:30PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free community/ government resources and services
February 3, 17, 3-4PM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational
English
February 4, 11, 18, 25
6:30-7:30PM
Arts and Crafts for Everyone
All ages/families welcome February 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-5PM
Issues of Aging
Support Group
February 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30AM-Noon
Imperial Point Book Club
February 17, 1-2PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Sign up for property tax exemptions
February 19, 10:30AM-Noon
Ask Us Anything: Computers, smartphones and tablets
February 25, 1-2:30PM
YOUTH
Kids and Seniors Learn Tech
February 2, 4:30-5:30PM
Family Storytime, ages 5 and under with caregiver
February 2, 9, 23
10:30-11:30AM
Jan Moran
Collier City
2800 N.W. 9 Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-357-7670
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
Introduction to Computers for Beginners
February 2, 9, 23, 6-7PM
English Cafe for All Levels Practice conversational English
February 2, 9, 23
6:30-7:30PM
Beatmaker Bootcamp
February 4, 6-8PM
YOUTH
Afterschool Homework Help, kids/teens
February 2-6, 9-12, 17-20, 23-27, 2-4PM
Storytime with Ms. Yasmin
February 2, 9, 23, 3-4PM
Collier City Presents Gaming night
February 11, 6-8PM
Collier City Anime Night Manga, art, cosplay and games
February 18, 6-8PM
Lauderdale Lakes
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
954-357-8650
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
What is Generative AI?
February 3, 5:30-7PM
February 4, 2:30-4PM
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Ages 60 and over
February 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
12:30-1:30PM
Lost Art of Quilting
February 12, 5-7PM
Bev’s Book Club
February 19, 2:30-3:30PM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach: Learn about and sign up for property tax exemptions
February 19, 4:30-6PM
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
February 24, 5:30-7PM
February 25, 2:30-4PM
YOUTH
Men2Boys Youth Mentoring Program
young men ages 14-18
February 3, 10, 17, 24
5:30-7PM
A Maze Zing Puzzle
Educational game to help elementary students improve math skills
February 5, 4-6PM
Family Storytime at the Library, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes
February 7, 11AM-Noon
One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 14, 11AM-Noon
Celebrate Read for the Record Day, featuring See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater
February 26, 6:30-7PM
Lauderhill
Central Park
3810 N.W. 11 PL
Lauderhill, FL 33311
954-357-7833
ADULTS
Lauderhill Towne Centre
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-357-6406
EVENT
DETAILS
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
February 3, 10, 17, 24
10AM-2PM
Computer Basics for Older Adults, presented by AARP
February 4, 11, 18, 25
4:30-5:30PM
YOUR OPINION COUNTS!
Let us know what you think of this magazine!
ADULTS
EVENT
DETAILS
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
February 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 24, 28, 1:30-4:30PM
Friends of LC Library Meeting, everyone welcome February 9, 6-6:30PM
Friends of LC Library Book Sale
February 21, 11AM-3PM Freedom Quilts
A story in fabric February 23, 6-7:30PM
YOUTH
SAT/ACT Test Prep Grades 10-12 February 7, 11AM-12:30PM
Main
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-357-7444
ADULTS
Chair Yoga
EVENT DETAILS
February 2, 9, 23, Noon-1PM
Tai Chi Focus
February 3, 10, 17, 24
4:45-5:45PM
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 5, 2:30-3:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English
February 5, 12, 19, 26
2:30-3:30PM
Ageless Grace: Brain exercises for adults
February 6, 13, 20, 27
11AM-Noon
Microsoft Excel Essentials Training
February 9, 12:30-2PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free community/ government resources and services
February 12, 26, 2:30-3:30PM
Play and Sing Along with Ukulele FUN
February 9, 6-7:30PM
Memoir Writing Workshop
February 9, 23, 1-3:30PM
Socrates Cafe Group Discussion
February 10, 24, 2:30-3:30PM
Stand Up, Speak Out
Community Roundtable
Tell your stories
February 21, 11AM-12:30PM
Relief Sculpture Workshop
Inspired by Charles McGee
All ages
February 21
11:30AM-12:30PM
The Art of Photography with Jack Wild
Discussion and review
February 21, 2-4PM
Moonlight Tales: Stories of Nurture and Nature
Live music and storytelling for mature audiences
February 27, 6:30-8:30PM
YOUTH
Making Moves with Jacob Lawrence
Celebrate Black History
February 2, 3-4PM
Valentine’s Day Slime
February 5, 4-5PM
Baby Lapsit: Songs, lap bounces and fingerplays tailored just for babies
February 5, 19, 26
10:30-11AM
Toddler Storytime
Fun songs, activities and stories, ages 18-36 months
February 5, 12, 19, 26
11:30AM-Noon
Music and Movement
Dancing, singing and stories, ages 18 months (and walking)5 years
February 6, 20, 27
10:30-11AM
Chess Club, all ages/families
February 7, 11AM-Noon
Sensory Storytime
February 7, 1-1:30PM
Teen Gaming
February 9, 23, 4-5PM
Kids Yoga
February 10, 24
10:30-11:15AM
Family Board Game Day
February 13, 3-4:30PM
Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Card
February 14, 2-3PM
Black History Bingo, all ages/ families
February 21, 1-2PM
Family Movie Night and Craft
February 24, 5-7PM
Celebrate Read for the Record Day, featuring See Marcus Grow by Marcus
Bridgewater
February 25, 10:30-11:30AM
Pokemon Day @ Main Library
February 27, 3-5PM
LEGO® Club
February 28, 1-2PM
Margate
Catharine Young
5810 Park Drive
Margate, FL 33063
954-357-7500
ADULTS
EVENT
DETAILS
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road
Hollywood, FL 33312
954-357-7550
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach: Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions
February 4, 2:30-4:30PM
Director’s Book Club: There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib
February 24, 4-5PM
Tai Chi for Arthritis
February 25, 26
12:30-1:30PM
YOUTH
One Book One Broward Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 9, 10:30-11:15AM
Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:30AM
• February 10: Sweet stories for little hearts
• February 24: Honoring Black History Month
Voices That Shine: Stories, music and fun for the whole family
February 18, 4-5:30PM
EVENT
DETAILS
ADULTS
Ener Chi
February 2, 2-3PM
English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational
English
February 3, 10, 17, 24
6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-3PM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2-3PM
Monday Matinee
February 9, 12:30-3:30PM
American Sewing Guild
February 10, 1-4PM
Hollywood Historical Society Event: Black History Month
February 15, 1-3PM
Book Discussion with Lynda Levin: Lovely One: A Memoir
February 17, 1:30-3PM
Pull Up a Chair
February 24, 2-3PM
YOUTH
Teen Advisory Board Event Chess Club
February 1, 3-3:45PM
Family Storytime, all ages
February 1, 8, 15, 22 11-11:45AM
Preschool Storytime: Stories, early-literacy activities and playtime
February 2, 9, 23
10:30-11:15AM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-11
February 3, 10, 17, 24
3:30-4:30PM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
February 4, 5-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
February 5, 12, 19, 26 11-11:45AM
One Book One Broward
Sensory Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 25, 5-6PM
Miramar
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar 33025
954-357-8090
ADULTS
Coloring for Adults
February 7, 11-11:30AM
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach: Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions
February 9, 11:30AM-1PM
NAMI Broward Mental Health
Support Group
February 10, 6:30-7:30PM
VITA-Income Tax Assistance Free Tax Preparation Assistance
February 18, 19, 23, 25, 26 11AM-4PM
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 21, 11AM-12:30PM
Jigsaw Puzzle Party and Exchange, ages 12 and up February 26, Noon-2PM
YOUTH
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-11
February 2, 3:30-4:30PM
One Book One Broward
Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 3, 10:30-11AM
Rhythms and Rhymes
Storytime: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 2-5
February 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11AM
Celebrate Read for the Record Day!
February 24, 10:30-11AM
North Lauderdale Saraniero
6901 Kimberly Blvd. North Lauderdale 33068
954-357-6660
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
Mobile Tech for Beginners
February 3, 1-2PM
February 17, 6-7PM
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 28, 2-3PM
YOUTH
MFL Presents: The art of speech for youth with master speaker Shawn Walker
February 3, 10, 17, 24 3:30-5PM
I Am Change (Motivating Future Leaders): Coding for the youth
February 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7PM
One Book One Broward
Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 5, 10:30-11:15AM
Storytime
Ages 2-6
February 12, 19 10:30-11:15AM
Celebrate Read for the Record Day, featuring See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater
February 26 10:30-11:15AM
North
Regional/ Broward College
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2600
EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Craft and Chat
February 2, 9, 23, 2-4PM
English Cafe: Practice conversational English
• Beginner, February 2, 9, 23 5-6:30PM
• Intermediate, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-6:30PM
Let’s Talk About It: Fun conversations for curious minds
February 4, 11, 18, 25 12:30-1:30PM
Poets @ Heart Poetry Writing Group
February 4, 18, 5-6:30PM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
February 5, 12, 19, 26, 1-2PM
Memory Café: Inviting and inclusive gathering for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners to connect, share and engage
February 6, 11AM-12:30PM
Games People Play: Mahjong, cards, chess, board games and more
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-4PM
Century of Leadership
Through Service/ Local Black
History: Spotlight on the Mizell Family Legacy
February 10, 5:30-7:30PM
Learn English with Rosetta Stone
February 18, 6:30-7:30PM
History Uncovered
Discussion Group
Ancient Greece
February 24, 4-5PM
Government 101: Unlock the power of local government
February 23, 6:30-7:30PM
Chess Club
February 25, 2-3PM
Silent Book Club
February 28, 10:30AM-Noon
One Book One Broward
Creative Writing Workshop with author Fabienne Josaphat
February 28, 2-3:30PM
YOUTH
Toddler Tuesday Storytime Ages 18-35 months
February 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11AM
After School Fun: Story and a craft, grades K-2
February 3, 10, 17, 24, 4-5PM
One Book One Broward
Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 4, 4-5PM
Make a Valentine’s Day Flower
Bouquet @ the Creation Station, ages 13-19
February 4, 11, 18, 25 5:30-7:30PM
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
February 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11:15AM
Ready for College SAT/ACT Workshops
February 11, 18, 25, 5-7PM
Construction Zone: Build creations with blocks/plastic building bricks, ages 3-11
February 14, 11AM-Noon
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog
Ages 5-11
February 28, 2-3PM
Northwest Branch
1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060 954-357-6599 EVENT DETAILS
Closed for maintenance
Northwest
Regional
3151 University Drive
Coral Springs 33060
954-357-7990
EVENT
DETAILS
ADULTS
Whet Your Appetite Book Club: Discover new genres and authors
February 2, 1-2PM Chess Club
• Beginners, February 2 4-5:30PM
• Experienced Players, February 23, 4-5:30PM
Free Tax Preparation
Assistance by Broward Tax Pro
February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2-6PM
February 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30AM-4PM
One Book One Broward Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 3, 5-6PM
Library Living Room Different activities throughout the week for ages 50 and over
• Hot Topics Discussion Group
February 3, 10, 17, 24
12:30-1:30PM
• Bingo
February 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-12:30PM
• Coloring, Crafts and Conversation
February 6, 13, 20, 27 11AM-12:30PM
• Library Living Room Film Club Movie and Discussion
February 11, 11AM-1PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/
Interview Preparation Class
February 3, 10, 17, 24
5-6:30PM
February 4, 11, 18, 25
4-5:30PM
English Cafe: Practice conversational English
• All Levels, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 5-6:30PM
• Beginner, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-5:30PM
• Intermediate, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 5-5:45PM
Beginner Tai Chi
February 5, 19, 4:30-5:30PM
Intermediate Spanish
February 7, 14, 21, 28
11AM-Noon
Book Warriors Book Club
February 10, 5:30-6:30PM
Introduction to the Internet
February 11, 25, 1-2:30PM
Gentle Yoga for Beginners
February 11, 25, 4:30-5:30PM
February 20,11AM-Noon
The Garden Club of Coral Springs
February 12
10:30AM-12:30PM
Tai Chi
February 13, 27, 12:30-1:30PM
Library Digital Resources: Freegal
February 18, 1-3:15PM
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Broward County Property
Appraiser Outreach: Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions
February 26, 10:30AM-Noon YOUTH
Afterschool Teen Hangout in the Living Room
February 2-6, 9-13, 17-20, 2327, 2:40-4PM
Music and Movement: Dancing, singing and stories, ages 1-3
February 2, 9, 23, 10:30-11AM
Gotta Dance! Grades 3-5
February 4, 11, 4:30-5:15PM
Baby Lapsit Story Time, ages up to 18 months
February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11AM
Baby Play Date, ages up to 18 months
February 6, 13, 20, 27 11-11:30AM
Create and Learn: Educational program, ages 3 to 5
February 5, 19, 11-11:30AM
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3 to 5
February 5, 10:30-11AM
Celebrate Black History
Month with the South Florida Chamber Ensemble Science 2, for preschoolers
February 12, 4-5PM
Celebrate Friendships this Valentine’s Day with Frog and Toad, ages 3-5
February 12, 10:30-11:15AM
February 18, 2-2:30PM cont.
Bones to Books: Read to a therapy dog
February 14, 1-2PM
Early Readers Club, grades K-3
February 18, 4-5PM
Respira Bilingual Family Yoga
February 26, 11-11:40AM
Celebrate Read for the Record Day, featuring See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater
February 26, 11:30Am-Noon
A New Chapter Teen Book Club, ages 12-18
February 27, 4-4:40PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
February 28, 10:30-11:30AM
Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
954-262-5477 EVENT
DETAILS
ADULTS
Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings discussion/lecture
February 4, Noon-1PM
An Evening of Virtuosic Chamber Music featuring works by Dr. Bill Withem
February 5, 7:30-8:30PM
Genealogy Open Computer Lab with Genealogical Society of Broward County
February 8
Noon-1:30PM
Find Your American Ancestors Using Canadian Records
February 8, 2-3PM
Author Visit with Kathleen Waites, Ph.D.
February 12, 12:30-2PM
English Cafe: Practice conversational English
February 16, 6-7PM
Socrates Cafe
February 16, 1:30-2:30PM
Family Trivia Bingo
February 18, 4-5PM
From Historian to Humanitarian: On merging academic life with humanitarian assistance
February 19, 12:30-1:30PM
Happily Ever After Romance
Book Club February 19, 6-7PM
Jewish Genealogical Society Open Research Lab
February 22
10:30AM-12:30PM
YOUTH
Pajama Story Time
February 2, 9, 16, 23
6:30-7PM
Eco Kids Club
February 3, 3:30-4:30PM
Sharkey Presents, 10-11AM
February 4, Positively Africa
February 18, Dance A Story with Lucrèce LouisdhonLouinis
Little Minnows Play and Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 12-36 months
February 5, 12, 19, 26 10-10:45AM
Sensory Shenanigans
Sensory activity stations for preschoolers
February 8, 10:30AM-Noon
Build It! Make It! Play It! Drop in for hands-on fun and activities
February 10, 4-5PM
Special Event at Broward Mall: Picture Books and Picassos with Young at Art
February 11, 4-5PM
STEM for Tweens
February 17, 4-5PM
Open Play: Card games for kids
February 21, 2-3PM
Baby and Toddler Playdate
February 22, 10:30-11:30AM
Comic Book Social Club, tweens
February 22, 4-5PM
Kids’ Art Studio: Drop in and make art
February 24, 4-4:45PM
Pembroke Pines
Walter C. Young Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-357-6750
EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Learn About Investment and Fraud Protection
February 10, 10-11AM
Discussing Artificial Intelligence
February 25, 6-7PM
YOUTH
One Book One Broward Storytime
The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 5, 10:30-11:30AM Chess Club
February 7, 11AM-Noon
LEGO® Night
February 9, 5:30-6:30PM
Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver
February 12, 19, 26 10:30-11AM
Baby and Me Storytime
February 17, 10:30-11AM Hour of Code
February 21, 11AM-Noon Open Play Hour
February 24, 10-11AM
Celebrate Read for the Record Day, featuring See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater February 26 10:30-11AM
Pompano Beach
50 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-357-7595
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English
February 3, 10, 17, 24
4-5:30PM
Author Visit and Book
Signing with James Grippando
February 7, 1-2:30PM
Sisterhood of the Turning Pages Book Club
Finding Me by Viola Davis
February 21, 2-4PM
Author Visit and Book
Signing with Mark Greany
February 26, 2-3:30PM
YOUTH
One Book One Broward
Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 5, 10:30-11:30AM
Welcome to Storytime
Stories, songs and more Ages 2-5
February 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30-11AM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading to a pet therapy dog
February 9, 3-4PM
Teen Tech Helpers: Learn how to use library apps with help from teen volunteers
February 21, 11AM-12:30PM
Riverland
2710 W. Davie Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-357-7455
ADULTS
Spanish Cafe Beginner
Practice conversational
Spanish Teens welcome
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Noon-1PM
PowerPoint Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
February 5, 6-7PM
Free Tax Preparation
Assistance by AARP
February 6, 13, 20, 27
11AM-3PM
English Cafe Beginner
Practice conversational
English
February 7, 14, 21, 28
11:30AM-12:30PM
Android Phone and Tablet
Essential Training
February 12, 6-7PM
YOUTH
Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and crafts, ages 2-5
February 3, 10, 17, 24 11-11:45AM
Daytime Playtime
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 4-5PM
One Book One Broward
Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 10, 11-11:45AM
Pre-Valentine Day Painting
All ages/families
February 12, 3:30-4:30PM
Engineering Innovators
February 13, 3-4:30PM
South Regional/
Broward College
7300 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-201-8825
EVENT
DETAILS
ADULTS
Free Tax Preparation
Assistance by Broward Tax Pro
February 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 10:30AM-3PM
Computer and Technology Classes, 10:30AM-12:30PM
• February 3, 5, Android Phone and Tablet Essential Training (two-part class)
• February 4, 11, File Management in Windows 11 (two-part class)
• February 10, 12, Computer Literacy for Windows (twopart class)
• February 14, Basic Computers for Beginners
• February 18, 25, Introduction to Microsoft Excel (two-part class
• February 17,19, Internet and World Wide Web Essentials (two-part class)
• February 24, 26, Computer Security and Internet Safety (two-part class)
Bingo for Books: Play to win with books as the prizes
All ages welcome
February 8, 2-3PM
Magic the Gathering
February 8, 22, 2-5PM
Valentine’s Day Green Screen
Photo Shoot
February 12, Noon-1:30PM
Canva Creations
Creative emails
February 14, 2-3PM
Upcycled Treasures
Pincushions
February 21, Noon-1PM
One Book One Broward Book
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 21, 3-4PM
Free Headshots 4 U
February 26, 3:30-5PM
YOUTH
Celebrate Black History
Month with Twilight Tales
All ages
February 2, 6-6:30PM
Crafty Kids
African mask, ages 5-11
February 2, 9, 23, 3-3:30PM
Storytime Fun: Stories and fun, ages 3-6
February 3, 10, 24, 3-3:30PM
Sensory
SproutsNeurodivergentfriendly storytime, all ages
February 4, 11, 18, 25 11AM-Noon
Celebrate Black History
Month with Toddler Storytime
February 5, 10:30-11AM
Builder’s Club
February 5, 12, 19, 26, 3-4PM
Toddler Free Play, ages 12-36 months
February 7, 14, 21, 28 11AM-Noon
Games and Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-3PM cont.
Did You Hear
Twilight Tales Family Storytime
February 9, 23, 6-6:30PM
Crafty Kids, ages 5-11
February 9, 23, 3-3:30PM
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Toddler Storytime
February 12, 10:30-11AM
Celebrate Black History
Month with Storytime Fun, ages 3-6
February 17, 3-3:30PM
Bilingual Family Storytime ¡Lee y Canta! Read and Sing!
February 18, 3-3:30PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1235 months
February 19, 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Storytime Fun Celebrates
Read for the Record Day, featuring See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater
February 24, 3-3:30PM
Toddler Storytime
Celebrates Read for the Record Day, featuring See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater
February 26, 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Southwest Regional 16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 954-357-6580 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
February 2, 9, 23, Noon-1PM
U.S. Citizenship Classes
• Literacy basics
February 2, 9, 23, 6-7:30PM
• Prepare for the Citizenship Test
February 3, 10, 17, 24
6-7:30PM
February 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30AM-Noon
English Cafe: Practice English conversational skills
• Intermediate: Focus on conversational practice
February 2, 9, 23
10:30AM-Noon
• Intermediate: Focus on phonics, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar
February 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30AM-Noon
• Beginner/Intermediate: Focus on pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30AM-Noon
• Beginner/Basic: For adults with little/no Englishlanguage skills
Get Crafty: Watercolors
February 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30AM-Noon
February 4, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM
Chair Yoga
February 5, 12, 19, 26
Noon-2PM
Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group
February 5, 12, 19, 26
Noon-2PM
Pens, Pencils, and Pastel Coloring for Adults
February 6, 13, 20, 27 11AM-1PM
Valentine’s Day Craft
Spiral paper flower heart
February 7, 1-3PM
19th Annual Louise BennettCoverley Reading Festival
February 7, 1:30-3:30PM
Let’s Dance, presented by Danny Carter of DanceMoves 2-3PM
February 7, Salsa
February 14, 21, 28, Bachata
Spanish Cafe Beginner
Practice conversational
Spanish
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-4PM
Let’s Talk About Books, featuring One Book One Broward’s The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 17, 10:30-11:30AM
YOUTH
Teen Time
February 2-6, 9-13, 17-20, 23-27, 2-4:30PM
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
February 2, 9, 23, 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Ready for College: SAT/ACT Workshops
February 2, 9, 23
4:30-6:30PM
Family Storytime: Activities and stories, all ages
February 3, 10, 17, 24
6-6:30PM
Toddler Storytime: Black
History Month Special
February 4, 10:20-10:45AM or 11-11:25AM or 11:40AM-12:05PM
Baby and Me Storytime: For non-walking babies ages 6 weeks and up
February 5, 12, 19, 26
10:45-11:15AM
Teen DIY Craft: Lunar New Year, ages 12-18
February 7, 2-3:30PM
Teen Advisory Group Monthly Meeting
February 10, 4:30-5:30PM
Toddler Storytime
Ages 12-35 months
February 11, 18, 25
10:20-10:45AM or 11-11:25AM or 11:40AM-12:05PM
Alfie’s Storytime Readers
Ages 5-12
February 14, 10:30-11:30AM
Let’s Build, ages 6-12
February 14, 10:30-11:30AM
Storytime with a Manatee Biologist, all ages/families
February 21, Noon-1PM
Chess Club, ages 6-12
February 21, 2-3PM
Toby’s Storytime Readers
Ages 5-12
February 28, 10:30-11:30AM
Sunrise Dan Pearl
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351
954-357-7440 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Sewing for a Cause
February 23
12:30-1:30PM
English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational English
February 17, 24, 6-7PM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational
English
February 17, 24 7-7:45PM
Movie Screening, call library for title; end times vary February 18, 25, 1PM
February 19, 26, Noon
Sketching Hour
Teens welcome February 19, 26
12:30-1:30PM
Senior Virtual Bowling and Fitness Games: Indoor virtual sports games for senior citizens
February 19, 10:30-11:30AM
Microsoft Word Essentials
Two-part class
February 19, 3-4PM
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
Prepare for interview and test
February 21, 28
10:30AM-12:30PM
Writer’s Group at Sunrise
Finding Your Roots
February 28,1:30-3:30PM
Genealogy online workshop
February 27, 2-3:30PM
YOUTH
Kids Imagination Exploration Hour: Crafts, Books and Board Games, ages 6-12
February 23, 4-5PM
Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages
February 17, 24 4-5:30PM
February 18, 25 4-7:30PM
Preschool Storytime
February 19, 26
10:30-11AM
Family Storytime
February 19, 26 6-6:30PM
Teen Book Discussion, hosted by teens, ages 13-18
February 19, 4:30-5:30PM
Teen STEAM Club
February 24, 5-6PM
Family Storytime Celebrates Read for the Record Day
Featuring See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater
February 25, 6-6:30PM
Tamarac
8701 W. Commerical Blvd.
Tamarac, FL 33351
954-765-1500 EVENT
ADULTS
Working with Computers and Devices
February 10
10:30AM-12:30PM
Tuesdays @ Tamarac Book
Discussion
February 10, 1-2PM
Getting Started with Mobile Device Security
February 17
10:30AM-12:30PM
Tech Simplified: Everyday tech questions
February 24
10:30AM-12:30PM
YOUTH
One Book One Broward
Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 19, 10:30-11AM
Chess Club, all ages welcome February 28, 11AM-12:30PM
Tyrone Bryant
2230 NW 21 Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-357-8210 EVENT
ADULTS
Coloring@ Tyrone Bryant Library
All ages
February 2, 5-6PM
Family Movie Night
February 9, 5-7PM
Family Game Night
February 17, 5-6:45PM
Family Bingo Night
February 27, 4-5PM
YOUTH
Toddler Crafternoon Ages 2-5
February 2, 1-2PM
Let’s Paint! Canvas art painting
February 5, 4-5PM
Valentine Card Craft
February 9, 3:30-4:30PM
One Book One Broward
Storytime: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
February 12, 4-5PM
Robotics and Block Coding Workshop, grades K-5
February 21, 1-2PM
Stay and Play: Early literacy story/playtime, ages 2 and up
February 23, 1-1:45PM
West Regional
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
954-765-1560 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
February 2, 9, 23, Noon-1PM
Strength and Balance
February 2, 9, 23, 1:15-2PM
Perspectives on Public Health
February 3, 6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
February 3, 10, 17, 24
Noon-1PM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational
English
February 3, 10, 17, 24
12:30-1:30PM
Caregiver Support Meeting with Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services
February 3, 10, 17, 24 2:30-4PM
Meditation and Movement
Nurture your mind, body and soul
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Noon-1PM
English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational
English
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 6-7:30PM
Tai Chi
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 1-2PM
Writers Group of South
Florida: Writer’s book signing and community showcase
February 7, 11AM-3PM
Gold Coast Woodturners
February 7, 3-4:30PM
Mental and Financial Health
February 9, 1:30-11:30AM
West Regional Fiction Book Club: Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray
February 13
10:30AM-12:30PM
Insanity: High intensity interval (HIIT) exercise class
February 14, 28 10:30AM-Noon
Yoga Class: Bring your own mat
February 17, 6:30-7:30PM
Fun and Games at the Library: Board games for all ages/families
February 19, 2-5PM
Coloring for Adults
February 20, 11AM-12:30PM
Seoul Circle: Stories, crafts and culture
February 21, 11AM-12:30PM
Eco Shift Environmental Film Series: Wasted: What We Throw Away Doesn’t Go Away
February 21, 2-5PM
Really True Reads Non-fiction Book Club
February 26, 2-3:30PM
Broward County Chamber Orchestra
February 28, 4-5PM
YOUTH
Toddler Time
Ages 12-35 months
February 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Creative STEAM Lab
Ages 6-12
February 3, 10, 17, 5-6PM cont.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
February 4, 11, 18, 6-7:30PM
Storytime Fun, ages 3-5
February 5, 12, 19, 26
11AM-Noon
Signing Stories Your Library
February 7, 11AM-1PM Brain Games
February 7, 2-3PM
Valentine’s Day Creative STEAM Lab
February 14, 1-2PM Teen STEAM Series
Tech petting zoo
February 14, 3-4PM
Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18
February 14, 28
11AM-12:30PM
Read to a Therapy Dog at the Library, ages 5-12
February 21, 11:30AM-Noon
Wishing Crane Project Make something creative for someone
February 21, 1:30-3:30PM
Storytime Fun Celebrates
Read for the Record Day, featuring See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater, ages 3-5
February 26, 11AM-Noon
Teen Gaming
February 28, 3-4-5:30PM
THE WORLD
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
954-357-5420
ADULTS
EVENT DETAILS
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
February 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7PM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational
English
February 3, 10, 17, 24 12:30-1:30PM
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 6-7PM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2PM
Spanish Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational
Spanish
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Noon-1:15-2:15PM
Knitting and Crocheting Club
February 4, 11, 18, 25
2:30-4:30PM
Mindfulness and Meditation with Leigh Ann
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 6-7PM
How to Avoid Online Scams
February 7, Noon-1PM
Watercolor Painting Class
February 10, 1-2:30PM
Yoga with Carol
February 17, 11AM-Noon
One Book One Broward
Weston Book Club
Discussion: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
February 18, 5-6PM
Windows 11 Quick Tips
February 23, 6-7:30PM
Library Downloads: Free music, movies and more February 28, Noon-1:30PM
YOUTH
Storytime Fun, ages 1-5
February 5, 12, 19 11:30AM-Noon
Valentine’s Day Card Making
February 7, 2-3PM
Children’s Painting Class
Ages 8 and up
February 14, 2-3:30PM
Robothink: Robopetz, ages 7–12
February 21, 3-4:30PM
Open Play Time, ages 1-5
February 26, 11:30AM-Noon
LEGO® Builders Club
Ages 5-10
February 28, 3-4PM
Online Events
ADULTS
BOOK & FILM DISCUSSIONS
Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
February 2, 6:15-7:15PM
Director’s Book Club: There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib
February 11, Noon-1PM
Happy Hour Book Club
February 26, 6-7PM
Friday Movie Matinee Discussion
February 27, 3-4PM
LANGUAGE
English Cafe Intermediate: Practice conversational English, 5:30-6:30PM
February 2
February 9
February 23
English Cafe Intermediate: Practice conversational English, 4-5:30PM
February 3
February 10
February 17
February 24
TECHNOLOGY
Computer Camp, 1-2PM
• February 10, Streaming Basics: How to Use YouTube
• February 17, Using Google Calendar
WELLNESS
Everything You Wanted to Know about GLP1s
February 3, 2:30-3:30PM
Diabetes Prevention and Management
YOUTH
Ready for College: College Readiness Workshops
4:30-5:30PM
• February 3, Smart Money Moves: Financial Literacy for Teens
• February 10, Live Essay Review Workshop
• February 17, Pros & Cons: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
2025 Annual Report
Mark D. Bogen
Alexandra P. Davis
Lamar P. Fisher
Beam Furr
Steve Geller
Robert McKinzie
Nan H. Rich
Hazelle P. Rogers
Michael Udine