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inside this issue n Halloween Events n Early Voting Locations n Character Corners
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The Piscopo Family at the Hollywood Branch Library
Director’s MESSAGE Greetings!
Welcome to October, and a library Halloween of ghouls, goblins, goodies and serenades. Visit us if you dare! I have loved Halloween since I was a kid. The high excitement, surprise, and anticipation of venturing out in disguise, knocking on strange doors, and bumping into something unexpected is that little jolt we all need! And have I got a book for you! This month’s Director’s Book Club selection is a 2026 Audie Award Winner for Horror and New York Times bestseller from Stephen Graham Jones. The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is a historical horror novel tracing the life of a vampire who haunts the fields of the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice. If you’re brave enough to read it, come see me for a chilling book discussion. If dancing’s your thing, then pull out your platforms and boogie on over
to the Main Library Halloween Disco Party for adults. We’re going back in time to the 1970’s for disco-themed Karaoke, period movie trivia, eats and treats, and prizes for costumes. For our little monsters on four legs or two, we’re ready to party! The Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest at Hollywood Branch is on again this year. Meet rescue-ready pups, peruse info tables, and stroll the red carpet with your fashionista fur baby right into the winner’s circle for an award. If you don’t have a dog to dress up, come to our Monster Mash Costume Storytime at North Regional/Broward College Library with little humans for stories, songs, silliness, and a chance to scare librarians with a dashing disguise. We are also raising a joyful noise with songs in every language and tradition and invite you to jump right in. Fun is contagious! And very
ALLISON’S A-LIST Decision 2026 Hispanic Heritage Fiesta for Children Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest Harvest Howl Family Event
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expensive concerts that are given to you free, even sweeter. Let’s get together for a moving concert of spirituals and gospel songs at Listen to America: Gratitude, and to belt out Yiddish Songs and Stories in a series of four performances that blend live musical performance, storytelling, and audience participation. Why not take the tots to Florida Grand Opera’s Read-a-long, Singalong, a bite-sized opera experience for children eight and under? This glorious event features an interactive story time, a live aria performance, and a craft activity. In the midst of all our fun and games and song and dance, let us not lose sight of some critical days on every calendar. Early Voting for the General Election takes place October 19 through November 1, 2026. When we neglect to vote we jeopardize our continued right to do so – a privilege that people have died for. The democracy we live in depends upon our participation. When we give away our privileges and neglect our responsibility to vote, the outcome is more terrifying than any holiday horror show. Drop what you’re doing and go to any 2026 Early Voting Location, including libraries that are Early Voting sites, and make yourself heard. Wishing you a thrilling, chilling, and impactful October. Boo to you!
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.
OCTOBER’S BOOK The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
by Stephen Graham Jones Historical horror novel tracing the life of a vampire who haunts the fields of the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Director’s Message............................ 2 Director’s Book Club.......................... 3 Cover Story........................................ 7 EVENTS BY LOCATION African American Research Library and Cultural Center............................ 4 Beach................................................. 4 Broward County Library Branch........ 4 Carver Ranches.................................. 5 Century Plaza/Leon Slatin................. 5 Dania Beach/Paul DeMaio.................. 6 Davie/Cooper City.............................. 6 Deerfield Beach Percy White............. 8 Fort Lauderdale................................. 8 Galt Ocean Mile................................... 9 Hallandale Beach............................... 9 Hollywood Beach/Bernice P. Oster......10 Hollywood.........................................10 Imperial Point.....................................11 Jan Moran Collier City........................11 Lauderdale Lakes.............................12 Lauderhill Central Park.....................12 Lauderhill Towne Centre...................12 Main...................................................13 Margate.............................................14 Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road......15 Miramar.............................................16 North Lauderdale Saraniero.............16 North Regional/Broward College...... 17 Northwest Branch............................. 17 Northwest Regional..........................18 Nova/Alvin Sherman........................ 20 Pembroke Pines................................21 Pompano Beach............................... 22 Riverland.......................................... 23 South Regional/Broward College........24 Southwest Regional......................... 25 Sunrise Dan Pearl............................. 27 Tamarac........................................... 28 Tyrone Bryant................................... 28 West Regional.................................. 29 Weston............................................. 30 ONLINE EVENTS................................31
African American Research Library and Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-357-6282 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Medicare 101 Thrive Past 65 October 27, 11AM-Noon YOUTH MODS STEMobile Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Character Corners October 8, 4-5PM
Broward County Library Branch Formerly Young At Art
751 S.W. 121 Ave. Davie, FL 33325 954-357-5437
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ADULTS Celebrate America’s 250 Birthday with Matthew Sabatella All Time Greatest of Folk Music, all ages/families welcome October 12, 10:30-11:30AM Books and Banter Book Club Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister October 21, 10:30-11:30AM YOUTH
Beach
3250 N.E. 2nd St. Pompano Beach, FL 33062 954-357-7830 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Needlework Circle Knitting, crocheting and more October 7, 2:30-4PM Banned Book Week Movie Call library for title October 9, 2:30-4PM Beach Library Book Discussion 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How it Shattered a Nation by Andrew Ross Sorkin October 28, 2:30-3:30PM
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Music and Movement Have fun singing and dancing, ages 2-5 October 6, 10:30-11AM Toddler Story Time Stories, songs, and activities, ages 18-36 months October 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30AM
Carver Ranches
4735 S.W. 18 St. West Park, FL 33023 954-357-6245 EVENT DETAILS
Century Plaza Leon Slatin
1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-357-7740 EVENT DETAILS
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Sing & Dance Storytime! ADULTS with Mrs. Mari Interactive songs, movement & Socrates Cafe stories, ages 2-4 with caregiver Open discussion of philosophical questions October 1, 8, 10:30-11:30AM October 9, 23,10:30AM-Noon Chess for Kids and Teens Joan’s Awesome Book Club October 5, 6-7PM The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Toddler Storytime October 12, 1:30-2:30PM Stories, songs & rhymes with YOUTH Mr. Daniel, ages 3 and under with caregiver Chess Club, all ages October 6, 10:30-11:30AM October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 1-5:30PM Broward County Property Appraiser Time for Tots Toddler Tax exemption information Storytime October 7, 2-3PM Stories, songs & fun, ages Kids Fall Craft Party & Afterschool Harvest Howl Ages preschool to 12 years October 7, 4-5PM
12-35 months with caregiver October 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11AM
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Dania Beach Paul DeMaio
1 Park Ave. East Dania Beach, FL 33004 954-357-7073 EVENT
Coffee and Conversation Learn about free community/ government resources and services October 7, 10:30-11:30AM
Davie/ Cooper City
4600 S.W. 82nd Ave. Davie, FL 33328 EVENT 954-357-6399
DETAILS Banned Books Week Black-Out Poetry Turn censorship into art, no ADULTS ADULTS writing skill required, tweens/ Davie Cooper City Library Beatles Yoga with Lorelei teens welcome Book Club October 1, 8, 6:30-7:30PM October 7, 4-5PM The Color Purple by Alice Walker Chair Yoga Mandala Art October 1, 2-3PM October 2, 9, 11AM-Noon Explore, create, meditate Ageless Grace October 8, 3:30-5PM English Cafe Intermediate Brain/body fitness class Practice conversational English United By Books October 2, 9, 11AM-Noon October 2, 9, 1-2PM Reading Group Monthly Song Swap October 12, 6-7PM Meditation at October 3, 3-5PM Dania Beach Library YOUTH Bingo for Books October 3, 10, 17 Storytime October 5, 6-7PM 10:30-11:30AM October 6, 13, 10:30-11:30AM Age Like a Pro Lunch Financial Planning Month Musical Instrument and Learn Explore personal financial Petting Zoo See Well, Age Well – The wellness, part 1 of 4-part Drop in and learn about the Importance of Healthy Vision series world of music October 8, 12:30-2PM October 5, 6-7PM October 10, 1-2:30PM Lunch and Learn with NSU Ageless Grace October 13, 12:30-2PM Brain/body fitness class October 6, 13, 1-2PM YOUTH DETAILS
Little Munchkins Storytime Dance, bubbles and play, ages 1-2 October 1, 8, 10:30-11AM Wags & Tales Read to a therapy dog, ages 5-12 October 5, 4-5PM LEGO® Adventure Club October 6, 4-5PM Baby Lapsit Storytime Ages 3-12 months October 7, 10:30-11AM 6 October 2026 Broward.org/Library
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Deerfield Beach Percy White
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 954-357-7680 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS The Recycled Arts From Trash to Treasure October 1, 1-3PM Deer Readers Book Club October 5, 1-3PM Percy White’s Trivia Night Harvest Fest October 6, 1-3PM
Toddler Storytime Stories, music, craft and play, ages 1-2 October 5, 12, 19, 26,10-11AM
Baby Storytime Stories, rhymes and bubbles ages 3-12 months October 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:30AM
Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta Games, crafts, stories and more Tween Crafternoon, ages 8-11 October 8, 4-5PM October 5, 4-5M Pajama Storytime and Craft: Preschool Storytime Stories, music, craft and play, Milk and cookies story; wear your PJs, ages 2 and up ages 3-4 October 20, 6-6:45PM October 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-Noon Stories and Slime Ages 4 and up October 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5PM
Meaningful Conversations October 13, 6-7PM Game Day October 15, 1-3PM Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Call library for title October 17, 2-4:30PM Broward County Property Appraiser Mobile Exemption and Information Team Tax exemption information October 21, 2-3:30PM Writer’s Prompt-Harvest Fest Edition New program for aspiring creative writers October 29, 1-2PM Harvest Fest Cinema Call library for title October 31, 2-4PM YOUTH Creepy Crawly Critters Lettie the Bug Lady with tarantulas and scorpions October 3, 2-3:30PM 8 October 2026 Broward.org/Library
Fort Lauderdale Reading Center
1300 E Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-357-7890 EVENT DETAILS
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3403 Galt Ocean Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-357-7840 EVENT DETAILS
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Hallandale Beach 300 S. Federal Highway Hallandale, FL 33009 954-357-6380
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ADULTS English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational English; focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar Coffee and Conversation October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Learn about free government/ 4-5:30PM community resources Ask Us Anything October 6, 20, 1-2PM Ask questions about computers, Painting for Beginners with smartphones and tablets Artist Suzie Alvey October 1, 15, Noon-1PM Learn basic acrylic and oil English Cafe Intermediate painting techniques. Practice reading and Bring your own supplies conversational English October 7, 21, 2:30-4PM October 5, 12, 19, 26, Ask Us Anything 6-7:30PM Computers, smartphones Bingo for Books and tablets October 10, 24, 2:30-3:30PM October 13, 2-3PM Crochet and Chat Broward County Property Appraiser Mobile Exemption Socialize, learn how to crochet or bring current and Information Team projects to work on; yarn and Tax exemption information hooks available. October 27, 10-11:30AM October 14, 28, 3-4PM Basic Cybersecurity How to Avoid Current Internet Jigsaw Puzzle Swap and Solve and Phone Scams October 23, 1-2:30PM October 27, 2-3:30PM YOUTH Book Discussion ADULTS Current Events Discussion Group October 6, 10:30AM-Noon
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The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Sunshine Toddlers Storytime Paulette Kennedy October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 28, 2-3PM 10:30-11:15AM YOUTH Baby and Toddler Storytime Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 3-36 months October 20, 10:30-11:30AM
Fall Harvest Party Come in costume and let’s celebrate October 31, 1-3PM Broward.org/Library October 2026 9
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster 1301 S. Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-4798 EVENT DETAILS
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33020 954-357-7760 ADULTS
ADULTS Using Rosetta Stone One-on-one guidance from a staff member on how to sign up. October 7, Noon-1PM
FLOW Mobile DMV-Florida Licensing on Wheels Call or visit library for appointment October 1, 10AM-2PM
Spanish Cafe Beginner Practice conversational Spanish including vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar October 9, 23, 1-2PM
Tai Chi with the Area Agency on Aging October 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2-3PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Mobile Exemption and Information Team In-person tax exemption information October 15, 10:30AM-Noon YOUTH Florida Grand Opera’s Read-a-long, Sing-a-long Interactive opera storytime, show and craft, ages up to 8 October 15, 11AM-Noon
Flourish: A Celebration of Community Health and Wellness October 3, 1-4:30PM Socrates Cafe October 6, 6-7PM Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest All ages October 10, 1-2:30PM Creative Writing Group Discover your voice, read, free write your own work and listen to others October 12, 5-6PM
History Buff’s Discussion Group Early Spanish Florida Unearthing the History of America’s Oldest Colony October 19, 3-4PM Broward County Property Appraiser Mobile Exemption and Information Team In-person tax exemption information October 20, 12:30-2PM Poetic License Poetry Group October 26, 5-6PM YOUTH Music and Movement Action songs and dances, ages 2-4 October 3, 17, 31, 10:30-11AM Read Baby Read Lap sit with books, music, and interactive movements October 6, 10:30-11AM Toddler Storytime Stories, songs, playtime and fun October 8, 10:30-11AM Teen Book Club Discuss short stories/comics, ages 12-18 October 13, 3:30-4:30PM
Family Board Game Time Bring your favorite game or play one of ours; meet new people and learn new games, Listen to America Sing ages 5 and up Jambalaya Cool Blues and Hot October 17, 2-4PM Jazz Concert, with trumpeter Emily Kennedy and pianist Patrice Risi October 17, 2-3:30PM Bonding with Books Book Club October 16, 10:30AM-Noon
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Imperial Point
5985 N Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-357-6530 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Arts and Crafts for Everyone All ages October 1, 8, 15, 22, 4-5PM
Collier City Presents Family Gaming Night October 14, 6-7PM
Jan Moran Collier City
2800 N.W. 9 Court Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954-357-7670 EVENT DETAILS
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Introduction to Computers for Beginners Coffee and Conversation Learn basic desktop computer Learn about free government/ operations community resources October 5, 19, 26, 6-7PM October 6, 20, 3-4PM YOUTH Ask Us Anything Afterschool Homework Help Computers, smartphones One-one-one and group and tablets assistance offered October 14, 1-2:30PM October 5-7, 9, 13-16, Broward County Property 19-23, 26-30, 2-4PM Appraiser Mobile Exemption Click and Create! and Information Team Introduction to computers, In-person tax exemption ages 5-12 information October 15, 10:30AM-12:30PM October 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4PM Beatmaker Bootcamp Imperial Point Book Club Learn music production/ Title TBA engineering fundamentals in October 20, 1-2PM a fun, easygoing atmosphere; Basic Cybersecurity limited to 15 students How to Avoid Current Internet October 7, 6-8PM and Phone Scams October 22, 1-2:30PM
Books and Beyond Reading and activity-based program featuring Florida Sunshine State Readers Award Books, ages 5-13 October 19, 3-4PM Noche de Cuentos/ Trilingual Storytelling Workshop Share your story in English, Spanish, or Creole during this exciting storytelling workshop and Community Storytelling Contest October 19, 20 10:30-11:15AM; October 21: 6-7PM HEAL With Hope Healing and Empowering All Living with Trauma October 26, 6-7:30PM
YOUTH Family Storytime October 5, 12, 19 10:30-11:30AM Chess Club, all ages October 6, 13, 20 4:30-7:30PM
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Lauderdale Lakes
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311 954-357-8650 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Tai Chi for Arthritis With the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County October 1, 12:30-1:30PM Lost Art of Hand Quilting October 8, 22, 5-7PM YOUTH
Lauderhill Central Park
3810 N.W. 11 PL Lauderhill, FL 33311 954-357-7833 EVENT DETAILS
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Lauderhill Towne Centre
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313 954-357-6406 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Crochet for a Cause October 5, 12, 6-7:30PM
Literacy Day Reading Is Fun in Lauderhill YOUTH Literacy festival with food, speeches, and book giveaways L.E.A.P.: Literacy Enrichment October 10, 1-5PM & Advancement Program October 1, 5, 6, 19-22, 26-29 3:30-5PM
Family Movie Magic Family-friendly movie in a comfortable community setting October 1, 15, 5:30-7:30PM STEAM Explorers October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Noon-2PM Twilight Tales Family Storytime October 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7PM Family Coloring Time October 7, 21, 4:30-5:30PM Family Fun and Games October 14, 28, 4:30-5:30PM
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El Club en Español Family Movie Night & Craft Practice conversational Spanish Main October 26, 5-7PM October 7, 14, 21, 28, 100 S. Andrews Ave. YOUTH 6-7:30PM Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-357-7444 World Postcard Day 2026 Microsoft Word EVENT Create your own postcard and DETAILS Essential Training mail it to someone; supplies October 9, 10:30AM-2PM ADULTS and stamps provided Play and Sing Along with October 1, 3-4PM English Cafe Intermediate Ukulele FUN Practice conversational English Baby Lapsit October 12, 6-7:30PM October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Songs, lap bounces, free play, Memoir Writing Workshop 2:30-3:30PM ages birth to 18 months October 12, 26, 1-3:30PM October 1, 8, 15, 22 Socrates Cafe 10:30-11AM Discuss Artificial Intelligence One-on-One Tech Help through philosophical dialogue Tech support, resume, and Toddler Storytime device help for beginners October 2, 12:30-1:30PM Songs, activities and stories, October 14, 28, 6-7PM ages 18-36 months Ageless Grace October 1, 8, 15, 22 Arts for Impact Brain/body fitness class Project Session: Connect with 11:30AM-Noon October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 artists, visual and performing 11AM-12PM LEGO® Club and writing, and work toward October 2, 2-3PM Hispanic Heritage December’s “Stand Up, Speak Month Book Discussion Out” community art exhibition Music and Movement The House on Mango Street by Dancing, singing and stories, October 17, 11AM-12:30PM Sandra Cisneros ages 5 and under The Art of Photography October 3, 10:30-11:30AM October 2, 9, 16, 23 Discussion and review for 10:30-11AM Chair Yoga experienced photographers; October 5, 12, 19, 12-1PM learn how to make your photos Coffee and Conversation more artistic Learn about free government/ October 17, 2-4PM community resources Intro to the Computer October 8, 29, 2:30-3:30PM A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Memory Lab Computers and the Internet Workshop October 19, 3-4:30PM Learn how to preserve, Broward County Property maintain, and share your Appraiser Mobile Exemption personal history through and Information Team careful organization. In-person tax exemption October 6, 10:30AM-Noon information Tai Chi Focus at Main Library October 20, 10:30AM-12:30PM October 6, 13, 20, 27 Halloween 1970s Disco 4:45-5:45PM Karaoke October 31, 2:30-3:30PM cont. Broward.org/Library October 2026 13
cont. Chess Club Casual practice or play, ages 5-18 October 3, 11AM-Noon
Margate Catharine Young 5810 Park Drive Margate, FL 33063 954-357-7500
Broward County Property Appraiser Mobile Exemption and Information Team In-person tax exemption information October 7, 2:30-4:30PM
EVENT Freedom to Read Fest DETAILS Celebration of reading, stories, Community Resource Fair and the freedom to explore ADULTS Connecting people, resources, new ideas through books Florida Licensing on Wheels and opportunity, October 9, 2-4PM October 10, 10AM-2PM (FLOW) Event: Providing Pokémon Club convenient accessibility of YOUTH Learn the basics of playing essential services, including Pokémon, bring your cards, Preschool Storytime licensing-renewal and make a craft or bring a device Stories, songs, activities, replacements, ID credentialing to play, ages 5-14 crafts and fun time, ages 3-5 and vehicle registrations; October 10, 24, 2-3PM with caregiver registration required October 6, 20, 10:30-11:30AM Teen Gaming October 5, 10:30AM-2PM October 12, 26, 4-5PM
MODS STEMobile Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Character Corners October 13, 4-5PM Slime October 15, 4-5PM
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Mini Ghost Terrarium Make a miniature habitat for a spooky friend October 22, 4-5PM Family Board Game Day October 23, 3-4:30PM Trick or Treat @ Main Library Celebrate Halloween at the library with a story, songs, treats, a craft, pictures and treats; family-friendly costumes are encouraged but not required October 29, 10:30AM-Noon Teen Monster Mash Creepy games, music and treats October 30, 4-5PM 14 October 2026 Broward.org/Library
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Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch EVENT
3151 Stirling Road DETAILS Hollywood, FL 33312 954-357-7550 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-3PM Kitten Care with Broward County Animal Care October 4, 3-4PM Ener Chi October 5, 19, 2-3PM English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational English October 6, 13, 20, 27 6-7:30PM
Between Two Worlds Exploration of Jewish Culture and Religion through Yiddish Literature October 26, 1:30-2:30PM Pull Up a Chair October 27, 2-3PM YOUTH Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and play, ages 1-3 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11-11:45AM
Preschool Storytime Stories, activities and music October 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11:15AM Wags & Tales Read to a therapy dog, ages 5-12 October 6, 13, 20, 27 3:30-4:30PM Teen Advisory Board Meeting October 7, 5-7PM Family Storytime October 18, 25, 11-11:45AM
Sensory Storytime Freedom to Read Fest Celebration of reading, stories, October 28, 5-6PM and the freedom to explore new ideas through books October 4, 11AM-1PM
Chair Yoga October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-3PM Hollywood Historical Society Presentation History Heroes October 11, 1-3PM Yiddish Songs and Stories Series of four performances that blend live musical performance, storytelling, and audience participation October 11, 25, 4-5:30PM Monday Matinee October 12, 12:30-3:30PM American Sewing Guild October 13, 1-4PM Book Discussion with Lynda Levin Theo of Golden by Allen Levi October 20, 1:30-3PM Broward.org/Library October 2026 15
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NAMI Broward Mental Health Support Group October 13, 6-7:30PM
Family Movie Call for title October 14, 3-5PM
ADULTS
Broward County Property Appraiser Mobile Exemption and Information Team In-person tax exemption information October 12, 11:30AM-1PM
North Lauderdale Saraniero
2050 Civic Center Place Miramar 33025 954-357-8090
Adult Coloring October 3, 11AM-12:30PM U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Class Practice for the interview , review civic questions and practice reading/writing October 3, 24, 2-3PM Banned Books Trivia Celebrating Banned Books Week (October 4-10) October 5, 5:30-6:30PM
Tech 411 October 21, 11AM-12PM
6901 Kimberly Blvd. North Lauderdale 33068 954-357-6660 EVENT DETAILS
Jigsaw Puzzle Party and Exchange, ages 12 and up October 22, Noon-2PM
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Cozy Craft Club Upcycle a Book Pumpkin October 26, 5:30-7PM
YOUTH Storytime Stories, songs and fun, ages 2-6 October 1, 8, 15, 10:30-11:15AM
Mystery/Thriller Book Club The Searcher by Tana French October 31, 11AM-Noon
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s District YOUTH Service Wags & Tales October 7, 11AM-1PM Read to a therapy dog, Family Movie ages 5-12 Banned Book to Big Screen October 5, 19, 3:30-4:30PM October 7, 10, 14, 3-5PM Rhythms and Rhymes Blind Date with a Storytime, ages 2-5 Banned Book & Raffle October 6, 13, 20, 27 All ages/families welcome 10:30-11AM October 10, 11:30AM-12:30PM
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Mobile Tech for Beginners October 13, 27, 1-2PM
Crafts for Teens 3:30-4:30PM October 1: Junk Journaling October 15: Jewelry Making I am Change (Motivating Future Leaders) Coding for the Youth October 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7PM
North Regional/ Broward College 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066 954-201-2600 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Mah Jongg for Beginners October 1, 11AM-12:30PM Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2PM Memory Cafe October 2, 11AM-12:30PM Games People Play October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2-4PM Craft and Chat October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2-4PM English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational English October 5, 12, 19, 26, 5-6:30PM Decision 2026 Timely, nonpartisan information about what’s on the November ballots October 5, 6:30-7:30PM
Rhythm, Rhyme & Community Celebrate Poets @ Heart’s 2nd anniversary with original poems from local writers, and enjoy a warm gathering. October 10, 2-3PM Chess Club Teens welcome October 28, 2-3PM Silent Book Club October 31 10:30AM-Noon
Wags & Tales: Read to a therapy dog, ages 5-11 October 17, 3:30-4:30PM Monster Mash Storytime Stories, songs, silliness, and a chance to show off your Halloween costume, ages 3-5 October 29, 10:30-11:15AM
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YOUTH Toddler Tuesday Storytime Ages 18-35 months October 6, 13, 20, 27 Halloween Special, 10:30-11AM Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 October 1, 8, 22 10:30-11:15AM
1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060 954-357-6599 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Knitting Club All levels welcome October 3, 2-3:30PM YOUTH
Creation Station Halloween Magnets for Teens Using a Cricut machine October 7, 14, 21, 28, 5-6:30PM
Family Storytime Stories and songs, ages 5 and under October 8, 10:15-11AM
Construction Zone Build with blocks and plastic bricks, ages 3-11 October 10, 11AM-Noon
Wiggle, Giggle, & Read Digging into A.I. Songs, lap bounces and Exploring the Future Together stories, ages 6 weeks to 18 October 6, 12:30-1:30PM months (pre-walkers) October 14, 10:30-11AM Let’s Talk About It October 7, 14, 21, 28 MODS STEMobile 12:30-1:30PM Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Character English Cafe Intermediate Corners Practice conversational October 15 English 10:30-11:30AM October 7, 14, 21, 28, 5-6:30PM Broward.org/Library October 2026 17
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Northwest Regional
3151 University Drive Coral Springs 33060 954-357-7990 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Beginner Tai Chi October 1, 15, 29 4:30-5:30PM Library Living Room • Bingo October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11AM-12:30PM • Coloring, Crafts and Conversation October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11AM-12:30PM • Hot Topics October 6, 13, 20, 27 11AM-12:30PM • Film Club Movie followed by discussion October 14, 11AM-1PM English Cafe Practice conversational English • Beginners, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5:30PM • Intermediate, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 5-5:45PM • All Levels, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 5-6:30PM Gentle Yoga for Beginners October 2, 16, 11AM-Noon October 7, 21, 4:30-5:30PM Intermediate Spanish October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11AM-Noon Creation Station 3D Printing Open House October 3, 2-3PM October 26, 6-7PM
Linking Lives: A Journey to Wellness Three-session series exploring the importance and benefit of social connections October 5, 12, 19 11AM-12:30PM Chess Club October 5: Beginners October 26: Experienced 4-5:30PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class October 6, 13, 20, 27 5-6:30PM October 7, 14, 21, 28 4-5:30PM Garden Club of Coral Springs October 8, 10:30AM-12:30PM Tai Chi October 9, 23, 12:30-1:30PM Medicare 101: Get facts, information and answers October 12, 6:30-7:30PM Book Warriors Book Club Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult October 13, 5:30-6:30PM Introduction to the Internet October 14, 28, 1-2:30PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Mobile Exemption and Information Team In-person tax exemption information October 22, 10:30AM-Noon Learn the Tarot October 31, 12-1PM YOUTH Wild Animal World Show Live animals up close October 1, 10:30-11:30AM Afterschool October 1-3, 5-8, 13-16, 19, 21, 21-23, 26-30, 2:30-4PM October 9, Noon-1:30PM Baby Lapsit Storytime October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM Baby Play Date October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11-11:30AM Reach Out and Read (ROAR) October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4:30-5:30PM MODS STEMobile: Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Character Corners October 5, 10:30-11:15AM
Music and Movement Toddler Storytime Creation Station: Stories, movements and October 17: Pillow boxes; songs, ages 18 months-3 years October 24: Thank-you cards, October 6, 13, 20, 27 2-3PM 10:30-11AM Library Digital Resources Toddler Skill Time Libby Play and explore while October 21, 1-2:30PM developing practical life/ motor skills October 6, 13, 20, 27 11:15-11:45AM
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cont. Diwali Stories of Light through Dance Celebrate Diwali with familyfriendly stories, vibrant costumes, and rhythmic beats October 10,11-11:45AM
Museum of Discovery and Science Character Corners Book Nook Made Possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Bones to Books Read to a therapy dog, ages 5-12 October 10, 1-2PM Preschool Storytime Stories, songs and crafts in partnership with South Florida Chamber Ensemble’s iLUMA, ages 3-5 October 15, 10:30-11AM Sensory Time Ages 5-10/families October 21, 4:30-5PM Respira Family Yoga Ages 3 and up October 22, 10:30-11:15AM Wags & Tales Read to a therapy dog, ages 5-12 October 24, 10:30-11:30AM Fantasy Theatre Factory’s Scary-Okee Show Fun costumes, songs and dances, all ages October 28, 5-6PM Pre-school Storytime with South Florida Chamber Ensemble’s iLUMA: Stories, songs and crafts, ages 3-5 October 29,11-11:45AM Halloween Craft with Coral Springs Woman’s Club Ages 6 and up October 29, 2:30-3:30PM
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Nova 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 Digital Smarts How to spot cyber scams October 5, 1-3PM Brown Bag Book Club October 8, Noon-1PM Family Concert Music from the Andes October 13, 6-6:45PM Socrates Café October 19, 1:30-2:30PM You Got This: Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes and Prevent Probate Disasters October 28, 6-7:30PM
YOUTH Little Minnows’ Play Storytime Play, songs and a story, ages 12-36 months October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10-10:45AM Reading Practice with Fostering Success One-on-one tutoring, grades K-5 October 3, 17, 24, 31 10:30AM-1:30PM
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Kids’ Art Studio October 6, 4-4:45PM Sharkey’s Storytime Enjoy Books, songs and activities, ages 3-5 October 7, 14, 21 10:30-11:15AM A Day for Children Promoting health literacy alongside our healthcare partners. October 18, 12-4PM STEM for Teens October 20, 4-5PM Trick-or-Treat Storytime with Marci Poppins Not-So-Spooky Halloween Fun October 28, 1-1:45PM
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Pembroke Pines Walter C. Young Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Ave. Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 954-357-6750 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Music Concert October 3, 2-3PM Tech Tutor Hour Bring questions about technology, library digital services and more October 6, 9:30-11AM-Noon Tai Chi for Arthritis October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 11AM-Noon Decision 2026 Election Information with the League of Women Voters of Broward County Teens welcome October 7, 6-7PM Create Your Crown Hat-Decorating Event Bring your own hat; we provide ribbons, beads and décor October 9, Noon-2PM Book Club October 23, 1-2PM Bingo for Books October 24, 1-2PM YOUTH Storytime October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM Chess Club October 3, 17, 11AM-Noon Mind and Mastery Academy Develop academic motivation, confidence October 10, 2-3PM
Open Play Hour October 12, 10-11AM Draw with Arianna Create a fun fall picture October 17, 1-2PM LEGO® Night October 19, 5:30-6:30PM Start Making Beats Start your music production journey by learning how to make a beat, teens/tweens October 21, 3-4PM Family Story Time October 24, 11-11:30AM Family-Friendly Spooky Movie Night and Craft October 28, 5:30-7:30PM
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Pompano Beach
50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060 954-357-7595 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Mind and Soul Meditation Supportive complementary therapy for breast cancer October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11AM-Noon Teen Tech Helpers October 17, 11AM-Noon Sisterhood of the Turning Pages Book Club Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell October 17, 2-4PM Tasty Tuesday Celebrates Health Nutrition tips and tricks with Holy Cross Health October 20, 1-2PM
YOUTH Welcome to Storytime Stories, songs and more Ages 2-5 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM Explore Snap Circuits Have fun and learn basic STEM concepts October 7, 3-4:30PM Fire Resue Storytime Meet a firefighter and learn about their job and their emergency vehicles October 21, 1-1:45PM Wags & Tales: Read to a therapy dog, ages 6-11 October 19, 3-4PM Keva Planks Screen-free, hands-on fun October 21, 3-4:30PM Green Screen Halloween Photos: Come as you are or in costume; various backgrounds to choose from October 28, 3-4:30PM
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Riverland
2710 W. Davie Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-357-7455 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Computer Literacy for Windows 10 & 11 October 1, 6-7PM
Wags & Tales Read to a therapy dog, ages 6-11 October 7, 21, 3-4-5PM Cultures in Color Family Hispanic Heritage Month paint night, all ages October 14, 4-5PM
Family Movie Night at Your Library Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a magical movie October 15, 11AM-Noon Pumpkin Rocks Creative craft to get you in the autumn spirit October 28, 3-4PM
English Cafe Beginners Practice conversational English October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11AM-Noon Resume Ready-Computer Skills for Success Learn how to create professional, polished resumes using basic computer tools October 8, 6-7PM YOUTH Pre-school Storytime October 6, 13, 20, 27 11AM-Noon
FREE streaming movies and documentaries with no ads
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South Regional/ Broward College
7300 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 954-201-8825 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS
Teen Advisory Board meeting October 5, 4:30-6PM
Cozy Coloring Corner October 17, 1:30-2:30PM Creation Station Open House Focus on Drawing Tablets October 19, 6-7PM Poetry Club October 20, 6-7:30PM BCPA Mobile Exemption & Information Team October 21, 1:30-3:30PM
English Cafe Practice conversational English • Intermediate, October 5, 7, Director’s Book Club 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 6-7PM • Beginners, October 6, 13, 20, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones 27, 6-7PM October 21, 3:30-4:30PM Scam Prevention for Seniors We the Jury Recognizing and avoiding Mock Trial, all ages scams, presented by We October 21, 4:30-6PM Florida Financial October 6, 20, 1:30-2:30PM Canva Creations Spooky desktop/phone Listen to America wallpaper Spiritual and gospel music, October 24, 2-3PM craft, refreshments, all ages October 7, 3-4PM Santa Muerte and the Day of the Dead Stress Management with Memorial Healthcare System Lecture by religion scholar Brian Carwana October 7, Noon-1PM October 26, 1-2-3PM Open Book Club Tech Help for You / Ayuda October 8, 3-4PM Tecnológica Para Usted Banned Books Week Trivia October 27, 3-4:30PM October 10, 1-2PM YOUTH Bingo for Books Family Films October 11, 2-3PM October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-5PM Magic the Gathering Dominos for Everyone October 11, 25, 2-5PM October 3, 2-3PM Creation Station Open House Toddler Free Play Focus on Mics October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October 13, 3-4PM 11AM-Noon Coffee @ the Library Games & Gaming October 14, 28, 3-4PM October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Upcycled Treasures 2-3PM Fabric Pumpkins October 17, Noon-1PM
Sensory Sprouts Neurodivergent-friendly storytime October 5, 12, 19, 26 1-1:30PM Crafty Kids October 5, 12, 19, 26 3-3:45PM Chess Club October 5, 12, 19, 26 3-4:30PM Tiny Tot Tales October 6, 13, 20 11-11:30AM Family Tales October 6, 13, 20, 3-3:30PM MODS STEMobile: Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Character Corners October 7, 11-11:45AM Builders’ Club October 7, 14, 21, 28, 3-4PM Sea Turtle Conservation October 15, 2-3PM Spooky Carnival Photos Green Screen Event October 27, 5:30-7PM Spooky Carnival for Kids Games and candy, ages 3-8 October 27, 6-7:30PM
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Southwest Regional
16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 EVENT 954-357-6580 DETAILS
ADULTS Chair Yoga October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Noon-1PM Off the Hook October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Noon-2PM Pens, Pencils and Pastels Adult Coloring October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11AM-1PM English Cafe Practice conversational English • Intermediate October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30AM-12:30PM • Intermediate: Focus on phonics, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary October 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30AM-Noon • Intermediate Practice conversational English October 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30AM-Noon • Beginner/Intermediate Focus on pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary October 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30AM-Noon Travel Expo October 3, 10AM-1PM Spanish Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational Spanish October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 2-4PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30AM-12:30PM October 6, 13, 20, 27 6-7:30PM Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class October 5, 12, 19, 26 Noon-1PM Literacy Basics for the U.S. Citizenship Interview and Test October 5, 12, 19, 26 6-7:30PM Learn to Play Mahjong October 7, 1-3PM Get Crafty October 7, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM Probate Nightmares October 7, 6-7:30PM Friends of the Southwest Regional Library Fall Book Fair October 10, 10AM-4PM Seniors Learn Tech by Tech 4 Now Introduction to coding October 10, 3-4PM Menopause Awareness The Myth and the Madness October 13, 1-2:30PM Spanish Cafe Presents La Historia de Marta y Mamerto (Play in Spanish) October 17, 3-4PM Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture (two-part workshop) October 17, 24, 31 11AM-12:30PM
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Let’s Talk About Books The Guest List by Lucy Foley October 20, 10:30-11:30AM Novel Writing 101 Preparation, Research, Review with award-winning author Preston I. Allen October 24, 10:30AM-3:30PM Broward County Property Appraiser Mobile Exemption and Information Team In-person tax exemption information October 27, 3:30-5:30PM Sewing Club October 28, 4:30-6:30PM Tree Climbers October 29, 2-4PM YOUTH Teen Time October 1, 2, 5-9, 13-16, 19-23, 26-30, 2-4PM Baby & Me Non-walking babies ages 6 weeks and up October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:45-11:15AM Teen DIY Craft, 2-3:30PM October 3: Mola Art October 17: Spell Books Teen Advisory Group Monthly Meeting Grades 6-12 October 5, 4:30-5:30PM Little BIG Readers
Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 October 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11AM OR 11:15-11:45AM Family Storytime All ages October 6, 13, 20, 27 6-6:30PM
THE WORLD IS YOUR
Toddler Storytime October 7, 14, 21, 28: Not-So-Spooky Special, 10:20-10:45AM OR 11-11:25AM OR 11:40AM-12:05PM Alfie’s Storytime Readers Read to a therapy dog October 10, 10:45-11:45AM Harvest Howl Family Event featuring Orisirisi African dance, movement and stories followed by games and crafts, all ages October 10, 1-2PM PajamaRama Family Storytime October 13, 6-6:30PM Chess Club, ages 6-12 October 17, 2-3PM MODS STEMobile Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Character Corners October 20, Noon-1PM
Ústřice Open up a world of possibilities by learning a new language for FREE!
Toby’s Storytime Readers Read to a therapy dog October 24, 10:45-11:45AM
Now you’re talking.
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Sunrise Dan Pearl
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351 EVENT 954-357-7440 DETAILS
ADULTS Sketching Hour October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 12:30-1:30PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,10:30AM-12:30PM Microsoft Word Essentials (two-part class) October 5, 12, 10:30-11:30AM Sewing for a Cause October 5, 12, 19, 26 12:30-2:30PM Hispanic Heritage Month Documentary Tierras de agua dulce / Freshwater Lands October 6, 2-3:30PM English Cafe: Practice conversational English • Beginners, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7PM • Intermediate, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 7-7:45PM
Microsoft Excel (two-part class) October 8, 15, 3-4PM Film: Call for title October 9, 1-3:30PM Writer’s Group at Sunrise October 10, 24, 1:30-4PM Discover Library Apps Learn how to download and access free eBoooks, streaming music, movies and more October 21, 6:30-7:30PM Cover to Cover Book Club The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict October 28, 6:30-7:30PM YOUTH Preschool Storytime October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM LEGO® Hour October 3, 4-5PM Ghost Perler Bead Keychain, middle/high school students October 3, 19, 1-2PM Kids Imagination Exploration Hour October 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-5PM Family Storytime October 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-6:30PM
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Tween Book Discussion Coraline by Neil Gaiman, grades 5-8 October 8, 4:30-5:30PM Open Play Chess, ages 8-20 October 9, 23, 4:30-5:30PM Teen Book Discussion: Five Survive by Holly Jackson, grades 9-12 October 15, 4:30-5:30PM Create Your Own Pokémon Make a character out of clay and earn a gym badge October 17, 2-3PM Teen Writers Club October 17, 3-4PM Let’s Color, all ages/families October 22, 4:30-5:30PM Fall Halloween Party Costume contest, interactive kid-friendly movie, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and a candy giveaway. All ages/families October 31, 2:30-5:30PM Interactive Kid’s Fall/ Halloween Movie Call for title October 31 3-4:40PM
Tamarac
8701 W. Commerical Blvd. Tamarac, FL 33351 954-765-1500 EVENT DETAILS
Tyrone Bryant
2230 NW 21 Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-357-8210 EVENT DETAILS
Family Game Night October 14, 3-5PM Family Bingo Night October 15, 4-5PM YOUTH
ADULTS Computer Classes 10:30AM-12:30PM
ADULTS Coloring, all ages October 5, 5-6PM
Toddler Storytime Stories, crafts and activities October 6, 13, 11-11:45AM
• October 6, Working with Computers and Devices • October 13, Learning Mobile Device Security • October 20, Cyber Security Awareness: Malware
Books n’ Movies Enjoy a feature film that’s based on a book October 7, 10AM-1PM
Let’s Paint! October 9, 4-5PM
YOUTH
Family Movie Night October 12, 5-7PM
Chess Club Casual practice and play Ages 8 and up October 10, 11AM-12:30PM
Stay & Play Early literacy story/playtime October 12, 1-1:45PM Origami Basics October 13, 4-5PM
Welcome to Libby! 1 Download the Libby app.
2
Enter your library card.
3 Happy reading!
The one-tap reading app from your library.
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West Regional
8601 W. Broward Blvd. Plantation, FL 33324 954-765-1560 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Hamilton: The Man, The Myth, The Musical: Insightful discussion presented by Robert Watson, awardwinning author, historian, professor October 1, Noon-1PM Tai Chi Beginners October 1, 8, 1-2PM Tai Chi Advanced October 1, 8, 2:15-3PM Hooked on Stitches! October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2-3:30PM Parliamentarian Workshops Six‑part workshop series designed to elevate the effectiveness of your meetings; Tickets $25 October 4, 3-5PM Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class October 5, 12, 19, 26 Noon-1PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class October 5, 12, 19, 26 6-7:30PM American Mah Jongg and Other Games: Have fun, meet new people; instructor will teach beginners how to play October 6, 13, 1:30-4PM Chair Yoga October 6, 13, 20, 27 Noon-1PM
Caregiver Support Meeting October 6, 13, 20, 27 2:30-4PM English Cafe Practice conversational English • Intermediate, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:30-2PM • Beginner, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7:30PM Yoga Class Bring your own mat October 6, 20, 6:30-7:30PM Wednesdays at West Sense of Cinema October 7, 2-4PM Meditation and Movement October 7, 14, Noon-1PM West Regional Fiction Book Club The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez October 9, 10:30AM-12:30PM Writer’s Group of South Florida October 10, 11AM-2:30PM Insanity - High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) October 10, 17, 24 10:30-11:30AM Adult Coloring October 16, 11AM-12:30PM Shine & Support Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop October 21, Noon-2PM America 250 Coloring Celebration: Hands-on coloring event using America 250 themed coloring books, all ages/families October 22, 10AM-Noon
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Director’s Book Club The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones October 24, 10:30-11:30AM Really True Reads Thirteen Perfect Fugitives by Geoffrey Kelly October 28, 1:15-2:45PM YOUTH Storytime Fun Ages 1-5 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11:30AM-Noon Signing Stories @ Your Library Storytime for children and workshop for parents affected by deafness or hearing loss/ challenges October 3, 11AM-1PM Toddler Time October 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11AM Creative STEAM Lab: Explore hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities, ages 6-10 October 7, 14, 4-5PM Dungeons and Dragons for Teens October 7, 14, 21, 6-7:30PM MODS STEMobile Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Character Corners October 8, 11-11:45AM
Weston
4205 Bonaventure Blvd. Weston, FL 33332 EVENT 954-357-5420
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course October 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7PM Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class October 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2PM
Windows 11 Quick Tips October 26, 6-7:30PM YOUTH
Storytime Fun Songs, movement, rhymes ADULTS and stories, ages 1-5 Spanish Cafe Intermediate: Android Phone and Tablet Practice conversational Spanish October 1, 8, 11AM-Noon Essential Training October 7, 14, 21, 28 Beading Buddies October 3, Noon-1PM 1:15-2:15PM Monthly beading club Chair Yoga Knitting and Crocheting Club Ages 8 and up October 5, 12, Noon-1PM October 3, 31, 11AM-Noon October 7, 14, 21, 28 2:30-4:30PM Yoga with Carol Children’s Watercolor October 6, 11AM-Noon Painting Class Mindfulness and Meditation Ages 8 and up with Leigh Ann English Cafe Intermediate October 3, 2-3:30PM Practice conversational English October 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7PM October 5, 12, 19, 26 Chess Club Watercolor Painting Class 10:30-11:30AM Ages 5-18 October 13, 1-2:30PM October 6, 13, 20, 27 October 10 11AM-12:30PM Weston Book Club 12:30-1:30PM Halloween Scavenger Hunt October 21, 5-6PM October 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7PM October 31 10:30AM-12:30PM DETAILS
Curiouser and Curiouser: In Celebration of Alice in Wonderland 25th Annual
November 14 10AM-3:30PM
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Online Events ADULTS
BOOK & MOVIE DISCUSSIONS
Hispanic Heritage Month Book Discussion: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros October 13, 2-3PM
Director’s Book Club: The
Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones October 14, Noon-1PM
Happy Hour Book Club October 29, 6-7PM
Friday Movie Matinee Discussion October 30, 3-4PM
JUST FOR FUN
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap October 25, 1-2PM
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Chair Yoga, Noon-1PM October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29
Writing Historical Fiction with Galina Vromen October 3, 2;30-3:30PM
English Cafe Advanced
Practice conversational English,10:30AM-12:30PM Advanced October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26
English Cafe Intermediate
Practice conversational English, 5:30-6:30PM October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26
English Cafe Intermediate
Practice conversational English, 4-5:30PM October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27
Computer Camp
Excel Formulas Made Easy October 13, 1-2PM
You Got This-Side Hustle Spark: Tips on growing your idea
into a money-making venture October 15, 6-7:30PM
The Nuances of Writing and Selling Fiction with Leticia Gomez October 17, 2:30-3:30PM
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AUTHOR EVENTS Courage, Choice, & What Comes Next with bestselling author Veronica Roth
Celebrate the legacy of her “Divergent” series and get aneak peek into her upcoming novel October 1, 7-8PM
Art in Flight: Reinventing Post Moderism A conversation with Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo and author of The Ascent of Rauschenberg October 8, 2-3PM
The Power of Limits
How Constraints Drive Genius, presentation with David Epstein, author of Inside the Box October 13, 2-3PM YOUTH
College Admissions 101: How to
Apply for College October 6, 4:30-5:30PM
Testing 101: Why Scores Matter October 13, 4:30-5:30PM
Craft a Winning Resume October 20, 4:30-5:30PM
2025 Annual Report