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inside this issue
n Hispanic Heritage Month n Laufey Library Card n Character Corners
Rob Lubin Cover story pg. 7
Friends of Literacy Volunteer
Director’s MESSAGE Greetings!
I trust you all enjoyed the spectacular summer of dynamic dinosaurs that we dug up to unearth a story! To judge from the smiling, happy faces and big crowds, I’d have to say so! Let me bring you up to speed with some of the great news of the last two months. We have been doing some record breaking here, thanks to you, so I’ll take a few moments for bragging rights. Broward County Library (BCL) was singled out for four Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties that honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Our campaign to tell you about Freegal,
the library’s streaming music service; our partnership perks with the Florida Panthers; the Pinwheel Festival with child abuse prevention resources; and the Pop-Up Hollywood Branch Library, were all winners. One medium we use to communicate with you is social media. Recent statistics show that BCL has 10,000 Instagram followers and 20,000 followers on Facebook, with those numbers climbing daily. I invite you to sign up and be among those that get the latest library news first. Let me also invite you to the next Director’s Book Club. I can’t wait to see you again and talk about the fabulous book I’ve been saving for September: The Backyard Bird Chronicles, written and illustrated by Amy Tan, an exploration of birding and nature
ALLISON’S A-LIST American Revolution: The 250th Anniversary Experience Opera Cat by Tess Weaver: Read-Along, Sing-Along Opera Performance Caribe Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
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that sharpens our appreciation and power of observation for the living world around us. We have a big surprise in the works as well! What is vivid, violet, fits in the palm of your hand, is free, and can borrow thousands of dollars of materials for you? Your new, limited-edition Laufey BCL library card! They are currently available at all branches. Grammy-winning Laufey (pronounced to LAY-vay) is the Icelandic-Chinese jazzpop-classical musical sensation whose Laufey Book Club has become a global reading community. An enthusiastic reader and champion of libraries, Laufey is the American Library Association’s honorary chair for Library Card Sign-up Month, held each September since 1987. “Growing up caught between different cultures and moving around a lot, libraries always served as a safe haven for me,” said Laufey. “I loved reading, and the idea that I could find something that connected to every part of me felt magical.” I can relate!
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.
SEPTEMBER’S BOOK The Backyard Bird Chronicles
by Amy Tan A memoir that maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches.
Sept. 2, Noon-1PM Online
Wishing you a magical, creative, inspiring September…full of discovery and beauty.
Sept. 16, 6-7PM Northwest Branch
Allison Grubbs
Sept. 28 Noon-1PM Carver Ranches
Sincerely,
BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
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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.................. 5 Davie/Cooper City.............................. 6 Deerfield Beach Percy White............. 8 Fort Lauderdale................................. 8 Galt Ocean Mile................................... 8 Hallandale Beach............................... 9 Hollywood Beach/Bernice P. Oster....... 9 Hollywood.........................................10 Imperial Point....................................10 Jan Moran Collier City........................11 Lauderdale Lakes..............................11 Lauderhill Central Park.....................12 Lauderhill Towne Centre...................12 Main...................................................13 Margate.............................................14 Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road......14 Miramar.............................................15 North Lauderdale Saraniero.............15 North Regional/Broward College......16 Northwest Branch.............................16 Northwest Regional.......................... 17 Nova/Alvin Sherman.........................18 Pembroke Pines................................19 Pompano Beach............................... 20 Riverland.......................................... 20 South Regional/Broward College.........21 Southwest Regional......................... 22 Sunrise Dan Pearl.............................24 Tamarac........................................... 25 Tyrone Bryant................................... 25 West Regional.................................. 26 Weston............................................. 26 ONLINE EVENTS............................... 27
African American Research Library and Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-357-6282 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Introduction to American Sign Language September 3, 10, 17, 24 4-5PM Empower Your Digital Journey: AI basics for seniors September 8, 15, 22, 29 3-4:30PM AI For Small Business September 9, 16, 23, 30 6-7:30PM Beyond the Pattern An Experimental Embroidery Workshop September 26, 11AM-1PM YOUTH My First Library Card Celebration September 19, Noon-2PM Teen Volunteer Orientation September 30, 5-6PM
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Beach
3250 N.E. 2nd St. Pompano Beach, FL 33062 954-357-7830 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Needlework Circle Knitting, crocheting and more September 2, 2:30-4PM NSU Art Museum Speakers Series: Norman Rockwell, America’s Illustrator September 25, 2:30-3:30PM Beach Library Book Discussion: The Wager by David Grann September 30, 2:30-3:30PM
Broward County Library Branch Formerly Young At Art
751 S.W. 121 Ave. Davie, FL 33325 954-357-5437
EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Books and Banter Book Club The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton September 16, 10:30-11:30AM
Carver Ranches
4735 S.W. 18 St. West Park, FL 33023 954-357-6245 EVENT DETAILS
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English September 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-2PM
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio
1 Park Ave. East Dania Beach, FL 33004 954-357-7073 EVENT
Meditation at Dania Beach Library September 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11:30AM
DETAILS
ADULTS Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach September 2, 2-3PM Director’s Book Club: The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan September 28, Noon-1PM YOUTH Toddler Storytime September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11:30AM Chess for Kids and Teens September 14, 6-7PM STEAM and Discover! September 26, 2-3PM
Century Plaza Leon Slatin
Medicare 101 September 9 10:30AM-12:30PM
ADULTS Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1-2PM Coffee and Conversation Learn about free resources and services September 2, 16 10:30-11:30AM
Mandala Art Explore, create, meditate September 10, 3:30-5PM YOUTH Storytime September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11:30AM
Beatles Yoga with Lorelei September 3, 17 6:30-7:30PM
Hojalata Mexican tin art September 24, 3:30-5PM
Chair Yoga September 4, 11, 18, 25 11AM-Noon
Cartooning with Cory September 26, 1-2PM Makerspace Wednesday September 30, 3:30-4:30PM
1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-357-7740 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Socrates Cafe September 11, 25 10:30AM-Noon YOUTH Chess Club September 5, 12, 19, 26 1-5:30PM
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Davie/ Cooper City
4600 S.W. 82nd Ave. Davie, FL 33328 EVENT 954-357-6399 DETAILS
ADULTS Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Sign up for property tax exemptions September 4, 1-2:30PM Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class September 4, 11, 18, 25 11AM-Noon
Night Owls DC Book Club The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas September 15, 6-7PM Davie Cooper City Library Book Club: My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende September 17, 2-3PM Lunch and Learn with NSU September 22, 12:30-2PM Bingo for Books September 28, 6-7PM YOUTH Wags & Tales: Read to a therapy dog, ages 5-12 September 1, 4-5PM
Baby Lapsit Storytime: ages 3-12 months Spanish Cafe Beginner Practice conversational Spanish September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM September 5, 19, 11AM-Noon Little Munchkins: ages 1-2 Meet the Author: Dara Levan September 3, 10, 17, 24 discusses her new novel 10:30-11AM Shaken to the Core September 15, 5-6PM LEGO Adventure Club: all ages September 8, 4-5PM
Use your Broward County Library card to access Hoopla BingePass collections
Hoopla BingePass lets you, well, binge! Entire collections of streaming content are at your fingertips with just one borrow. 6 September 2026 Broward.org/Library
September is National Literacy Month
Rob Lubin has been a volunteer with the ‘Each One Teach One’ program for many years, where he taught adults to read and write. He also taught English Cafe helping Broward residents learn and practice English through conversation. He began serving with Friends of Literacy and the Friends of Broward County Library after retiring in 2016. To learn more about Rob’s volunteering journey watch the full-length video on our YouTube.
WATCH VIDEO HERE
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Deerfield Beach Percy White
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 954-357-7680 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Bingo September 1, 6-7PM
Digi-Know? Library digital downloads September 22, 1-1:30PM Coffee & Conversations Learn about free services September 29, 6-7PM
Fort Lauderdale Reading Center
1300 E Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-357-7890 EVENT DETAILS
YOUTH Stories and Slime September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4-5PM
English Cafe Intermediate Baby Storytime Practice conversational English September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11:30AM 6-7PM Tween Crafternoon Meaningful Conversations September 10, 4-5PM September 8, 6-7PM Toddler Storytime Deer Readers Book Club September 14, 21, 28, 10-11AM Title TBA Preschool Storytime September 14, 1-3PM September 14, 21, 28 Broward County Property 11AM-Noon Appraiser Outreach Pajama Storytime Learn about/sign up for September 15, 6-6:45PM property tax exemptions September 16, 2-3:30PM Pizza and Pages September 17, 4:30-5:30PM Game Day September 17, 1-3PM Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Senorita Marci Cinema of 1976 September 28, 11-11:45AM Call library for title September 19, 2-4:15PM
Galt Ocean Mile
Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-357-7840 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Current Events Discussion Group September 1, 10:30AM-Noon Coffee and Conversation Learn about free government/ community resources September 1, 15, 1-2PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 22, 10-11:30AM Ask Us Anything Computers, smartphones and tablets September 22, 2-3PM Book Discussion How to Read a Book by Monica Wood September 23, 2-3PM
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Hallandale Beach
300 S. Federal Highway Hallandale, FL 33009 954-357-6380
EVENT DETAILS
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ADULTS Using Rosetta Stone September 2, Noon-1PM
English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational English September 3, 10, 17, 24 4-5:30PM
Spanish Cafe Beginner Practice conversational Spanish September 11, 25, 1-2PM
Ask Us Anything Computers, smartphones and tablets September 3, 17, Noon-1PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 17 10:30AM-Noon
Hallandale Movie Screening September 11, 1-2PM
¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!
1301 S. Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL 33019 954-357-4798 EVENT
ADULTS Chair Yoga September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30AM
Crochet and Chat September 9, 23, 3-4PM
¡LLÁMANOS!
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster
Gold Coast Woodturners September 22, 11AM-12:30PM
Bingo for Books September 12, 26 2:30-3:30PM English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English September 14, 21, 6-7:30PM Hallandale Book Discussion The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman September 18, 1-2PM Jigsaw Puzzle Swap and Solve September 25, 1-2:30PM YOUTH Sunshine Toddlers Storytime September 10, 17, 24 10:30-11:15AM Broward.org/Library September 2026 9
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33020 954-357-7760 ADULTS English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational English September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30-7:30PM Socrates Cafe September 1, 15, 6-7PM Mind and Nuance, all ages September 12, 1-4:30PM Creative Writing September 14, 5-6PM Bad Art Club September 14, 21, 1-2PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 15, 12:30-2PM Tai Chi with the Area Agency on Aging September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 2-3PM
Bonding with Books Book Club September 18 10:30AM-Noon History Buff’s Discussion Group September 21, 3-4PM Listen to America: Jambalaya September 26, 2-3PM Poetic License Poetry Group September 28, 5-6PM YOUTH Read Baby Read September 1, 15, 29 10:30-11AM Music and Movement Ages 3-6 September 5, 19 10:30-11AM Teen Book Club September 8, 3:30-4:30PM Toddler Storytime September 10, 24 10:30-11AM
Imperial Point
5985 N Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-357-6530 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Coffee and Conversation Learn about free resources September 1, 15, 3-4PM English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30-7:30PM Arts and Crafts for Everyone All ages September 3, 10, 17, 24 4-5PM Issues of Aging Support Group September 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30AM-Noon Imperial Point Book Club September 15, 1-2PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Sign up for property tax exemptions September 17 10:30AM-12:30PM Ask Us Anything Computers, smartphones and tablets September 30, 1-2:30PM YOUTH Chess Club, all ages September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4:30-7:30PM Family Storytime Ages 5 and under with adult September 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:30AM
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Jan Moran Collier City
2800 N.W. 9 Court Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954-357-7670 EVENT DETAILS
Get your
Laufey Library Card today! (Limited quantities)
Closed for building repairs
Lauderdale Lakes
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311 954-357-8650 EVENT DETAILS
Lost Art of Hand Quilting September 10, 24, 5-7PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about property tax exemptions September 17, 4:30-6PM
Existing Cardholders: Changing to a new card design will require a new library card number. Laufey, 2026 Honorary Library Card Sign-up Month Chair Laufey is the youngest ever and two-time recipient of the GRAMMY® Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and has captivated a generation with virtuosic songs of love and self-discovery by manifesting her vision of jazz- and classical-infused pop music. In 2025, she was named as one of TIME’s Women of the Year.
Photo Credit: Erlendur Sveinsson
ADULTS Tai Chi for Arthritis September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 12:30-1:30PM
YOUTH Twilight Tales Family Storytime September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6-7PM
Open up a world of possibilities by learning a new language for FREE!
Family Coloring Time September 2, 16, 4:30-5:30PM Family Movie Magic September 3, 17 5:30-7:30PM STEAM Explorers: ages 5-10 September 5, 12, 19, 26 Noon-2PM Family Fun and Games September 9, 23 4:30-5:30PM
Now you’re talking. Broward.org/Library September 2026 11
Lauderhill Central Park
3810 N.W. 11 PL Lauderhill, FL 33311 954-357-7833 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Tai Chi for Arthritis September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 10:30-11:30AM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 9, 1:30-3:30PM YOUTH Literacy Day: Reading is Fun! Food, giveaways and guests! September 12, 1-5PM
Lauderhill Towne Centre
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313 954-357-6406 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS AI for Workforce Readiness September 1, 12:30-2:30PM Job Prep: 1-on-1 Assistance September 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 22, 23, 11AM-1PM Computer Literacy for Windows 10 September 9, 16, Noon-2PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 10, 3-4:30PM
Literati Book Club September 11, 11AM-12:30PM Crochet for a Cause September 14, 21, 28 6-7:30PM Bingo for Books September 19, 2-3:30PM Learning Computer Security and Internet Safety September 30, Noon-1:30PM YOUTH SAT/ACT Test Prep Saturdays September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-12:30PM L.E.A.P.: Literacy Enrichment & Advancement Program September 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 3:30-5PM
Welcome to Libby! 1 Download the Libby app.
2
Enter your library card.
3 Happy reading!
The one-tap reading app from your library. 12 September 2026 Broward.org/Library
Main
100 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-357-7444 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Tai Chi Focus at Main Library September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4:45-5:45PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 15 10:30AM-12:30PM Common Ground LJ & SLJ Youth Services Leadership Summit September 17: 9AM-6PM; September 18: 9AM-4PM
El Club en Español Stand Up, Speak Out Practice conversational Spanish Community Roundtable September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September 19, 11AM-12:30PM 6-7:30PM The Art of Photography English Cafe Intermediate Discussion and review Practice conversational September 19, 2-4PM English Microsoft Word September 3, 10, 17, 24 Essential Training 2:30-3:30PM September 25, 10:30AM-2PM Book Fair and Attic Shop Family Board Game Day September 4, 10AM-2PM September 25, 3-4:30PM Ageless Grace Family Movie Night & Craft Brain/body fitness class September 29, 5-7PM September 4, 11, 18, 25 11AM-Noon YOUTH Chair Yoga September 7, 14, 21, 28 Noon-1PM
Baby Lapsit September 3, 10, 10:30-11AM
Fall Harvest Slime September 10, 4-5PM Pokemon Club September 12, 26, 2-3PM Teen Gaming September 14, 28, 4-5PM LEGO Club September 18, 2-3PM Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Make paper molas September 19 10:30-11:30AM Plot Twist, teens You decide the ending September 23, 6-7PM MODS Character Corner: Ribbon Cutting and Launch September 24, 10AM-Noon Family Board Game Day September 25, 3-4:30PM Pokemon Club September 26, 2-3PM Family Movie Night and Craft September 29, 5-7PM
Toddler Storytime Coffee and Conversation Ages 18-36 months Learn about free government/ September 3, 10 community resources 11:30AM-Noon September 10, 24 Music and Movement 2:30-3:30PM September 4, 11, 25 Play and Sing Along with 10:30-11AM Ukulele FUN Sensory Storytime September 14, 6-7:30PM September 5, 1-1:30PM Memoir Writing Workshop Kids Yoga September 14, 28, 1-3:30PM September 8, 22 10:30-11:15AM
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Margate Catharine Young 5810 Park Drive Margate, FL 33063 954-357-7500
EVENT DETAILS
Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch 3151 Stirling Road Hollywood, FL 33312 954-357-7550
EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 2, 2:30-4:30PM Prime Time Health September 8, 15, Noon-1PM YOUTH Build It, Make It, Take It September 8, 10:30-11:30AM Felina the Florida Panther Storytime, ages 5 and under September 22 10:30-11:30AM
ADULTS English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational English September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6-7:30PM Chair Yoga September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2-3PM Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class September 3, 10, 17, 24 2-3PM American Sewing Guild September 8, 1-4PM
Monday Matinee & Discussion September 14, 12:30-3:30PM Book Discussion with Lynda Levin The Book Club for Difficult Women, by Marie Botswick September 15, 1:30-3PM Ener Chi September 21, 2-3PM Pull Up a Chair September 22, 2-3PM Hollywood Historical Society Presents Hypocrite’s Row September 27, 1-3PM YOUTH Wags & Tales Read to a therapy dog September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 3:30-4:30PM Teen Advisory Board Meeting September 2, 5-7PM Toddler Storytime September 3, 10, 17, 24 11-11:45AM Teen Advisory Board Event Chess Club September 6, 3-3:45PM Family Storytime September 6, 13, 20 11-11:45AM LEGO Hour September 9, 6-7PM Preschool Storytime September 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:15AM Video Game Night Mario Kart on the Switch 2 September 16, 23, 30, 6-7PM Sensory Storytime September 23, 5-6PM
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Miramar
2050 Civic Center Place Miramar 33025 954-357-8090 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s District Service September 2, 11AM-1PM Adult Coloring September 5, 11AM-12:30PM NAMI Broward Mental Health Support Group September 8, 6-7:30PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 14, 11:30AM-1PM Tech 411 September 16, 11AM-Noon Miramar Library Book Club September 19, 11AM-12:30PM
Hispanic Heritage Month Vendor Craft Sale September 26, 11AM-5PM Chess Club September 26, Noon-2PM Cozy Craft Club Book Bedazzling September 28, 5:30-7PM YOUTH Rhythms and Rhymes Storytime September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM Wags & Tales Read to a therapy dog September 14, 21 3:30-4:30PM Hispanic Heritage Month Family Movie September 23, 30, 3-5PM Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt September 26, 11AM-4PM
North Lauderdale Saraniero 6901 Kimberly Blvd. North Lauderdale 33068 954-357-6660 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Mobile Tech for Beginners September 1, 8, 15, 1-2PM Craft and Conversation Club Bring your own projects/ supplies September 12, Noon-1:30PM Literary Book Club The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey September 23, 1-2PM YOUTH I am Change (Motivating Future Leaders) Coding for the Youth September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6-7PM Storytime, ages 2-6 September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11:15AM
Jigsaw Puzzle Party and Exchange September 24, Noon-2PM
Crafts for Teens, 3:30-4:30PM Jewelry Making September 3, Junk Journaling September 17, Jewelry Making
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North Regional/ Broward College 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066 954-201-2600 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Let’s Talk About It September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 12:30-1:30PM
Silent Book Club September 26 10:30AM-Noon
Northwest Branch
1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060 954-357-6599 EVENT
History Uncovered September 29, 4-5PM Chess Club September 30, 2-3PM
DETAILS
YOUTH Toddler Tuesday Storytime Ages 18-35 months September 1, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM
English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English Preschool Storytime September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Ages 3-5 5-6:30PM September 3, 10, 17, 24 Ageless Grace 10:30-11:15AM Brain/body fitness class September 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2PM Wiggle, Giggle, & Read September 9, 10:30-11AM Memory Cafe September 4, 11AM-12:30PM Games People Play September 5, 12, 19, 26 2-4PM Medicare 101 September 14, 6:30-7:30PM Craft and Chat September 14, 21, 28, 2-4PM
ADULTS Knitting Club: All levels welcome September 5, 2-3:30PM Director’s Book Club The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan September 16, 6-7PM HEAL Support Group September 28, 5-7PM
Unlimited Streaming Music
English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational English September 14, 21, 28 5-6:30PM How to Be a Better Entrepreneur September 16, 11AM-Noon Puzzle Swap Party September 19, 11AM-12:30PM
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Northwest Regional
3151 University Drive Coral Springs 33060 954-357-7990 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5-6:30PM September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4-5:30PM LIBRARY LIVING ROOM
YOUTH
Intermediate Spanish September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-Noon
Music and Movement Toddler Storytime, ages 13 months to 3 years September 1, 15, 29 10:30-11AM
Creation Station 3D Printing Open House September 5, 2-3PM September 28, 6-7PM Book Warriors Book Club The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb September 8, 5:30-6:30PM Introduction to the Computer September 9, 23, 1-2:30PM
Afterschool September 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 2:30-4PM September 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 2:40-4PM
Preschool Storytime in partnership with South Florida Chamber Ensemble’s Garden Club of Coral Springs iLUMA, ages 3-5 • Hot Topics September 10, 12 September 3, 17, 10:30-11AM September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30AM-12:30PM 11AM-12:30PM Baby Lapsit Storytime, ages 18 Koala Hug Bookmarks with months and under • Bingo Silhouette Cameo September 4, 11, 18, 25 September 3, 10, 17, 24 September 12, 2-3PM 10:30-11AM 11AM-12:30PM Whet Your Appetite Baby Play Date • Coloring, Crafts and September 14, 1-2:30PM September 4, 11, 18, 25 Conversation Library Digital Resources 11-11:30AM September 4, 11, 18, 25 Universal Class 11AM-12:30PM ROAR September 16, 1-2:30PM Reach Out and Read • Film Club: Movie & Discussion Create with Us September 4, 11, 18, 25 September 9, 11AM-1PM Pirate Day Craft 4:30-5:30PM English Cafe September 19, 2-3PM Bones to Books Practice conversational English Job Fair Read to a therapy dog • All Levels, September 1, 8, September 24, 11AM-2PM September 12, 1-2PM 15, 22, 29, 5-6:30PM Celebrate Hispanic Heritage • Beginners, September 3, 10, Learn the Tarot September 26, Noon-1PM Month: Don Quixote for All 17, 24, 4-5:30PM September 22, 10:30-11:30AM • Intermediate, September 3, 1950s Music Bingo September 28, 2-3PM Respira 10, 17, 24, 5-5:45PM September 24, 10:30-11:15AM Chess Club Beginner Tai Chi Wags & Tales, ages 5-12 September 3, 17, 4:30-5:30PM For Experienced Players September 28, 4-5:30PM Read to a therapy dog Gentle Yoga for Beginners September 26, 10:30-11:30AM September 4, 18 11AM-Noon September 9, 23 4:30-5:30PM Broward.org/Library September 2026 17
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 Festival Cine y Arte Argentino Latino September 6, 13, 20, 27 2-4PM Brown Bag Book Club September 10, Noon-1PM Cafe Literario September 17, 5:30-7PM
Genealogical Society of Broward County Research Lab September 20, Noon-2PM
Reading Practice with Fostering Success September 19, 26 10:30AM-1:30PM
Socrates Cafe September 21, 1:30-2:30PM
Super Reader Day September 26, 1-3PM
You Got This Creating a Standout Resume September 22, 6-7:30PM YOUTH Kids’ Art Studio September 1, 4-4:45PM Sharkey’s Storytime, ages 3-5 September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:15AM Little Minnows’ Play Storytime, ages 12-36 months September 10, 17, 24 10-10:45AM STEM for Tweens September 15, 4-5PM
Small. Simple. Fun. Playaway is a pre-loaded audiobook that gives library customers the portability and freedom to take audiobooks everywhere.
No connectivity or downloads are needed — ever.
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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 Chess for Beginners September 1, 10:30-11:30AM
Kids Crafternoon and Movie September 9, 5:30-7PM Mind and Mastery Academy Develop academic motivation, confidence and emotional intelligence September 12, 11AM-Noon Homework Help Grades 1-8 September 14, 21, 28, 4-5PM
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
Opera Cat by Tess Weaver Read-along, sing-along opera Open Technology Help fun, ages 10 and under Bring your tech questions September 8, 10:30AM-Noon September 19, 1-2PM Bilingual Storytime Book Club @ PE September 24, 10:30-11AM September 15, 1-2PM Beaded Tennis Bracelet September 16, Noon-2PM AARP Smart Driver Classroom Course September 23, 8:30AM-4PM Tai Chi for Arthritis September 30, 11AM-Noon YOUTH Chess Club September 5, 11AM-Noon
Family Story Time September 26, 11-11:30AM
LEGO Night September 28, 5:30-6:30PM Open Play Hour September 29, 10-11AM Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons Tweens/teens September 30, 6:30-7:30PM
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Pompano Beach
50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060 954-357-7595 EVENT
Riverland
2710 W. Davie Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-357-7455 EVENT DETAILS
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ADULTS Create Zentangle Art September 3, 10, 1-2:30PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 15, 1:30-3:30PM Author Visit & Book Signing Eliot Kleinberg discusses his book Hypocrite’s Row: The Adventures of Nate Moran September 19, 1-2:30PM Teen Tech Helpers September 19, 11AM-Noon Sisterhood of the Turning Pages Book Club The Power of a True Feminine Woman by Saturnie Antoine September 19, 2-4PM
ADULTS Ask Us Anything Technology and Computers September 3, 6-7PM English Cafe: Practice conversational English September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-Noon Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 8, 2:30-4:30PM A Creative Watercolor Experience for All Ages September 10, 4-5PM Wills & Trusts Put Your House in Order September 12, 1-2:30PM
YOUTH Welcome to Story Time! September 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11AM Touch the Emergency Vehicle Jeep Storytime September 16, 1-1:45PM Wags & Tales: Read to a therapy dog, ages 6-11 September 21, 3-4PM
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League Of Women Voters of Broward County September 14, 1-2PM Mastering Email: A Beginner’s Guide to Staying Connected September 17, 6-7PM YOUTH Baby Playtime September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM Kids Storytime September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11-11:30AM Wags & Tales: Read to a therapy dog, ages 6-11 September 2, 16, 4-5PM Kitten Care with Broward County Animal Care September 5, 1-2PM Bingo Time, all ages/families September 23, 3-4PM Design Your Own Library Card September 24, 4-5PM
South Regional/ Broward College
7300 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 954-201-8825 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Introduction to MS Excel September 1, 8 10:30AM-12:30PM Introduction to MS Word September 2, 9, 5-7PM September 3, 10 10:30AM-12:30PM English Cafe: Practice conversational English • Beginners, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7PM
Bingo for Books September 13, 2-3PM Poetry Club September 15, 6-7:30PM MS Word Level 2 September 16, 23, 5-7PM September 17, 24 10:30AM-12:30PM MS Excel Level 2 September 16, 23, 5-7PM September 22, 29 10:30AM-12:30PM BCPA Mobile Exemption & Information Team September 16, 1:30-3:30PM Canva Creations September 19, 2-3PM
Creation Station Open House Focus on Cameras • Intermediate, September 2, September 21, 6-7PM 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 6-7PM Listen to America Jambalaya Cool Blues & Hot Jazz Budgeting 101 & Understanding Credit Cards September 23, 3-4PM September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2-3PM Jigsaw Puzzle Swap September 26, 1-2PM Free Headshots 4 U September 3, 1-3PM Tech Help for You / Ayuda Tecnológica Para Usted Why Legacy Matters September 29, 3-4:30PM September 5, 2-3PM Creation Station Open House YOUTH Focus on Drawing Tablets Toddler Free Play, ages 1-3 September 8, 3-4PM September 5, 12, 19, 26 11AM-Noon Coffee @ the Library September 9, 23, 3-4PM Family Tales September 8, 15, 22, 29 Open Book Club 3-3:30PM September 10, 3-4PM Tiny Tot Tales, ages 18 Upcycled Treasures months - 3 years September 12, Noon-1PM September 8, 15, 22, 29 Magic the Gathering 11-11:30AM September 13, 27, 2-5PM
Builders’ Club, ages 6-11 September 9, 16, 23, 30 3-4PM Family Films September 10, 17, 24, 3-5PM Games & Gaming September 12, 19, 26, 2-3PM Superhero Comic Book Workshop September 12, 1-4PM Crafty Kids September 14, 21, 28 3-3:45PM Chess Club September 14, 21, 28 3-4:30PM Sensory Sprouts Neurodivergent-friendly storytime, all ages September 14, 21, 28 1-1:30PM Hispanic Heritage Green Screen Event September 15, 5-7PM Caribe Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month September 19, 3-5PM
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Southwest Regional
16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 EVENT 954-357-6580 DETAILS
ADULTS U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6-7:30PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class September 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30AM-12:30PM Literacy Basics for the U.S. Citizenship Interview and Test September 14, 21, 28 6-7:30PM English Cafe Practice conversational English • Intermediate September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30AM-Noon • Beginner/Intermediate September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30AM-Noon
Off the Hook September 3, 10, 17, 24 Noon-2PM Chair Yoga September 3, 10, 17, 24 Noon-1PM Let’s Dance September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2-3PM Spanish Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational Spanish September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2-4PM Fine Art Series September 9, 2-3PM Pens, Pencils and Pastels Adult Coloring September 11, 18, 25, 11AM1PM Seniors Learn Tech by Tech 4 Now Introduction to coding September 12, 3-4PM Excel Basics Learn How to Use Spreadsheets September 12, 12-1:30PM
• Intermediate September 14, 21, 28, 10:30AM-Noon Learn to Play Mahjong September 2, 1-3PM Get Crafty September 2, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM The ABCs of Social Security Disability Benefits September 2, 6-7:30PM 22 September 2026 Broward.org/Library
Fall Pumpkin Craft September 12, 1-3PM Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class September 14, 21, 28, 12-1PM Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach: Learn about/sign up for property tax exemptions September 15, 3:30-5:30PM Let’s Talk About Books The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis September 15, 10:30-11:30AM Sewing Club September 23, 4:30-6:30PM The Reading Reboot September 23, 6-7:30PM Tree Climbers September 24, 2-4PM Learn to Play Domino’s September 25, 1-2:30PM Author Talk Hafeez Lakhani discusses his book, Abundance cont.
cont. September 29, 6-7PM AI Made Simple What every working adult needs to know September 29, 6-7:30PM
Museum of Discovery and Science Character Corners Book Nook Made Possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.
YOUTH Teen Time September 1-4, 8-11, 14-16, 22-25, 28-30 2-4PM Family Storytime. all ages September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6-6:30PM Toddler Storytime September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:20-10:45AM or 11-11:25AM or 11:40AM-12:05PM Baby and Me Non-walking babies ages 6 weeks+) September 3, 10, 24 10:45-11:15AM Alfie’s Storytime Readers Read to a therapy dog September 12, 10:45-11:45AM Let’s Build Ages 6-12 September 12, 2-3PM Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) September 14, 21, 28 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM Chess Club September 19, 2-3PM Read-Along, Sing-A-Song with the Florida Grand Opera September 26, 2-3PM Toby’s Storytime Readers Read to a therapy dog September 26, 10:45-11:45AM Broward.org/Library September 2026 23
Sunrise Dan Pearl
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351 EVENT 954-357-7440 DETAILS
ADULTS English Cafe Practice conversational English • Beginners, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7PM • Intermediate, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-7:45PM Fantastic Films at Sunrise Movie Screening • September 3, 10, 17, 24 12-2PM Sketching Hour September 3, 10, 17, 24 12:30-1:30PM Silent Reading and Studying Session September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2-4PM
Sewing for a Cause September 14, 21, 28 12:30-2:30PM
Tween Book Discussion Warriors - Into the Wild September 10, 4:30-5:30PM
Create a Vision Board September 18, 4-5:30PM
Open Play Chess Ages 8-20 September 11, 25 4:30-5:30PM
NAMI Broward Mental Health September 26, 10-11:30AM Internet Safety and Privacy September 28 10:30-11:30AM Cover to Cover Book Club September 30, 6:30-7:30PM YOUTH Family Storytime September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6-6:30PM Preschool Storytime September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11AM Cursive Writing Class September 3, 10, 17, 24 4-5PM Teen Writers Club September 5, 3-4PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class September 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30AM-12:30PM Windchime Craft September 5, 2:30-3:30PM Microsoft Excel (two-part class) September 10, 17, 3-4PM Writer’s Group at Sunrise September 12, 19, 26 1:30-4PM Introduction to the Computer: The Basics September 14, 10:30-11:30AM
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Kids Imagination Exploration Hour September 14, 21, 28, 4-5PM Family Storytime La Luna, Julia y El Telescopio September 16, 6-6:30PM Teen Book Discussion September 17, 4:30-5:30PM Pokemon Celebration Afternoon September 19, 2:30-4:30PM Eye of Sauron Keychain September 19, 1-2PM International Day of Peace Chalk Drawings September 21, 3-4PM College Prep with Brainfuse September 28, 4:30-5:30PM
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
ADULTS Books n’ Movies September 2, 10AM-1PM
ADULTS
Cyber Security Awareness Malware September 8, 10:30AM-12:30PM Coloring All ages Microsoft Word September 10, 5-6PM September 15 10:30AM-12:30PM Family Movie Night September 21, 5-7PM Microsoft Excel September 22 Family Bingo Night 10:30AM-12:30PM September 24, 4-5PM YOUTH
Family Game Night September 28, 3-5PM YOUTH Origami Basics September 8, 4-5PM Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons Ages 8-18 September 14, 5-7PM Let’s Paint September 25, 4-5PM Stay & Play Early literacy story/playtime September 28, 1-1:45PM
Traditional Storytime for 2s and 3s September 3, 17, 10:30-11AM Chess Club, ages 8 and up September 12, 11AM-12:30PM
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West Regional
8601 W. Broward Blvd. Plantation, FL 33324 954-765-1560 EVENT DETAILS
ADULTS Chair Yoga September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Noon-1PM Caregiver Support Meeting September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2:30-4PM English Cafe Practice conversational English Intermediate, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 12:30-2PM Beginner, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7:30PM Yoga Class Bring your own mat September 1, 15 6:30-7:30PM Tai Chi • For Arthritis September 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 2:30-3:30PM • Beginners September 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-2PM • Advanced September 3, 10, 17, 24 2:15-3PM Meditation and Movement September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Noon-1PM Hooked on Stitches! September 4, 11, 18, 25 2-3:30PM
Wednesdays at West Sense of Cinema September 9, 2-4PM
Really True Reads The Earl and the Pharoah by Countess of Carnorvan September 23, 1:15-2:45PM
Insanity High Intensity Interval Training Ukulele and Acoustic Music Jam September 24 (HIIT) 10:30AM-12:30PM September 12, 19, 26 10:30-11:30AM Brushstrokes and Well-Being Scrapbooking Club September 13, Noon-4PM
Guided painting experience September 30, 1:30-2:30PM
Parliamentarian Workshops September 13, 27, 3-5PM
YOUTH
Fall Garden Light Upcycling (3-session series) September 14, 21, 28 1-3:30PM Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class September 14, 21, 28 Noon-1PM U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class September 14, 21, 28 6-7:30PM Echoes of the Islands Art Event Art talk and guided creative workshop with artist Lisema Sinard September 16, 5:30-7:30PM West Regional Fiction Book Club The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei September 18 10:30AM-12:30PM Adult Coloring September 18, 11AM-12:30PM
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Toddler Time September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM Creative STEAM Lab September 2, 9, 16, 4-5PM Baby Playtime September 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11:15AM Creative STEAM Lab Saturday September 5, 1-2PM Chess Club September 12, 26 11AM-12:30PM SAT/ACT Workshops September 14, 21, 28, 5-7PM Read to a Therapy Dog September 19 10:30AM-Noon
Weston
4205 Bonaventure Blvd. Weston, FL 33332 EVENT 954-357-5420 DETAILS
ADULTS U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6-7PM English Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational English September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 12:30-1:30PM September 2, 9, 16, 23, 29 6-7PM September 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:30AM Ageless Grace Brain/body fitness class September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1-2PM
Spanish Cafe Intermediate Practice conversational Spanish September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1:15-2:15PM Knitting and Crocheting Club September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2:30-4:30PM Mindfulness and Meditation with Leigh Ann September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6-7PM Watercolor Painting Class with Christine Landis September 8, 1-2:30PM Chair Yoga September 14, 21, 28 Noon-1PM
YOUTH Children’s Painting Class Ages 8 and up September 12, 2-3:30PM Marci Poppins’s Magical Storytime September 17, 11:30AM-Noon Beading Buddies September 19, 11AM-Noon Open Play Time Ages 1-5 September 24 11:30AM-Noon Chess Club September 26, 11AM-12:30PM Magical Canine Connections September 28, 4:30-5:30PM
Yoga with Carol September 15, 11AM-Noon Weston Book Club September 16, 5-6PM
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Online Events ADULTS
WOMEN MAKING STEAM PROGRAM SERIES Fiction-Science Pattern Mapping in Literary STEM With Dr. Rhona Trauvitch September 21, 7-8PM The Past and Future of Human-Environmental Interactions in Florida With Dr. Rebecca Clark September 23, 6-7PM Inflatable Architecture Informed by the Space Race With Dr. Katarzyna Balug September 28, 7-8PM
BOOK & MOVIE DISCUSSIONS Director’s Book Club The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan September 2, 12-1PM Odyssey Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club September 14, 6:15-7:15PM Happy Hour Book Club September 24, 6-7PM Friday Movie Matinee Discussion September 25, 3-4PM
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Resumes and Cover Letters in the Age of AI September 1, 2:30-3:30PM Computer Camp Excel Basics Refresher September 8, 1-2PM Computer Camp AI Tools for Everyday Use September 22, 1-2PM
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Chair Yoga Noon-1PM September 3 September 10 September 17 September 24 English Cafe • Advanced 10:30AM-12:30PM September 14 September 21 September 28 • Intermediate 5:30-6:30PM September 14 September 21 September 28
Genealogical Society of Broward County Monthly Program September 20, 2-3PM Your Insider’s Guide to Halloween Horror Night September 22, 2:30-3:30PM YOUTH FAFSA Decoded Understanding Your Aid Package September 8, 4:30-5:30PM Live Essay Review Workshop September 15, 4:30-5:30PM