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CONTACT:
Jennifer Meriam, Director (954) 262-5355
Mike Laderman, Associate Director, (954) 262-5354
Mara Kiffin, Coordinator, (954) 262-5350


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2003


EXCITING EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL AT NSU’S LIBRARY, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Nova Southeastern University’s Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, a joint-use facility with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, is hosting several events and activities scheduled during the month of April. National Library Week will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 9 with an interactive musical show for all ages entitled, “Love ‘n Magic,” from 10-11:00 a.m.

For adults, the library will host:

  • Classic Films and Discussions: The Grapes of Wrath, on Friday, April 11 1-4:00 p.m.
  • Intangible Tax Seminar, sponsored by the Florida Department of Revenue, on Wednesday, April 16, 1:00 p.m.

  • Butterfly Gardening sponsored by the Broward County Extension Office, on Tuesday, April 22, 10:30 .m.

  • Let’s Talk about Kids: The Vaccination Controversy, on Wednesday, April 23, 10-10:30 a.m., with Health Professions Division pediatrician Dr. Edward Packer

  • Books over Biscotti, adult book discussion group will celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday by discussing Hamlet’s Dresser, by Bob Smith on Thursday, April 24 7:00-9:00 p.m.

For children, the library will host:
  • Storytime Fun for ages 3-5, every Wednesday in April, 10-10;30 a.m.

  • Software Storytime every Wednesday except April 9, 10:30-11:00 a.m

  • Crafty Kids, ages 3-5 celebrate spring on Thursday, April 10 and Caterpillars and Butterflies on Thursday, April 24, 3:30-4:40 p.m.

  • Computer Crafts, ages 6-12 celebrates National Poetry Month, Saturday, April 26, 2-3:00 p.m.

  • Young adult programs scheduled include:
  • Teen Advisory Board Meeting on Saturday, April 12, 12:30-1:30 p.m. New members are welcome.

  • Teen Craft celebrates National Poetry Month with Team Poetry Writing on Saturday, April 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

  • Shakespeare Club will discuss King Lear on Thursday, April 24, 5:00-6:15 p.m.

  • Teen Social Issues Club, an informal discussion about today’s important issues from a teen perspective, on Friday, April 25, 5-6:00 p.m.
For more information about any of these programs, please call (954) 262-5477.