May 22, 2004

Contact:
Lindsay Ellenbogen, Director
(954) 262-5355
Barbra Gonzalez, Associate Director
(954) 262-5354
Mara Kiffin, Assistant Director
(954) 262-5350

NSU Offers Free Programs In June At The Alvin Sherman Library, research, And Information Technology Center

FORT LAUDERDALE , FL- Children, teens and adults can participate in free programs during June at Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, a joint-use facility with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

Residents of all ages have a variety of programs from which to choose. These include:
Programs for Children:

• Saturday, June 12: A South Florida Parenting Magazine mini-event featuring games, crafts, prizes, live entertainment, and a giant pirate ship ride. Free South Florida Parenting Fun Pass for the first 200 to register for summer reading programs. All ages, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
• Monday, June 14: Enjoy folklore and fun at Donna Washington’s Far East Tales. Ages 6-11, 2:00-2:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 15: Underwater Photography with Michael O'Neil, author of Fishy Friends: a Journey through the Coral Kingdom. See a demonstration of the special camera and SCUBA equipment used to create his artwork. All ages, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 15: Bilingual Family Storytime (Cuentos para La Familia) - Stories and songs in English and Spanish (Cuentos y Canciones en Inglés y Español). All ages, 7:00-7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 16: Sunshine Stories - Sing-a-long with singer/guitarist Douglas Black. Ages 3 and up, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 16 & Wednesday, June 23: Software Storytime in Children's Computer Lab. Ages 3 and up with caregiver, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
• Thursday, June 17: Writer's Institute Kick-off featuring Edward Bloor, author of young adult novels Tangerine and Crusader, who will discuss the writing process. Books available for purchase and signing, light refreshments. All ages, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 18: Florida Freeplay: a One-on-One Play Experience for ages 6-35 months with adult, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Limited weekly enrollment, pre-registration begins Sunday of each program week. Call (954) 262-5477.
• Saturday, June 19: Super Saturdays with Allison Jackson, author of I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie. This program includes a presentation on the writing process with puppets, stories, and more. Books available for purchase and signing, light refreshments. All ages, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 21: Folklore & Fun with Florida Fantasy Theater’s, “Never Everglades,” a fairytale about protecting the environment for ages 6-11, 2-2:40 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 22: Florida Souvenir Shop Craft – have fun creating all kinds of art projects, 2-3:00 p.m. For ages 8-12.
• Tuesday, June 22: Bilingual Family Storytime (Cuentos para La Familia) - Stories and songs in English and Spanish with Carrie Sue Ayvar. All ages, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 23: Sunshine Stores – Happy Birthday Broward County Library. The Broward County Library celebrates its 30 th birthday – join in for a big reading party, 10-10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up.
• Thursday, June 24: Writer’s Institute – Joanne Hyppolite on Middle Grade Fiction, 2-3:30 p.m. for ages 10-13. Author Joanne Hyppolite, who wrote, Ola Shakes It Up and Seth and Samona will discuss her writing process. Reception follows presentation. Pre-registration required; call (954) 262-5477.
• Saturday, June 26: Super Saturdays features Jiggleman’s Comic Circus Acrobat and Juggling Show, for all ages, 2-2:30 p.m. Jiggleman (aka Banks Helfrich), is a comic circus acrobat and juggler who has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman.
• Monday, June 28: Folkfore & Fun with Jomo’s African Vibrations, for ages 6-11, 2-2:45 p.m. Recording artist Jomo (aka Cleodis Faulks) will give a hands-on demonstration of the African mbira.
• Tuesday, June 29: Florida Souvenir Shop Craft, ages 8-12, 2-3:00 p.m. Children will create all kinds of art projects.
• Tuesday, June 29: Bilingual Family Storytime/Cuentos para la Familia with Tia Ria and Dawn, for all ages, 7-7:45 p.m.

Young Adult Programs

• Wednesday, June 16:Web Design Camp. The Basics: HTML and Design Principles (Part 1 required). Ages 12-17, 1:00-3:45 p.m. Teen Computer Lab, limited space, pre-registration required, (954) 262-5477. Attendance at Basics class required for admittance to following weeks in series.

Adult Programs

• Tuesday, June 1: New English Café: Conversational English Practice, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 8: New English Café: Conversational English Practice, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 15: New English Café: Conversational English Practice, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Exhibits – Through July 8
"Exploration 2004: The Oenology Expedition to Chile." NSU's Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Professor Barry Barker, Ph.D., and a group of NSU students and travel photographers documented the natural habitat, environment, and ecosystems of the spectacular vineyards of Chile during the winter months.

Displays
CDs by African-American musicians, singers, and composers are available in celebration of Black Music Month.

The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center is located at 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. For more information about the programs, call (954) 262-5477.