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Roving LibrarianNovember 27 - December 9, 2007.
Improve your academic performance. Talk to your reference librarian in a location convenient to you. Here's the schedule:
Parker Building:1st Floor Lobby
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Super Caliente Latin Dance Party!Friday, November 16, 20079 p.m. - 12 a.m. Ages 18 and up only Let the sabor hit your feet as we dance non-stop merengue, salsa, and more. It's going to get hot in the library! * Dress to impress * Refreshments will be available for purchase * This is a free event! * Parking is $1 per hour For more information, contact 954-262-5477 or e-mail Kimberli Kidd at kkidd@nsu.nova.edu |
Art Knows No Disabilities
October 14 - November 4, 2007.BrowArt, the South Florida Coalition for Special Artists, presents "Art Knows No Disabilities" featuring artwork by clients of the following agencies: Ann Storck Center, ARC Broward, Center for Independent Living, Lighthouse of Broward, 9 Muses Art Center, Schott Communities, United Cerebral Palsy (UCB), and VSA of Florida. Over 50 pieces of art in various media will be on display.
This exhibit will be on display in the Alvin Sherman Library Gallery from October 14 to November 4.
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Prayer in AmericaCome join us on September 6 for a private screening of Prayer in America at the Alvin Sherman Library on the Nova Southeastern University Campus in Davie Florida. The screening will follow an exciting panel discussion representing various faiths in the South Florida Community. Hosted by Dr. Gary Gershman, the panel will discuss Prayer in Crisis and Prayer in Armed Conflict. "The Prayer in America event and reception is provided by WLRN Public Television Channel 17 with a grant from the John Templeton Foundation. Iowa Public Television is the sponsoring station for the Prayer in America Outreach Campaign."
Spaces are limited. Please RSVP to Mary Kemp by email mkemp@wlrn.org or by phone 786-275-0803.
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Sherman Library Used Book Sale
Thursday, July 26, 200710am-4pm
This is a 1-day only event featuring fiction, non-fiction, hardback and paperback items. Get your pick of the best previously owned, gently used collection in Broward County!
** Remember: Cash or checks only. There is an ATM on the first floor.
For more information, please call Collection Development at (954) 262-4542.
[ Map, parking, directions ]
Did you know?
If you're an avid collector, or just love browsing for used books, visit the Book Sale Finder web site to check for scheduled sales in Florida, or subscribe for email notifications of upcoming sales in your area. Our used book sales are always advertised on that web site 2-3 months in advance.
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Quilts of ValorJuly 2 - August 31, 2007Library Gallery, second floor Note: though originally scheduled until August 10, this exhibit has been extended through the end of the month due to its' popularity! This exhibit will include quilts made by Broward quilters
for a nationwide project called "Quilts of Valor." A Quilt of Valor (QOV)
is a tribute to the wounded soldier, recognizing his or her service, dedication,
and sacrifices
made on behalf of our country. It’s a lap-size machine or handmade quilt,
which has been pieced and quilted using materials such as cotton
and flannels for warmth and comfort. After the exhibit, these
quilts will be donated to the Miami VA Hospital to be given to wounded
soldiers from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. |
From Sea to Shining Sea200 Years of America's Coast SurveyJune 21 - 30, 2007 Library Gallery, second floor In 2007, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will celebrate
the 200th anniversary of the Coast Survey, America’s
oldest scientific agency and the beginnings of NOAA. Originally charged
by Thomas Jefferson to provide a “complete and accurate chart of every
part of the coasts” of
the United States, NOAA’s Office of
Coast Survey today holds more than 20,000 historical nautical charts and
continually updates its collection of 1,000 current charts.
Related Links: NOAA Celebrates 200 Years A History of Charting Our Nation’s Waters The Coastal Mapping Program: Foundations 1807 - 1987 Office of Coast Survey |
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Summer ProgramsThroughout June and July 2007Alvin Sherman Library Join us throughout the months of June and July for summer fun and reading. We'll have a variety of programs for all ages including everything from arts and crafts to puppets and drama, from storytimes and games to Anime and Manga. Don't miss a single event especially our Super Saturdays! You can also register to win prizes for reading this summer. Check out our complete Schedule of Programs. |
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Shared InspirationMay 15-24, 2007Library Gallery, second floor The Broward Art Education Association presents an exhibit of artwork
created by students of Broward County Schools. The exhibit is sponsored
by the Fischler School of Education and Human Services. |
Grant Proposal Writing Seminar
Presented by The Foundation CenterThursday, May 17, 2007, 9 am to 4 pm
Alvin Sherman Library
Learn the latest strategies on every aspect of a grant proposal and hear what U.S. grantmakers look for. Designed for beginners and for experienced grantseekers in need of a refresher course, this course will boost the effectiveness of you and everyone on your fundraising team. More than 34,000 grantseekers nationwide have attended this popular Foundation Center course to build and strengthen their proposal writing skills.
Topics covered during this seminar will include:
- proven techniques for writing winning proposals
- essential components of a grant proposal package
- building strong working relationships with grantmakers
- inside the grantmaker decision-making process re-submitting a grant proposal
- follow-up reporting on the grant’s impact
- new trends in grantmaking
Registration is $195.00 per person and includes a free copy of The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th Edition (271 pages, a $34.95 value) workbook outlining all major course topics. Preregistration is required. To register for this course, go to The Foundation Center Proposal Writing Seminar.
Instructor John Hickes, President and CEO of J.C. Geever, Inc., is also
on the board of AFP New York and has served as chair of Fund Raising Day in
New York. He counsels nonprofits
on building managerial, fund raising, and board capacity. John is a contributing
author to the Fund Raising Handbook.
Related Links:
The Foundation Center
Course description and registration information
First Annual Upper School Art ShowcaseMay 1-10, 2007Library Gallery, second floor The University School of Nova Southeastern University will present
its First Annual Upper School Art Showcase featuring drawings, paintings,
and ceramics from the Advanced Placement Studio Art portfolios and a selection
of student work from Grades 9 through 12. |
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Celebrating Chihuly at NSUApril 25-29, 2007Alvin Sherman Library On Thursday, April 26, 2007, at a private, invitation-only gala, “The NSU Glass Garden” by Dale Chihuly will be unveiled in the atrium of the Alvin Sherman Library. Then, beginning April 27th, everyone is invited to come to the Alvin Sherman Library to view and enjoy this beautiful one-of-a-kind glass sculpture and help us “Celebrate Chihuly at NSU.” The celebration, April 25th-29th, will include a variety of programs and events for art lovers of all ages including glassblowing demonstrations, an exhibit, art and craft projects, storytimes, and more. We will even have a special activity where artists of all ages from children to adults can submit their artwork and possibly see it turned into glass. Get more details about “You Design It, We Make It.” It is the vision of the Circle of Friends to make the Alvin Sherman Library a venue that provides exposure to world class art that patrons might not otherwise have. Learn more about Creating a Visual Legacy. |
Czech and Slovak Artists ExhibitionApril 22-28, 2007Library Gallery, second floor Come meet Marcela Kotrcova at the Library Gallery on Saturday, April
28th from 2 p.m. A movie about the Czech Republic and the capital city
of Prague
will
be shown
at 3 p.m.
For more information about the Dale Chihuly event, see Celebrating Chihuly at NSU. |
The
Alvin Sherman Library in conjunction with Marcela Kotrcova, Director of
the 
Join us for a wonderful exhibition of paintings, contemporary glass,
woodcarvings, engravings,
and small decorative items. All items will be available for sale with
a portion of the proceeds
going to the Sherman Library’s Circle of Friends.
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Celebrate National Library Week at the Alvin Sherman LibraryApril 15-21, 2007Highlights for the Week:
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Sherman Library Biannual Used Book Sale
April 12-14, 2007.What's your pleasure? Suspense, children's books, romance or academic journals? The first used book sale of the year will have it all: used textbooks, hard cover books, paperbacks, children's books, CDs, DVDs, and video cassettes. Get your pick of the best previously owned, gently used collection in Broward County!
** Remember: Cash or checks only. There is an ATM on the first floor.
Times are as follows:
- Thursday, April 12th, 1pm-6pm
- Friday, April 13th, 10am-6pm
- Saturday, April 14th, 10am-3pm
Did you know?
If you're an avid collector, or just love browsing for used books, visit the Book Sale Finder web site to check for scheduled sales in Florida, or subscribe for email notifications of upcoming sales in your area. Our used book sales are always advertised on that web site 2-3 months in advance.
“Better To Live
a Day as a Lion” © 2006 by Jett Bailey |
Expressions of Identity: Faculty, Family, and ArtMarch 14 through April 12, 2007Library Gallery, Second floor The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host an exhibit, entitled “Expressions of Identity: Faculty, Family, and Art,” from March 14–April 12 in the Alvin Sherman Library. The exhibit will feature original artwork, photography, and sculptures created by college faculty, staff, and their family members. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 14, at 5:00 p.m. The art show corresponds with the 2006–2007 academic theme of “Identity.” For more information about the upcoming exhibit, contact Eileen Smith-Cavrosat (954) 262-8172 or eilesmit@nova.edu. |
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Lit LIVE!Saturday, March 24, 2007 Come meet the authors at
the Authors’ Café at the Library, and
enjoy free entertainment throughout the day. Learn more at the Literary Feast 2007 website or call the Literary Feast 2007 Hotline at (954) 357-5954. Seating: Open seating; no tickets are required. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Shuttle Service: NSU shuttles will run from the Main Library in downtown Fort Lauderdale to the Alvin Sherman Library at 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., and return to the Main Library at 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Parking: Parking is available in the garage adjacent to the library for $1.00 per hour. NSU is the Literary Feast Title Sponsor. Literary Feast is coordinated by Byblos, the special events committee of the Broward Public Library Foundation, and all proceeds benefit the Broward Public Library Foundation in its efforts to provide books and services not otherwise available to the Broward County Library system. Related Links: |
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African Presence 2007
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"Stuck on You"If you visited the Alvin Sherman Library on Saturday, January 13, 2007 you might have been surprised to see teenagers "stuck" to the library building with duct tape. "Stuck on You" was the first ever Teen Advisory Board (TAB) fundraiser. Teens affixed themselves to the library building and asked passers-by to contribute money to the cause. TAB members are Public Library Services volunteers whose dedication has earned them a spot on the advisory board. TAB's main goal for 2007, in honor of the Alvin Sherman Library’s fifth anniversary, is to support teen programs at the library. The Teen Room, a hang-out spot for middle and high school students in the library, currently houses two TV's and two Game Cubes. The TAB would like to augment that with more video games so that teens will be drawn to this safe spot. |
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