APRIL 2017
April at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library is a busy month where we celebrate National Library Week, Money Smart Week, the launch of extensive and thought provoking programming on World War I, immigration as well our 23rd semi-annual used book sale. We encourage you to also explore a new exhibit featuring the works of Christian Holstad in the 2nd floor, Cotilla Gallery. His works are courtesy of the world renowned privately held de la Cruz Collection, located in Miami.
The Library will have extended hours from Saturday, April 22 to Saturday, May 6 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM every day.
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World War I and America: A Day in the Life of an American Doughboy-
Please register online or contact Nora Quinlan, nora@nova.edu or 954-262-4637.
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Finding Your World War I Ancestor. Genealogical Society of Broward County Monthly ProgramSunday, April 2, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMSecond Floor, Computer Lab A . Lecture in Room 2053
Learn how to find information on your Doughboy ancestor using United States Draft Registration cards; military records (when available); burial and prisoner of war records. We will also look at international records, women in the services and the impact of the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918.
Open Lab: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM General meeting: 1:30 PM Presentation: 2:00 PM African American Special Interest Group Meeting: 3:30 PM. Visit www.gsbcfl.org for more information about GSBC. Parking $1.00/hour on the first level of the parking garage.
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Sustainability at the Library: “Assisted Migration: An Urban Imperative in Climate Change Adaptation?”-
For more information, please contact Craig Amos. Register HERE to attend in-person or online. This event is part of the Gardening at the Library series.
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Gear Up: Unique Features of EndNote Tuesday, April 4, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Second Floor, Lab A
Presented by Tracy Matthews of Thomson Reuters.
Register online or at the Alvin Sherman Library to attend. This event is part of the Academic Workshops, Gear Up series.
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World War I and America: Told by the Americans Who Lived ItRace and WWI American Women at War Tuesday, April 18: The Front Tuesday, April 25: America on the World Stage 2017 marks the centennial of the entry of the United States into World War I. Learn more about the impact this had on everyday lives and the making of America today. Join others in a reading and discussion group developed by the Library of America as we explore excerpts of essays, speeches, books, poems and letters about World War I . Led by Timothy Dixon, J.D., Associate Professor, NSU College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History and Political Science. Copies of the readers are available at: http://wwiamerica.org/wwi-writers-writings.php. Select the individual section or download the entire series and read them by the discussion date. For more information contact Nora Quinlan at nora@nova.edu or 954-262-4637.
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Cult of Personality: A Panel Discussion Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Join us for a reception and panel discussion with de la Cruz, founders of the del la Cruz Collection; Bonnie Clearwater, Director and Chief Curator of the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, and Ibett Yanez, Director of the de la Cruz Collection.
To reserve your spot, please RSVP by Wednesday, April 5 here. |
Global Events That Touched Florida: Great Depression through Cold War- Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery Explore Floridians’ memories of U-boat attacks, German POWs, the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and more. Janie Gould uses excerpts from her Florida shows first heard on public radio station WQCS/88.9 FM, Fort Pierce.
This event is part of the Florida Humanities Council Speaker Series For more information, please contact: libdev@nova.edu or 954-262-4627.
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Using Your Professional Experience to Write a Thriller -Fourth Floor, Conference Room 4009 Learn how to use your professional knowledge to write a novel.
Dirk Wyle is the pen name of Duncan H. Haynes, Ph.D., a 30-year veteran of biomedical science. Please visit him at www.dirk-wyle.com Please register online or call 954-262-5477.
This event is part of the Writing Workshops series.
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Gear Up: Qualitative Research Methods-
Presented by Dr. Ron Chenail Register to attend at the Alvin Sherman Library or online. This event is part of the Academic Workshops, Gear Up series. |
U.S. Presidential Visits to Ireland and the Politics of Immigration Thursday, April 13, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
This presentation will examine how and why several U.S. presidents, from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama, have used Ireland as a stage for addressing the issue of immigration and its role in shaping American identity. Please email dkilroy@nova.edu or call 954-262-8021 for any questions. This event is part of the CAHSS Intellectual Conversations series.
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Computer Camp: Cloud Computing Tuesday, April 18, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Second Floor, Lab B Move your documents to the cloud. Learn how to share and access files from anywhere with free applications from Microsoft and Google. A Microsoft and Google account are recommended. Please register online or call 954-262-5477.
This event is part of the Computer Camp series.
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Scholarships & Awards Workshops-
Please register online or call 954-262-4613.
This event is part of the Scholarship Resources series.
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23rd Semi-Annual Used Book Sale!— Second Floor, Conference Room 2053
Thursday, Apr. 20 10am to 6pm We will have a wide assortment of gently used hardcover and paperback titles (fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, children’s books, and specialty) as well as some non-print materials (CDs, DVDs, videogames, audiobooks, etc.). Most items will be $3 or less and a great way to add to your own personal collection while supporting your library. Cash and checks only, please! If you would like to donate items to our book sale or would like more information, please contact the Alvin Sherman Library’s Collection Development department at 954-262-4542.
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Through a Lens: World War I In Film
Alvin Sherman Library Third Floor, Room 3018 1927 Academy Award Best Picture, Wings set during World War I. Produced by Lucien Hubbard, directed by William A. Wellman and released by Paramount Pictures, it stars Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers, and Richard Arlen, and Gary Cooper.
Second Floor, Room 2053 For more information contact Senta Sellers, ssellers@nova.edu
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Building Wealth Panel Discussion
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery Don’t miss this opportunity to ask the experts. We’ve put together a panel of financial advisors to answer your questions on how to maximize your income and savings. It’s never too late to start building your nest egg today. Please register online or call 954-262-5477 to register. Saving Money with Coupons
First Floor, Program Room 1017 Learn how to save money when grocery shopping by doubling up on BOGO, weekly ads, and coupons.
Investment Education: Using research to make smarter investments
Investing your money can be scary, risky, and downright dangerous.
These events are part of the Money Smart Week series.
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World War I and America: For Race and Country: The Life and Career of Colonel Charles Young
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery Join us for a talk by Dr. David P. Kilroy on one of the first African Americans officers in the United States military, Charles Young. Dr. Kilroy’s talk is based on his book, For Race and Country: The Life and Career of Colonel Charles Young,” (Praeger 2003).
For more information contact Nora Quinlan at nora@nova.edu
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The Dorm Doctor
Alvin Sherman Library Join the Circle of Friends and Carolyn S. George, as she talks about her book, The Dorm Doctor, a handbook targeted to college students and their parents to help them prepare for the college experience and the many potential health related pitfalls that accompany the journey. Register online or contact libdev@nova.edu or call 954-262-4627 for more information. This event is part of the Circle of Friends series.
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Friday, April 28, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM First Floor, Program Room 1017 Tap into your creative juices by trying your hand at a make and take craft. Stop by the library and learn about our many resources. Drop in anytime during the program for make-and-take crafts.
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Wings
War Horse
Wags and Tales First Floor, Program Room 1017 Read to a dog at the library! This program enables children to read an age-appropriate short story to an Animal Assisted Therapy Dog. The intent of the program is to make reading fun and boost the child’s confidence in reading out loud. This event is part of the Wags and Tales series.
Register online or call 954-262-5477.
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First Floor, Program Room 1017 Join us on Tuesdays for fun activities designed for children in grades 1 – 5 Tuesday, April 11: Builders Club Tuesday, April 18: Story Explorers Tuesday, April 25: S.T.E.M. Fun |
Raise a Reader@ Sharkey's Storytime! First Floor, Program Room 1017 Ages 3 - 5 years with caregiver
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Raise a Reader@ Little Minnows Storytime! First Floor, Program Room 1017 Ages 18 - 36 months with caregiver Enjoy books, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills. 10:30-11 AM: Stories & Songs
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Dancing Verbs, Adverbs & Similes, presented by Moving Current
First Floor, Alvin Sherman Library
Children choose verbs, adverbs and similes out of a hat and the dancers bring the action words to life through movement and music. Illustrating verbs, adverbs and similes with movement creates a unique visual, expressive, and memorable experience. This event is part of the Live at the Sherman Library series.
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Celebrate Día with Live Music by Alina Celeste!
First Floor, Alvin Sherman Library Ages 4 – 8 with caregiver (siblings welcome)
Enjoy family favorites, melodic original tunes, and folk-songs from stories in celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). |
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Teen Crafternoon: Magnetic Poetry Thursday, April 6, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM First Floor, Program Room 1017 Choose your words wisely to create your own magnetic poetry kit! Register online or call 954-262-5477.
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Young Authors Writing Group (Ages 13-18) First Floor, Program Room 1017
Register online or call 954-262-5477.
This event is part of the Young Author Series.
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Young Authors Workshop: The Art of Writing Effective Poetry (Ages 13-18)PM - First Floor, Program Room 1017
Antwain Crawford is a local poet and founder of the Underground Poetry Society, Inc. Register online or call 954-262-5477. This event is part of the Young Author Series.
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