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Welcome to the June 2017 Alvin Sherman Library Enews

 

Start your family's summer fun by signing up for the Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library summer reading rewards program by clicking here or bring your family on Sunday, June 11 for the official summer kick-off party. Remember, summer reading rewards is for every member of the family! As usual, summer at the Library is packed with a myriad of activities for children, teens and adults. Check them out below!

 

 

Read all summer long and win prizes.

 

Summer Reading Kick-off

Best Selling Author Lisa Unger Booksigning

Adult programs

Court Records: Genealogical Society of Broward County Monthly Program

Sunday, June 4, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Second Floor, Computer Lab A . Lecture in Room 2053 

 

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.  Meetings are free and open to the public.

 

For more genealogy resources found at the library, click here.

Computer Camp: iPhone Basics

Tuesday, June 13, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Second Floor, Lab A
  

Learn the basics of your iPhone including the interface, physical features and more.

Please register online or call 954-262-5477.

 

This event is part of the , series.

Supermarket Navigation

Saturday, June 17, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

First Floor, Program Room 1017

 

Making wise choices at the supermarket can be a daunting task. Enjoy learning about healthy food options, how to read food labels, and much more, from Baptist Health Registered Dietitian, Lucette Talamas.

 

Please register online or call 954-262-5477.

 

This event is part of the series.

Jazz Series: Paul Ayick Quartet in Concert

Sunday, June 18, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery

 

Come in out of the summer heat and enjoy live jazz in the Gallery’s intimate, art-filled setting. Jazz trumpeter Paul Ayick performs mainstream jazz compositions using the traditional jazz quartet format.

 

Please register online or call 954-262-5477.

 

Cost: Free. Garage parking $1 per hour.

 

This event is part of the , series.

Lisa Unger Author Visit

Saturday, June 24, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery

 

Lisa Unger AuthorNew York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger will discuss her latest thriller The Red Hunter, which follows two strangers drawn together by a creepy, old derelict house. Book sale by Barnes & Nobles and book signing to follow. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Please register online or call 954-262-5477

 

This event is part of the , series.

Jazz Series: Joel Perez Quartet in Concert

Sunday, June 25, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery

 

Come in out of the summer heat and enjoy live jazz in the Gallery’s intimate, art-filled setting.

Joel Perez and his quartet will perform music of Jazz giants like Joe Henderson, Duke Ellington, J.J. Johnson and Kenny Dorham. Selections will range from the Swing, Be-Bop, and the Hard Bop era (1940s to 1960s).

 

Please register online or call 954-262-5477.

 

Cost: Free. Garage parking $1 per hour.

 

This event is part of the , series.

Computer Camp: iPhone Photography

Tuesday, June 27, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Second Floor, Lab A
  

Learn different techniques to take incredible photos with your iPhone. Get tips on different built in iPhone camera features and recommendations for which apps to use to edit photos.

Please register online or call 954-262-5477.

 

This event is part of the , series.

Computer Camp: Digital Resources

Wednesday, June 28, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Second Floor, Lab B

 

Learn about tools designed to expand your digital literacy for use in the workplace or for continuing education.

Please register online or call 954-262-5477.

 

This event is part of the , series.

 

Crafternoon at the Library

Friday, June 30, 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.

 

This event is part of the series.

 

 

 

Comics Plus

 

 

Online

 

Flipster app
Flipster lets you instantly download the latest magazines for free on your phone, tablet, or in the browser. Download and read offline, too!

comic plus

 

Comics Plus Allows you to get free and instant access to thousands of comics and graphic novels in any web browser - whether on your phone or laptop.

                               Cloud library                                 

Cloud Library allows for instant access to eAudio andeBooks. Simply download the app and get started!

One Click Digital

 

OneClickdigital
Download best-selling audiobooks and ebooks to your phone, tablet, or computer using just your Shark or Library Card. Theirs is the largest digital audiobook collection, including exclusive content, and more than eighty foreign language courses.

 

 

Book Lists

Aren't sure what to read?  Check out these recommended books selected by our Nova Southeastern University Librarians.
Got a question...
Simply ask.

 

Exhibits

Peace by Piece art exhibit by Goldcoast watercolor society

 

Children programs

 

Summer Kick-Off Dance Party

Sunday, June 11, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

First Floor, Alvin Sherman Library

All Ages

 

Enjoy a dance party and sing-along! Drop in for art activities! Click here to
sign-up for Reading Rewards and RSVP for our Summer Kick-Off Party starting May 15.

Part of the READ FOR THE FUN OF IT! Initiative, funded by the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation.

This event is part of the series.

 

Music Around the World

Mondays, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

First Floor, Alvin Sherman Library

Recommended for children ages 6 – 10,  siblings welcome with caregivers

 

Sing! Dance! Play! Explore a joyous blend of music, games, songs and dances
from a different region of the world each week.

 

 

These events are part of the Summer series.

Build It! Make It! Play It!

Wednesdays, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

First Floor, Program Room 1017

Recommended for ages 4 – 7, siblings welcome with caregivers

 

Drop in for hands-on fun! Activities may include board games, building
with the library’s LEGO blocks, or simple crafts.

 

These events are part of the Summer series.

Family S.T.E.M.

Wednesday, June 14, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

First Floor, Alvin Sherman Library

Recommended for school-aged children with caregiver

 

Drop in for an introduction to S.T.E.M. concepts with activities,
demonstrations and experiments. 

 

Build a Better Body with NSU’s health professionals.
 Please register online or call 954-262-5477.

 

This event is part of the , series.

Shermanettes & Friends

Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

First Floor, Alvin Sherman Library

Recommended for children of all ages, with caregiver

 

  • Thursday, June 15

    Stories, songs and a puppet show with our very own Shermanettes,
    winners of South Florida Parenting’s Kids Crown Award.

     

  • Tuesday, June 20 - Mama Clown

    Mama Clown is a fun, friendly clown bringing stories to life
    with magic, puppets, music and more!

 

 

Stories, songs and a puppet show with our very own
Shermanettes, winners of South Florida Parenting’s Kids Crown Award.

 

These events are part of the , series.

 

The Emperor’s New Clothes, presented by Grey Seal Puppets

Saturday, June 17, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

First Floor, Alvin Sherman Library

The Emperor’s New Clothes, presented by Grey Seal PuppetsAges 6 and up, siblings welcome with caregivers

 

What’s big and fat and pink and loves to dress up in fancy clothes? It’s the Emperor himself in Grey Seal Puppets’ clever puppet show adaptation of The Emperor’s New Clothes.

 

The Hans Christian Andersen story takes on a whole new dimension as this classic is transformed into a fable.

 

Funded by the Charles P. Ferro Foundation. This event is part of the the , , series.

Summer S.T.E.M. for Tweens

Wednesdays, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Second Floor, Conference Room 2053

Recommended for children ages 8-12

 

Build! Create! Investigate! Join us as we explore S.T.E.M. concepts with awesome activities, excellent experiments, dynamic demonstrations and phenomenal guest presenters.

 

 

 

Please register online or call 954-262-5477.

 

These events are part of the , series.

 

Rumpelstiltskin Puppet Show, presented by Bits N’ Piece Puppet Theatre

Saturday, June 24, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

First Floor, Alvin Sherman Library

Ages 6 and up, siblings welcome with caregivers

 

Rumpelstiltskin Puppet Show, presented by Bits N’ Piece Puppet TheatreMarionettes help tell this classic fairy tale, enhanced with original song lyrics song live by the puppeteer!

 

Funded by the Charles P. Ferro Foundation.

This event is part of the the , , series.

 

 

Summer Workshop Series for Teens

Teen Summer Reading Rewards

 

Young Authors Summer Workshop Series

Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

First Floor, Program Room 1017

  

Explore the art of creative writing all summer long! Call public library services at 954-262-5477, for workshop details.

 

This event is part of the , series.

 

 

 

 

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