How to Get Published in Today’s Tough Market with Marcia King Gamble
Saturday, November 3, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fourth Floor, Room 4009
Marcia King-Gamble, author of Truly Mine, will bring an in depth discussion about Indie Publishing and you’ll be introduced to some up and coming publishers. Sponsored by the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. Register online or call 954-262-5477.

Becoming a Genealogy Detective
Genealogical Society of Broward County Monthly Program(GSBC)
Sunday, November 4, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Noon to 1:15 p.m.: Open Lab
1:30 p.m.: General Meeting: Second Floor, Room 2053
2:00 p.m.: Program Presentation
3:30 p.m.: African American Special Interest Group

Tamara Hallo, MLS, Professional Genealogist teaches you the Genealogical Proof Standard and how to evaluate genealogical sources, the information within and the evidence used to solve genealogical problems.
The GSBC meets monthly at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library on the first Sunday of every month except on holidays. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Irish Film Festival


Older Than Ireland
Monday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Room 2053
Featuring 30 men and women, all born before 1916, Older than Ireland is something of a landmark documentary that explores what it means to have lived 100 years, and more, in Ireland. Director's Choice Award, Boston Irish Film Festival, 2016
Best New Irish Documentary, Galway Film Fleadh, 2015.
81 minutes, Ireland, 2015








No Stone Unturned
Wednesday, November 7, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Room 2053
One of cinema’s most prolific and impactful documentary directors, Alex Gibney, is best known for tackling big stories of international significance: Enron, Scientology, clerical sex abuse, and Al Qaeda. Here, he narrows his focus to explore the 1994 Loughinisland Massacre in which six Catholic men were shot in a bar as they watched Ireland play in the World Cup.
110 minutes, UK-USA, 2017

Date for Mad Mary
Sunday, November 11, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Room 2053
Joint winner of Best Irish Feature at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh, A Date for Mad Mary, based on Yasmine Akram’s theatrical monologue, sees director Darren Thornton make an auspicious feature debut, centred on an exceptional performance by lead actress Seána Kerslake. Upon release following a six month prison sentence, Mary returns home to Drogheda, eager to reunite with best friend Charlene (Charleigh Bailey), for whom she is about to act as maid of honour.
82 mins, Ireland, 2016, Digital

Screening of films from Ireland’s Irish Film Institute. Register online or call 954-262-5477. Sponsored by the Alvin Sherman Library, the South Florida Irish Studies Consortium, Irish Film Institute and the International Studies Program in the College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences.

Get the Job: Kick Start Your Job Search LIVE WEBINAR
Thursday, November 8, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Are you at the beginning or in the middle of your job search? Are you wondering the best practices to find a job that you will enjoy? Get great job searching tips from the experts at NSU Career Development. The webinar link will be made available at least one week before the event.
Register online or call 954-262-5477.

Board Games for Grown-Ups
Friday, November 9, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
First Floor, Program Room 1017
Looking for a safe and welcoming place to try new hobbies and meet new people? Then come to our fun, beginner friendly and engaging gaming event where you’ll cheer, groan and laugh over a sheet of cardboard and a bunch of shiny dice. Register online or call 954-262-5477.

Gear-Up: NSU Libraries Showcase
Tuesday, November 13, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fourth Floor, Room 4009
Academic library support you can count on: A showcase of all of the resources and services offered by NSU Libraries. Lunch provided!
Register online or call 954-262-5477.

Hard Work Preys Off: Recognizing & Avoiding Predatory Publishing
Tuesday, November 13, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fourth Floor, Writing and Communications Center, Room 430 & Online
Protect your scholarship from predatory publishers in this interactive workshop with the WCC and Alvin Sherman Librarians where you will learn to recognize the signs of predatory publishing and strategies for securing your work. Bring your own device.

Foundations and Grants Workshop
Tuesday, November 13, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Lab A
Learn to use the Foundation Center’s grants database, get an overview of the Alvin Sherman Library’s grants resources, and participate in an assisted open lab search session to explore grant possibilities specific to your area of interest. Basic computer skills are required. Register online or call 954-262-5477.

Crafternoon at the Library
Friday, November 16, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
First Floor, Room 1017
Drop in and tap into your creative juices by trying your hand at a make and take craft.

Computer Camp: Introducing Lynda.com
Tuesday, November 20, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Children’s Computer Lab
Lynda.com helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Please bring your Alvin Sherman Library card for hands-on practice. Register online or call 954-262-5477.