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Summer is officially in full gear! Our Reading Rewards program is about helping children build reading and language skills, motivating teens to read and discuss literature and encouraging adults to experience the joy of reading!
It's a great time to check in with your favorite librarian for recommendations on what to read. Or, you can plan a trip to the library and enjoy some of the fun activities like adult game night or Jazz in the Gallery. Get out of the heat and come join us! From best sellers to travel guides, make sure you keep your Alvin Sherman Library card handy, all summer long! For more information on programming and events, visit: lib.nova.edu/summer .
JULY 2019
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Computer Camp: Downloading eBooks
Tuesday, July 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2nd Floor, Lab A
Bring your Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, Android tablet or Android phone for hands-on practice. An NSU Alvin Sherman Library card is required.
Register or call 954-262-5477.
Read-Alike Book Lounge
Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Room 2046
Each week we’ll pick a popular movie or TV show and give you great read-alike recommendations. Light refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, July 3: Handmaid's Tale
Wednesday, July 10: Black Panther
Wednesday, July 17: Gone girl
Wednesday, July 24: Outlander
Wednesday, July 31: Twilight
Register or call 954-262-5477.
Miami International Piano Festival Academy Masters Series
Friday, July 5, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
“The Art of Improvisation” JESUS REINA, Violin (Spain) KAMEL BOUTRAS, Piano (Egypt) Tickets are $35.00 for the general public and $25.00 for NSU students, faculty and staff. NSU discount can be applied by using the code: NSU
Miami International Piano Festival Academy Masters Series
Friday, July 6, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Three Extraordinary Musicians Collaborate Tickets are $35.00 for the general public and $25.00 for NSU students, faculty and staff. NSU discount can be applied by using the code: NSU
Mining Washington-Area Map Respositories. A Genealogical Society of Broward County Program
Sunday, July 7, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
One Hour Legacy Family Tree Webinar. This webinar is a survey of both online and physical map repositories located in the Washington, DC, area. The holdings of the Library of Congress, both digital and the 6 million maps onsite in the Madison Building, are illustrated in a genealogical context. Viewers learn how to access maps online or access and obtain copies of the myriad maps not available online, at repositories such as the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Society of the Cincinnati, the Bureau of Land Management, and more.
The Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC) meets monthly at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library on the first Sunday of every month except when there is a holiday. Meetings begin with an open lab from noon to 1:15 PM. The open lab is followed by a general meeting at 1:30 PM with the program presentation beginning at 2 PM in room 2053. All meetings are open to the public. Visit www.gsbcfl.org for more information about GSBC. Parking $1.00/hour on the first level of the parking garage.
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Open Lab (Lab A)
1:30 p.m. - General Meeting, Second Floor, Room 2053
2:00 p.m. - Program Presentation
Miami International Piano Festival Academy Masters Series
Wednesday, July 10, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Pianist Josu de Solaun (Spain) Tickets are $35.00 for the general public and $25.00 for NSU students, faculty and staff. NSU discount can be applied by using the code: NSU
Miami International Piano Festival Academy Masters Series
Thursday, July 11, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Pianist Amir Katz (Israel) Tickets are $35.00 for the general public and $25.00 for NSU students, faculty and staff. NSU discount can be applied by using the code: NSU
Adult Game Night at the Library
Friday, July 12, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
First Floor, Program Room 1017
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. You’ll play assorted new and classic games. Register or call 954-262-5477. Don't forget our future game nights on the 2nd Friday of each month.
Miami International Piano Festival Academy Masters Series
Friday, July 12, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Pianist Francesco Libetta (Italy) Tickets are $35.00 for the general public and $25.00 for NSU students, faculty and staff. NSU discount can be applied by using the code: NSU
Taking Time to Unwind at the Library
Friday, July 26, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Floor, Program Room 1017
Stop by the library and learn about our many resources. Drop in anytime during the program for make-and-take crafts.
Turning Historical Figures into Fictional Characters with Diane A.S.Stuckart
Saturday, July 13, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fourth Floor, Room 4009
You'd like your romance heroine to have a run-in with Henry VIII...or maybe you think that Benjamin Franklin would make a great sleuth for a mystery series. Published and award winning author, Diane A. S Stuckart teaches you how to bring historical figures to life and believably incorporate them as characters in your novel.
Register or call 954-22-5477
Computer Camp: Social Media
Tuesday, July 16, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2nd Floor, Lab A
Instagram and Facebook and Snapchat, oh my! Our panel of social media experts is here to answer all your questions about living your best (online) life.
Register or call 954-262-5477.
Computer Camp: Internet Safety
Tuesday, July 30, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2nd Floor, Lab A
The Internet makes it easy to access information, communicate and more. We want to stay safe while online so join us as we learn about the risks you can encounter and how to avoid them.
Register or call 954-262-5477.
Build It! Make It! Play It! (Grades 1 - 5)
Wednesdays, July 3, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Find your inner maker with creative play and exploration. Children use their imaginations to build, create and investigate through crafts, board games, and STEM toys, including LEGO style bricks. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends.
S.T.E.M. for Tweens: Math in Space (Ages 8 - 12)
Wednesday, July 3, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Second Floor, Room 2053
Build, create and investigate the library. Join us as we explore S.T.E.M. concepts with awesome activities, excellent experiments, dynamic demonstrations and phenomenal guest presenters.
Preregistration required. Register or call 954-262-5477.
S.T.E.M. Saturdays: Sounds Like Science (Ages 6-12)
Saturday, July 6, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., First Floor, Public Library Services
Explore sound as it travels through solids, liquids and gases. Listen to the beautiful tones of resonance tubes and we recreate the roaring sounds of jungle animals. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends.
Wags and Tales (Ages 5-12) (Grades 1 - 5)
Monday, July 8, 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., First Floor, Room 1017
Make reading fun by boosting your child’s confidence as they read their favorite book out loud, to an Animal Assisted Therapy Dog! Register or call 954-262-5477.
Build It! Make It! Play It! (Grades 1 - 5)
Wednesdays, July 10, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Find your inner maker with creative play and exploration. Children use their imaginations to build, create and investigate through crafts, board games, and STEM toys, including LEGO style bricks. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends.
S.T.E.M. for Tweens: Turtle Talk (Ages 8 - 12)
Wednesday, July 10, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Second Floor, Room 2053
Join us as we explore S.T.E.M. concepts with awesome activities, excellent experiments, dynamic demonstrations and phenomenal guest presenters.
Preregistration required. Register or call 954-262-5477.
Silly Stories with the Shermanettes
Thursday July 11, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Our very own Shermanettes, help your child explore the world of stories and songs and build your child's love of books and reading.
S.T.E.M. Saturdays: Fire and Ice! (Ages 6-12)
Saturday, July 13, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., First Floor, Public Library Services
Learn about the chemical reactions, combustion, air pressure and the states of matter when we produce a flaming fireball, then cool off with spectacular demonstrations involving dry ice. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends.
Build It! Make It! Play It! (Grades 1 - 5)
Wednesdays, July 17, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Find your inner maker with creative play and exploration. Children use their imaginations to build, create and investigate through crafts, board games, and STEM toys, including LEGO style bricks. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends.
S.T.E.M. for Tweens: Fire Safety (Ages 8 - 12)
Wednesday,July 17, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Second Floor, Room 2053
Build, create and investigate the library. Join us as we explore S.T.E.M. concepts with awesome activities, excellent experiments, dynamic demonstrations and phenomenal guest presenters.
Preregistration required. Register or call 954-262-5477.
Silly Stories with the Shermanettes: Jungle Jam
Thursday July 18, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Our very own Shermanettes with special guests Jungle Jam, help your child enjoy animal puppets and encourage singing, self-esteem, creativity and so much fun!
S.T.E.M. Saturdays: Up, Up and Away! (Ages 6 - 12)
Saturday, July 20, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., First Floor, Public Library Services
Learn about Bernoulli's principle of flight; create giant smoke rings with vortex generators and explore the science of hovercrafts. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends
Build It! Make It! Play It! (Grades 1 - 5)
Wednesdays, July 24, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Find your inner maker with creative play and exploration. Children use their imaginations to build, create and investigate through crafts, board games, and STEM toys, including LEGO style bricks. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends.
S.T.E.M. for Tweens: Health Science Technology (Ages 8 - 12)
Wednesday,July 24, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Second Floor, Room 2053
Build, create and investigate the library. Join us as we explore S.T.E.M. concepts with awesome activities, excellent experiments, dynamic demonstrations and phenomenal guest presenters.
Preregistration required. Register or call 954-262-5477.
Silly Stories with the Shermanettes
Thursday July 25, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Our very own Shermanettes, help your child explore the world of stories and songs and build your child's love of books and reading.
S.T.E.M. Saturdays: Salty Sue's Celestial Stories (Ages 6-12)
Saturday, July 27, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., First Floor, Public Library Services
An adventurous story time with music, magic and audience participation exploring the magic of the moon, tides and stars with tales of Polynesian voyagers and ancient navigators. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends.
Build It! Make It! Play It! (Grades 1 - 5)
Wednesdays, July 31, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Find your inner maker with creative play and exploration. Children use their imaginations to build, create and investigate through crafts, board games, and STEM toys, including LEGO style bricks. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends.
S.T.E.M. for Tweens: Pet Care and Fostering (Ages 8 - 12)
Wednesday,July 31, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Second Floor, Room 2053
Build, create and investigate the library. Join us as we explore S.T.E.M. concepts with awesome activities, excellent experiments, dynamic demonstrations and phenomenal guest presenters.
Preregistration required. Register or call 954-262-5477.
Teen Volunteering (Ages 14-18)
Saturday, June 1 -Saturday, August 17, Public Library Services
Are you looking for a fun way to earn volunteer hours over the summer, while working on fun projects, crafts and activities! Come in to the first floor, Public Library Services department of for more information, or to pick up the teen volunteer application.
Tween and Young Teen Writing Workshop, Ages 10 - 15)
Tuesdays, (June 11-July 30) 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Explore the art of creative writing with special guests from NSU's Department of Writing and Communication. Learn writing tips and tricks at workshops with bestselling authors!
Preregistration required.
July 2: Register or call 954-262-5477.
July 9: Register or call 954-262-5477.
July 16: Register or call 954-262-5477.
July 23: Register or call 954-262-5477.
July 30: Special Session: Gloria Rothstein Register online or call 954-262-5477.
Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, July 6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Join this active group and help us plan and implement library programs while having fun and earning community service hours.
Register online or call 954-262-5477.
Teen Maker Thursday
Thursdays, July 11, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Use your creative energy to make fun crafts and projects while celebrating DIY culture!
Register or call 954-262-5477.
Teen Maker Thursday
Thursday, July 18, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Use your creative energy to make fun crafts and projects while celebrating DIY culture!
Register or call 954-262-5477.
Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Join this active group and help us plan and implement library programs while having fun and earning community service hours.
Register or call 954-262-5477.
Teen Maker Thursday
Thursday, July 25, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., First Floor, Program Room 1017
Use your creative energy to make fun crafts and projects while celebrating DIY culture!
Register or call 954-262-5477.
