Jazz Series: Fernando Ulibarri Quartet
Sunday, August 4, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Jazz guitarist Fernando Ulibarri and his quartet perform original jazz compositions for our audience. Fernando follows in the footsteps of his favorite artists Wayne Shorter, Paul Bley, Miles Davis and John Coltrane to create “songs that stand on their own, but also establish compositional unity.” Mr. Ulibarri serves as an Assistant Professor of Music at Broward College where he teaches music technology and production classes, jazz guitar and directs ensembles. Register or call 954-262-5477.

Women in the Military
Thursday, August 8, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Anabel Rub Peicher, President of 2+3 The Artists’ Inc. will give a talk on women in the military. Anabel’s artwork is on display in the current exhibit Courage and Commitment: An Exhibition Honoring Those Who Serve in the Cotilla Gallery. Register or call 954-262-4613.

Taking Time to Unwind at the Library
Friday, August 9, 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.

Adult Game Night at the Library
Friday, August 9, 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.

Courage and Commitment: An Exhibition Honoring Those Who Serve. Reception
Sunday, August 11, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Join the 2+3 artists featured in this exhibit and learn more about their work honoring veterans. Included in the presentations will be veterans speaking about their experiences. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Call 954-262-4613 for more information.

World War II: The Great Escape-The Untold Stories of POWs
Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
A presentation by artist Marilyn Johansen, a member of the 2+3 Artists, Inc. Excerpts from two films will be shown. "SL Luft III The Great Escape" and “The Lost Airmen of Buchenwald” Lost Airmen of Buchenwald is a 2012 documentary on the story behind the imprisonment of 168 Allied airmen at the Buchenwald Concentration Camp during World War II. Following the films, Marilyn Johansen will talk about the historical significance of the films. Johansen’s late father Eugene Phillips, although not one of the lost airmen, was a Prisoner of War soldier at Stalag Luft III, who met the airmen there when they were eventually transferred from Buchenwald.
Register or call 954-262-4613

Fatal Flaws and Plot Laws with Debbie Reed
Saturday, August 24, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fourth Floor, Room 4009
Discover essential elements in the relationship between character and plot in order to craft a gripping, emotionally resonant work of fiction.
Register or call 954-262-5477

Silly Stories with the Shermanettes and special guest: Alina Celeste
Thursday August 1, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Sing! Dance! and Play! Explore a joyous blend of music, games, songs and dances with family musician Alina Celeste. 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: Outer Space (Ages 6-12)
Saturday, August 3, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Floor, Public Library Services
Outer Space Science Professor DoDad teaches children about the solar system, space travel, gravity, stars, ad much more with audience participation, experiments, original music, learning, and laughter. Graciously funded by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends.

Teen Volunteering (Ages 14 - 18)
Through August 17, all day., First Floor, Public Library Services
Are you looking for a fun way to earn volunteer hours over the summer months? Join our Teen Volunteering program! It’s a great way to earn service hours over the summer, while working on fun projects, crafts, and activities! Come in to the Public Library Services department of the Alvin Sherman Library for more information, or to pick up the teen volunteer application.

Teen Maker Thursday
Thursday, August 1, 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, August 3, 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, August 8, 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, August 17, 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.