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Join us online this month for StoryFest presents Week of Wonder (April 18-24), a celebration of music and books with free, daily, online events featuring award-winning artists. Register today for a chance to win prizes once the fun begins! The Alvin Sherman Library is excited to announce our partnership with the Soref Jewish Community Center, a non-profit agency in Broward County. Be sure to check out their services and online programs. We value your feedback. Help us better understand and support our community by completing this survey. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

APRIL 2021

Library 101 Workshop: Citation Resources
Friday, April 2, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn about library resources that are available to help you cite using APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style. This workshop is tailored for NSU's Writing & Communication Center fellows, but all are welcome. Register online.

Library 101 Workshop: Tips to Help You Ace Your Finals
Tuesday, April 6, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Let's get ready for finals by reviewing top strategies for academic success! Topics will include tips for time-management and planning for class. We'll also highlight library databases and resources that are available to help you improve your study skills. Register online.

Format in APA Style Using Academic Writer
Wednesday, April 7, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to use the templates in Academic Writer to format your research papers and citations in APA 7th Edition. Join us to learn about how you can use the Academic Writer platform as a learning tool for APA formatting, as well as Academic Writer templates for writing your research papers. Register online.

Computer Camp: Learn Canva
Friday, April 9, 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Learn Canva! Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content. Register online.

Information and Data Visualization Basics
Saturday, April 10, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
It's important to know best practices for developing and embedding visuals in a variety of projects. Learn basic approaches for creating accessible charts, graphs, images, and maps. Register online.

Writing Workshop: Five Steps to Writing a Great Story or Book with Laurie Friedman
Saturday, April 10, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
In this workshop, bestselling author Laurie Friedman will guide participants through the five phases of creating a great story or book which include: writing a hook statement, creating a story arc, fleshing out characters, refining and outlining the plot, and determining a realistic writing and editing plan. Register online.

A GSBC program: Genetics and Genealogy - Creating a Family History Narrative
Sunday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
In this presentation, Dr. Schmitt Lavin will provide an overview of work done by herself, her colleague, Dr. James Doan and students while teaching this subject in an NSU Honors course over the past 15 years. Ms. Abbas will then present highlights from her Honors thesis focusing on the central themes in her family's narrative including the refugee experience. Creating an ethnographic memoir can serve as a guide to others who are looking to understand their own identity through exploration of their cultural and familial roots. Register online.

YOU GOT THIS! Women & Money
Tuesday, April 13, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
In this hands-on session led by Dr. Rita Shea-Van Fossen of the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, we will look at the challenges women face managing money and building wealth. Learn how unconscious money beliefs can impact financial health and gender differences in attitudes toward debt, risk, and investing. Register online.
Presented by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library and sponsored by Truist Foundation, these workshops are designed to inspire and educate you to become personally and professionally successful.

Create a Vision Board
Friday, April 16, 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
We will use Canva graphic design program to create a vision board using words, pictures and design elements. Register online.

Scholarships and Awards Workshop
Tuesday, April 20, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Identify scholarships and awards using Foundation Center resources at these free workshops with a demonstration. Learn about resources available to start your research, tips for an efficient search and to find scholarships. Register online.

YOU GOT THIS! Job and Internship Searching Techniques
Tuesday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Are you looking for a job or internship in your field? During this webinar you will learn about creating a job search game plan, gearing your resume towards specific opportunities, leveraging your network, and much more. Register online.
Presented by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library and sponsored by Truist Foundation, these workshops are designed to inspire and educate you to become personally and professionally successful.

Writing Workshop: The WHY NOTs of Writing Children's Books with Gloria Rothstein
Saturday, April 24, 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Do you love stories told through letters, notes, or diary entries? Or were you intrigued by a map, list, or personal ad in a favorite title on your shelf? Then WHY NOT have some fun with the kinds of visuals that make manuscripts more memorable? Picture the things you might do with an invitation, recipe, or newspaper headline. Plus, fiddling with formats is a great way to enrich a work-in-progress, to make a story more authentic, and to spark new book ideas. Register online.

Happy Hour Book Club
Thursday, April 29, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Grab your favorite drink or snack and join Sarah the Librarian for an entertaining hour of books and games. We'll discuss a new book each month - from spooky ghost stories to exciting space operas, to spicy romance novels, and more genres beyond your imagination. Cheers to a literary good time! Register online.

Friday Movie Matinee Discussion
Friday, April 30, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively virtual discussion with Professor Tas Salini, instructor of Film History and Film Appreciation at Broward College. You will need your Broward County Library card to view the movie. If you don’t have one, please apply for one here. Register online.

Anyone under the age of 18 participating in a virtual program via Zoom must have the consent of their parent or caregiver in order to participate. By registering for this program, you agree to the Zoom participation guidelines.

Canciónes y Cuentos, Songs and Stories
Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 29, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore a joyous blend of traditional and original songs and new interpretations of folktales each week in English and Spanish with award-winning, internationally-touring family musician and teaching artist Alina Celeste in a special livestream performance on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook page: lib.nova.edu/Facebook.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation.

Raise a Reader Storytime
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 28, 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
We bring our storytime to your home! Join Miss Ruthie on Facebook Live for silly stories and songs. Like the NSU Alvin Sherman Library's page: lib.nova.edu/Facebook.

Family Deep Dives: Research & Homework Help
Thursday, April 8, 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Families learn and explore together in our Deep Dives! Get the inside story and Q & A time with experts in science, history, community services, and more. Discover more fun resources and activities on our Library Guide. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Register online.

My First Fine Arts: Explore East Asian Music with Elena Moon Park
Sunday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Elena Moon Park's music brings the world of East Asian music to your living room. Elena is a musician, educator and producer who has performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and with renowned children's musician Dan Zanes and Sonia De Los Santos. The 30-minute concert filmed exclusively for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library debuts simultaneously on the Library's Facebook page and YouTube channel and will be available to view at your convenience after the premiere.
My First Fine-Arts is generously funded by PNC Bank's Grow Up Great initiative. This series is designed for children ages 3 - 5.

STEM Games: The Benefits of Bees
Tuesday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn about STEM concepts and play collaborative online games! Work as a team to escape a STEM-themed virtual breakout room. Recommended for homeschoolers ages 6+. Register online.

STEM for Kids: Fun with Fractals, presented by the Miami Dade Public Library System
Saturday, April 17, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join special guests from the Miami Dade Public Library System and create fun fractals while learning about patterns! Register online.

StoryFest Presents Week of Wonder: "Queen of Kindie Rock" Laurie Berkner's Family Concert
Sunday, April 18, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
StoryFest 2021 presents Week of Wonder kicks off with the "undisputed queen of kindie rock" Laurie Berkner. Enjoy a special read-aloud of Laurie's popular picture book, We Are the Dinosaurs, by the author herself! View the concert and register for a chance to win FREE BOOKS and more prizes during StoryFest: Week of Wonder on our website: lib.nova.edu/wow.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation, the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and Peter and Fran Woolf.

StoryFest Presents Week of Wonder: Latin Grammy-Winners 123 Andres: Hello, Friends; Hola, Amigo Bilingual Concert
Monday, April 19, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Andres and Christina share a sweet, never saccharine, bilingual story of friendship with a read-aloud of their board book: Hello, Friend; Hola, Amigo. View the concert and register for a chance to win FREE BOOKS and more prizes during StoryFest: Week of Wonder on our website: lib.nova.edu/wow.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.

StoryFest Presents Week of Wonder: Aaron Nigel Smith Family Reggae Concert
Tuesday, April 20, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Dance to the award-winning reggae rhythms of Portland-based musician Aaron Nigel Smith as he shares a high energy online concert inviting families to move, shake, and groove together. His upbeat reggae concerts for kids and families are energetic, fun, and joyful. View the concert and register for a chance to win FREE BOOKS and more prizes during StoryFest: Week of Wonder on our website: lib.nova.edu/wow.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.

StoryFest Presents Week of Wonder: Special Storytime with KidVision Pre-K's Miss Penny
Wednesday, April 21, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join Miss Penny, star of KidVision Pre-K, and your librarians for a special Raise a Reader virtual storytime celebrating books and encouraging a lifelong love of reading! View the storytime and register for a chance to win FREE BOOKS and more prizes during StoryFest: Week of Wonder on our website: lib.nova.edu/wow.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.

StoryFest Presents Week of Wonder: Alina Celeste + Mi Amigo Hamlet: Being Bilingual Rocks Family Concert
Thursday, April 22, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Family musicians Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet share original and folk tunes in Spanish and English with music spanning genres including Flamenco, Rumba, Bluegrass, Reggae, Cuban Son, Bossa Nova and other Caribbean and Latin American Beats! View the storytime and register for a chance to win FREE BOOKS and more prizes during StoryFest: Week of Wonder on our website: lib.nova.edu/wow.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation, the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and Dr. Robert and Ronnie Oller.

StoryFest Presents Week of Wonder: Grammy-nominee Justin Roberts' Kindie Rock Concert
Friday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Award-winning kindie rock star Justin Roberts returns to the NSU Alvin Sherman Library with inspiring, intelligent and imaginative music kids and their grown-ups will enjoy in a fun and funny concert! View the storytime and register for a chance to win FREE BOOKS and more prizes during StoryFest: Week of Wonder on our website: lib.nova.edu/wow.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation, the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and Dr. Stephanie Brown.

StoryFest Presents Week of Wonder: Grammy-winning Secret Agent 23 Skidoo + Secret Agency's Family Hip Hop Concert
Saturday, April 24, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Grammy-winning, internationally touring, purple velvet tuxedo wearing family funk phenomenon, fan favorite Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and Secret Agency return! 23 Skidoo has concocted a potent potion that wows family crowds across the planet. View the storytime and register for a chance to win FREE BOOKS and more prizes during StoryFest: Week of Wonder on our website: lib.nova.edu/wow.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.

Virtual Meet-and-Greet with Author Gordon Korman
Saturday, April 24, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meet bestselling author Gordon Korman and learn about the writing process! Gordon Korman has written over 90 books for children and teens, including The Unteachables, Ungifted, and the Swindle series. The program is recommended for children ages 8+. Register online.

Pajama Storytime
Tuesday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Miss Ruthie for a relaxing storytime before bedtime on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook page: lib.nova.edu/Facebook. You can watch it live or at your convenience!

Anyone under the age of 18 participating in a virtual program via Zoom must have the consent of their parent or caregiver in order to participate. By registering for this program, you agree to the Zoom participation guidelines.

Virtual Teen Advisory Board
Saturdays, April 10, 24, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Teen Advisory Board is a program for teens who want to help with library programs and offer input into library collection and program development. Earn volunteer service hours while helping your community and having fun! Register online.

• Saturday, April 10 @ 1:00 p.m. - Register online.
• Saturday, April 24 @ 1:00 p.m. - Register online.

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