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Tails and Tales Summer Reading has arrived at the Alvin Sherman Library! Sign up now on Beanstack to track your child’s summer reading. You will also be entered for a chance to win prizes! Virtual summer activities kick off with a living room dance party featuring GRAMMY Winner The Lucky Band on Saturday, June 12! Check out our line-up of programs and activities for kids, teens, and adults. All programming is free, virtual, and open to the public.

JUNE 2021

Library 101 Workshop: Finding Business Information with Mergent
Wednesday, June 2, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In this workshop, you'll get an overview of the database Mergent Online, the information you can access, and how to conduct company, industry, or executive information searches. Register online.

Google Vs. Library Databases
Tuesday, June 8, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Why do I need to use the library when I can just use Google? In this session, learn how Google and library resources measure up against each other and when it is appropriate to use each platform while searching for information. Register online.

YOU GOT THIS! LinkedIn Branding
Thursday, June 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to use LinkedIn as a personal marketing platform to enhance your professional growth. 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.

Privacy, DNA, and Genealogy: Handling the Double-Edged Sword - A GSBC Program
Sunday, June 13, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional, will review the current status of privacy practices by the five major DNA test kit vendors, the role of law enforcement, and what to expect for the future. Register online.

Happy Hobbies: Easy Bread Baking
Monday, June 14, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We could all use a little happy in our free time. Join Sarah the Librarian and special guests to learn about hobbies that are easy, inexpensive, and full of joy! Register online.

Computer Camp: LinkedIn Learning
Tuesday, June 15, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Are you looking for classes on computer skills, career development, and business? In this workshop we'll explore the offerings in the LinkedIn Learning database. Register online.

Tails and Talons: Saving Our Wildlife Neighbors
Wednesday, June 16, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Outreach Team from the South Florida Wildlife Center will give a presentation on meeting your wild neighbors. Learn what happens when wildlife gets hurt, where urban wildlife goes to recover, and when wildlife needs your help. Register online.

Music Resources Workshop
Thursday, June 17, 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Curious about the history of music or music in general? In this workshop, you’ll get an overview of all the resources in the Alvin Sherman Library and online, along with other resources related to musical theater, musical scores and more! Register online.

YOU GOT THIS! Get Your Spending Under Control for Less Stress and Control Your Future
Thursday, June 17, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Professor JoAnn Ackerman from the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship will help you tame the beast that is personal spending. Get practical tips to help control your personal finances and plan for a secure future. 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: Adding Emotion to Your Writing with Neil Plakcy
Saturday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Neil Plakcy, author of over fifty mystery and romance novels, will help you add emotion into every scene, so your readers keep turning the pages. Register online.

Happy Hobbies: Herb Gardening
Monday, June 21, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We could all use a little happy in our free time. Join Sarah the Librarian and special guests to learn about hobbies that are easy, inexpensive, and full of joy! Register online.

YOU GOT THIS! Creating Superior Customer Value in the Now Economy
Tuesday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
In this workshop, Dr. Art Weinstein from the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship will teach you how to develop successful customer value propositions, how to use the framework to win in the Now Economy, and how to create value for the new generation of customers. 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.

Lawn to Wildflowers
Wednesday, June 23, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This presentation will cover the ecological impact of lawns in the U.S., the importance of converting lawns to native wildflower meadows, and how you can get started. Presented by Dr. Nash Turley, a postdoctoral fellow at the UCF Biology Department. Register online.

Happy Hour Book Club
Thursday, June 24, 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, June 25, 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.

Writing Workshop: Research – And How to Use It with Charles Todd
Saturday, June 26, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Research is essential for any book — but how to go about it is one thing, and how best to use it in your book is another! Learn the how and why of doing it in the first place. Then find out the secrets of making it work for you. Register online.

Happy Hobbies: Upcycled Sewing
Monday, June 28, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We could all use a little happy in our free time. Join Sarah the Librarian and special guests to learn about hobbies that are easy, inexpensive, and full of joy! Register online.

Computer Camp: E-Books
Tuesday, June 29, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Do you enjoy reading books? In this workshop, we'll explore the cloudLibrary database where you can read and listen to e-books with your electronic device. To enter cloudLibrary you will need an Alvin Sherman Library card. 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.

Dance and Sing (Baila y Canta) at our online concert with Latin GRAMMY Winner The Lucky Band!
Saturday, June 12, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy smart, crafty lyrics with irresistibly fresh pop beats and kick off summer with your very own living room dance party featuring The Lucky Band! Dance and sing (baila y canta) in English and Spanish with Latin GRAMMY award winning, 3-time EMMY nominated and EMMY winning pop music for children of all ages! A special concert filmed exclusively for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library airs on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube. This program is made possible with the generous support of the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation.

My First Fine Arts: Virtual Music & Animation Show with GRAMMY Nominee Gustafer Yellowgold
Sunday, June 13, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Gustafer’s 30-minute concert filmed exclusively for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library debuts simultaneously on the library’s Facebook and YouTube 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.

Preschool Science: Animal Tails and Tales with Flamingo Gardens - Flamboyant Flamingoes!
Tuesday, June 15, 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Explore preschool science and enjoy an animal-themed read-aloud, special activities and an interactive animal encounter with Flamingo Gardens sanctuary! Recommended for ages 4 and 5 years. Register online.

Imagine Your Story: Writing Studio and Book Club
Tuesdays, June 15, 22, 29, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Go beyond the pages of the book! Tweens and young teens read, write, draw and talk about their favorite books and authors. Join us weekly via Zoom! Recommended for ages 10 - 15. Register online.

Pajama Storytime
Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Miss Ruthie for a relaxing storytime before bedtime: lib.nova.edu/facebook. You can watch us live or at your convenience!

Raise a Reader Storytime
Wednesdays, June 16, 23, 30 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.

STEM for Kids: Fur, Feathers, and Fins, presented by Professor DoDad
Wednesday, June 16, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Professor DoDad is back in the lab ready to talk about all things Fur, Feathers, and Fins. Register online.

Canciónes y Cuentos, Songs and Stories
Thursdays, June 17, 24, 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.

Arts Alive! GRAMMY-winning Family Musicians Dan & Claudia Zanes!
Sunday, June 20, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Dan Zanes and Claudia Zanes will perform in an online concert on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook and YouTube.
Arts Alive! explores the excitement of interactive fine-arts through music, theater and dance. This free series for children and families is generously funded by the Rockley Family Foundation.

Preschool Science: Animal Tails and Tales with Flamingo Gardens - Turtle and Tortoise
Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Explore preschool science and enjoy an animal-themed read-aloud, special activities, and an interactive animal encounter with Flamingo Gardens sanctuary! Recommended for ages 4 and 5 years.Register online.

STEM for Kids: Crogogators, presented by the Frost Science Museum
Wednesday, June 23, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Go on a journey that follows the evolution of these remarkable reptiles while comparing and contrasting their unique adaptations with both crocodile and alligator skulls from our museum’s collection. Register online.

Harry Potter Book Night
Thursday, June 24, 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Harry Potter Book Night and discover the secrets of Diagon Alley with online trivia games! Pre-registration is required. Register online.

Arts Alive! Acoustic Hip Hop and Live Looping with SaulPaul
Sunday, June 27, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Part rapper/part singer-songwriter, SaulPaul shares his art with his heart and has been inspiring audiences through his music. SaulPaul’s concert will be available on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook and YouTube.
Arts Alive! explores the excitement of interactive fine-arts through music, theater and dance. This free series for children and families is generously funded by the Rockley Family Foundation.

Preschool Science: Animal Tails and Tales with Flamingo Gardens - Wise Owls!
Tuesday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Explore preschool science and enjoy an animal-themed read-aloud, special activities, and an interactive animal encounter with Flamingo Gardens sanctuary! Recommended for ages 4 and 5 years. Register online.

STEM for Kids: Unicorns – Break the Cage, presented by Talewise
Wednesday, June 30, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join us on a wild adventure about two kids who visit the city zoo and discover all sorts of incredible animals, including a horse who knows in its heart that it’s truly a unicorn! 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.

Virtual Teen Advisory Board
Saturdays, June 5, 19, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 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, June 5 @ 1:00 p.m. - Register online.
• Saturday, June 19 @ 1:00 p.m. - Register online.

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