DATE: November 24, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
PHONE: 954-357-7402
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – This holiday season, join Broward County Libraries in celebrating holiday events for all ages. Explore the varied cultures of the many international neighbors who make Broward County home. Discover traditions, customs and celebrations from around the world. All events are free and open to the public.
- December 3rd - Sharkey’s Storytime: Winter Tales, ages 3-5 with caregiver, 10:30 to 11:30AM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477
- December 4th, 9th - Making Holiday Crafts! All ages, 10:30 to 11:30AM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, 954-357-7670
- December 6th - Origami That Pops for Family Fun, 1 to 2:30PM, Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-357-7444
- December 6th - Milkshake: Rock Concert! All ages, 2 to 3 PM. Call for free ticket info, Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477
- December 6th - Holiday Bazaar, 10:30AM to 5 PM, Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025, 954-357-8090
- December 6th - Florida Citrus Model Train Holiday Exhibit Grand Opening, 10AM to 6PM, Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331, 954-357-6580
- December 7th - Card Workshop, call for start time/registration, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477
- December 8th - Holiday Adult Craft with recycled magazines/books, 6 to 7:30PM, Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 N.W. 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, 954-357-6750
- December 8th - Holiday Cooking Demonstration, call to register: 954-537-5430, 6:30 to 7:30PM, Weston Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston, FL 33332, 954-357-5420
- December 9th - Music Appreciation with Walter Ladden: Holiday Music, Composers Berlioz and Handel, 10:30AM to Noon, North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066, 954-201-2600
- December 11th - Musical Holiday Celebration with harpist Lisa Kikol, 5 to 7PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library, 837 E Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, 954-357-7680
- December 13th - Twaz Da Nite B4 Christmas, 10:15 a.m. to 5:45PM, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282
- December 13th - Winter Tales Puppet Theatre, all ages, 2 to 3PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477
- December 13th- Peoples and Celebrations, 2:30 to 4:30PM, Lauderdale Lakes Library/Educational and Cultural Center, 3580 West Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, 954-357-8650
- December 13th - Open House Reception, Noon to 2PM, Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-357-7444
- December 13th - Amazonia Vocal Ensemble Concert, 3 to 4PM, Weston Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston, FL 33332, 954-357-5420
- December 15 th After School At Your Library Winter Holiday Celebration, 5:30 to 7:30PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale, FL 33068, 954-357-6660
- December 16th - Holiday Movie/Gift-making, teens, 2:30 to 5PM, Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331, 954-357-6580
- December 16th- Big, Big Winter Holiday Party! Children, 6 to 7:30PM, West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560
- December 17th- Foreign Film Series with Discussion and Commentary, 2 to 4PM, North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066, 954-201-2600
- December 17th- Holiday Stories, Music & Crafts for Children of All Ages! 5:30 to 6:30PM, Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 N.W. 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, 954-357-6750
- December 18th - Winter Holidays Around the World! Ages 6-12, 2 to 3PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, 954-357-7670
- December 20th - Second Annual Jamaican Literary Cultural Holiday Expo, 10AM to 5PM, South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825
- December 27th - Kwanzaa Celebration! Focus on Self-determination (Kujichagulia), 10AM to 6PM, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282
- December 31rd - Kwanzaa Celebration! Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles) and a Kuumba (Creativity) Talent Show, 1:30 to 3:30PM, South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825
The award-winning Broward County Libraries Division, founded in 1974, is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than 9 million walk-in customers visiting its 39 locations annually. Broward County Libraries Division provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our Web site, Broward.org/Library or follow Libraries on Facebook and Twitter.
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