DATE: April 27, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org
PHONE:
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Libraries go international in May and June, with programs and events to celebrate Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, Caribbean Heritage Month, Haitian-American Heritage Month and Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy great films, book discussions, performances and parties. Have fun while learning about people and places from around the globe. All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted.
Asian-Pacific Heritage Month Events
-May 3rd - Henna Body Art, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477
-May 6th - Cinemateque Film Viewing and Discussion Group: Film based on the book The Hundred Foot Journey, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331, 954-357-6580
-May 7th, 14th, 21st - Amrit Yoga/Yoga Nidra: Practice yoga to improve health and well-being. Beginners welcome, 10 to 11:30 a.m., South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825
-May 12th - Book Talk: Sandalwood Tree by Elle Newmark. Two love stories, ninety years apart, set against the backdrop of war-torn India, 2 to 3 p.m., South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825
-May 16th - Culture in the Pines presents Dance and Drama from Bali, 2 to 3 p.m., Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331, 954-357-6580
-May 27th - Wednesdays at West: Senses of Cinema. Foreign film series with commentary by film expert Shelley Isaacs, 2 to 4 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560
-May 28th - Reel to Real Talk/Film Forum with Commentary: A Maori girl trains herself in the ways and customs of her people and finds hope for the future. Call 954-201-2601 for title, 12 to 2:30 p.m., North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066, 954-201-2600
-June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th - Amrit Yoga/Yoga Nidra Practice yoga to improve health and well-being. Beginners welcome, 10 to 11:30 a.m., South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825
-June 10th - Wednesdays at West: Senses of Cinema. Foreign film series with commentary by film expert Shelley Isaacs, 2 to 4 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560
-June 25th - Reel to Real Talk/Film Forum with Commentary: A film that offers an enlightening and entertaining look at women superheroes. Call 954-201-2601 for title, 12 to 2:30 p.m., North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066, 954-201-2600
Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration
June 20th - Anancy Festival: A celebration of Caribbean cultural heritage and designed with particular appeal to children and teenagers curious about the Caribbean. Features storytelling, dance performances, face painting and art activities, 2 to 4 p.m., South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825
Haitian-American Heritage Month Events
May 2nd - Haitian Heritage Month Celebration with entertainment and refreshments, 2 to 3 p.m., Miramar Branch Library & Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025, 954-357-8090
May 4th, 11th - Discovering Your Way Family Reading Nights: Free family literacy program for families with children ages 6 to 11 years old. Pre-registration required through local schools, 6 to 7:30 p.m., North Lauderdale Saraniero Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale, FL 33068, 954-357-6660
May 9th - Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with entertainment and light refreshments, 2 to 5 p.m., Lauderdale Lakes Library, 3580 West Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, 954-357-8650
May 20th - Celebrating the First Black Republic, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, 954-357-7670
Cinco de Mayo
May 5th - Cinco de Mayo Celebration with music, food and fun for all ages! 3 to 5:30 p.m., South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825
May 12th - Cinco De Mayo Mariachi Band Performance, 6 to 7 p.m., Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-357-7444
Destination Fridays: Cinco de Mayo
Destination Fridays will head south of the border on May 8 to explore Cinco de Mayo. Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Mexico with authentic cuisine from Azteca Restaurant, a cooking demo from Le Cordon Bleu chefs, dance lessons and stage show from dynamic dance troupe Ameyal, mariachi madness, fantasy face painting at El Selfie Salon, giveaways and raffle prizes galore!
View Frida Rediscovered - The Lost Images, an exclusive exhibit of little-known photographs and a slide show of newly-discovered fashion images of Mexican art icon Frida Kahlo. Plus art talks from NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and m+v ART.
Destination Fridays: Cinco de Mayo will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282 . Order your $10 tickets through Eventbrite or pay in cash or by credit card at the door. This is an after-hours event for ages 21-plus.
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