1). Learn Spanish – for free! Download the library’s free Byki Mobile (Community Edition) app, a fun and addictive way to learn a language. It locks words and phrases into your memory, tracks your learning progress and lets you test your knowledge with quizzes. To download,  visit BCL – WoW (Without Walls) on the library’s home page. You can also go online with your Broward County Library card to get language instruction from Transparent Language Online .

2). Explore the Library's collection of Spanish-language materials - including movies, music, books, eBooks and more - in person at one of BCL's 39 locations or via the Library's online catalog.

3). View art from Hispanic and Latin American artists at free art exhibitions at libraries countywide. Check out the Dwelling Projects exhibition, To Puerto Rico and Back! At Main Library; ¡Celebra el Mes de Hispanidad! The History and the Culture - Paintings by Colombian Artist Jesus Galindo at the Miramar Branch Library & Education Center; an exhibit by Cuban artist Gonzalo Borges at the Pembroke Pines Library; and art by the students of El Taller Art Space and Paintings by Evelyn Miranda at the Southwest Regional Library.

4). Read and eRead books and magazines by Hispanic authors. Need ideas? The following Broward County Library locations will have great displays of books for Hispanic Heritage Month that you can check out: Hallandale Beach Library; ¡Celebra el Mes de Hispanidad! The History and the Culture, Miramar Branch Library & Education Center; South Regional/Broward College Library; Stirling Road Library; Weston Library.

5). Attend a free, fabulous Hispanic Heritage Month event at your local Broward County Library. There are book discussions, films, music, dance, children’s programs, cooking demonstrations and more. Here’s what’s happening:

September Hispanic Heritage Month Events

• September 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th - Toddler Time: story, songs, puppets, ages 12 to 35 months, 11:30AM to 12:15PM, Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990  
•  September 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th- El Club, 6 to 7PM, West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560  
• September 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th - Crossroads Café, 6 to 7:45PM, Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-357-7444                    
• September 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th - Cine Argentino Film Festival. Call for titles, adults, 2PM,  Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477  
• September 13^th - Let’s Chat Book Club: Reclaiming Paris by Fabiola Santiago, Visit from Publix Aprons Cooking School Chef. Registration required, 2 to 3PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477  
• September 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th - Pre-K Story Time: Read, play, sing, favorite Spanish cantos y rimas, 10:30 to 11AM  Stirling Road Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33312, 954-357-7550  
• September 16^th - Let's Talk About Books: Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende, 10:30AM  to 12PM, Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331, 954-357-6580                              
• September 17^th - Alexandra Marie Performs Songs from Spain and Beyond, 6:30 to 7:30PM, Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-357-7444       
• September 17^th - Foreign Films with commentary by Shelly Isaacs: In Spanish w/English subtitles, 2 to 4:30PM, Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990                         
• September 17^th - Pipo El Payaso - Pipo the Clown: Magic, music & face painting, all ages, 6 to 7PM, Pembroke Pines Library, 955 NW 129^th Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, 954-357-6750       
• September 18^th - Hispanic Heritage Stories and Crafts, all ages, 3:30 to 4:30PM, South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825                                           
• September 18^th - Film; call 954-357-7043 for title, 3 to 5:30PM, Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331, 954-357-6580               
• September 20^th - Amazonia Vocal Ensemble Concert, 3 to 4PM, Weston Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston, FL 33332, 954-357-5420  
• September 22^nd - Ecuadoran musician Shazkya Fernandez/Latin dance performances, 6 to 7:30PM, Pembroke Pines Library, 955 NW 129^th Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, 954-357-6750                      
• September 23^rd - Cinema Presentation; call 954-357-7840 for title, 12 to 3:30PM, Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center, 3403 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, 954-357-7840
• September 23^rd - Reception for Dwelling Projects…To Puerto Rico and Back Art Exhibit, call for time: 954-357-7444, Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-357-7444
• September 24^th - Raise a Reader @ Sharkey’s Storytime: ¡Canta, baila, y ríe en la biblioteca! Sing, dance and read in the library! Ages 3-5 with caregiver, 10:30 to 11:30AM,  Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477  
• September 24^th - Book Discussion: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, 11:30AM  to 12:30PM, Deerfield Beach Percy White Library, 837 E Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441                 
• September 24^th - Book Discussion in Spanish: El Cuaderno de Maya by Isabel Allende, 6 to 7:30PM, Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990  
• September 25^th - Little Minnows Storytime Special: Storyteller/Cuentista Carrie Sue Ayvar, all ages with caregiver, 10:30 to 11:30AM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477  
• September 25^th - Reel to Real Talk: Film Forum with Commentary, 12 to 2:30PM, North Regional/ Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066, 954-201-2600  
• September 27^th - Paco Moreno and Wayna - Music of the Andes: Song, dance and storytelling with traditional Andean instruments, 1 to 2PM, Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990           
• September 27^th - Make Your Own Andean Musical Instrument with Paco Moreno; ages 8-12, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., please preregister at 1PM, Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990              

October Hispanic Heritage Month Events

• October 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th - Crossroads Café, 6 to 7:45PM, Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-357-7444                     
• October 6^th, 13^th - Pre-K Story Time: Read, Play, Sing, favorite Spanish cantos y rimas, 10:30 to 11AM, Stirling Road Library, 3151 Stirling Road,  Hollywood, FL 33312, 954-357-7550  
• October 7^th - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a morning of Latin dancing, 10:30 to 11:30AM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9^th Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, 954-357-7670             
• October 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th - Toddler Time: story, songs, puppets, ages 12 to 35 months, 11:30AM to 12:15PM., Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990             
• October 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th - El Club, 6 to 7PM., West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560  
• October 8^th - Raise a Reader @ Sharkey’s Storytime: Fiesta Fun! Ages 3-5 with caregiver, 10:30 to 11:30AM,  Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477  
• October 11^th - Flamenco Concert and Performance, 2 to 3PM, Free to members of the Friends of Tamarac Library; $3 for non-members, Tamarac Library, 8701 W Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33351, 954-765-1500              
• October 12^th-18^th - Design Your Fiercest Día de los Muertos Mask. Drop-in program, ages 13-18, all day, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477  
• October 12^th - Lisett Morales: “La Mulata del Sabor” y su Orquesta. adults, 2 to 3:30PM, Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477  
• October 15^th - Story with Arts & Crafts, 3 to 4PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9^th Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, 954-357-7670  

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