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Free In-Person Resume/Cover Letter Preparation Classes

September 2, 1-2PM, Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch, Free/Register

September 6, 13, 20, 4-5:30PM, West Regional Library, Free/Register (three-class series)

September 11, 18, 6-7PM, Riverland Branch, Free/Details

September 12, 26, 6:30-7:30PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch, Free/Register (two-class series)

September 23, 2-3PM, South Regional/Broward College Library, Free/Register

September 26, 6-7PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Branch, Free/Register

One-on-One Help with Your Job Search, Resume, Cover Letter & Interview

In-Person

- September 12, 19, 26, 1-4PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Branch, Free/Details

- September 18, 6:30-7:30PM, Lauderhill Central Park Branch, Free/Register

Online

Best Practices for Job Searching, September 5, 2:30-3:30PM Free/Register
In this live workshop, you’ll learn how to turn your resume into an effective sales pitch for your skills and experience. Librarians Paul and Frank will help you craft a resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile that’ll get you noticed – and get you the job!

JobNow - free live, online interview coaching and career resources. Access personality/career assessments, expert resume and cover letter assistance, help with GED/U.S. Citizenship tests and Microsoft Office computer classes.

Money Matters

Scams 101: How to Avoid Internet and Phone Scams
Keep your assets safe from online scammers with help from these free classes. Learn about the latest swindles and schemes, including how to avoid them and what to do if you are a victim.

September 19, 10:30AM-Noon, Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center, Free/Register

September 28, 10:30AM-Noon, Imperial Point Branch, Free/Register

Consumer Reports
Did you know we offer free, full-site access to Consumer Reports? Find money-saving tips, product ratings, reviews and recommendations on consumer products and services. Use your Broward County Library card to start reading – and saving – now.

Book Club News

Director’s Book Club: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

- September 5, 1-2PM, El Aleph Coffee Haus, Free/Register

- September 11, Noon-1PM, Online, Free/Register

- Sept?ember 30?, Noon-1PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch, Free/Register

Join Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs in discussing this thought-provoking memoir by child star Jennette McCurdy. Access the online catalog to reserve your copy of I’m Glad My Mom Died. Read the book or listen to the audiobook, ??then get together with Allison and others to talk about it.?? Find upcoming Director's Book Club titles for 2023.

Readers Become Meet-ers
Explore exciting books and meet new reader friends at one of our book clubs. There’s something for everyone – nonfiction, fiction, daytime and evening events, kids, adults and more. To find one, visit the Events Calendar and filter by Event Type and then check the box that says “Books.”

Video Book Review: Mike Recommends Blood Safari by Deon Meyer
Mike’s back with a review of Blood Safari by Deon Meyer, a novel about a damaged loner hired to help a sophisticated woman search for a man who might be her long-lost brother. Their journey takes them through the ecological preserves and conservation areas of South Africa and brings them face-to-face with the suffering caused by apartheid and corrupt government ministers, local officials and policemen. Blood Safari is a available in a variety of formats including book, large-print book, audiobook and eBook.

Service Announcements

- Imperial Point Branch’s elevator and outdoor book drops are closed for maintenance until further notice. If you are unable to climb stairs, please call the library at 954-357-6530 to schedule curbside pick-up or to request the items be delivered to a different library location.

- Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch will be closed for repairs until further notice.

- New Saturday hours:

Tyrone Bryant Branch is now open Saturdays 10AM-6PM.

Northwest Branch is now open Saturdays 10AM-6PM.

Search for other library locations via our interactive map of branches throughout Broward County.

Summer Library Magazine

View the magazine online to find events for all ages listed by location including arts and crafts, writing workshops, book clubs, health & wellness, career & business and more.