Broward County Library News - December 22, 2022

Holiday Closure: December 25 & 26

All Broward County Library locations will be closed Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Our online resources are available 24/7. 

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Toddler Crafternoon: Little ones can make an age-appropriate craft celebrating Dr. King, January 12, 1-2PM, Tyrone Bryant Branch

By This Shall We Be Known: Interpreting the Voice, Vision and Message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Presentation and book talk with author Dr. Terriel Byrd, adults, January 14, 2-3PM, South Regional/Broward College

Join the Performance – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Play: Help re-enact a moment in Dr. King's life. We provide the script, you bring your energy and enthusiasm, children/teens, January 18, 3:30-4:30PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library 

“Share in the Dream” Video and Trivia, families/all ages, January 18, 4-5PM, Riverland Branch

I Have a Dream Craft: Create an art piece reflecting your aspirations, hopes, goals or favorite quote; all supplies provided, children/teens, January 20, 3:30-4:30PM, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library

Curl Up with a Holiday Movie

Relax and enjoy the holidays with seasonal cinema and free movies/TV shows from Broward Country Library. Use your Broward County Library card to access free streaming video content including:

Kanopy Holiday Collection offers movies for every mood, including romance, documentaries, yuletide classics, family favorites and more. Browse their full collection of popular, classic, indie and foreign titles.

Hoopla's Best of Holiday section features many seasonal favorites. Explore their full collection of movies, TV shows, and instructional videos for all ages.

Access Video on Demand includes 40,000 high-quality documentaries, independent films, and network and cable content.

Access Video on Demand for Kids features thousands of fun and informative video and audio titles on topics including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading and kid-safe interactive activities and games.

Textile Craft Groups
Needlework Circle: Workshop for all needle crafts: knitting, crocheting, embroidery and more. Bring your latest project to share, swap stitches and make friends. Wednesdays, 2:30-3:45PM, January 4, Beach Branch

Off the Hook - Knitting and Crochet Group: Grab your yarn and needles and join the group; discuss and work on your latest projects and learn and share new techniques. Thursdays, 1-3PM, January 5, 12, 19, 26, Southwest Regional Library

Introduction to Rug Hooking: Free weekly classes with Amy Jones Hamilton of the Fort Lauderdale Beach Rug Hooking Group. January attendees get access to free online courses and prize raffle. Experienced rug hook crafters welcome; bring your projects and share your experience. Thursdays, 2-4PM, January 5, 12, 19, 26, Beach Branch

Gee You Knit: Casual, twice-monthly knitting group where all levels are welcome. Bring your yarn, needles and materials and let’s knit together. Fridays, 3-4PM, January 6, 20, West Regional

Genealogy
Explore your family tree for free with online resources you can access with your library card.

National Archives' Genealogy Resources: Conduct family research and find online resources and tools for genealogists.

Historical Black Newspapers: Historical collection of newspapers with first-hand accounts and coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.

Ancestry Library Edition (available inside your favorite branch): Search for your ancestors from billions of records including birth, death, immigration, marriage, military records and the U.S. Census.

BCL Facebook Photo Album: Craftapalooza

The Main Library in downtown Fort Lauderdale opened its doors to creative crafters of all kinds at Craftapalooza, held Saturday, December 17. This all-ages celebration of creativity featured local craft vendors, art stations, entertainment, children’s activities, giveaways and more.

December Magazine

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

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