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E-NEWS : SEPTEMBER 2013
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Raise a Reader @ Sharkey's Storytime! (Ages 3-5 with caregiver)
Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Enjoy books, songs & activities that enhance early literacy skills and explore the world online with kid-friendly websites recommended by librarians. Recommended for children ages 3 - 5 years with their caregivers.
September 11: Florida Fun!
September 18: Pirates Love Libraries!
September 25: ¡Canta, baila, y ríe en la biblioteca!
First Floor-Program Room #1017

Raise a Reader@ Little Minnows Storytime!
(Ages 6 - 36 months with caregiver)
Thursdays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
September 12, 19, 26
Inspire your future reader with stories and songs featuring rhythm, repetition, and rhyme. Raise a Reader: learn about early literacy skills.
First Floor-Program Room #1017

Wags & Tales (Ages 5 - 12)
Monday, September 9 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Wags & Tales enables children to read an age-appropriate short story to an Animal Assisted Therapy Dog. The intent of Wags and Tales is to make reading fun and to boost confidence in reading out loud. This program is offered in partnership with the Humane Society of Broward County.

Registration begins on Monday, August 26. To reserve your spot, please call 954-262-5477 or visit us at the Public Library Services Reference Desk.
First Floor - Program Room #1017

LEGO Builders Club for Children with Special Needs (Ages 6 and up)
Thursday, September 26, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This program provides an opportunity for children ages 6 and up with special needs to build and create with the library’s LEGOs and gain experience with social interactions while encouraging creativity, cooperative play and fine motor skills. Parents welcome! The LEGOs belong to the library, so parents are encouraged to bring a camera to take home a picture of the child’s creations. Pre-registration required and class size is limited. Call 954-262-5477 for more information.
First Floor - Program Room #1017  

All Star Storytime for Children Ages 3-5 years with ASD!
(Registration Required)
Saturday, September 28, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
The Alvin Sherman Library’s All Star Storytime provides a special opportunity for parents of children ages 3-5 years who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder to experience a library storytime with their child. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Call 954-262-5477 beginning on Monday, September 17 at 9am to register your child. For more information, visit www.bit.ly/asdstorytime.  
First Floor- Program Room #1017

Papel Picado (Ages 13-18)
Saturday, September 21, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Papel picado is a Hispanic folk art in which intricate designs are cut into colorful paper. Hang out and cut beautiful designs to bemade into banners and learn more about this traditional art form!
First Floor-Teen Room #1035

Celebrate Your Freedom to Read: Banned Books Bingo (Ages 13-18)
Monday, September 23, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Brush up on your literary knowledge and celebrate over 30 years of freedom to read by playing a special version of this favorite game.
First Floor-Teen Room #1035

Mastering Ancestory.com Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC)
Sunday, September 8, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In September join the GSBC in learning about Ancestry.Com and the many sites to access for your special genealogical research projects.  GSBC President Harriett Brooke will be taking center stage in guiding us through the current Ancestry information.  The GSBC will host only an open lab (12 noon - 2 pm). Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Broward County.
Second Floor, Lab A.