Join other fellow genealogy enthusiasts!
The Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC) meets monthly at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library on the first Sunday of every month except when there is a holiday.
Open Lab: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
General meeting: 1:30 PM
Presentation: 2:00 PM
African American Special Interest Group Meeting: 3:30 PM.
Visit www.gsbcfl.org for more information about GSBC.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
Second Floor, Computer Lab A . Lecture in Room 2053. |
Marketing For Authors
Saturday, January 14, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn how to market yourself as an author by making contacts & networking and using social media & personal websites to share your craft. Rochelle Weinstein, author of Where We Fall, will share her personal experiences as a published and self-published author, as well as tips and tricks she learned along the way. She will also share her professional experience in marketing and the entertainment industry.
Please register online or call 954-262-5477.
Fourth Floor, Room 4009 |
Assisted Reproductive Technology- Issues and Pathways to Success
Saturday, January 14, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION
For some hopeful parents, traditional methods of conception and carrying a pregnancy are simply not an option for a variety of reasons. For these parents, assisted reproductive technology (ART) provides a mechanism to achieve pregnancy and birth.
Attorneys Jeffrey A. Kasky,co-founder of Life Through Surrogacy and Marla B. Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder, P.A. co-authors of the new book, The American Bar Association’s Guide to Assisted Reproduction
Dr. Kenneth Gelman, a reproductive doctor with the South Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine
Lauren K. Cohn, Ph.D., licensed psychologist
Dr. Aparna Rajadhyaksha, M.D., Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Division of Clinical Genetics and Metabolism
Please register online or call 954-262-5477.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
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Celebrate Chinese New Year
Sunday, January 15, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Song, dance and music highlight this performance by the S.FL Chinese Performing Arts Group, CASEC in celebration of Chinese New Year. Please register online or call 954-262-5477.
Don Taft University Center
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Computer Camp: Instagram
Tuesday, January 17, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn how to use Instagram, one of the most popular photo sharing apps. Broadcast your memories in a fast, fun way to family and friends with your cell phone.
Please register online or call 954-262-5477.
This event is part of the Computer Camp series.
Second Floor, Lab B |
Library Introduction (Online)
Wednesday, January 18, 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Whether you’re a new or returning student, there are always time-saving tips and tricks that you can learn about using the library. Learn how to use the library's website to become a more efficient researcher. This workshop will demonstrate how to search the library's catalog, NovaCat, and databases. Discover the services and resources available to you in this online workshop.
Please register to attend.
Location: Online
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Hominin Migrations Past and Present
CAHSS Intellectual Conversations – Winter 2017: Migration
Thursday, January 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
A talk by James Doan, Professor of Humanities in the Department of Literature and Modern Languages (CAHSS) and Emily Schmitt, Professor and Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences (Halmos)
Migrations have defined hominins, including our species, Homo sapiens, and shaped our evolutionary history. Of all the species, Homo sapiens has proven to be the most adaptable, ranging over the entire planet and our migrations may take us even farther in the future. It is becoming increasingly clear that migrations define us, shape our history and will determine our future. For more information, contact James Doan, doan@nova.edu
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
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Crafternoon at the Library
Friday, January 20, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tap into your creative juices by trying your hand at a make and take craft. Stop by the library and learn about our many resources. Drop in anytime during the program for make-and-take crafts
First Floor, Program Room 1017. |
Gear-Up: POWER PUBLISHING DAY
Thursday, January 26, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The 2nd Annual Power Publishing Day will have vendors at the Alvin Sherman Library for several morning and afternoon sessions to educate faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community on an assortment of publication topics. Breakfast and Lunch provided! Registration required.
Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery |
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Wags and Tales
Monday, January 9, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
For children ages 5-12
Read to a dog at the library! This program enables children to read an age-appropriate short story to an Animal Assisted Therapy Dog. The intent of the program is to make reading fun and boost the child’s confidence in reading out loud.
Register online or call 954-262-5477.
First Floor, Program Room 1017 |
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Raise a Reader@ Sharkey's Storytime!
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM - 11 :15 AM
Ages 3 - 5 years with caregiver
Enjoy books, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Recommended for children ages 3 – 5 years with their caregivers.
First Floor, Program Room 1017
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Raise a Reader@ Little Minnows Storytime!
10:30 AM - 11 :15 AM
Ages 18 - 36 months with caregiver
Enjoy books, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills.
10:30-11 AM: Stories & Songs
11-11:15 AM: Raise a Reader & Free Play
First Floor, Program Room 1017
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Momentum Dance Company presents Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Saturday, January 21, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
This fun-filled children’s classic tells the story of spoiled Goldilocks and how the three bears teach her a lesson after she disrupts their charming home.
Funded by the Charles P. Ferro Foundation. This event is part of the Live at the Sherman Library series.
First Floor, Public Library Services
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Teen Crafternoon: The Art of Henna
Thursday, January 19, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This program is in celebration of 2017’s Big Read:
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Register online or call 954-262-5477.
First Floor, Program Room 1017 |
Young Authors Writing Group (Ages 13-18)
Saturday, January 21, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Want to get feedback on your writing? Come to the monthly Young Authors Writing Group! Share your words with others and get constructive criticism on how to revise to make it better. Facilitated by teacher and writer Jodi Turchin.
This event is part of the Young Author Series series.
Register online or call 954-262-5477.
First Floor, Program Room 1017 |



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