Star Party: Come Out and Watch the Stars!
Thursday, November 2, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

In front of the Alvin Sherman Library
Join Professor Stefan Kautsch and his first year experience students for a star watching party on the steps of the Alvin Sherman Library. Learn about the moon and stars overhead and look for satellites. Telescopes will be available.

Plotting Made Perfect with Nancy J. Cohen
Saturday, November 4, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Fourth Floor, Room 4009

Have an idea for a story but don't know where to go from there? Or are you stuck in the middle of your manuscript? Author Nancy J. Cohen will discuss the elements of plotting and how to develop your idea into a novel. This workshop will cover character development, plotting techniques, story structure, writing tools, and secrets of the synopsis.

Online registration closes Saturday, November 4 or call 954-262-5477

Writing Your Family History (Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family’s Story:
GSBC Monthly Program
Sunday, November 5, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Second Floor, Lab A
Join other fellow genealogy enthusiasts! Meetings begin with an open lab from noon to 1:15  PM. The open lab is followed by a general meeting at 1:30 PM with the program presentation beginning at 2 PM in room 2053. African American Special Interest Group  meeting at 3:30 PM. All meetings are open to the public.  To learn more about Genealogy, visit our resources!
Visit www.gsbcfl.org for more information about GSBC.

Mapping the Heavens: Andreas Cellarius’ Harmonia Macrocosmica

Sunday, November 5, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery

Local collector Neal Asbury has built an important antiquarian map collection featuring maps from the 15th century onward depicting historical subjects and far flung areas of the world as well as the heavens.
One of the treasures in the Asbury Family collection is a full set of the sky charts from Andreas Cellarius’ Harmonia Macrocosmica, printed in 1661, an atlas of the heavens. Learn more about this important work and take a tour of the heavens.
For more information, contact Nora Quinlan, nora@nova.edu
Free and open to the public.
Part of a series of programs for the exhibit:
100 Maps that Changed the World: Discovery of the Americas and the Establishment of the United States. From the Asbury Family Collection

Gear Up: Academic Support You Can Count on: NSU Libraries Lighting Rounds

Thursday, November 9, 12:00 PM 1:00 PM

Fourth Floor, Room 4009
NSU Libraries provides academic support you can count on and critical library resources for your classes and research. Learn ho.w different library services can make life easier.

Online registration required.

Adulting 101: Car Care

Saturday, November 11,  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Alvin Sherman Library

Are you clueless when it comes to your vehicle? Mechanics from Kovac Automotive help answer all your car care questions and demonstrate basic maintenance skills. Learn about everything from checking fluids to changing a tire!

Please RSVP by Saturday, Nov. 11.

Can't make it? Click here for some books available for check out from the Library

Circle of Friends presents Mystery in the Library
Saturday, November 11, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2nd Floor, Cotilla Gallery

This is an Abracadabra disaster, and we need you to find the murderer before they vanish into thin air.... Join the Circle of Friends in a night of magical mystery to help support the Library! Come dressed as a rival magician, a lovely assistant, or even a detective to this night of magical mystery… or come as yourself!

Purchase your tickets online or contact: are $75 a person and can be purchased online or contact: libdev@nova.edu or (954)262-4627

Proceeds benefit the NSU Alvin Sherman Library

Discovering the World: Why I became a Map Collector. A Lecture by Neal Asbury

Monday, November 13, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery

Local collector Neal Asbury has built an important antiquarian map collection featuring maps from the 15th century onward depicting historical subjects and far flung areas of the world. Asbury will talk on why he became a collector and the importance of the collection in his work and life.
Register on this page by Friday, November 10. For more information, contact Nora Quinlan, nora@nova.edu
Join us for a reception from 6 to 7 pm before the lecture during which wine and other beverages will be served along with a selection of cheeses.

Foundation and Grants Resources
Tuesday, November 14, 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
Second Floor, Lab A
In this session, attendees will learn to use the Foundation Center’s grants database, receive an overview of the Alvin Sherman Library’s grants resources, view Foundation Center webinars, and participate in an assisted open lab search to explore grants possibilities specific to their area of interest. Basic computer skills are required.

This event is part of the Foundation and Grants Resources series.

Online registration required or 954-262-4613.

Irish Film Festival
Screening of films from Ireland’s Irish Film Institute
Sponsored by the Alvin Sherman Library, the South Florida Irish Studies Consortium, Irish Film Institute and the International Studies Program in the College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University.

Bobby Sands: 66 Days Monday, November 13 7:00 - 9:00 PM Fourth Floor, Room 4009
Congo: An Irish Affair Wednesday, November 15 7:00 - 9:00 PM Second Floor, Room 2053
Writing Home Sunday, November 19 2:00 - 4:00 PM Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery   This film is F-rated. Find out more here.

Sponsored by the Irish Film Board , Irish Arts Council, Culture Ireland, the College of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences, the South Florida Irish Studies Consortium, Alvin Sherman Library

Crafternoon at the Library
Friday, November 17, 11:00 AM - 2:00PM

First Floor, Program Room 1017
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.

Computer Camp: Downloading E-books
Tuesday, November 21, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Second Floor, Lab A
Download and enjoy thousands of e-book and audiobooks on your computer or mobile device. Please bring your Alvin Sherman Library and Broward Library cards for hands-on instruction.

Register online beginning Tuesday, November 14th or call 954-262-5477
This event is part of the Computer Camp series.