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Broward County Library
celebrates Black History Month in February with more
than 50 programs for children and adults. Adult Program
and listed below. Click here for
Programs for Children and Teens or scroll below.
Adults
African-American Research Library
and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-625-2800
On Display Through March 30 - "BUKISHI,"
a trilogy of shows introducing African concepts of
knowledge and values within their cultural and historical
context. Sponsored by Citibank. Also: On Display -
African-American Writers of Junior and Young Adult
Fiction.
Feb. 2 - Panel Discussion: The Black Protest Movement:
From Niagara Falls to Fort Lauderdale, a comparative
dialog on the local struggles for justice and humanity,
7 pm. For more information, call 954-625-2813.
Feb. 6 - The Black Vegetarian Society of Florida
Slide and Lecture Presentation, with Ashra and
Merira Kwesi, lecturers on African history, civilization,
religion, and culture, 1 to 5 pm. The African Origin
of Civilization and Western Freemasonry and Sisters
in the Struggle: A Tribute to Black Women Liberators
are the discussion topics. Fee: $12 (to benefit the
Friends of the AARLCC). For more information, call
954-467-3138.
Feb. 7 - Le Ballet Ivoire Spectacle, performances
with drummers from Disney World's Animal Kingdom,
7 to 9 pm. Cosponsored by West African Dance Company.
For more information, call 954-625-2829.
Feb. 9 - African Americans and the Bible with Dr.
Vincent L. Wimbush, Professor of Religion, Claremont
Graduate University, Claremont, California, distinguished
scholar and recipient of the Ford Foundation research
grant at 6 pm. For more information, call 954-201-6418.
Presentation and materials will be distributed in
conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
Feb. 9 - Southeast Florida Afro-American Historical
Genealogical Society Chapter Meeting, 6:30 pm.
For more information call 954-625-2820.
Feb. 10 - African-American Portrait Gallery: Discovering
Timeless Heroes, a one-man show starring Larry
Robinson, 11 am. Presentation and materials will be
distributed in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation.
Feb. 12 - Panel Discussion: African Diaspora Visions:
The Political Heritage of Africans and African Diaspora,
3 to 6 pm. For more information, call 954-625-2829.
Sponsored by Citibank.
Feb. 12, 26 - Black Studies Group Meeting,
2 pm. For more information
call 954-625-2813.
Feb. 13, 20, 27 - Black History Month Film Series,
1:30 to 4:30 pm. For more information, call 954-625-2813.
Feb. 21, 23, 28 - Workshop: Make Your Own West
African Style sékéré (SHEH-keh-reh)
Gourd Rattle-Drum, drums that have an external network
of beads and are found widely in West Africa, 5 to
7 pm. Fee: $40 to $80, depending on the size drum
that you want. Fee includes all materials. For more
information or to preregister; call 954-625-2836.
Alvin Sherman Library, Research,
and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern
University, a joint-use facility between the Broward
County Board of Count Commissioners and Nova Southeastern
University
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
954-262-5477
On Display - Influential Black Films.
Century Plaza Branch
1856A W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-360-1330
Feb. 23 - Book Discussion: Alice Walker's The Color
Purple, noon to 1 pm.
Jan Moran Collier City Learning
Library
2800 N.W. 9 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-968-3820
On Display - Black History Month Book Display.
Also February 14 Through 19: Black Romance Writers
Book Display.
Feb. 7 - African American Read-In Chain, come
share an excerpt from your favorite black author,
3 to 4 pm (children) and 6 to 7:30 pm (adults and
teens). Preregister. Presentation and materials will
be distributed in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation.
Feb. 12 - Triple Touch Breast Cancer Self-Examination
Program, a Broward County Library education and
community outreach project, 10 to 11 am. In conjunction
with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Funded in part by the Broward Public Library Foundation.
Deerfiled Beach Percy White
Branch
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach
954-968-3820
On Display - Art Celebrating Black History Month,
Courtesy of Betty Pinkney and the Olsen Art Studio.
Also: Black History Month Book Display.
Hallandale Beach Branch
300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
954-457-1750
On Display: Black History Month.
Feb. 22 - Rhythms From Trinidad and Tobago,
steel pan music performed by Andy Phillips, 6 to 7
pm. Sponsored by Friends of the Hallandale Beach Library.
Presentation and materials will be distributed in
conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
Hollywood Branch
Hollywood Branch, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood,
FL 33020
954-926-2430
On Display - Book Display Celebrating Black History
Month.
Lauderdale Lakes Branch
3521 N.W. 43 Avenue, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
954-497-3627
On Display - Celebrating Black
History Month @ Lauderdale Lakes, Black History Month
Book Display.
Feb. 28 - Black History Month Reading Project:
Have You Read This One Yet? Edward P. Jones' The
Known World, 6:30 pm. Refreshments.
Lauderhill Mall Branch
4257 N.W. 12 Street, Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-791-1000
On Display - African Art.
Main Library
100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-357-7444
Bienes Center for the Literary Arts, The Dianne and
Michael Bienes Special Collections
and Rare Book Library Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. - 9
am to 1 pm; Tues., Thurs. - 1 to 5 pm, or by appointment,
call 954-357-8692.
Feb. 16 - Book Signing With John I. Cook, Author
of From the Projects to Princeton, 6 to 8 pm. 6th
floor. Presentation and materials will be distributed
in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
Feb. 16 - Florida Center for the Book Bluewater
Adventure Series: With Neal Petersen, Author of Journey
of a Hope Merchant, 7:30 pm. Preregister; call
954-357-7401.
Feb. 19 - Hair Religion: My Scalp Is Preaching,
photo exhibit, historical lecture, poetry performance
and hair show, 7 to 9 pm. Sponsored by the Broward
Public Library Foundation, Empire Ekzyst, The Watkins
Group, Gwen Simon and Earl Johnson. 6th floor. Bienes
Center. Presentation and materials will be distributed
in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
Feb. 22 - The African-American Portrait Gallery:
Discovering Timeless Heroes, one-man show produced
by Development Associates International, with Larry
Robinson, noon. For group reservations, call 954-357-7348.
Sponsored by the Sun-Sentinel with additional support
from the Broward Public Library Foundation as part
of the American Heritage Series. Auditorium. Presentation
and materials will be distributed in conjunction with
the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
North Regional/BCC Library
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2626
On Display - History of the Negro Baseball League.
Also: Books in Honor of Black History Month.
Feb. 12 - Trumpet for Freedom: The Life of Frederick
Douglass, one-man dramatization by Tony Thompson,
of Metropolitan Diversity Theatre Company, children
ages 8 and up and adults, 2 to 3 pm. Sponsored by
the Broward Public Library Foundation as part of the
American Heritage Series, the Literacy Coalition of
Broward County and the Friends of North Regional/BCC
Library.
Northwest Regional Library
3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065
954-341-3900
On Display - Coral Springs 2005 Martin Luther King
Student Art and Literary Exhibit: Faith, Hope, and
Togetherness. Also: Black History Month Book Display.
Also: African-American Read-In Chain Book Display.
Feb. 6 - Sixteenth National African-American Read-In
Chain, 2 to 3 pm.
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young
Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-437-2635
On Display - African-American Fiction Book Display.
Feb. 9 - Black History Month Video and Discussion:
Rhythm and Blues - America's Music, volume 5,
6 pm. Presentation and materials will be distributed
in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
Feb. 16 - Black History Month Video and Discussion:
Rhythm and Blues - America's Music, volume 6,
6 pm.
Feb. 24 - Book Discussion: Stephen Carter's Emperor
of Ocean Park, 1 pm.
Pompano Beach Branch
1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-786-2181
On Display - Black History Month Book and Video
Display.
Riverland Branch
2710 W. Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-791-1085
On Display - Black History Month Display.
Feb. 19 - Romance Under the Sheets, writing
program and book signing with African-American romance
author Brenda Jackson, 1 to 2 pm.. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Riverland Library. Presentation and
materials will be distributed in conjunction with
the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
South Regional/BCC Library
7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-201-8825
Feb. 3 - The African-American Portrait Gallery:
Discovering Timeless Heroes, a one man show starring
Larry Robinson that features background and new perspectives
on African-American heroes, 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Presented
by BCC South Student Life.
Feb. 8 - Lecture and Film, featuring local
sports figures speaking on their experiences, 6 to
9 pm. Presented and sponsored by BCC.
Feb. 9 - How to Be Certified as a Minority Business,
with Michael J. Bell, Certified Business Analyst for
FAU Small Business Development Center, 5:30 to 7:30
pm.
Feb. 10 - Lecture: Niagara Movement, with Kisha
Kong, History and Political Science Professor and
Donald Cleveland, Student Affairs Specialist, both
of BCC, 12:45 to 1:45 pm.
Feb. 17 - Sacred Music in African-American History,
with Dr. Winston Thompson, of BCC, 11 am to 1 pm.
A gospel quartet featuring African-American sacred
music with illustrations and music examples. Sponsored
by BCC. Presentation and materials will be distributed
in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
Feb. 19 - Nia Book Club: Reading with a Purpose
@ your library: Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart,
2:30 to 3:30 pm. New members welcome. Refreshments
provided by the Friends of South Regional/BCC Library.
Southwest Regional Library
16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
954-538-9996
On Display: African-American Fiction Audio/Visual
Display. Also: African-American Contributions
to American History Book Display.
Feb. 3, 10, 17- Human Rights Video Project Series,
7 to 8:30 pm. Feb 3: Long Night's Journey Into
Day. Apartheid in South Africa. Feb. 10: State
of Denial. The AIDS epidemic in South Africa.
Feb. 17: Life and Debt. The International Monetary
Fund's policies on developing countries and Jamaica's
experience. Cosponsored by the Broward County Chapter
of the United Nations Association USA.
Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33312
954-985-2689
Feb. 19 - Black History Month: A Celebration,
3 to 4 pm. Call for more information. Auditorium.
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351
954-749-2521
On Display - Black History Month Book Display.
Sunset Strip Branch
6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, FL
954-749-2525
On Display - Celebrating Black History Month
Tamarac Branch
8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33321
954-720-2282
On Display: Black History Books and Posters.
Also: Art and Photos by Errol Emanuel Blake.
Feb. 28 - Black History Month Poetry Café,
poetry readings, music, light refreshments, 6 to 7:30
pm. Sponsored by Friends of Tamarac Library.
Weston Regional Library
8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324
954-831-3318
On Display - Black History Month Books.
Adult Programs at Other Locations
Feb. 10 - Discussion: The Quran and the Bible in
African-American History, with Andre Eggelletion,
Mystik 1580 Radio; Dr. Vincent Wimbush; and Minister
Rasul Hakim Muhammad, 11 am to 1 pm. Broward Community
College, Davie Campus, FAU Liberal Arts Building Auditorium,
3501 Davie Road.
Feb. 17 - Sacred Music In African-American History:
A Musical Illustration and Oral History Presentation,
featuring Deborah Work and the Galilee Gospel Singers
and the Smiling Jubilaries, 11 am to 1 pm. Broward
Community College South Campus, 7200 Pines Blvd.,
Mass Media Room. Presentation and materials will be
distributed in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation.
Programs
for Children and Teens
African-American Research Library
and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-625-2800
Black History Month Quiz - Contest forms available
at AARLCC. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes
will be awarded. Ages 16 up. Deadline for returning
answers is February 28 by 5 pm. For more information,
call 954-625-2820.
Black History Month Bookmark Contest - Create
a 8 ½ x 3 ½" bookmark that illustrates
"Why Black History is Important to Me."
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place - grades k-4 and 5-8.
Call 954-625-2823 for more details.
Mondays - African-American Heritage Movie Night,
6 to 8 pm.
Alvin Sherman Library, Research,
and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern
University, a joint-use facility between the Broward
County Board of Count Commissioners and Nova Southeastern
University
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
954-262-5477
Feb. 5 - We Make Black History Every Day, participate
in creating our collage mural activity, ages 10 up,
2 to 3 pm.
Feb. 6 - National-African American Read-In,
11 am to 11:30 pm. Books by African American authors
will be on display and available for participants.
Feb. 12 - Homework Help: Black History Websites
for Your School Reports, ages 8 to 12 with adult/caregiver,
1 to 3 pm.
Feb. 24 - Sista Idya's Peace Stories, 4 to
4:30 pm.
Century Plaza Branch
1856A W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-360-1330
Feb. 23 - African Tales Preschool Stories,
ages 3 to 5, 10:30 to 11 am.
Jan Moran Collier City Learning
Library
2800 N.W. 9 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-968-3820
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - Dance Instruction,
3:30 to 4:30 pm. Sponsored by Ashanti Cultural Arts.
Feb. 7 - African-American Read-In Chain, share
and excerpt from your favorite black author, 6:00
to 7:30 pm. Preregister.
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
255 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-926 2420
Feb. 26 - Family Movie Matinee, 2 to 4 pm.
Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Dania
Beach Paul DeMaio Library.
Hallandale Beach Branch
300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
954-457-1750
Feb. 15 - Family Night: Black History Month Stories
and Craft, 6 to 6:45 pm.
Hollywood
Branch
2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020
954-926-2430
Feb. 7 - 16th Annual African-American Read-In,
ages 6 and up, 4 to 5 pm.
Lauderhill Mall Branch
4257 N.W. 12 Street, Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-791-1000
Feb. 7 - 16th Annual African-American Read-in Chain,
2 to 4 pm. Presentation and materials will be distributed
in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
Feb. 23 - Black History Month: Teens Celebrating
Talents and Knowledge,
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-497-1630
Feb. 21 - Black History Month Celebration:
Stories and Crafts, ages 6 to 11, 5 to 6 pm. Preregister.
North Lauderdale Branch
6601 Boulevard of Champions, North Lauderdale, FL
33068
954-968-3840
Feb. 7 - African-American Read-in, choose a
children's book by an African-American author to share,
ages 6 to 12, 3:30 to 4 pm.
North Regional/BCC Library
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2626
Mondays - Monday Morning Stories and Craft,
ages 3 to 5, 11 to 11:30 am.
Feb. 28: Stories in Honor of Black History Month.
Mondays - Bilingual Story Time, stories in
Spanish and English with a craft, ages 3 up, 3:30
to 4 pm/Cuentos Bilingües: Cuentos en español
e inglés con artesanias, edades 3 a 6 años,
3:30 a 4 pm. Feb. 28: It's Black History Month!/Es
el Mes de La Raza Negra.
Tuesdays - Family Evening Story Time, ages
3 up with parent/caregiver, 7 to 7:30 pm. Feb.
15: Stories in Honor of Black History Month. Presentation
and materials will be distributed in conjunction with
the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Thursdays - After-School Creativity Time, ages
5 up, 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Feb. 17: Stories in Honor of
Black History Month.
Feb. 10 - Teens Night Out: African-American Trivia
Pursuit, ages 12 to 18, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Preregister;
call 954-201-2626.
Northwest Regional Library
3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065
954-341-3900
On Display- Black History Month Books.
Tuesdays - Afro-Caribbean Cultural Classes,
featuring music, dance and poetry, ages 5 to 14, 6
to 7 pm. Presentation and materials will be distributed
in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
Feb. 6 - African-American Read-In Chain for Families,
ages 3 up, 2 to 3 pm. Read selections African-American
authors or listen to guest readers. Readers call 954-341-3900
ext. 274 to preregister.
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young
Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-437-2635
Feb. 7 - African-American Read-In, ages 9 to
14, 4 pm. Preregister.
Pompano Beach Branch
1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-786-2181
Tuesdays - Preschool Story Time, ages 2 to
5, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Feb. 8: Black History Month.
Feb. 21 - Black History Month Craft, ages 5
up, 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
Riverland Branch
2710 W. Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-791-1085
Feb. 15 - African-American Read-In Chain, ages
7 to 16, 3 to 3:30 pm.
Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33312
954-985-2689
Feb. 22 - In a Spirit of Celebration: Presenting
African-American Poetry, Folklore and Traditions,
with Hollywood Hills High School Step Team; musical
group ORAX, and students from Liberia Economic and
Social Development, Inc., 6:30 to 8 pm. A traditional
Southern dessert will be served. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Stirling Road Library. Presentation
and materials will be distributed in conjunction with
the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351
954-749-2521
On Display - Teen Black History Month Contest.
Tamarac Branch
8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33321
954-720-2282
Feb. 22 - Black History Celebration Party!,
1 to 3 pm. Win prizes for knowing Black history. Snacks
provided.
Weston Regional Library
8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324
954-831-3318
Mondays - Kids Corner Stories and Crafts, ages
6 to 11, 4 to 5 pm. Feb. 7: African-American Heritage.
Wednesdays - Bedtime Stories and Crafts, 7
to 7:30 pm. Feb. 23: Black History Tales.
Thursdays - Afternoon Stories and Crafts, ages
3 to 6, 3:30 to 4 pm. Feb. 24: Black History Month.
Feb. 12 - Performance by Holy Tabernacle Youth
Choir, 2 to 3 pm. Refreshments served. Sponsored
by Friends of the West Regional Library. Presentation
and materials will be distributed in conjunction with
the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Weston Reading Center
17120 Arvida Parkway, Weston, FL 33326
954-389-2098
On Display - African-American Authors of Juvenile
Literature.
Mondays - Toddler Fun Time, ages 2 to 3, 11 to 11:20
am.
Feb. 2: Black History Month.
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