Feb
07
Not to be outdone by Living Social and Amazon, Groupon has just rolled out a new national deal: $10 for $20 worth of merchandise at Barnes & Noble, either in the store or online. The voucher can be used for traditional books on paper as well as ebooks, e-book readers and gift …
Jan
13
Enjoy an assortment of free activities as part of the launch of a new book store and eatery. The events are at Musuem of Art, One E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale , and its fresh shop, Books & Books. Thursday Jan. 13 — Free museum entry 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday Jan. …
Jan
06
Portable electronic reading devices, often referred to as e-readers, are available to borrow for free at five Broward Library branches. Patrons may borrow the devices — Kindles, Nooks and Sony electronic readers — for two weeks. Because the e-readers are popular, there’s a waiting list. To add your name, you’ll need a library card and must make …
Nov
16
Kids and their families are invited to a free StoryBook Festival packed with activities and entertainment at the Southwest Regional Library. The first 1,000 youngsters at the festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 20 receive a free book. The StoryBook Festival includes the storybook parade with Mother Nature, storytelling, Fantasy Theatre Factory, …
Nov
03
Local authors are going to be available to discuss their work and sign books at a free event at the Hallandale Branch Library. The Local Authors Showcase, which features 10 authors in an informal format, is Saturday, Nov. 6 noon to 3 p.m. at the library, 300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-457-1750.
May
29
Still not sure what to cook this weekend? You can download a free PDF of Martha Stewart Living’s Summer Grilling Cookbook from the XM radio site. Vegetables? Steak? Or both?
May
24
Borders and Waldenbooks are double-dog daring kids to read more this summer. If they take part in the 2010 summer reading program and read 10 books, they’ll receive a free book (their choice of the titles below). The offer is valid through Aug. 26 for children 12 and younger. These are the …
May
24
This summer, if your child reads eight books and fills out the 2010 Passport to Summer Reading, Barnes & Noble will give your son or daughter a free book. To get the free book, your child must fill out the passport and track the characters’ adventures. From May 25 through …
Apr
27
Used books, videos and DVDs are among the bargain items available in this library event. This Used Book Sale offers a trio of opportunities to shop for the assortment of materials, which includes paperbacks, kids books and video materials. The sale is 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday …
Apr
21
Select from an assortment of used books, DVDs and other literary items. The literary materials are available at bargain prices at the Book Fair, Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Book Fair is presented by the Friends of the Carver Ranches Library, 4735 SW 18th St., West Park. For information, phone 954-985-1945.
