Free & Inexpensive Events At Libraries

Festivals, workshops and entertainment are among an array of fun, educational and social activities offered at libraries.

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Karaoke occasionally, usually first Wednesdays at West Regional Library in Plantation, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. phone for information, 954-765-1560
For ages 21 & older, Destination Fridays event showcasing Colombia 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311, 954-357-6282, includes signature drink, the Aguardiente Sour, authentic Colombian food and music, art, dancing, prizes and a Colombian travelogue, $10

Book Fair & Bake Sale 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. November 10, presented by Stirling Road Branch Friends of the Library, includes children’s books, CDs, DVDs, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood 33312, 954-357-7550, free entry

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Free performance by McArthur High chorus at library February 24
Kid’s Maker Fest 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16 South Regional Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-201-8825, ext. 4, Includes interactive activities for youngsters age 5 and older and families. Sponsored by Friends of the South Regional/BC Library Demonstrations of virtual reality & other exciting technology equipment. Sponsored by Friends of the South Regional/BC Library, Information is online, free entry
Teen Tech Week
Free in-person income tax assistance, various locations, information online
April 7 Empowerment through Personal Safety: Practical Steps to Keep Yourself and Your Home Safe, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 7 at Stirling Road Branch, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood 954-357-7550, includes self-defense moves for girls and women, intuitive tactics to help protect themselves when their safety is threatened. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes
May 11 Sci-Fi & Comic Convention, African-American Library & Cultural Center, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11, includes authors, speakers, workshops, signings, art display, vendors, STEM demos; includes cosplay contest. Entry is free
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 1 Children’s BookFest, includes family-friendly entertainment & STEAM activities, face painting, free books for first 1,000 youngsters, North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard, Coconut Creek 33066, information online
Juneteenth Sweet Potato Pie Festival in Pompano June 15, free, at Northwest Branch Library & Apollo Park, includes entertainment, games for children, vendors and food, 1580 NW 3rd Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060
June 17-19 Travelling Virtual Reality stations at Deerfield branch, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, phone for information 954-357-7680
June 20-23- Northwest Regional Library, travelling Virtual Reality stations, phone for information 954-357-7990
June 24-26 Margate Library, travelling Virtual Reality stations, phone for information, 954-357-7500
June 27-July 3 Southwest Regional Library, travelling Virtual Reality stations, phone for information, 954-357-6580
June 29 Star Trek vs. Star Wars activities, Trivia & fun, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 29, all ages, Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines 33331, 954-357-7110, free entry, costumes welcome
July 13 Stand Up, Speak Out: Social Justice Conversations at Broward Libraries, featuring documentary Central Park 5 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., panel discussion from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m, refreshments after, African-American Research Library & Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale33311, 954-357-6282, recommended for age 13 and older, requested RSVP Eventbrite, free
July 19-20 South Florida Book Festival, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center , 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311, features author talks and signings, presentations & demos, information online
July 26 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hip-Hop workshop & performance, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center , 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311, workshop from The event featuring Preserving Archiving & Teaching Hip Hop is offered for dancers, hip-hop artists, fans & other participants of all ages, information online or 954-357-7435 or mdbryant@broward.org
July 28 Jazz in the library at Nova Southeastern University in Davie featuring Debbie Orta, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. July 28, RSVP or 954-262-5477, free, $1 per hour parking , information online
August 4 Jazz in the library at Nova Southeastern University in Davie featuring Fernando Ulibarri Quartet, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. August 4, RSVP or 954-262-5477, free, $1 per hour parking, information online
August 17 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Workshop on applying for college, for high school seniors & juniors and their families, Registration required, Weston branch, 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston, 33332, 954-357-5420, information and registration online
Applying for college workshop, 4:30 p.m. August 28 at Lauderhill Central Park Library, 3810 Northwest 11th Place, Lauderhill 33311 Register online or 954-357-7836
September 13 Fiesta! for age 21 and older, featuring entertainment, sangria, & food, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. @ South Regional/Broward College Library 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33024. Tickets are $10 Eventbrite or at door. Includes DJ Tony T & Argentinian tango dance performance and instruction from Armando and Nuria OrzuzSeptember
- September 22, Applying to Universities in Florida for students and parents, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. September 22, Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood 33312, free
- September 25, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. September 25, Tips & Tricks on Affording College, Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood 33312, free
October 3 Applying To Highly Selective and Ivy League Schools, 6:30 p.m. October 3, Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood 33312, free, registration is recommended
October 5 Science Fair Readiness Festival, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive, Coral Springs 33065, 954-357-7990, Information is online.
Spooky Science 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. October 27 for elementary school-age kids, Stirling Road Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood, free, 954-357-7550