Fun 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

July

• 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, information online or 954-357-7435 or mdbryant@broward.org

August

• 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

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Previous events

• 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

  • 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