Free events at libraries in Broward

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

Usually events at libraries are free. Some require per-registration. Plenty of library branches offer free parking.

Assorted activities are offered for adults, teens & kids.

Free & Inexpensive Events at Libraries include

• Karaoke occasionally, April 1 and some other first Wednesdays at West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard, Plantation 33324, 954-765-1560, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. phone for information, 954-765-1560
• Workshop 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 20 related to exhibit “Imagine Puppets — African American Post-Slavery Storytellers”  African American Research Library & Cultural Center,2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311, 954-357-6282, registration is recommended online, for information, mjfoster@broward.org or 954-357-6176
• Maker Fair, Book Fair & Bake Sale at Southwest Regional Library, March 28, free
• Financial Educational Workshop, noon to 1 p.m. April 4, Miramar Library and Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar 33025, 954-357-8090
• Money Smart with Family Success, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 7, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311, 954-357-6282
• Belly dancing, usually 11 a.m. Saturdays North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek 33066, 954-201-2600, free, phone to verify dates
• West Regional library chair yoga 12 p.m. various Thursdays, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation 33324, 954-765-1560, phone or browse website for information
• Northwest Regional library  yoga for beginners, some Fridays 10:30 a.m., 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, 33065, 954-357-7990, phone or browse website for information
• Earth Day festivities for ages 3 to 4 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. April 21 Lauderhill Central Park Library, 3810 NW 11 Place, Lauderhill33311, 954-357-7833
• Earth Day festivities, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 22, Lauderdale Lakes Library, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes  33311, 954-357-8650
• Upcycling crafts 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., April 6, 13, 20, 27, West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation 33324, 954-765-1560
• Recyclable Materials Art and Crafts Sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,  Miramar Library and Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar 33025, 954-357-8090
• Sea Turtle art class, ages 7 & older, 2 p.m to 3 p.m. April 25, registration required, Weston Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston 33332, 954-357-542
• Ten Steps to Financial Freedom, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 25, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399 W Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill 33313, 954-357-6406
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Previous events

• Valentine’s Celebration with Self-published Authors 11 a.m. February 16 Stirling Road library, 3151 Stirling Road,  Hollywood 954-357-7550, bagels & coffee, free
• African American History in Music with Pianist Kris Nicholson, 2 p.m. to 2 p.m. February 20, North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard, Coconut Creek 33066

• Free movie “Burning Cane” 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. February 21, African American Research Library & Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311, 954-357-6282, registration via Eventbrite is requested