alvinshermanlibrary - Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University
alvinshermanlibrary
E-NEWSLETTER
September 2014
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33314
954.262.4600
nova.edu/library/main
Library Hours:
Children & Tweens
Wags & Tales (Ages 5-12)
Monday, September 8: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(First Floor - Program Room #1017)
Wags & Tales enables children to have fun reading an age-appropriate short story to an Animal
Assisted Therapy Dog. Offered in partnership with the Humane Society of Broward County. To
reserve your spot, please call 954-262-5477 or visit the Public Library Services Reference Desk starting Monday, August 25 at 9 AM.
Raise a Reader @ Sharkey’s Storytime (Ages 3-5 with caregiver)
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (First Floor - Program Room #1017)
Enjoy books, songs & activities that enhance early literacy skills and explore the world
online with kid-friendly websites recommended by librarians.
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Stories & Songs
11:00 AM-11:15 AM: Crafts & Raise a Reader
11:15 AM-11:30 AM: Little Learners’ Computer Lab
September 10 : Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month!
September 17 : Talk Like a Pirate! (Special guest: Salty Sue the Pirate!)
September 12 : Canta, baila, y ríe en la biblioteca! Celebrate Hispanic
Heritage Month with stories and songs in English and Spanish.
Raise a Reader @ Little Minnows Storytime! (Ages 18-36 months with caregiver)
Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (First Floor - Program Room #1017)
Inspire your future reader with stories and songs featuring rhythm, repetition, and
rhyme. Raise a Reader: learn about early literacy skills.
10:30 AM-10:50 AM: Stories & Songs
10:50 AM-11:15 AM: Raise a Reader & Free Play
September 11, 18 & 25 (Storytime Special!: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Month with Storyteller/Cuentista Carrie Sue Ayvar)
Afterschool S.T.E.M.(Grades 3-6)
Thursday, September 11: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM (First Floor - Program Room #1017)
Build! Create! Investigate! Join us once a month for hands-on science demonstrations
and experiments. Pre-registration required.
Register online: sherman.library.nova.edu/helios/ or call us at 954-262-5477.
Monday - Thursday
7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 am - 11:30 pm
All Star Storytime (Ages 3-5 with ASD )
Saturday, September 20: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
(First Floor - Program Room #1017)
A special opportunity for parents of children who have been diagnosed with Autism
Spectrum Disorder to experience a library storytime with their child. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Call 954-262-5477 beginning on Monday,
September 8 at 9 AM to register your child. For more information, visit www.bit.
ly/asdstorytime
A Day for Children
Sunday, September 21: 1:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This fun-filled day focuses on children’s needs, from free health screenings
for hearing, balance, vision and dental health to social services and other resources. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, games, storybook characters and more.
Visit the Alvin Sherman Library booth on the lawn!
Teens
Free to Read Photo Spot (Ages 13- 18)
Thursday, June 12: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (First Floor - Teen Room #1035)
Pose for a picture with your favorite book in celebration of Banned Books Week.
Adults
Cine Argentino Film Festival
Sundays 2:00 PM (Knight Auditorium - Carl DeSantis Building )
This FREE Argentinean film series includes screenings at 2 p.m. on Sundays in
September. Films will be shown in the Knight Auditorium of the Carl DeSantis
Building on NSU’s main campus, at 3301 College Ave. Argentine actress and
journalist Adriana Bianco will introduce and provide commentary about the films.
For more information, please call 954-262-5477 or visit www.nova.edu/library/
main.
IFÉ-ILÉ Cuban Dance Company
Saturday, September 27: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Rose and Alfred Miniaci
Performing Arts Center)
Join us for a performance by Miami’s most renowned Cuban dance troupe,
famous for traditional Cuban dances and the ritual dances of the Orisha. Tickets
are available with your Alvin Sherman Library card starting three weeks prior to
the performance. Call 954-262-5477 for more info.
Exhibits
September 7: Por Siempre Libertad.
Subtitled in English, 60 min. Special guest: Producer Irene López
September 14: Operación Fangio. No subtitles, 105 min.
September 21: Placido. No subtitles, 90 min.
September 28: Van Van, Empezó la Fiesta. No subtitles, 85 min.
Saturday, September 13: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (First Floor - Program Room #1017)
Join us for a discussion of this month’s pick is Reclaiming Paris by Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist, Fabiola Santiago. The book is available
in print or audio. Search our catalog (NovaCat) to
borrow.
Also
a
chef
from
the
Publix Aprons Cooking School will be stopping by to
demonstrate a few recipes in celebration of Hispanic
Heritage Month! Be sure to register online at
sherman.library.nova.edu/helios/ or call 954-2625477
Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys - American Stories
Tuesdays, September 16 & 30: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(Second floor - Conference Room #2046)
A
reading
and
discussion
series
with five books on
the theme American
Stories,
led
by
Professor Tim Dixon,
NSU Farquhar College.
All books are available
at the Alvin Sherman
Library. Search the NSU Alvin Sherman Library catalog NovaCat by title to locate a
copy of the book to check out or read online (when available). Additional copies of
these titles are also available through Broward County Libraries. Learn more about
each book at nova.campusguides.com/LTAIMJamericanstories
Session 1: September 16: Prince among Slaves by Terry Alford
Session 2: September 30: Excerpts from The Columbia Sourcebook of
Muslims in the United States by Edward E. Curtis IV
Presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library
Association. For more information, visit bridgingcultures.neh.gov/muslimjourneys
For more information, and to register for this event please call 954-2625477 or visit www.nova.edu/library/main.
Computer Camp
iPad Basics
Tuesday, September 16: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Second Floor - Lab B)
Explore your iPad. Learn about the physical features, the operating system, Safari
browswer and apps.. Register online at sherman.library.nova.edu/helios/ or
call us at 954-262-5477
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners
Saturday, September 20: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Second Floor - Lab B)
Learn basic computer skills in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
Spaces are limited. Please register online at sherman.library.nova.edu/helios/
or call us at 954-262-5477.
Genealogy
Genie 101. GSBC Program.
Sunday, September 7: 12:00 PM -4:00 PM (Second Floor - Lab A)
Speaker, Nora Quinlan, Director of Reference and Instructional Services, will provide
an overview of the genealogy databases and resources available at the Sherman
Library. Mark your calendar for this fun and informative presentation.
The Genealogical Society of Broward County meets monthly at the NSU Alvin
Sherman Library on the first Sunday of every month. Meetings begin with an open
lab from noon to 2 PM. The open lab is followed by a board meeting and program.
Meetings are open to the public.
A joint-use facility between Nova Southeastern University and
the Broward County Board of County Commissioners