EVENTS APRIL - Friends of the Miramar Library

EVENTS
April
April 2015 Programs
Miramar Library
2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025, 954-357-8090
On Display: Adult Book Display - National Poetry Month: “Poet-Tree, Add Your Favorite Poetry Line to Our Tree”
On Display: Adult Book Display – “Money Smarts: Learn More About Money and How to Manage It”
Adult Programs………………………………………
Citizenship Test Preparation: Civics, Government and Interview Skills practice for the "100 Questions" and
the interview/test process . Wednesdays 12:30pm-2:00pm
English Café: A place where speakers of other languages can practice conversational English.
Mondays, 10:30am-12:00pm Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm; Wednesdays, 2:30pm-4:00pm; Thursdays, 2:30pm- 4:00pm
El Club: A class that provides an opportunity for intermediate Spanish learners to practice Spanish conversation.
This club meets the first and third Mondays of each month. April 6 and April 20, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, April 4 and Saturday, April 18 -”Library eBooks for Every One!” Learn how to download Library eBooks to your
eReader, Tablet or Smart Phone. Choose from thousands of titles. Lightweight and easy to carry. Adjustable text size. No late
fees. 3 week loan period. Bring your device fully charged. Kindle users must know their Amazon user id and password.
10:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, April 7- “The Right Mindset” Seminar: Are you using your full potential and living life to the fullest? Are you the
best version of yourself? Are you aware of the energy affecting your success? Discover how having “The Right Mindset” can
transform your life using easy to learn, practical and proven tools to live a happier, healthier, more prosperous life.
6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, April 9 - Friends of the Miramar Library Book Club: Join others who share the joy of reading and discussing a
good book. This month's book: The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan 1:30pm-3:00pm. Call library to order a copy of the
book. 954-357-8090 X8180
Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, April 25- Try Your Hand at iPad! iOS 8 : In this course you will learn the basic tricks and
techniques for using your iPad including: physical layout of buttons and features, navigating screens and apps, connecting to
the Internet, overview of included apps, downloading apps from the Apple Store and the settings you need to know. Please
bring your own iPad fully charged. Seating is limited. No Pre-Registration. Pick up a Seat Reservation Ticket at the
Reference Desk prior to the start of class. 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturday, April 11 - Reception for Photographer Lee Ann Birkenstock, photographer of "Artistic Cultures”, an exhibition of
historic beauty currently on display in the Miramar Library. Ms. Birkenstock will share her personal story of the exotic places
she has visited, customs she has experienced and stories of the "real people" behind the faces she came to know and
capture on her photographic journeys across ancient parts of the world. "Artistic Cultures" is recognized as a Broward 100
event. Lite Refreshments will be served. 1:00pm-3:00pm
Monday, April 13- "Meditation for Peace and Illumination". Cleanse your aura in this one hour meditation session.
Registration is not necessary, but seating is first come, first served. 6:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday, April 14 - “Dog Smarts 101” Class- This pet education class will teach dog owners (or anyone thinking about
getting a pet) important information about dog behavior and why dogs do the things they do. This is the perfect class for
anyone experiencing behavioral problems with their dog, such as barking, chewing and housebreaking issues. The class is
FREE to all residents. Since this is not a dog training session, no pets will be permitted to the program. 6:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, April 18- Friends of the Miramar Library Membership Meeting: Meeting to discuss library events and advocacy.
Open to the Public. 11:00am-1:30pm
Monday, April 20- Yoga : This is a Hatha “All Levels” class with breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises
followed by guided relaxation and meditation. Please bring water and a big towel if you do not have a yoga mat and bring
any exercise straps or blocks if you have them. Do not eat a heavy meal at least 2-3 hours before the class. 6:00pm-7:00pm
Broward County Board of County Commissioners
Mark D. Bogen • Beam Furr • Dale V.C. Holness • Martin David Kiar • Chip LaMarca • Stacy Ritter • Tim Ryan • Barbara Sharief • Lois Wexler
www.broward.org
Adult Programs……………………………………… (Continued)
Tuesday, April 21 – Celebrate Earth Day with Whole Foods Pembroke Pines: Reducing Your Carbon Foot Print by Going
Organic! Samantha Hydes, the Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist at Whole Foods in Pembroke Pines will discuss
the benefits of eating organic, locally grown food and how it not only promotes sound nutrition, but also benefits the planet.
Ms. Hyde will present options for preparing healthy meals and samples will be provided. 6:30pm-7:30pm
Thursday, April 23 “Writer’s Club”: The Friends of the Miramar Library hosts this Creative Writing Club. Share ideas and
feedback with others, observe and get great critique of your writing. Have the opportunity to read aloud and share your
writing experiences. Come and join us as we write, read, listen and comment! 10:30am-12:00pm
Monday, April 27 - Business Workshop: “Creating the Ultimate Business Plan” This workshop will cover topics such as
Pricing Your Product and/ or Services, Listing Your Recurring and Non-recurring Expenditures, Understanding the
Demographics, Crunching the Numbers and More!! 6:00pm-8:00pm
Children’s Programs…………………………………….
On Display: “Spring into Reading” “Easter Books”
Tween Wii: Gaming fun! Ages 8-12, Wednesdays 5:00pm-5:30pm.
Mother Goose Story Time: Stories, songs and crafts, with caregiver, ages 2-4. Wednesdays 11:00am-11:30am
Registration required: 954-357-8095
Reading Buddies: Practice your reading with a teen volunteer! Ages 5-10. Mondays 5:00pm-5:30pm
Children's Programs Special Events!!!...................................
Saturday, April 4 - Wags-n-Tales: Children can gain confidence in their reading skills by reading to a pet therapy dog.
Ages 5-10. 2:00pm. Registration required: 954-357-8095. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Broward County
Saturday, April 4 and Saturday, April 18- Teen Club: Come hang out with other teens and plan cool activities for the library.
Join and earn volunteer hours. 12:30pm on April 4th and 2:00pm on April 18
Saturday, April 4 - Easter Puppet Show: Teen Volunteers will perform a puppet show that they wrote, with an Easter Bunny
theme. The show will be followed by an Easter Craft. All ages. 1:00pm-2:00pm
COMPUTER CLASS SCHEDULE
CALL 954-357-8180 FOR MORE INFORMATION
No Pre-registration Required. Seating limited to 15. Class closes 10 minutes after starting.
Wednesday, April 1
Thursday, April 2
Wednesday, April 8
Wednesday, April 15
Thursday, April 16
Wednesday, April 22
–
–
–
–
–
–
Meet the Computer, 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Exploring Google*, 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Meet the Computer-Windows 7*, 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Exploring the Internet*, 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Introduction to Email*, 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Exploring Google*, 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
*Requires basic computer skills
Computer Course Descriptions
Meet the Computer
Never tried a computer before? In this course you will get to meet the computer, the keyboard and the mouse, and you will
learn what they are and how to use them. No experience is necessary for you to take this relaxed, fun class that will teach
you Basic Computer Skills.
Meet the Computer-Windows 7
Refresh the skills you need to work with the Windows operating system or just learn some helpful things about Windows. In
this course, you will get to try out skills that are useful for beginning computer users including resizing and manipulating
Windows, changing the mouse properties, using toolbars, rearranging the Desktop and more.
Exploring the Internet
Having trouble finding what you need on the Internet? Come to this class and learn the best way to search for the
information you want. You will get to try out some search strategies online with plenty of time to practice.
Exploring Google
Google is a leading search engine that helps you locate information on the Internet. In this course, you will learn about
some of the other useful and fun features of Google, including news, maps and Google Earth, videos, calendars and more.
Introduction to Email
Learn about Internet email and create a free Gmail (Google) account. In this course you will learn how to send, receive and
organize messages in Gmail, how to add friends and contacts to a contacts list, how to send and receive attachments and
more.
This public document was promulgated at a cost of $0.015 per copy, to promote library services.