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Exemplary Service - August 2008
The Art of the Sari at Main Library • Back to School Family Fun Night at North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library • Author Event with Easton Lee at South Regional/BC Library • Open Mic @ Poetry Night at South Regional/BC Library
 The Art of the Sari at Main Library
August 2008 brought an exquisite and unique exhibit to Main Library's gallery six, The Art of the Sari: An Exhibition of Sari Costumes from Various Regions of India. Colorful, hand-crafted saris artfully displayed in breathtaking vignettes attracted a multi-cultural crowd that was wowed by the beauty and artistry of the flowing, elegant gowns.
As the traditional garb of India, saris come in a wide array of colors, styles and fabrics that often denote the region or status of the wearer. Currently worn by women, saris were, in the past, also donned by Indian men, who called them dhotis and lungi.
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Back to School Family Fun Night at North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library
On August 12, North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library opened its doors to parents, children, caregivers and library supporters in a big back-to-school bash. Representatives from Broward County Parks and Recreation Department and local Boys' and Girls' Clubs were present to discuss neighborhood resources available to children and families, while library staff members answered questions about the many free services, programs and materials available at North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch and other BCL locations.
In addition to the informational portion of the program, the library also held a highly successful school supply and backpack giveaway that provided much-needed items to hundreds of local school children. Sponsors for the event included the Jason Taylor Foundation, Walgreens, Staples, Sedano's of North Lauderdale, 99 Cent Store, the City of North Lauderdale, School Board of Broward County's MOSIAC grant through the Broward Public Library Foundation.
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 Author Event with Easton Lee at South Regional/
BC Library
Well-known Chinese-Jamaican author Easton Lee visited South Regional/Broward College Library in Pembroke Pines on August 16 to read from his latest book Run big 'fraid…other village stories as well as sign copies of the book.
Lee, a product of multi-ethnic and multi-racial Jamaica, grew up behind the counter of his Chinese father's rural grocery. His books and poetry focus on life and lore of "old" Jamaica. His newest collection of "village" stories evoked laughter, tears, and joy in the crowd who gathered to enjoy his wit and wisdom. Miramar City Commissioner Winston Barnes, himself Jamaican, was also on hand as a guest speaker for the event.
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 Afterschool @ Your Library - Stirling Road Branch
Students gather at the Stirling Road Branch Library to receive free tutoring, homework help, reading practice, and enrichment as well as literacy skills and character development. Qualified educators provide a warm, nurturing environment for children ages 6 to 12 to grow and learn. To maintain consistency, children must attend the Afterschool @ Your Library program regularly, and parents are encouraged to participate as well. The project is a partnership between the Broward County Commission Libraries Division and the Children's Services Council of Broward County.
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 Open Mic @ Poetry Night at South Regional/BC Library
On August 28, the much-loved "Open Mic "sessions at South Regional/Broward College Library's Poetry Reading Night was revived, bringing participants a night of fun, creativity and entertainment. Performers used music, costumes, spoken-word and comedy to wow the appreciative crowd. The hour-long program brought together outgoing types of all ages, providing a safe and supportive venue for performers to show their stuff.
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