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Florida Center for the Book at Broward County Library
invites all of Broward County to join
THE BIG READ &
THE BIG READ for Little Readers
November 1-30, 2007
THE BIG READ, a community-wide reading grant project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and focusing on Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club, will include book and film discussions, cultural programs, panel presentations and Mah Jong games.
THE BIG READ for Little Readers will celebrate Amy Tan’s children’s book Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat with special story times, crafts and activities and a Big Book Give Away at the StoryBook Festival on November 17.
 Broward County Library Learning Services will also be participating by incorporating The Joy Luck Club into their English Café classes for new readers and speakers of English.
Learn more about Amy Tan, The Joy Luck Club and China’s history with free reader’s guides, bookmarks, and cds available at all library locations.
Contact Tara Zimmermann at 954-357-7386 or tzimmerm@browardlibrary.org for more details or to find out how you can get involved.
Check your local library for program dates and times.
THE BIG READ is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest, designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The Big Read is presented locally by the following partners: Florida Center for the Book, Broward County Library and Broward Public Library Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, Organization of Chinese Americans, Coral Springs Chinese Cultural Association, Florida Center for the Literary Arts and Miami Bookfair International.
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Programs.
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Highlighted Programs.
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Highlighted Programs
November 3 - 2pm to 4pm
The Big Read Kick-off
North Regional/Broward Community College Library
Join us for the Big Read Kick-off celebration! There will be performers, artists, speakers, refreshments and free copies of The Joy Luck Club for the first 50 people to arrive at the program.
November 3 - 10am to 1pm
Fact to Fiction Writing Workshop
Main Library
Fee: $40 in advance, $45 at the door
One of the beauties of fiction is how “true” it can be even if it’s not always factual. Using details and events from our lives can enrich our fiction and create a more authentic work. This workshop will look at specific steps for creating fiction from personal experience. In addition, the class will examine how imagery, metaphor and symbolism help create meaning in creative writing.
November 9 – November 11
The Big Read at Miami Book Fair International
Meet the Big Read team at the Street Fair from November 9–11, and while you’re there don’t miss the round table discussion featuring prominent Chinese American authors Ha Jin and Da Chen, who will discuss their work.
November 9 - 10:30am
Introduction to Tai Chi
Weston Library
Learn about this alternative form of exercise and its health benefits with Dr. Cary Schwimmer from Pen & Sword Tai Chi. Please dress comfortably.
November 14 - 2pm
Researching Your Asian Roots
Main Library
Librarian Tom Wilcox will show both print and online sources available for Asian Americans and other others to use to find their family’s history.
November 14 - 6pm
Feng Shui Demonstration
Imperial Point Library
Learn how to add positive energy to your home or office through Chinese interior design.
November 28 - 7pm
The Cutting Season with Arthur Rosenfeld
Main Library
The Cutting Season brings the venerated tradition of the true Asian martial arts novel into the America setting. Along with a thrilling story, The Cutting Season also conveys insights into martial arts techniques and philosophies.
November 29 - 7pm
Between Two Worlds: Writing about the Immigrant Experience in America
Broward County Main Library
Panel discussion moderated by Sun-Sentinel Book Editor Chauncey Mabe. Panelists include: Authors Diana Abu-Jaber,
Tara Kai and Ana Menendez and poets Richard Blanco and
Geoffrey Philp.
Let’s Play Mah Jong
Come play the game that originated in China. Learn how to
play, or if you know how, bring your own set.
November 6 and November 20 - 3pm
Mah Jong Mania
Weston Library
Sponsored by the Weston Friends of the Library.
November 17 - 2pm
The Joy Luck Club Book Discussion
and Mah Jong Tournament (ages 12 & up)
South Regional/Broward Community College Library
November 29 - 6:30pm
Mah Jong Demonstration
Stirling Road Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Stirling Road Library.
| China Travel |
November 8 - 7pm
China Then & Now: Cultural and Travel Information
Presentation by Post Haste Travel
Stirling Road Library
November 14 and November 21 - 11am
China Travelogue
Pompano Beach Library
November 14 - 6pm
Adventure...China presented by American Automobile Association (AAA)
Broward County Main Library
Refreshments sponsored by the Friends of Fort Lauderdale Libraries.
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Highlighted Programs for Little Readers
November 3 - 10am
Signing Stories @ Your Library
South Regional/Broward Community College Library
Come see Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat read in American Sign Language with voice interpretation. Join us for a fun and interactive parent and child activity after the story!
November 3 - 2pm to 4pm
The Big Read Kick-off
North Regional/Broward Community College Library
Join us for the Big Read Kick-off celebration! There will be performers, artists, speakers, children’s activities, refreshments and a limited number of free copies of Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat for children who attend the program.
November 6 & November 20 - 3pm
Mah Jong Mania
Weston Library
Learn how to play this Chinese tile game that’s similar to gin rummy and fun for everyone. All levels and ages are invited.
Sponsored by the Weston Friends of the Library.
November 17 - 10am to 4pm
The StoryBook Festival
Southwest Regional Library
StoryBook Festival Brings Books to Life Children and their families are invited to a magical world of stories at Broward County Library’s StoryBook Festival, from 10am to 4pm on November 17, at the Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines.
The free festival will feature two stages of live performances, fairy-tale crafts, and strolling storybook characters. The first 1,500 children at the festival will receive a free book.
The library event is being held in conjunction with Children’s Book Week, which is November 12-18.
The StoryBook Festival is funded through the Broward Public Library Foundation with support from the City of Pembroke Pines
and other sponsors.
For more information, call 954-538-9996.
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