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| January 2007 |

January 12, 2007 - “The Pan-Africanists” Exhibit at South Regional/BCC Library

January 11, 2007 - Moonlight Tales: Storytelling Under the Stars
at the Main Library on February 24, 2007


January 10, 2007 - New Sony Readers Now Available at Broward County Library


January 8, 2007 - Weston Branch Library Re-Opens


January 8, 2007 - International Festival of Food, Music, Dance and Crafts at North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library

January 4, 2007 - Temporary Closing of the Weston Branch Library

| December 2006 |

December 22, 2006 - Opening Reception for The Voyages of Alex Haley: Notebooks and Memoirs of an African-American Writer Scheduled for January 5, 2007 at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

December 20, 2006 - Free Porcelain Art Display at Imperial Point Library


December 15, 2006 - North Regional/BCC Library Temporarily Closes for Repairs


December 15, 2006 - West Regional Library to Close to Move to New Library


December 7, 2006 - “Orientación sobre el proceso de ciudadanía” y “Cómo sobrevivir en los Estados Unidos”


December 7, 2006 - Las escuelas: derechos de los padres y de los estudiantes

| November 2006 |

November 28, 2006 - Library’s E-Newsletter Wins MarCom Creative Award

November 28, 2006 - Teen Pregnancy Forum at African-American Library


November 20, 2006 - Book Fair at Tamarac Branch


November 15, 2006 - The Big Read Project


November 14, 2006 - Renaming and 10th Anniversary Celebration at Bienes Center, Main Library

| October 2006 |

October 30, 2006 - Recognition in Reading Awards

October 30, 2006 - New Downloadable Books and Audio Books


October 20, 2006 - Jewish Heritage Month in November


October 18, 2006 - StoryBook Festival Public Service Announcements


October 16, 2006 - “Voices of the Harlem Renaissance”
at the African-American Research Library on October 25 at 7 p.m.


October 10, 2006 - StoryBook Festival

October 6, 2006 - Book Talk by Forever Changed Author McConnell

October 6, 2006 - Families @ your library® in October and November

October 6, 2006 - Employability Workshops in December and January

October 5, 2006 - Chopin Concert at Main Library

October 5, 2006 - A Tribute to Louise Bennett on October 16 at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

October 3, 2006 - New Extended Online Version of Bookings

October 3, 2006 - Prose, Poetry, Plots & a Play at Main Library

| September 2006 |

September 21, 2006 - Wartime Propaganda Exhibit at Main Library

September 20, 2006 - A Touch of Art and Gratitude at the Main Library on October 1


September 19, 2006 - Blues School 2007 - Additional Information


September 14, 2006 - Read Together, Florida Programs About The Zero Game


September 12, 2006 - Teen Read Week 2006 Programs and Events

| August 2006 |

August 28, 2006 - An Evening with Eddie Daniels on September 29

August 25, 2006 -Two Authors in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month


August 24, 2006 - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month


August 24, 2006 - Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion on September 15


August 8, 2006 - Carnival at Main Library

Photos of Carnival Exhibit

August 7, 2006 - Young Adult Job Workshop on Sept. 28 at North Regional/BCC Library

August 3, 2006 - Burmese Display and Lecture at Main Library

Photo of the Artist

August 3, 2006 - New Design for E-Newsletter

August 2, 2006 - Two AARP Programs at NR/BCC Library


August 1, 2006 - Save the Date - Blues School 2007

| July 2006 |

July 31, 2006 - Celebrate Caribbean Heritage at the Main Library

July 19, 2006 - Broward County Library and the Miami Dolphins - A Winning Team!


Photo of Punter Donnie Jones Reading to Children at the Weston Branch Library


July 18, 2006 - Celebration of the Inventor: Workshop and Exhibition at the Main Library on August 5


July 17, 2006 - Bestselling Author Victoria Christopher Murray at the Main Library on August 3 at 7 p.m.

Photo of Victoria Chistopher Murray

July 14, 2006 - AARLCC Receives Esther Rolle Collection

July 13, 2006 - Broward County Library Wins 8 NACIO Awards


July 13, 2006 - Art Exhibit of Jamaican Artist, Elgo

Elgo Artwork

July 7, 2006 - Two New Libraries Opened in June

Photos of the New Libraries

July 5, 2006 - Two New Associate Directors Appointed

Photo of Julie V. Hunter

Photo of Bryan Thabit

| June 2006 |

June 30, 2006 - Camp @ Your Library

June 28, 2006 - "Noche Bohemia en la Biblioteca"


June 22, 2006 - Employability Workshops in Spanish


June 14, 2006- Photographer Brian Call Presents Nature in the Everglades Exhibition on June 24


June 13, 2006 - Pembroke Pines Branch Closes Temporarily July 13-15


June 6, 2006 - Treasures of the Caribbean at the African-American Research Library on June 16

| May 2006 |

May 30, 2006 - African-American Research Library and Coral Springs Museum of Art Present Art From Africa Exhibit June 9 to August 19

May 25, 2006 - Surviving America 101 at the Main Library on June 3


May 23, 2006 - I Musici Estensi Orchestra at the Weston Branch Library on July 17


May 22, 2006 - New Hours at Tamarac


May 17, 2006 - Nikki Turner at African-American Research Library on May 24


May 17, 2006 - Library Summer Events for Children and Teens


May 15, 2006 - Tony Thompson Performs at North Regional/BCC Library on June 10


May 1, 2006 - Friends Win Outstanding Program Award

| April 2006 |

April 25, 2006 - Hollywood Branch Closing

April 18, 2006 - Literary Cinema Grand Finale and Art Exhibit at Main Library on May 13

Abril 18, 2006 - TALLERES DE ARTE GRATUITOS PARA NIÑOS

April 14, 2006 - Moonlight Tales

April 13, 2006 - Novelist Susan Isaacs to Speak on May 7

April 12, 2006 - Children's BookFest

Abril 11, 2006 - Children's BookFest - Festival de Libros para Niños

April 11, 2006 - Late Opening for Tyrone Bryant Branch on May 4

April 10, 2006 - Tuskegee Airmen To Be Honored at the African-American Research Library on May 3

April 7, 2006 - Hurricane Preparation Series at Imperial Point Library in April and May

April 4, 2006 - Prime Time Needs Seniors to Read to Children

| March 2006 |

March 28, 2006 - Mid Century Modern Architecture Exhibit in April at Main Library

March 27, 2006 - Friends of the Library Groups Need Members

March 27, 2006 - Randall Robinson at Pan African Bookfest on April 19

March 24, 2006 - The Big Read - Fahrenheit 451

March 22, 2006 - Gloria Goldfadden of Hugs for Kids to Speak on Child Abuse

March 21, 2006 - National Library Week Programs

March 21, 2006 - Dania Beach Paul de Maio Branch Book Fair on May 20

March 20, 2006 - Conference on Children’s Literature on April 28

March 20, 2006 - Juanita Alpuche, of Southwest Regional Library, Named “Unsung Heroine”

March 17, 2006 - Tai Chi Chuan and Healing Arts Sampler at Imperial Point Branch

March 17, 2006 - Poetry Readings

March 17, 2006 - Buck O’Neil Exhibit and Reception April 7 at the African-American Research Library

March 16, 2006 - A Literary Tea: Celebrating the Florida Artists’ Book Prize Winners

March 16, 2006 - Uniting for a Night of “Urban Stories” on April 20

March 15, 2006 - Volunteers Wanted for the 2006 Annual Pan African Bookfest and Cultural Conference

March 14, 2006 - Maryse Condé at the African-American Research Library on April 8, 2006

March 14, 2006 - Love Is the Language at the Library

Photo of The Couple

March 13, 2006 - Appointment of New Assistant Director

Photo of Eileen Cobb

March 13, 2006 - Reading Comes Alive Through Yoga

Photo of Parents and Children

March 13, 2006 - Samuel Morrison Honored as Role Model

Photo from Event

March 10, 2006 - "Del mar y la tierra" Exhibition by Sculptor Felix Gonzalez

Photos of Sculptures

March 9, 2006 - 2005 Florida Artists' Book Prize

March 7, 2006 - Uniting for a Night of "Urban Stories" on April 20, 2006

March 6, 2006 - Passport to Africa Family Program

March 2, 2006 - North Lauderdale Branch Closing

March 1, 2006 - Downloadable Certificates

| February 2006 |

February 23, 2006 - Second Annual Everglades Celebration

February 22, 2006 - Women's History Month

February 17, 2006 - Art Exhibit Honors Women’s History Month at Main Library

February 15, 2006 - The Carrie P. Meek Education Leadership Award Ceremony

February 13, 2006 - Program About Poet Emile Roumer at Main Library

February 13, 2006 - Downloadable Bookmarks

February 13, 2006 - Musical Puppeteer Performance

February 9, 2006 - African History Experts Address Influence of Egypt

February 7, 2006 - Passport to Africa Family Program Series

February 6, 2006 - Sister Souljah at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center on February 24

February 3, 2006 - Chopin Concert at Main Library

February 2, 2006 - Author Arthur Phillips at the Main Library

February 1, 2006 - Library to Use Collection Agency

| January 2006 |

January 27, 2006 - New Online Databases

January 23, 2006 - "The Many Faces of Love" Event at Imperial Point Branch

January 20, 2006 - Black History Month Programs

January 18, 2006 - College Representatives Meet Students at West Regional Library

January 13, 2006 - Online Story Time

January 9, 2006 - Fitness Program at Main Library

January 6, 2006 - Free Acoustic Guitar Club

January 6, 2006 - First Meeting of Book Club for Middle School Guys

January 4, 2006 - Inner and Outer Peace Through Meditation at Main Library

January 3, 2006 - Weston Reading Center Closes on January 5, 2006

| December 2005 |

December 29, 2005 - Citizenship Classes at Southwest Regional Library

December 29, 2005 - Books 'n' Bears Program Brightened the Holidays for 850 Children

Photos from the Event and the Books 'n' Bears at the Holidays logo

December 28, 2005 - Prime Time Needs Seniors to Read to Children

December 27, 2005 - Container and Portable Gardens at Imperial Point Branch

December 23, 2005 - Call for Authors for the Pan African Bookfest

December 23, 2005 - Passport to Africa Family Program Series

December 23, 2005 - December is Diversity Month

December 23, 2005 - Performance of "Untold Stories" at Main Library on January 21

December 20, 2005 - Traveling Library Offers Services to Riverland Branch Customers

December 20, 2005 - "Let's Get Personal" Biography Book Club at Imperial Point Library

December 15, 2005 - "Something for Everyone" Series at North Regional/BCC Library

December 15, 2005 - AMEFIKA GEUKA SERVES AS KEYONOTE SPEAKER

December 15, 2005 - Performance of "Ashella" at Main Library

December 8, 2005 - Journey through the Imagination of Jules Verne Grand Opening Ceremony

| November 2005 |

November 29, 2005 - Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch to Close from December 5 to 11, 2005

November 23, 2005 - Lauderdale Lakes Library Friends Fashion Show Held Dec. 8

November 22, 2005 - Classes in English Language at Main Library

November 22, 2005 - ALA/Nextbook Grant Given to North Regional/BCC Library

November 21, 2005 - Spanish Author Savater at Southwest Regional Library

November 16, 2005 - E-Newsletter Celebrates One Year Anniversary

November 9, 2005 - Passion V. Arrogance Author at Riverland Branch

November 4, 2005 - Museum Extension Project Exhibit at Main Library

November 3, 2005 - StoryBook Festival at Southwest Regional Library Nov. 19

November 2, 2005 - "Bearly" Used Teddy Bears Needed

November 2, 2005 - Author/Illustrator Ashley Bryan at African-American Library

November 1, 2005 - Hurricane Chill Out Cinema

| October 2005 |

October 18, 2005 - Yiddish Music at Hallandale Beach Branch

October 11, 2005 - Chopin Festival 2005 - 2005 at Main Library

October 11, 2005 - Teen Read Week Winners Announced

October 10, 2005 - Broward County Library Receives Gift of Don Quixote from Venezuelan Consul

Photos of the Meeting

October 7, 2005 - Consulate General of Barbados Visits AARLCC

Photo of AARLCC Visit

October 6, 2005 - The Adventures of Don Quixote

October 6, 2005 - Tracking the Polar Bear, a film presented by The Smithsonian Associates, at the South Regional/BCC Library on October 29, 2005

| September 2005 |

September 26, 2005 - Adoption Information Seminars and Foster Care Licensing Events

September 23, 2005 - Mr. Special Takes the FCAT Parent/Child Workshop

September 16, 2005 - Lauderdale Lakes Branch Closed for Repairs

September 14, 2005 - Time for Greatness Series at Main Library Oct. 11, 18, 25

September 12, 2005 - Tales of Old Pompano at North Regional/BCC Library Oct. 3

September 2, 2005 - Second Season for Literary Cinema at Main Library

September 2, 2005 - Don Quixote Programs at North Regional/BCC Library

September 1, 2005 - Cool Brazil: A Brazilian Culture Fest @ Your Library

| August 2005 |

August 24, 2005 - Program About Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club at Main Library

August 22, 2005 - "Brazil ao Vivo" Programs at Century Plaza, Deerfield and Pompano Branches

August 18, 2005 - Music Trio at South Regional/BCC Library

August 5, 2005 - Party in the Park

August 4, 2005 - Free Online Homework Help Returns

August 4, 2005 - Clifford the Big Red Dog Visits South Florida

August 4, 2005 - A "Stitch- In" at Imperial Point Branch Library

| July 2005 |

July 28, 2005 - Writing Workshop with Kitty Oliver at African-American Library

July 26, 2005 - Teen Scene at Main Library

July 25, 2005 - Young Adult Author at Southwest Regional Library

July 18, 2005 - Free Business Counseling at African-American Library

July 13, 2005 - "What's New in Florida" Photography Exhibit at Main Library

July 6, 2005 - Dinosaur Books and Movies at Main Library through September

July 5, 2005 - "Noche Bohemia" at Main Library on July 30

July 1, 2005 - "Natural Florida" Series at African-American Library

| June 2005 |

June 20, 2005 - Dr. Candace Wheeler Jazz Trio and Friends Present Great Music by Jazz Composers at South Regional/BCC Library on June 26

June 13, 2005 - Afrikan Women's Week Events at African-American Research Library June 25-26

June 13, 2005 - New Hours at Stirling Road Branch

June 13, 2005 - Juneteenth Rhythm and Rhymes at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

June 13, 2005 - Pembroke Pines Branch Closes Temporarily on July 16

June 9, 2005 - Broward County Libraries Division and Starving Artists present the 5th Annual Starving Artists Competition and Exhibit from July 3 through 30

June 9, 2005 - Haitian artists display their work at Painters of Cap Haitien Artwork Exhibit

June 6, 2005 - Female Revolutionaries Program at Main Library

| May 2005 |

May 31, 2005 - Ongoing Newcomers/New Americans Program

May 24, 2005 - United and Proud! Exhibit at Main Library on June 11

May 23, 2005 - New Hours at Stirling Road Branch

May 11, 2005 - Florida 2005 Summer Reading Program Kick-Off at Main Library

May 10, 2005 - Expansion of the West Regional Library

May 5, 2005 - Chopin Festival 2004 - 2005 Performance by Pianist Rachel Kudo

May 2, 2005 - Practical Immigration Talks in Portuguese with attorney Genilde Guerra at the Pompano Beach Library from May 11 thru July 13

| April 2005 |

April 26, 2005 - Painters of Cap Haïtien Artwork Exhibit May 6 Through June 24

April 12, 2005 - ALA/Netbook Grant for Fall of 2005 Given to Stirling Road Library<</A>