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Upcoming Programs @ Weston Branch Library

Weston Branch Library (exterior) Weston Branch Library (interior) Weston Branch Library (children area)

Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd. Weston, FL 33332
Telephone: 954-389-2098



May 2008

On Display: Asian Pacific Heritage Month Materials


 Book Club in a Bag
Start your own book club with everything you need to lead a discussion group: 10 books, questions, biographical information, reviews, and a sign-up form to help you keep track of the books. (All items must be returned when due.)

Call Linda Abraham for information and available titles, 954-389-2098, ext. 249.


Programs for Adults  

Book Discussions
>  May 27 - Spanish Book Club, Gabriel García Márquez's Memoria de mis putas tristes,
    6:30 to 8 p.m.
>  May 29 - Book Discussion, Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being, 7 to 8 p.m.

Citizenship
>  May 3 - Immigration Education Seminar: Includes information on adjustment of status,
    asylum, and visas.  Presented by Joseph A. Dorta, Esq.  11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
>  May 8 - Citizenship Studies: Basics on the application process and the interview - No
    registration necessary. Info: Janine Rodrigues, 954-389-2098, x247.  6 to 8 p.m.
>  May 15 - Citizenship Studies: History and Civics - Get an overview of the questions. No
    registration necessary. Info: Janine Rodrigues, 954-389-2098 x247. 6 to 8 p.m.

Communication and Language
>  Mondays - English Café, conversational practice for intermediate learners of English,
    10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
>  Mondays - Papo Afiado, intermediate conversational Portuguese, 6 to 8 p.m.
>  Tuesdays - El Club, intermediate conversational Spanish, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
>  Wednesdays - English Café, conversational practice for intermediate learners of English,
    6 to 8 p.m. 
>  May 27 - Spanish Book Club, Gabriel García Márquez's Memoria de mis putas tristes,
    6:30 to 8 p.m.
>  Movies in Hindi with English subtitles -- see "Movies and Videos" section below.

Health
>  May 7 - Managing Your Diabetes, support and discussion group, 2 to 4 p.m.
>  May 15 - Diabetes and Your Feet. Weston podiatrist Dr. Mark Beylin discusses how diabetes
    affects your feet and some of the things that can be done to help minimize and treat the
    problems. Sponsored by the Weston Friends of the Library, Inc., for Boomers Month. 
    7 to 8:15 p.m.
>  May 17 - Let's Get Over Getting Old! Wellness coach Dr. Harold Koning shows you how to use
    mind-body healing principles to slow down premature aging. Sponsored by the Weston Friends
    of the Library, Inc., for Boomers Month.  11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
>  May 22 - What Acupuncture Can Do For You: Health Benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental
    Medicine - Presented by Sandra Kahn, licensed acupuncturist. Sponsored by the Weston
    Friends of the Library, Inc., for Asian Pacific Heritage Month.  7 to 8 p.m.

Movies and Videos
>  May 3 - Hurray For Bollywood: Hum Tum - In Hindi with English subtitles. Courtesy of Yash Raj
    Films, in honor of Celebrating Our Communities Month.  2 to 4:30 p.m.
>  May 10 - Hurray For Bollywood: Bunty aur Babli - In Hindi with English subtitles. Courtesy of
    Yash Raj Films, in honor of Celebrating Our Communities Month.  2 to 4:30 p.m.
>  May 17 - Hurray For Bollywood: Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (Let's Be Friends) - In Hindi with English
    subtitles. Courtesy of Yash Raj Films, in honor of Celebrating Our Communities Month. 
    2 to 4:30 p.m.
>  May 31 - Hurray For Bollywood: Salaam Namaste - In Hindi with English subtitles. Courtesy of
    Yash Raj Films, in honor of Celebrating Our Communities Month.  2 to 4:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
>  Sundays - Chess Club, for all ages and levels, 1:30 to 3 p.m.



Programs for Children  

Sundays
Chess Club, for all ages and levels, 1:30 to 3 p.m. 

May 17
Wags & Tales: Children aged 5-12 can gain confidence in their reading skills by reading to pet therapy dog Dixie. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Broward County.  3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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   For information or to register for a program, please call Youth Services, 954-389-2098, x252.



Programs for Teens  

On Display: Asian-Pacific Teen Literature

Sundays
Chess Club, for all ages and levels, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Wednesdays 
TeenTechHour in the Computer Center, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

May 1
Summer Teen Volunteer Registration, 8th to 12th grade students - Teens must be present to register. Limited space.

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   For information or to register for a program, please call Youth Services, 954-389-2098, x252.



Computer Classes

                                                     No Charge                                   $10 Fee                      

May 2      2:30 p.m. to   4:00 p.m.    Computer Literacy I
May 5      2:30 p.m. to   4:00 p.m.    Computer Literacy II
May 7      2:30 p.m. to   4:00 p.m.    Computer Literacy III
May 10   10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon   Word I
May 12   10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon   Word II
May 14   10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.................................................... Word III
May 16   10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon    Excel I
May 20   10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon    Excel II
May 21     2:30 p.m. to  4:00 p.m.....................................................  File Management
May 24   10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon...................................................  Excel III
May 28     6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m......................................................  Digital Cameras Guide
May 30   10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon   Create a resume Using Word 


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           For information or to register for a class please call 954-389-2098, x234.

Please note:                       
>  All public computers at the library use the Windows XP Professional platform and Internet
    Explorer 6.0
>  The Microsoft Office Suite software programs (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher,
    and Word) are the 2003 version.
>  If you would like to save your work, please bring a disk or thumb drive.