Broward County Library presents Big Read in January 2020, a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) program that features events and activities centered around this year’s Big Read selection. The month-long program celebrates the power of the written word and features events for all ages.
Kickoff Event
Friday, January 10, 2020, 5-8PM at
African American Research Library & Cultural Center
A keynote presentation on the lives of African Americans in Louisiana during the 1940s will be presented by Dr. Terriel Byrd, author of I Shall Not Be Moved and
By This Shall We Be Known: Interpreting the Voice and Message of Dr. King, Jr. Related programs will be held at multiple branches throughout January.
Saturday, January 11, 2020 at
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
ASL Event
Saturday, January 11, 2020, 2-3PM at the
Margate Catharine Young Branch
The Bridge Outreach for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will conduct an American Sign Language (ASL) book discussion and craft activity based on
A Lesson Before Dying. The deaf, hard of hearing and hearing are all invited to participate in this unique American Sign Language book discussion.
Director's Book Club Discussions
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Event Closing
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 5-9PM at the
African American Research Library & Cultural CenterEvent focuses on the music and cuisine of Louisiana. Participants will enjoy a live performance that combines acting and traditional music of the 1940’s with hip-hop/trap remixes and crowd participation, bringing the books characters to life. FLIPANY, an area non-profit with a mission to empower youth and adults through nutrition and physical activity programs while influencing policy changes for healthier communities, will conduct a healthy Cajun cooking workshop, demonstrate Louisiana soul food recipes, and serve samples to participants.
2019 Event Coverage
ArtLit 2019: A Day of Heroes -view event coverage
video.
Heroes Within Us: An Afternoon with Brad Meltzer - view event
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Fort Lauderdale Story Slam: Heroes - view event
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