One of My Favorite Local Libraries

As a bona fide bibliophile, I can quickly give you the location of the best libraries within a given-mile radius. And if you asked me "What's the best library for kids in Broward County?", I would point you in the direction of the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University. They have some of the best programs for tots and teens including concerts, story hours, writing workshops, socials, art exhibits, movie nights, and puppet shows. One of the best things about this library is that just as many of their programs take place on the weekends or in the evenings, so workings moms and dads don't have to miss out on the fun. Here are some noteworthy events coming up in January:

Norman Rockwell's Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

Date: All month long
Time: All Day

Description: An exhibit of sixteen signed prints by Norman Rockwell of paintings done for the Heritage Press editions of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

“La Hora de Cuentos” with Miss Rebecca (All Ages)
Date: Thu. 01/07/10
Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Description: ¡Canta, baila, y ríe en la biblioteca! Después de la hora de cuentos, aprende cómo ayudar a tu hijo a ser un buen lector en la Universidad de la Lectura Familiar. ¡Se servirán galletas!
Sing, dance, and laugh in the library! After storytime, learn how to help your child become a good reader at Family Literacy University. Cookies will be served!

Live at the Sherman - Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling Strings Band Interactive Concert

Date: Sat. 01/16/10
Time: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Description: Have fun learning about life on the Mississippi at this interactive concert for children of all ages.

FREE Family Film Friday! (All Ages)

Date: Fri. 01/22/10
Time: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Description: Bring the family to the library for a free movie night! Call 954-262-5477 for the title of this month's film

Dream Writing for Teens (Ages 14-18)

Date: Fri. 01/29/10
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Description: Learn how to write stories from your dreams with NSU’s Farquhar writing instructor, Kate Ann Heidelbach.

This is in February, but I wanted you to know about it ahead of time:

Puppets to Go Bob Nathanson’s Frog Prince: A Puppet Love Story (All Ages)
Date: Sat. 02/13/10
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Description: In celebration of Library Lover's Month enjoy a great show and learn about the ancient art of puppetry with master puppeteer, Bob Nathanson. See how different types of puppets such as hand, rod, marionette, and shadow puppets are brought to life.

Make your own frog prince or princess puppet after the show!