Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free live entertainment.
Shows in 2024 include:
Scavenger hunt
Scavenger hunt for youngsters at Northwest Regional Library with tasty reward treats while supplies last. It's 10 a.m. – 2 p.m July 22 at Northwest Regional Library.
The library is at 3151 N. University Drive, Coral Springs 33065
Bingo
Several branches offer Bingo with prizes, often books are the prizes.
11 a.m. July 25, August 1 and other dates at Northwest Regional Library. The library, 954-357-7990, is at 3151 N. University Drive, Coral Springs 33065, register online
4 p.m. July 29 at Southwest Regional Library. The Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6580, is at 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines 33331
Bubbles
Bubbles and entertainment are featured 2 p.m. August 6 at a branch library in Deerfield Beach, 837 E. Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach 33441.
Indian Dance For Beginners
A performance and instruction are featured at Indian Dance for Beginners, 2 p.m. August 7 at West Regional Library, 954-765-1560, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation 33324. Register online.
Previous events
Steel Pans
Steel pan performance by Steel Away is 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Miramar branch library.
The library, 954-357-8090, is at 2050 Civic Center Place.
Juggling
A juggling performance is featured 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6580, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331. Entry and parking are free.
Juneteenth
Hollywood
South Florida Chamber Orchestra is featured in a free program focusing on Juneteenth and Fathers. The event is 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Hollywood branch library,
954-357-7760, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood 33020.
Lauderdale Lakes
Free Juneteenth presentation and saxophonist 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Lauderdale Lakes branch library, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes 33311. Register online.
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Pirate Lady
Salty Sue performs her Pirate Lady show 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at Weston library, 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston 33332. Entry and parking are free.
Positively Africa
Postively Africa features songs in English and Swahili, information and demonstrations from Julius and Julia Sanna, who are from Africa. They demonstrate instruments, including
Djembe drums. The programs are entertaining, educational and interactive. They include
11 a.m. Saturday, June 15 Lauderhill Towne Centre Library 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill 33313, register online
3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, Northwest branch library, 954-357-6599, 1580 NW Third Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060, register online
11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, Broward main library, 954-357-7444, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301, register online
12 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Miramar branch library. The library, 954-357-8090, is at 2050 Civic Center Place, register online
Dance
A dance troupe performs 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at Hollywood branch library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., register online
Puppets
“The Wizard of Oz” featuring Stevens Puppets is 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6580, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331.
Other entertainment, workshops and events are featured on the Broward Libraries website.
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