Tag: Alvin Sherman Library

What is your family’s story? Have you ever wondered why you are what you are? Learn the stories of your family history by learning the basics of genealogical research.  Find out what makes your story a part of the American story.

This six week series serves as an introduction to basic genealogy research. Attendees will learn best practices,  how to search sources, and strategies in doing genealogy research. Topics covered include the U.S. Census, vital records, immigration research, military research, and a variety of other resources. We encourage you to sign up for all classes.

Schedule:

• Thursday, June 13: Getting Started  – includes how to document your research
• Thursday, June 20: Best Library Resources
• Thursday, June 27: Online Research: United States Census and finding vital records
• Thursday, July 11: Immigration and Naturalization records
• Thursday, July 18: Other sources including military and education records
• Thursday, July 25: DNA Research

For more information: https://sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/spotlight/event/introduction-to-genealogy-for-adults/

 

This program is part of the American Creed Community Conversations

and is designed to engage Americans in reflection and dialogue about their own 
part in the American story, and in acting to shape that story for the better.

This program is free and open to the public

Launch your child’s summer reading at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s totally interactive, energized dance party–where everyone sings along at the karaoke show, no one is put on the spot, and everyone is a star. Join a special meet and greet with Pete the Cat and Elephant and Piggy and face-painting.  The party is free and open to the public.  For more information: lib.nova.edu/summer

The Gold Coast Watercolor Society is the premier watercolor club in South Florida, and several members have been nationally recognized for their work. The  “Painting the Universe” exhibit coincides with the Alvin Sherman Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories.”The exhibit is FREE and open to the public from Saturday, May 4 – Saturday, July 13, 2019

Join GCWS for an awards ceremony and reception on Saturday, May 11 from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Cotilla Gallery.

For more Information: https://sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/spotlight/event/paint-the-universe/

Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library invites you to its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 1^st at 5:30 pm for a celebration of this past year’s achievements and the installation of the incoming board and officers.  Our Keynote speaker, Ronnie Shashoua , program leader for Girls in Robotics will discuss this ground breaking collaboration between the NSU University School, NSU Alvin Sherman Library and the Florida Girl Scouts.  To RSVP, visit: libdev@nova.edu or call 954-262-4593.  Open to all Circle of Friends members and their friends.

For more Information: https://sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/spotlight/event/circle-of-friends-annual-meeting/

 

The Alvin Sherman Library will host its 27th Semi-Annual Book Sale, Wednesday, April 10 – Saturday, April 13. The presale is open April 10 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for NSU faculty, staff and Circle of Friends members only.

The book sale offers a wide assortment of gently used hardcover and paperback titles (fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, children’s books, and specialty) as well as some non-print materials (CDs, DVDs, blu-rays, video games, audiobooks, etc.). Most items will be $3 or less and a great way to add to your own personal collection while supporting the “Donald E. Riggs Library Education Assistance Fund.” Cash and checks only, please. No scanners allowed on presale day.

If you would like to donate items to our book sale or would like more information, please contact the Alvin Sherman Library’s Collection Development department at 954-262-4542.

The Used Book Sale will be open to NSU students as well as the general public on:

Thursday, April 11, and Friday, April 12:  10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.  and Saturday, April 13: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy a four FREE programs about Alexander Hamilton being conducted in conjunction with the Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary Exhibit.  The Exhibit features a collection of books, newspapers, art and acts of Congress that tell the Hamilton’s story as well as a traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Alexander Hamilton’s Legacy – Sunday, March 17 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Adam Levinson, Esq. explores Hamilton’s extraordinary legal legacy, including Hamilton’s reports to Congress as the nation’s first Secretary of Treasury.

2nd Floor, Cotilla Gallery, Light refreshments will be served

Isaiah Thomas: Revolutionary War Patriot and Publisher – Sunday, March 24 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

David Wells Roth, an American figurative painter, was commissioned by the Union Oyster House in Boston, to paint a series on Isaiah Thomas’s activities in Boston relating to the developments of the American

Revolutionary War. He’ll talk about Isaiah Thomas and his work.

2nd Floor, Cotilla Gallery, Refreshments will be served.

Alexander Hamilton: A Heroic Life – Tuesday, April 2 | 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

A talk by Timothy Dixon, J.D., Associate Professor, NSU College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of History and Political Science.

2nd Floor, Conference Room 2053

Refreshments will be served.

Alexander Hamilton: The Man vs. The Musical – Sunday, April 14 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Rand Scholet, compares and ranks Hamilton’s contributions with seven other Founding Fathers. The speaker has a number of photos and personal anecdotes from his five-year relationship with the musical and its

creative genius, Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as Hamilton author Ron Chernow that inspired the musical.” And singing may be heard…

2nd Floor, Cotilla Gallery

Refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to lib.nova.edu/AH or call 954-262-4613

Circle of Friends of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library invites you to The Power of Glass, a lecture on art glass by Davira S. Taragin. Writer, author, lecturer and curator Ms. Taragin is one of the country’s foremost experts on art glass. The event is in honor of Joan and Milton Baxt.  Mrs. Baxt was a lover of art glass who also served on the Board of the Circle of Friends and was a strong supporter of the library through her time and philanthropy.

Join us as we celebrate her life and the beautiful art glass which she generously donated to the library for all to enjoy. Reception generously sponsored by The Division of  Advancement and Community Relations and its free and open to the public.

RSVP to: lib.nova.edu/glass or 954-262-4593

Tour the surface of the sea to the perpetually dark abyss, and come face to face with the strange lifeforms living there. Discover how animals have adapted to their environment, and how humans are altering it.

NSU Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center

8000 N Ocean Dr., Dania Beach, FL 33004 (please call for parking info.)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

5:30 pm Reception, RSVP by Apr. 10

7:00 pm Free program, RSVP by Apr. 16

Members Free/ $20 pp non-members

RSVP at: lib.nova.edu/sea or contact: 954-262-4593