New mysteries: Teen actor’s big break turns frightening, and Miami family dynamics get stirred up
Alan Orloff, who has received numerous awards and nominations for his private investigator novels, ventures into the young adult (YA) market with a rousing, character-driven story about a 16-year-old actor whose latest role puts him in danger. While YA novels are geared for ages 13 to 18, adult readers will find much to like in “I Play One on TV” for its plotting, strong friendships and look at how a teen straddles adulthood while still a kid. Teenage angst? A little, but mainly Orloff shows normal, well-balanced teens who’ve found their happy, safe place in theater.
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Dalton Black has been building a career as an actor since he was in second grade — school productions, a few community-theater shows and a couple of lucrative national commercials. He’s just had his big break playing the killer in “High School Hitman,” an episode of the true crime TV series “Teen Killers.” His role as Homer Lee Varney, who murdered a classmate, is earning Dalton accolades and a role in the sequel. He’s also been able to get speaking roles for his two best friends, Trinity Thomas and Miguel “Patch” Gutierrez.
Join the Broward Public Library Foundation at Savor Cinema to celebrate Jane Austen's ultimate story of life and love in Georgian England. Location: Savor Cinema 503 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, 33301 Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 Reception Begins at 6:00 p.m. Movie Screening Begins at 7:00 p.m. Cost: Adults - $12 Students & Seniors - $10 About: Based on Jane Austen’s beloved novel, the classic tale of love and values unfolds in the class-conscious England of the late 18th century. The five Bennet sisters — including strong-willed Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) and young Lydia (Jena Malone) — have all been raised by their mother (Brenda Blethyn) with one purpose in life; finding a husband. When a wealthy bachelor takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Among the man’s sophisticated circle of friends, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. But when Elizabeth meets up with the handsome and — it would seem — snobbish Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), the battle of the sexes begins. Prior to the film, don't miss a reception in a superbly featured room for a taste of some excellent boiled potatoes! Film Details: Countries: France | United Kingdom | United States of America YEAR: 2005 RUN TIME: 127 MIN LANGUAGE(S): en DIRECTOR(S): Joe Wright PRODUCER(S): Paul Webster CAST: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan, Jena Malone For more information, visit: https://fliff.com/events/prideprejudice/
Join the Broward County Library for our 2nd annual Women Making STEAM lecture series, fully on Zoom. Partake in the fun while transcending space and time and celebrating the achievements of these special women in STEAM.
In this edition, you will learn about the 'Color Our World' Summer Learning Program, a Bonus LitLIVE! event with Author Alex Segura, Literary Feast 2025 recap, the Florida Library Association honoring the Florida Panthers Foundation, and more.
In this edition, you will learn about Literary Feast 2025 and the twelve featured authors, highlights from LitLUNCH! 2025, Books & Bits, and Library Giving Day.
The Broward Public Library Foundation would like to thank WSFL-TV for featuring us on their 'Doing Good' Inside South Florida broadcast segment! The Library Foundation's Director of Philanthropy, Robert Ahlness, visited the WSFL studio to share about all of the wonderful Broward County Library programs we are grateful to support.
In this edition, you will read stories about LitLUNCH! with Susan Page, Books & Bites with Ron Magill, Books 'n' Bears at the Holidays, and more.
Broward Public Library Foundation Announces 15th Annual LitLUNCH!
Join the Broward Public Library Foundation for Sips and Sweets with Kendra Scott! Stop by to shop and style at this giveback event in support of libraries and literacy programs.
In this edition, you will read stories about LitLUNCH! and Literary Feast 2025, Books 'n' Bears at the Holidays, new Board Members, StoryBook Festival, and more.
In this edition, you will read stories about the success of the 2024 Summer Learning Program, the new Books & Bites event with author Alyssa Maxwell, the Conference on Children's Literature, Banned Books Week, and more.
