What's Happening at Your Library - Thanksgiving 2020

 

November 24, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Miami-Dade Public Library System! In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all library locations will be closed Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29. You still have time to visit your local library branch to stock up on DVDs, cookbooks, novels and more for the long holiday weekend.  If you can't make it to the library, remember, our online library is always open.  Check out eBooks, listen to audiobooks, watch movies and TV shows, read digital magazines and much more for free with your library card.  If you don't have one, sign up for an eCard and get immediate access to our online library. If you need assistance, our Customer Care team will be available via email Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at customercare@mdpls.org. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Your Ultimate Fall Music Playlist Set the mood for the perfect family feast with a Thanksgiving playlist from Freegal Music.  Enjoy a wide spectrum of tastes and genres while listening to iconic and popular artists, including Kelly Clarkson, J. Cole, Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, Prince, Johnny Cash and Sly & the Family Stone, as well as jazz favorites from Charlie Parker and Count Basie. Unlimited streaming and can keep five downloads per month - free with your library card!

Holiday Movies Get into the holiday spirit with movies the whole family can enjoy with the Thanksgiving for Kids collection on hoopla, instantly available for free with your library card.

Holiday Savings: Know Before you Buy Before driving to a store or clicking on that online shopping cart, explore the lists of the best Black Friday sales for 2020 on everything from large appliances to electronics to mattresses and more with free online access to Consumer Reports. Holiday tips include overviews of the most discounted new cars and even 25 ways to save on Thanksgiving food shopping. All you need is your library card to start saving money today!

City of Weston

 

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON November 24, 2020 Whether You Rent or Own a Home, Help is Now Available Application Deadlines are Rapidly Approaching Through two different programs, assistance is now available for renters and homeowners affected by loss of income due to COVID-19. If you are a Weston resident in need of assistance be sure to complete your application before the deadline for each program. Applications are reviewed and processed by Broward County on behalf of the City of Weston.  Rental Assistance » Homeowners COVID Help » CARES Act Grant Deadline for Weston Small Businesses EXTENDED Eligibility Criteria Changes Expanded to Include More Businesses The application deadline for both Small Business and Non-Profit Assistance Grant Programs has been extended to December 2, 2020. Technical Assistance has resumed, and program eligibility changes make more businesses eligible. Changes include: Business Revenue increased from $1.5M to $2M. Prior funding from PPP, EIDL and FL State Bridge Loan increased from $15K to $100K. Weston CARES. Learn More  » Weston Works App Available for Free Download Our Weston Works app is ready to start working for you today. It is a service app that will get your information for a service request right to where it needs to go - all in the palm of your hand. Easily report community issues such as missed garbage pickup, a downed tree or streetlight outage, pinpoint the issue location with GPS and even attach photos from your smart phone. Also access information on parks, the latest city news and events and connect with us on social media. See how Weston Works for you. Learn More  » Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Weston The City of Weston wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. We hope you are able to celebrate safely. City offices and park hours will vary slightly this week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. City administrative offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 25 and will reopen Monday, November 30. Parks will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 26 only. Garbage and recycling collection will operate as regularly scheduled. Thanksgiving Pet Safety It’s not just your health and safety to consider on Thanksgiving, the holiday can present safety hazards for your pets too. Try not to change their regular eating/walking routine and be sure not to feed them any leftovers. Much of what we eat can be damaging to their health. Most importantly, make sure they’re wearing their identification. Guests coming in and out of the home give pets a perfect escape opportunity.  Learn More » Mayor's Challenge and Health & Fitness Festival 23rd Annual Rotary Run for Tomorrow Events Elementary school students in Weston are invited to participate in the 2020 Mayor's Get Fit Challenge on Saturday, December 6. Students will earn prizes and giveaways and the chance for their school to earn a cash prize! Friends, families, and kids of all ages can also participate in the Health & Fitness Festival, a health and wellness event open to the entire community that will offer activities at various locations and online from November 27 through December 6.   Learn More » Where's George? He's Back to Explore Weston's Parks A Return to Week 6 Clue George is so excited to get back to his favorite City of Weston parks now that they're all dry. And he's offering a second chance to work on the clue for week six. Take some time to explore our parks this weekend and submit your answers for weeks one through six. We have lots of Weston swag to give away! Here's the clue for Week 6: Tucked between Indian Trace and I-75, there's plenty of shade at this City of Weston park, making it one of George's favorite picnic spots. Pack a healthy lunch or snack (George prefers apples) and don't forget to bring a blanket when you snap your photo here. See if you can "point" out the Calophyllums and Gumbo Limbo trees. Solve the Clue » WANTED: Toys for Kids The Broward Sheriff's Office is collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids for the holidays. The holidays are not bright and cheery for many this year, and BSO is looking to put a smile on some children’s faces and help lift the spirit of some parents who cannot provide new toys for their children. If you can help, drop-off locations are City Hall and all Weston Fire Stations. Be sure to drop off your donations by December 14. Toys will be distributed the next day! Learn More » Fall Front Porch Décor  Share Your Photos through November 30 Show us your Fall front porch décor! The City of Weston and the Arts Council of Greater Weston invite you to showcase your Fall décor with us. Decorate the front entryway of your home with your favorite Fall theme and share on your favorite social media platforms. Tag us with #HappyFallWeston so we can all enjoy the Fall season together. Learn More  » Danger in Plain Sight: Electrical Panels and Breakers Many homes that are 20 years old or more may have an unknown danger: the homes electric panel. Many have been recalled or have caused serious fires and injuries. Recently there have been a few homes here in Weston that have experienced electric panel failures. There are a number of electric panel brands and breakers that should be replaced for the safety of your family and your families home. Learn More» Open Enrollment for 2021 Healthcare Plans Open through December 15 Having a healthcare insurance plan for you and your family has become more important than ever. Open enrollment is now in progress for the 2021 plans offered through the Healhcare Marketplace through December 15. Visit Healthcare.gov to select your plan before the deadline in order for coverage to begin on January 1, 2021. Learn More» How to Request Mosquito Treatment in Your Area Bugged by mosquitoes? The water left behind by Tropical Storm Eta in addition to an unseasonably wet several weeks after the traditional "end" of the rainy season, has created the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes. As annoying as they are, they can also carry serious diseases such as West Nile virus, encephalitis, dengue and malaria.  If you need service in your area, click below to fill out a mosquito service request form with Broward County Mosquito Control.