Holiday Closure: Monday, September 5

All Broward County Library locations will be closed Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Our online resources and more are available 24/7 at Broward.org/Library.

September Featured Book Clubs

Director’s Book Club: Circe by Madeline Miller
Join Library Director Allison Grubbs to discuss this adaptation of the story of the witch Circe from Greek mythology.
Something new: Join us at our “coffeehouse special” club meeting on September 16 at Cyth & Co. specialty coffee shop and eatery.

- Cyth & Co., 3446 NE 12th Ave., Oakland Park, FL 33334, September 16, 6-7PM 

- Miramar Branch Library, September 30, 1-2PM

Hoopla Book Club: Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz
September 21, 1:30-2:30PM, Main Library
This recent novel re-imagines a chapter in the life of Sylvia Plath, telling the story behind the creation of her classic novel, The Bell Jar.

Killer Books: True Crime Book Discussion Group: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
September 27, 5:45-6:45PM, Northwest Regional Library
Explore the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, the multi-billion dollar tech startup she founded.

We have book clubs for all ages and interests. To find yours, visit our Online Library Events Calendar, enter "book club" in the search box and select your desired date range.

Customer Satisfaction Survey

The annual library customer satisfaction survey is now online and your opinion counts! Please take a few moments to share your thoughts about Broward County Library services in this quick survey.

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The "Write" Stuff

Illustrate Your Children’s Book Without Learning How to Draw with author Robert Herrick, September 3, 2-3PM, Online

Memoir Writing Workshop with Anita Mitchell, September 12, 1-3:30PM, Main Library

Hear Me Book Release/Signing with Author Kerry O'Malley Cerra, for kids, tweens and families, September 17, 1-2PM, Northwest Regional Library

The Craft of Writing: Creating Engaging Characters and Environments with writing coach Christopher Hawke, September 17, 2-3:30PM, Online

35th Annual Conference on Children's Literature – Find Your Voice

September 23, 9AM-5PM
Parents, educators, librarians, storytellers, authors, illustrators and anyone interested in literacy for youth are invited to Broward County Library's 35th Annual Conference on Children's Literature at Main Library.

"Find Your Voice" is the 2022 Conference theme and this year’s special guests are bestselling, award-winning authors Karma Wilson, Antwan Eady, Kerry O'Malley Cerra, Sherri Winston, Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Jen Calonita and Nathan Hale.    

There is no charge for attending the 2022 Conference, but registration is required. A light lunch will be served.

Register

Expanded Services Hours

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve expanded service hours with additional hours at the libraries below. 

African American Research Library & Cultural Center

Carver Ranches Branch

Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch

Davie Cooper City Branch

Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center

Hollywood Branch

Lauderdale Lakes Branch

Miramar Branch

NSU-Alvin Sherman Library

Pembroke Pines Branch

Pompano Beach Branch

South Regional/Broward College

Southwest Regional

Stirling Road Branch

Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch

Tamarac Branch

West Regional

PowerPoint for Kids: Create Your Own Fantasy-Themed Presentation
Librarian Salena will help you learn the basics of PowerPoint and create a fantasy-themed Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Recommended for children ages 7-12; parents and caregivers are welcome to participate.

September Magazine

View the magazine online to find events for all ages, including writing workshops, book clubs, health & wellness, career & business and more.

Your Opinion Counts

Let us know what you think of the September magazine!