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January 2024 Library Magazine View the magazine online to find events for all ages, listed by location, including arts & crafts, writing workshops, book clubs, health & wellness, career & business and more. Read Now Click here for…

Florida Panthers Library Card We’ve partnered with the Florida Panthers on a new Broward County Library card design featuring the Florida Panthers hockey team. The colorful new cards will be available at Broward County Library locations…

2024 Director’s Book Club Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs has chosen nine 2024 Director's Book Club selections covering a wide range of scenarios and destinations with thought-provoking themes. Many are available in…

December Director's Message from Allison Grubbs Greetings – Happy Holidays to one and all! I am so happy and grateful to have spent the year in service to this library system and to each of you. It is with deep satisfaction that I look back…

Holiday Closure: Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24 All Broward County Library locations will close at 6PM on Wednesday, November 22 and remain closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, 2023, in…

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Native American Heritage Events Native American Dreamcatcher Workshop with Sioux Indian artist Erika Tommie, all ages November 7, 5-7:30PM, Lauderdale Lakes Branch, Free/Register How to Trace Your Native American Heritage: Documentary screening…

November Library Magazine View the magazine online to find events for all ages, listed by location, including arts & crafts, writing workshops, book clubs, health & wellness, career & business and more. Read Now Service…

Spooky Season Cinema Tuesday Terror Matinee: The Curse of La Llorona (2019-R) October 10, 3-5PM, South Regional Broward College Library, Free/Details Retro Creature Features October 11, 18, 25, 31, 6-8PM, Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch Enjoy a free…

Greetings, It’s National Zombie Preparedness Month in Kansas and Illinois. While that’s not something on our Broward County Library (BCL) calendar, we do have some pretty important awareness holidays this month. The month starts out…

Book Talk and Signing with Diana Goetsch September 15, 6:30-7:30PM, Main Library, Free/Details Broward County Library hosts The New York Times bestselling author Diana Goetsch for a special book talk on her acclaimed memoir, This Body I Wore,…

It’s hard to believe that this year has rushed by so quickly that it’s already fall. Where I’m from in Georgia, we have four seasons that visibly change. Florida seems to have two seasons, hot and hurricane – but honestly, I…

Congratulations, You’re Hired! Free In-Person Resume/Cover Letter Preparation Classes September 2, 1-2PM, Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch, Free/Register September 6, 13, 20, 4-5:30PM, West Regional Library, Free/Register (three-class series)…

Authors and Aspiring Authors Broward County Library (BCL), in partnership with Florida Center for the Book, invites the community to take part in our ongoing Local Authors @ Broward County Library initiative. Readers are encouraged to support our…

What Will You Create? Invent, create, make and innovate with Broward County Library’s Creation Stations makerspaces. You provide the vision, we provide the space and gear to make it come to life. Creation Station Music at Jan Moran Collier…

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The Florida Panthers Summer Reading Tour Join the “Panther Patrol” at a library near you to celebrate and promote summer reading and learning! Enjoy stories and books read by Florida Panthers guests and personalities as well as games,…

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Holiday Closure: Independence Day All Broward County Library locations will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Our online resources are available 24/7 at Broward.org/Library. Greetings, I love July because the month…

South Florida Book Festival WORD! Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture July 13-15, African American Research Library & Cultural Center, Details/Tickets Hear from nationally known speakers, explore the roots of hip-hop culture and meet…

South Florida Book Festival WORD! Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture July 13-15, African American Research Library & Cultural Center, Details/Register Hear from nationally known speakers, explore the roots of hip-hop culture and meet…

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All-Ages Library Summer Learning Program Starts Today! Thursday, June 1-Saturday, August 12, Register If you love reading, register today for the Summer Learning Program. Win prizes for tracking the hours that you read and for completing…

Director's Message from Allison Grubbs Greetings, Be ready for Broward County Libraries (BCL) to dazzle you with unexpected, imaginative programs in June, July and August! Welcome to our summer! We’re excited about celebrity guests…

The Freedom to Read Panel Discussion: Intellectual Freedom and a Healthy Democracy May 24, 6-7:30PM, African American Research Library and Cultural Center Understand your role in protecting and preserving our freedom to read at this free…

Heritage & Culture Celebrating Freedom: Haiti and Florida Join us at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) for three different events celebrating independence and freedom, including a ticketed evening event and…

May Library Magazine View the magazine online to find a month's worth of events for all ages listed by location including arts and crafts, writing workshops, book clubs, health & wellness, career & business and more. Read Now Quick…

Libraries Closed for Staff Training Libraries will open two hours later than usual due to a scheduled staff training. View the relevant date and special open time for each location. At Broward County Libraries, the month of May is packed with…

Special National Poetry Month Online Event Ukrainian Poetry: History, Language & Losses April 29, 3-4:30PM, Online Celebrate National Poetry Month with a free online event featuring a panel of acclaimed Ukrainian poets, who will discuss the…

Art as Activism @ AARLCC A Conversation with Revolutionary American Artist Emory Douglas April 20, 6-7:30PM, African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) Hear Emory Douglas, the Black Panther Party’s Revolutionary Artist…

Greetings, Poet T.S. Eliot called April “the cruelest month” but it definitely is not at Broward County Library (BCL). We’ve got nothing but love for poets during National Poetry Month. And we’ll be celebrating! April…

April Library Magazine View the magazine online to find a month's worth of events for all ages listed by location including arts and crafts, writing workshops, book clubs, health & wellness, career & business and more. Read…

Sing It, Sister! Broward Women’s Chorus 50th Anniversary Concert March 18, 2-3PM, West Regional Library The Broward County Women’s Chorus is presenting their special 50th anniversary concert in celebration of Women’s History…

Libraries Closed for Staff Training Libraries will open two hours later than usual due to a scheduled staff training. View the relevant date and special open time for each location. Local Author Spotlight Book Talk with Local Author Ray…

Streamline Access to eBooks & eAudiobooks The Palace Project is Broward County Library's newest free mobile app. Enjoy streamlined access to our complete collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks. It's available for Apple and Android devices.…

View the magazine online to find a month's worth of events for all ages listed by location including arts and crafts, writing workshops, book clubs, health & wellness, career & business and more. Read Now Visit Us Library branches are…

You've heard it said that “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb,” but at Broward County Library (BCL), March is roaring all the way through! We're celebrating Women's History Month and Youth Art Month, and we have some…

Women’s History Month ADULTS Papercraft Project, presented by Debra Foster-Brunst, teens welcome March 8, 11AM-12:30PM, Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center Movie: Killing Us Softly, documentary exploring advertising and femininity …

Moonlight Tales: Caribbean Sounds February 24, 8-10PM, Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club (adjacent to Main Library), Register Enjoy an evening of outdoor storytelling and live music for adults at Moonlight Tales, with performers from the…

ArtLit 2023 February 4, Noon-5PM, South Regional/Broward College Library, Register A Celebration of Art, Culture and Stories that Connect Us This year marks the sixth anniversary of ArtLit, our free community celebration of art and literature…

Greetings! We are zooming into February with observances of Black History Month, Cancer Prevention Month, and Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month. I love that we are dedicating time to history, culture, health, and personal empowerment. It’s a…

February Library Magazine View the magazine online to find a month's worth of events for all ages listed by location including arts and crafts, writing workshops, book clubs, health & wellness, career & business and more. Read Now Your…

Black History Month Featured Events Celebrate Black History Month with trivia, book discussions, art workshops, storytimes, movies, performances and these featured events: Teen/Tween Book Discussion: The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 by…

Holiday Closure: January 16 All Broward County Library locations will be closed Monday, January 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Our online resources are available 24/7. New Library Podcasts You can now listen to…

Hello, and Happy New Year! What an exciting year we have ahead of us. Activities and events are planned months in advance, so I know you will be thrilled when you experience what’s coming. Our New Year resolution at the library is to give you…

January Library Magazine View the magazine online and find free events for all ages including book clubs, arts and crafts, storytimes, musical performances, health and wellness, career, finance and more! Read…

Broward County Library News - December 22, 2022 Holiday Closure: December 25 & 26 All Broward County Library locations will be closed Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Our online resources…

Holiday Closure: December 25 & 26 All Broward County Library locations will be closed Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Our online resources are available 24/7. NEA Big Read 2023 Preview…

Director’s Book Club Selections Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs has announced nine selections for her popular, interactive Director's Book Club discussions that take place online and in-person at various libraries. The 2023…

Holiday Inspiration from Broward County Library ‘Tis the season to be giving. Make your presents known with these great gifting ideas from your library. Consumer Reports: Before you shop, make sure you're gifting a great product at a good…

Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs Selected as New Manager of African American Research Library & Cultural Center Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs has been named new Library Regional Manager for the African American Research Library and Cultural Center…

Sounds of the Season Florida Ukulele Network (FUN) Holiday Music Jam, ages 15+ December 12, 6:30-7:30PM, Main Library Join Laura and members of FUN! We will project the chords and lyrics to favorite holiday songs while we will play and sing…

Holiday Green-Screen Photo Shoots Dress up, grab your friends and family and stop by for a free, green screen holiday photo shoot at your library. Select your background, strike a pose and we do the rest! We’ll email your photo to you, just…

December Library Magazine View the magazine online and find free events for all ages including book clubs, arts and crafts, storytimes, musical performances, health and wellness, career, finance and more! Read Now Your Opinion Counts Let us…

Holiday Closure: Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 All Broward County Library locations will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Our online resources are available 24/7. woman wearing santa hat under palm…

Holiday Closure: Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 All Broward County Library locations will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Our online resources are available 24/7. Health & Wellness Featured…

Holiday Closure: Veterans Day Friday, November 11 All Broward County Library locations, with the exception of NSU-Alvin Sherman Library, will be closed. Our online resources are available 24/7. Get a Clue StoryBook Festival, November 19,…

Holiday Closure: Veterans Day Friday, November 11 All Broward County Library locations, with the exception of NSU-Alvin Sherman Library, will be closed. Our online resources are available 24/7. Please note that due to Tropical Storm Nicole…

Celebrating Our Veterans Veterans Family Day, November 19, 11AM-2PM, Details/Registration Location: Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park (adjacent to African American Research Library and Cultural Center) Join us as we honor military veterans…

Express Yourself Adults Decorate & Donate Greeting Cards for Our Troops, November 5, 1-3PM, Southwest Regional Library Fine Art Painting Class with Wylene del Pino, November 7, 10:30AM-1PM, Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center Knit…

November Library Magazine View the magazine online and find free events for all ages including book clubs, arts and crafts, storytimes, musical performances, health and wellness, career, finance and more! Read Now Your Opinion Counts Let us know…

November is a month for giving thanks. It’s also a time for gatherings, cooking and crafts. In this season, gratitude is the attitude, with something for everyone at our library events. For many families, the holiday season is celebrated…

Arts, Crafts, Carving and Kahoot! Craft with Kristen: Calavera (Skull) Accessories, adults/teens, October 15, 2-3PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Halloween Crafts, ages 5-18, October 20, 4-5PM, Northwest Regional Library …

We’ve got great news to share – we’ve eliminated late fines! Broward County Library (BCL) will no longer assess any late fines for library books, DVDs and other materials returned after the due date. Even sweeter, BCL is also…

We’re Here to Help Ask Us Anything: Technology and Computers Mondays, 6-7PM, Hallandale Beach Branch Need help understanding how to use your computer, phone or tablet? Bring your questions and devices and we’ll give you a hand.…

October Featured Arts & Crafts Events Adults -Get Crafty: Beaded Pumpkin, October 5, 5-5:45PM or 6:30-7:15PM, Southwest Regional Library -Crafts with Kristen: Create and Decorate Calavera (Skull) Accessories, teens welcome, October 15,…

Director's Message from Allison Grubbs What a month we have ahead of us! There are so many special occasions at the library in October. It’s TeenTober, a month-long celebration designed to encourage teens to be enthusiastic readers…

Free News & Newspapers Stop pricey subscriptions and read your favorite papers online. Use your Broward County Library card to access Miami Herald, The New York Times, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and more.…

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) Featured Events For a full list of Hispanic Heritage Month programs, visit our Online Library Events Calendar, enter "Hispanic Heritage" in the search box and select your desired date range. Live…

Take Care of Yourself Ageless Grace: Chair exercises for the mind and body -Tuesdays, 1-2PM, Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch -Wednesdays, 1-2PM, Weston Branch -Thursdays, 2-3PM, Stirling Road Branch -Thursdays, September 8, 1-2PM, & September…

Let’s Get It Started: Tech for Beginners -iPhone Tips for Beginners, September 7, 1-2PM, Pembroke Pines Branch. Learn iPhone basics – bring your iPhone and your questions. -Computer Basics Class, September 8 and September 22, 1-2PM,…

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…

Five Ways to Save Money with Your Broward County Library Card If you’re reading this, you probably already have a Broward County Library card. But you probably know someone who doesn’t! September is Library Card Sign-up Month, the…

September Library Magazine View the magazine online and find free events for all ages including book clubs, arts and crafts, storytimes, musical performances, health and wellness, career, finance and more! Read…

Director's Message from Allison Grubbs As we ease into September from Labor Day, a holiday created to recognize the dignity and political rights of working people, it’s a perfect time to think about how our society changes, and what brings…

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The glorious cycle begins again – it’s back to school time! South Florida’s climate makes it seem like an endless summer. And in a way it is, because it’s almost always blindingly sunny and a perfect beach day. Where I am…

Jobs & Career Bracing for the Metaverse: Immersive Tech for Entrepreneurs July 27, 5:30-6:30PM, Online You Got This: Starting Your Own International Business July 27, 6-7:30PM, Hybrid in-Person/Online Create a…

Wellness Events Diabetes Prevention & Diabetes Education (Online) July 26, 2:30-3:30PM Find out about diabetes basics, prevention programs, self-management education and support. Stress, Hormones and Health August 2, 4:15-5PM, Century…

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It’s Not Gossip if the Characters are Fictional Let’s talk books! We offer almost two dozen book clubs each month at libraries all over Broward County. Meet other readers and explore new titles and genres. We have clubs for all ages,…

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Look Who’s Here! July Authors, Artists & Illustrators @BCL Illustrator Kaylani Juanita - Ashley Bryan Art in the Summer Series July 13, 2-3PM, Online Kaylani Juanita leads a fun, creative online art lesson for all ages and families. …

Dive Into Our Ocean of Possibilities Summer Learning Program If you’re not spending the summer winning prizes for reading, learning and trying new things, then dive into our Summer Learning Program (SLP)! The next prize drawing is August 1st…

Here comes July – bursting from the night sky! We’re looking forward to a dazzling evening of fireworks on Monday, July 4 (pets inside, please!). All library branches are closed on the holiday for in-person visits, but as you know,…

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Take & Make Crafts for Kids Pick them up, take them home and make them your own! Select libraries now offer free take and make craft kits for at-home fun. To find one close to you, visit our Online Library Event Calendar, enter "take and make"…

Celebrate Juneteenth 21st Annual Blues & Sweet Potato Pie Festival June 18, 11AM-5PM, Apollo Park, adjacent to Northwest Branch Library This beloved signature event dishes up BBQ, Civil War historical re-enactors, blues/jazz music,…

Look Who’s Here! June Authors, Artists & Illustrators @BCL -Watercolor Art Lesson with award-winning illustrator/artist E.B. Lewis, Ashley Bryan Art in the Summer Series June 15, 2-3PM, Online (Tweens, Teens, Adults) -Meet the…

Special Online Juneteenth Celebration with Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth" Saturday, June 11, 1-2:30PM Explore the history, meaning and significance of the Juneteenth holiday at this free online event. It features an afternoon of dynamic…

BAM! Be Alive Through Music Festival June 11, 7-9:30PM, African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) BAM! It's Juneteenth - Be Alive through Music, which features Archives After Dark: Hosted by Quadeera Teart; with performances…

Celebrate Pride Month - Interactive Queer Banned Book Installation June 1-29, Main Library Learn about the history of Queer banned books and read/take free LGBTQ+ books provided by Stonewall National Museum & Archives - Art Exhibit: Bona…

Holiday Closure: Monday, May 30 All Broward County Library locations will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Our online resources and more are available 24/7 at Broward.org/Library. Caribbean American Heritage Month…

Summer is gaining on us, and I’m daydreaming of being at the beach with prize-winning paperbacks that have been calling my name all year. Or maybe lounging in a hammock with my tablet full of ebooks that weighs only a few ounces. I’m…

Summer Library Magazine View the magazine online and find free events for all ages including book clubs, arts and crafts, storytimes, musical performances, health and wellness, career, finance and more! Read Now Dive Into Oceans of…

17th Annual Children's BookFest June 4, 10AM-3PM, West Regional Library Join us for the 17th Annual Children’s BookFest, the official kick-off to Broward County Library’s Summer Learning Program - Oceans of Possibilities. This free…

Juneteenth Celebrations We’re hosting Juneteenth events for all ages, including these special signature events: - June 11, 1-2:30PM - Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom (online) featuring activist Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of…

Tech Talk Gear to Go Love gadgets and tech? Use your Broward County Library card to check out tablets, virtual reality headsets, internet hotspots, robotic devices, snap circuit electronic kits and more. If fitness is your thing, pedometers,…

Health & Wellness -Doc Talk on Diabetes, with Dr. Megha Vashist of Chen Senior Medical Center May 16, 2:30-3:30PM, Hallandale Beach Library -Create a Fidget Bead Accessory, for calming anxiety and reducing stress May 19, 3-4PM,…

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May Library Magazine View the magazine online and find free events for all ages including book clubs, arts and crafts, storytimes, musical performances, health and wellness, career, finance and more! Plan your month with easy one-click…