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Library News
Notice: New $2 Broward County Computer Library Card Available to Non-Residents Beginning January 23. Visitors to Broward County can now enjoy the same Broward County Library computer services that residents do – for only $2, non-refundable. Beginning January 23, 2012, non-residents of Broward County will be able to purchase a computer library card that allows them access to Broward County Library’s thousands of public-use computers seven days a week. More...
Notice: After January 1, 2012, a $1 fee will be charged to your library card account for any library materials placed on hold and not picked up. The Libraries Division will continue to send notices by e-mail and phone when special request items are ready for pickup. If a phone number is not local, the customer will not receive calls and should set up an e-mail account to receive notification. Holds, once delivered to the pick-up branch, are held for five working days (holidays or days when the library is closed aren’t counted). After the sixth day, if the item has not been picked up, a $1 fee will be charged and the item will be processed for the next customer in the holds queue. Customers may call the library to receive an extension or to suspend holds that have not reached the holds shelf. Additionally, a family member may pick up holds on behalf of a customer, provided that they have the library card and can verify the PIN number associated with the card. Customers may also use BCL WoW, our free mobile app, to check the status of a hold, place a hold, suspend a hold, or contact us about a hold. Please take a moment to follow this link and update your e-mail and phone number or if your contact information has recently changed, please visit your nearest Broward County Library and the Circulation staff will be happy to assist you.
 Juneteenth Comes Alive at the Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival on June 16, at Northwest BranchThe annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival is coming to Northwest Branch Library, 1580 N.W. 3 Avenue, Pompano Beach (954-786-2186), on Saturday, June 16. Held each summer in honor of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, it features live music, dance, stories, contests and the Summer Reading Program kick off. More...
 Broward County Library and the Miami Dolphins Team Up for the 2012 Summer Reading Program Once again, Broward County Library and the Miami Dolphins have teamed up this summer to encourage kids to explore the world and read for the fun of it! Beginning June 9, school-aged children are invited to visit their participating Broward County Library to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and pick up a reading game board. "Book" a trip around the game board, stopping to pick up reading rewards at your library and winning the chance to score prizes. The more you read, the more you’re eligible to win! More...
 Broward County Library Kicks Off Adult Summer Reading Program on June 9 “Between the Covers” is the theme for the 2012 Adult Summer Reading Program and Broward County Library is offering a summer’s worth of fun for all ages. Read great books, meet new friends and enjoy free Adult Summer Reading events. The Adult Summer Reading Program officially kicks off on June 9, with 15 Broward County Libraries participating with events that range from the informative to the entertaining. More...
 Broward County Library Publishes Its First eBook, "The Bienes Museum Catalogs of James A. Findlay"
This week, Broward County Library published its first eBook, The Bienes Museum Catalogs of James A. Findlay. The publication honors the work of librarian and curator James A. Findlay, who served as director of the Bienes Museum of the Modern Book from 1995 to 2010. More...
Downloadable formats: EPUB eBook (iPad, smart phone, NOOK, Sony Reader); Kindle Book
 BCL Wins 2012 Florida Library Association "Best Public Library Website" Award Broward County Library received the 2012 “Best Public Library Website” award from the Florida Library Association (FLA) on Friday, April 20 at the Florida Library Association’s annual conference in Orlando, Florida. The FLA awards recognize libraries and individuals providing outstanding service to their local communities and at the statewide level. More...
 Public Art at Broward County Libraries Now Available with QR Codes Broward Cultural Division, in partnership with Broward County Libraries Division, announces the installation of QR (Quick Response) codes on interior artworks located at the libraries around the County. This new feature offers visitors and art connoisseurs the convenience of immediate access to detailed information on each of the public art projects. More...
New Young At Art Museum and Broward County Library Celebrated Grand Opening on May 5, 2012!
The new Young At Art Museum and Broward County Library celebrated its grand opening at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 at its new facility, located at 751 S.W. 121 Ave., Davie, FL 33325. The sleek, modern 55,000 square-foot LEED-certified building will house both a free, public Broward County Library and the Young At Art Museum, an innovative children’s arts education complex.
 Official Grand Opening of Little Green Library on Monday, April 23, 2012!
The Little Green Library, a special library focused entirely on residential green building, urban farming, recycling and other aspects of sustainable living, hosted its grand opening on April 23 in conjunction with Earth Day (April 22).  Located at 1033 N.W. 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, the library will be open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will showcase a variety of green building techniques that can be practiced in one’s home. Built in partnership with the Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale, the facility itself features a number of “green” features such as eco-friendly insulation, urban gardens, recycled countertops and work stations and energy-efficient LED lights. Note: The Little Green Library provides limited library service and does not have public-use computers and materials from other libraries cannot be returned to this location. For more information about the Little Green Library, call 954-712-0441.
Broward County Libraries Division and Florida Heritage Month: Celebrating the History of the Sunshine State
On March 3, 1845, Florida became the 27th state to join the United States of America. During Florida Heritage Month, Broward County Libraries (BCL) Division will host a slate of exhibits, programs and more to honor Florida’s rich history and raise awareness of its cultural heritage. More...
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