Chapter One: Our Global Community

Every story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Broward County Library’s story begins with people. During 2006–2007, community-driven programs and events, designed to appeal to the many and varied wants and needs of multicultural, multiethnic, and multigenerational Broward County, brought thousands into the library.

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White Cane Day – October 13
White Cane Day promoted safety awareness for the blind.

Celebration of Esther Rolle’s Special Collection – October 27
The family of the award-winning actress donated
an incredible assortment of her memorabilia to preserve for the community.

Esther Rolle Special Collection at the
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

4th Annual Ashley Bryan Art Series Conference – November 17 & 18
This year’s event featured Bryan Collier with the theme of Promise and Purpose.

StoryBook Festival – November 18
Imagination was contagious at this year’s StoryBook Festival.

Debut of the Alex Haley Special Collection – January 5
A special event marked the first official viewing of hand-corrected manuscripts, letters, and personal treasures from Alex Haley.

Alex Haley Special Collection

First Anime Convention – January 6
The first Anime Convention drew thousands of teens for speakers, movies, artists, and a special costume contest.

Web Commercial for the Anime Convention

Sand Mandala, Drepung Gomang Monastery – February 2 through 6
A beautiful sand mandala was created and then given back to nature.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! – March 3
Hundreds of children celebrated this very special birthday.

Children’s BookFest – April 27 & 28
Broward County Library celebrated Children’s Day/Book Day (Día de los niños/ Día de los libros) with special performers, arts and crafts, storybook characters, and authors.




Pan African Bookfest and Cultural Conference – April 11 through April 21
Drawing internationally-known speakers, artists, and authors, this year’s event celebrated the rich history of the African Diaspora.




Books ‘n’ Bears at the Holidays – December
Making the holidays brighter, children received a gently used teddy bear and a new book.