Happy New Year
Broward County Library wishes you and your family
a happy and healthy 2008. This year, make sure to add a visit (or two, or three…) to the library on your list of things to do. Still making your 2008 resolutions? Visit the Spotlight of the Month page to view the most common resolutions and find great books at your library to get you started.

Great Programs and Classes in January
Click on the Bookings icon to view great programs to start off the New Year. From programs on health and wellness to book clubs to computer classes, you’ll find an array of exciting events at your Broward County Library.


Seasonal Snapshots
Now that the holidays are over, don’t forget about preserving those precious photographic memories. Here are some great tips to
help you make the most of your seasonal snapshots.

Reduce your Ecological Footprint (EF) with Broward County Library
Using your Broward County Library is a great way to make a difference to the environment in 2008. Instead of purchasing books, CDs, DVDs, newspapers, or magazines, utilize the resources at your Broward County Library. You can read all of the latest best sellers, check out great movies, and find music for everyone in the family. Since most books are read only once, consider sharing materials instead of purchasing your own copies. You can help reduce the impact you directly make by considering how materials affect your ecological footprint. In a recent report from the United Nations, the United States was reported to have the second largest ecological footprint towards the environment. Using your library is a great way to lessen this impact.

Broward County Library also opened the first green building in Broward County in 2007. The South Regional/BCC Library, located in Pembroke Pines, offers an environmentally friendly building with drought-resistant landscaping, strategically placed windows, and low-emission construction materials. The library was awarded a silver rating from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™. Click here to find out more about the first green building in Broward County.