During the month of April, you can participate in our annual Children's Reading Festival, attend the Pan African Bookfest and Cultural Conference, view pictures and photographs about the African-American experience in Broward County from 1736 to present, find out about the Florida Keys or celebrate Earth Day by learning about the Everglades. There is always something to do at your Broward County Library!

Broward County Mayor Kristin Jacobs' Community Exhibit: Celebrating Broward County's Rich History and Cultural Diversity

The African-American Experience in Broward County: The Journey

View select pictures and photographs from 1736 to present about the African-American Experience in Broward County. The exhibit is located on the first floor of the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.

Click here to view a slideshow of the exhibit.

For more information, please call 954-625-2800.

Children's Reading Festival

This year's Children's Reading Festival will take place on Saturday, April 16 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, April 17 from noon to 5 pm. The theme is Once Upon a Fairy Tale...A Tribute to Hans Christian Andersen.

Click here to view the stage schedules.

Click here to view the great performers at this year's festival.

Click here to download a .pdf version of the brochure for the Conference on Children's Literature.

Click here for information about directions and parking.

Our Monthly Magazine

Click here to download a .pdf of our monthly magazine, Bookings. Read about the Children's Reading Festival, Awards Night for our Literacy Program, the Pan African Bookfest, National Library Week, view our programs and events, or find a computer class at a branch near you.

Pan African Bookfest and Cultural Conference

The third annual Pan African Bookfest and Cultural Conference will be held April 16 - 28. Programs will take place at the African-American Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, as well as at other locations. For more information, please call 954-357-7348.

Click here to view the poster and a .pdf version of the schedule.

Wags & Tales

Wags & Tales is designed to improve reading skills and give children a unique way to practice reading. Each child can read a story one-on-one to a friendly and gentle dog from the Humane Society’s Pet Facilitated Therapy program. Preregister to attend a class by calling the individual branch.

Click here to view the Spring 2005 Schedule.

Friends of Broward County Libraries

Become a friend today! Click here to visit the Friends web page.

For more information, contact friends@browardlibrary.org, or call 954-563-5322.

Please click here to view the new systemwide Friends of Broward County Libraries Brochure.

Tax Forms

Still waiting to send in your tax forms? Click here to access 2004 IRS Tax Forms, contact your local tax office, check on your refund status, or find out more information about taxes.

Our Maritime Heritage: The Florida Keys

Learn what makes the Keys a special place, what is being done to help protect these valuable marine resources, and how you can help. This program is presented by Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on Tuesday, April 12 from 6 to 7 pm at Hallandale Beach Branch, 300 South Federal Highway in Hallandale. For more information, click here to view the flyer.

The Subject Was Orchids: Poetry and Painting by Bonnet House Fine Artists

Florida Center for the Book and Bonnet House Museum & Gardens present this evening filled with poetry and paintings on Thursday, April 14 at 5:30 pm at Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, 900 North Birch Road in Fort Lauderdale. Admission and parking is free.

To find out more about the poets, click here to view the flyer.

First Annual Everglades Celebration

Learn more about Florida's unique ecosystem through speakers, visual presentations and exhibits at North Regional/BCC Library's First Annual Everglades Celebration on Saturday, April 16 from 10 am to 3 pm. North Regional/BCC Library is located at 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. in Coconut Creek.

For more information, click here to view the flyer.

Powers Behind the Throne: The Fascinating Lives of First Ladies

Robert P. Watson, Ph.D., is a scholar of the American Presidency who has published more than 25 books. He will discuss the lives of the First Ladies on Thursday, April 14 from 2 to 3:30 pm at the Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Reading Center, 1301 South Ocean Drive in Hollywood.

For more information, click here to view the flyer.

Important Telephone Numbers and Web Addresses (Please click on the blue links to access the corresponding web pages)

Renew Materials: 954-357-RENU (7368)

Information and Reference at the Main Library: 954-357-7444

Youth Services Administration: 954-357-7336

Outreach Services Administration: 954-357-7348

Library Administration: 954-357-7397

Talking Books: 954-357-7555

Learning Services (Literacy Programs): 954-357-8211

Florida Center for the Book: 954-357-7401

Bienes Center for the Literary Arts: 954-357-8692

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Online Resources

New Movies in Collection - .pdf version

Did You Know

Compared to all 25 public libraries in the United States serving more than 1 million residents, the Broward County Library is first in the number of annual public visits per capita. That's the busiest "door count" in the country. (Public Library Data Service "Statistical Report 2004".)

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