This month don't miss exciting events at your Broward County Library. Summer is the perfect time to pick up a great book and register your child for the Summer Reading Program.

There is always something to do at your Broward County Library!

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Our Monthly Magazine

Click here to download a .pdf version of our monthly magazine, Bookings. Read about the tenth anniversary of Broward County Library being named "Library of the Year" from "Library Journal and Gale Publishing." Information about this year's summer reading program is also available with great tips to get the entire family reading. You can also view our programs and events or find a computer class at a library near you.

Cool off this June at your local library. You can find out more about these significant dates and holidays:

June is Pride Month

June 14 - Flag Day - Since 1941, a Presidential Proclamation is issued every year celebrating Flag Day

June 18 - Father's Day

Downloadable Origami

Want to learn origami, but think it might be too complex? Broward County Library has a new feature to show you step-by-step how to make origami.

The first lesson is a paper house, which can be turned into a piano or a bench. This fun origami piece is easy to learn with streaming video and downloadable instructions.

Click here and start making origami today!

Be a Part of Summer Reading

Make the most out of this summer with Broward County Library's 2006 Summer Reading Program. From June 3 to July 29, you can participate in a variety of free programs and events held at library locations throughout the county. From arts and crafts to magicians, puppets to performers, there's something for every interest - and age - this summer at Broward County Library.

The Summer Reading Program also offers great prizes for children and teens who read this summer - just log the time you spend reading this summer and earn great giveaways from your library. "On the Edge" is the special Summer Reading Program for teens, and "Book Feast" is geared toward children 12 and under; each program will offer fun, prizes and special events geared toward the different age groups.

For more information, visit your local library or click on the "Book Feast" or "On The Edge" buttons at www.broward.org/library. Programs for both children and teens are listed by branch and flyers are available in a .pdf format under "Download Your Library's Flyer."

Free Downloadable Features

Broward County Library now offers free downloadable items on its website. You can download a certificate to reward your child for visiting the library or print out a fun reading list to keep track of favorite books.

The downloadable features open in a high quality .pdf document which can be printed on paper, card stock or even photo paper.

The downloadable features include bookmarks, certificates, thank you cards, bookplates and reading lists.

Click here to view these downloadable features.

Libraries at Top of Customer Survey

A recent scientifically designed and implemented 2006 Broward County Resident Survey (www.broward.org/efficiency) conducted by ETC Institute shows that BCL provides a high level of effective service to the people of Broward County.

The survey consisted of a random sample of 1,600 households in Broward County. It was administered by mail and phone and was conducted during March 2006. As part of the survey, Broward County was "benchmarked" and compared to 25 other communities, including such cities and counties as Denver, Fairfax County (Virginia) Houston, Indianapolis, Miami-Dade, Minneapolis, San Antonio, San Diego County and St. Louis County, among others.

In ranking Overall Satisfaction with Various Services Provided by Broward County, Libraries ranked second overall, with 81% of the survey respondents indicating that they were satisfied or very satisfied with our services (behind only Fire Rescue Services).

Related to specific questions about library services, respondents by percentage (satisfied to very satisfied) indicated that:

How close libraries are located to your home (81%)
Helpfulness of library staff (80%)
Availability of the materials you need (75%)
The hours that libraries are open (75%)
Adequacy of on-line information (73%)
Quality and quantity of children's programs (66%)

The Overall Satisfaction rate with BCL compared to the Large U.S. Average for libraries was 82% compared to the national average of 74%.

Under the Customer Service section of the survey, respondents indicating that they had "recently contacted" BCL reported that:

87% found it easy to contact us (highest rank of all services ranked)
78% were satisfied or very satisfied with the way they were treated (highest rank)
74% were satisfied with the accuracy of the information provided (highest rank)
69% were satisfied with how quickly staff responded to their need (highest rank of all services ranked)

Get a List of the Latest Movies

Be the first to get the newest movies for free. Click on any the following links to view a list of the latest movies added.

Newest Movies in Collection - Downloadable .pdf

This Week's Newest Movies

Then, click here to find out how you can place a hold and have the DVDs or videos sent to your local library.

Teen Read Week

October 15 - 21 marks Teen Read Week 2006. Find out how you can get active @ your library. Ask you Youth Services' librarian and look for more information on the homepage of www.broward.org/library.

Click here to preview the bibliography for Teen Read Week. It was prepared by the Young Adult Library Services Association's Booklist Task Force.

Once you find a book you are interested in, check our catalog and place a hold to have it sent to your local library.

Save the Date!

Mark on your calendar these great events not to be missed:

Disabilities Expo
On Saturday, October 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the annual Disabilities Expo at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University.

National Children's Book Week
Since 1919, people everywhere have celebrated children's books during this special week. This year, Children's Book Week is November 13 - 19.

Ashley Bryan Art Series Conference
November 17 marks the fourth annual Ashley Bryan Art Series Conference at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. This event is part of National Children's Book Week.

StoryBook Festival
Let your imagination come alive during the StoryBook Festival. Characters and programs will transform Southwest Regional Library into magical place for children to enjoy on November 18. This event is part of National Children's Book Week.

This month's spotlight is the Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch. Located near the coast, this library is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon.

Library Features:

Library materials include: DVDs, Videos, CDs, Audiocassettes, Large-Print Book and Literacy Collection

Self-checkout machine

Outside Book Drop

Copy machines, $.15 per copy charge

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

Dial-A-Story: 954-357-7777

Ask a Librarian

Florida Center for the Book: 954-357-7401

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

Broward County Library

Broward Public Library Foundation: 954-357-7382

Friends of Broward County Libraries

Online Resources

New Movies in Collection - .pdf version

Did you know that according to the 2005 Florida Library Directory with Statistics, published by the State Library and Archives of Florida, compared to all other Florida public libraries, Broward County Libraries has the:

• Largest total amount of square footage provided for library services (1.3 million square feet)
  
• Highest number of annual public service hours (89,683)
  
• Highest number of FTE (Full Time Equivalent) librarians (228 FTE) and the largest total paid FTE staff in the state (846 FTE)
  
• Highest number of volunteer hours (133,000)
  
• Highest overall income for library services ($57.7 million) and highest amount of funds expended ($55.3 million) for library services
  
• Highest amount of funds expended on library materials ($7.5 million)
  
• Largest collections of audios (292,547) and videos (205,215)
  
• Highest overall circulation of materials (8.7 million)
  
• Highest number of library card holders (944,555)
  
• Highest number of visits (9.5 million)
  
• Highest total reference count (3.2 million)
  
• Highest number of programs (16,230) and program attendance (565,273)
  
• Highest number of staff computers (1,089) and public computers (1,156)
  

Click here to search the catalog for a book, DVD, audio book, or everything else in the Library's collection.