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The Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Libraries provide important support to the Main Library and Fort Lauderdale Branch through advocacy, fundraising, and sponsorship of special programs.

06/09/2026

Look who stopped by at the Main Library today. With Keva!

06/06/2026

Our special edition Florida Library of the Year card is now available at every Broward County Library branch! You can sign up for a new library card in just minutes or update your existing account with a new card (will change your card number).

A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

05/31/2026

Books but more than books: From tax help and classes to borrowing random stuff, kids storytime, a place to stay cool, and much more, read about all the different ways public libraries can make our lives better. Watch "Free for All: The Public Library" on the PBS app.

05/30/2026

✍️📚 Get ready to Unearth a Story! Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Broward Public Library Foundation Summer Learning Program. Help students prevent the “summer slide” with exciting, FREE events designed to keep learning fun all season long.

From June 1 to August 8, 2026, enjoy engaging programs for all ages. Here are a few upcoming favorites you won’t want to miss:

🏒 Florida Panthers Summer Reading Tour 2026

Kick off the season with games, giveaways, and the Panther Patrol! Broward County Library is partnering with the Florida Panthers for this exciting summer tour. Attendees can wear their Cats gear, sign up for the Summer Learning Program, and pick up a special BCL Florida Panthers library card. Each stop features family-friendly games, appearances by Stanley C. Panther or Viktor E. Ratt, and a special guest reader.

📅 Thursday, June 18 | ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Main Library | 2nd Floor - Active Learning Center & Programming Room (1) 🔔 Registration opens: June 01, 2026 | Register here: broward.libnet.info/event/16312435

🔬 Ancient Explorations with MEEC (Marine Environmental Education Center)

Discover sand samples from around the world at a mobile lab! Participants will investigate different sands under microscopes, including a special microscope attached to a large-screen monitor for group viewing. Afterward, attendees will craft necklaces and bracelets using a vial of beachside collections. Note: Space is limited to 40 school-aged children, and registration is required for each attendee.

📅 Thursday, July 23 | ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Tyrone Bryant Branch | Multipurpose Room 🔔 Registration opens: June 01, 2026 | Register here: broward.libnet.info/event/15870615

05/26/2026

✍️📚 Get ready to Unearth a Story! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Broward County Library Summer Learning Program. Help students prevent the “summer slide” with exciting, FREE events for all ages designed to keep learning fun all season long.

🎉 Kickoff Event: Don’t miss Children’s BookFest on Saturday, May 30, at 10 AM at West Regional Library!

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/JL2L50Z1kWe

From June 1 to August 8, 2026, enjoy engaging programs designed to keep learning fun. Here are a few highlights:

🦖 Roaring into Summer with MODS
Stomp, chomp, and explore the world of dinosaurs in this hands-on STEM program with the Museum of Discovery and Science. Young paleontologists will discover how dinosaurs lived and use their imagination to design a brand-new species!

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17 | ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: African American Research Library and Cultural Center | Gallery B
Register here: https://ow.ly/i2Zv50Z1kWh

🌋 Volcano Island Challenge
Pack the volcano trekking gear for a red-hot adventure on Challenge Island’s Volcano Island. Take on exciting challenges at explosive destinations like Lava Lake Crossing and Extreme Eruption Point!

📅 Date: Thursday, July 09 | ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Northwest Branch | Multipurpose Room
Register here: https://ow.ly/5ie050Z1kWi

🦴 Digging for Dinosaurs with Mad Science
Preschoolers can work as paleontologists by participating in a mini dinosaur dig and observing dinosaur teeth during this interactive workshop.

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 28 | ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
Register here: https://ow.ly/7eoK50Z1kWg

Presented in partnership with the Broward Public Library Foundation.

04/29/2026

Congratulations and Hats Off to our friend Helene Palmer who was honored with this year’s President’s Award at the Hats off Luncheon. This is the annual award luncheon for Friends of Broward County Library (FOBCL) on April 19, 2026 held at Main Library.
This award recognizes Helene for her work as recording secretary as well as the person to disperse any other information for FOBCL.

04/21/2026

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library (BCL) received three awards from the Florida Library Association (FLA), including the 2026 FLA Library of the Year. Additional honors include the 2026 FLA Intellectual Freedom Award and the 2026 FLA Communications Excellence Award. Additionally, the Westsi...

04/20/2026

📚 🎧 📱 Right to Read Day is about protecting the freedom to read. It's a moment to recognize the people standing up for access, celebrate the progress being made, and keep the momentum going. Learn more about here: ➡️ https://bit.ly/43D9Dtw

American Library Association
Unite Against Book Bans

04/19/2026

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Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL

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