Libraries Closed for Staff Training

Libraries will open two hours later than usual due to a scheduled staff training. View the relevant date and special open time for each location.

Local Author Spotlight

Book Talk with Local Author Ray Anderson (The Divide)
March 10, 2:30-3:30PM, Beach Branch
Join South Florida-based author Ray Anderson as he talks about his latest thriller. The Divide is centered around a Continental Divide hiker who comes into conflict with homegrown terrorists looking to send a catastrophic message to the world. Learn more at RayKAnderson.com.

Book Talk with Local Author/Poet C.P. Florez (The Daughter Bond)
March 14, 5-6PM, Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
April 21, 2:30-3:30PM, Beach Branch
Meet author, poet and storyteller C.P. Florez for a discussion of her poetry and new novel, The Daughter Bond. This psychological thriller explores the tragic world of trauma, PTSD and the brave psychologist who gambles personally and professionally on a research project that goes beyond science and into the supernatural. Find out more about C.P. Florez and her work at CPFlorez.com.

Brad Meltzer, in Person
March 17, 6:30-7:30PM, Northwest Regional Library  
The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts presents a free literary program with bestselling author and History Channel host Brad Meltzer. He’ll share his experiences as a multi-genre writer and host of Lost History and Decoded. Meltzer is The New York Times bestselling author of both fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children. Explore Meltzer’s collection of books, comics and more at BradMeltzer.com. 

The World in Pages Book Discussion with author Barry Singer (Exit the Bronx: Coming of Age in the Mid ‘60s During the Vietnam War)
March 28, 2-3PM, North Regional/Broward College Library
Exit the Bronx tells the story of Bob Sievers, a young man who joins the U.S. Army and leaves his hometown for Heidelberg, Germany. After returning from his remarkable journey of discovery, Bob must quickly decide where his future lies. Learn about his work at BarrySinger.com.

Chess Practice & Play
Beginners, re-learners and players of all levels, ages and abilities – play and practice with other chess lovers at one of our free chess clubs. For details and registration info, visit our Online Event Calendar, enter "chess" in the search box and select your desired date range.
 
Free, Live, Online Chess Tutors
Visit Brainfuse, scroll down the “Expert Help” column to the last entry, “Featured Service.” Click the yellow star to access Chess Tutoring.

Expert chess tutors are available Monday through Thursday from 3-9PM. Learn chess strategies and improve your cognitive thinking with an expert chess coach. Tutors have certifiable qualifications such as high Elo ratings (2000+), chess coaching experience and current or previous titles (for example, expert/candidate master).

Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
March 21, 4-7PM, NSU-Alvin Sherman Library
In celebration of Women’s History Month, NSU-Alvin Sherman Library, NSU's Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and Broward County Libraries are presenting an interactive panel session with the women of NSU Student Media. Moderated by Director of Student Media Chris Delboni, the panel event will be introduced by Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs and will highlight three outstanding young women from NSU’s Student Media.

For a full list of Women’s History Month events at Broward County Library, please visit our Online Event Calendar, enter "women’s history" in the search box and select your desired date range.

Applications for Teen Internships Due March 17
We’re offering Teen Leadership Internships this summer at six library locations. The internships are open to local high school students and run from June 20 to August 4, 2023. Teens can gain work experience, explore various career paths, make professional contacts, develop essential leadership and life skills and receive a $650 stipend after completion of the program.

Submit an application and an original 200-500 word essay by March 17, 2023.

Free & Easy-to-Access eBooks
Your library card gives you access to thousands of eBooks – including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction – for all interests. Convenient, portable and easy to use, eBooks let you adjust text size, bookmark where you left off reading and highlight favorite passages. Loan periods vary and there are no late fees. We also have eAudiobooks and eMagazines too!

March Magazine

View the magazine online to find a month's worth of events for all ages listed by location including arts and crafts, writing workshops, book clubs, health & wellness, career & business and more.

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Visit Us

Library branches are open for in-person visits and curbside service is available. Service hours and days vary. Library book drops are open 24/7 for returns.
 

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No More Late Fines

Broward County Library no longer assesses any late fines for library books, DVDs and other materials returned after the due date. All existing late fines on cardholder accounts have been removed. Materials still have a due date and cardholders will be charged for lost or damaged items. Items are considered lost when they are 35 days past the due date.