Fiber & Textile Crafting

Get together with like-minded knitters, crocheters and textile crafters to work on projects, exchange ideas, meet new friends and have fun. 

Gee You Knit
October 13, 17, 27, 31, 3-4:30PM, West Regional Library, Free/Details

Knitting and Crochet Club
October 18, 25, 2:30-4:30PM, Weston Branch, Free/Details

Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group
October 19, 26, Noon-2PM, Southwest Regional Library, Free/Register

The Art and Craft of Rug Hooking Workshop
October 19, 26, 1-4PM, Beach Branch, Free/Details

Craftapalooza: You Supply the Creativity, We Provide the Rest

November 4, 1-5PM, Main Library, Free/Register
Love crafts and crafting? Main Library’s Craftapalooza, a free day of workshops, classes and demos, is open to crafters and creators of all ages and skill levels. All supplies are provided, and there will also be live music, balloon art, face painting and other fun and creative activities. Shop handmade items at the crafter’s marketplace and enjoy snacks, meals and beverages from local food vendors.

Library Services for Persons with Disabilities

Broward County Library is committed to offering programs and services that are accessible to everyone. Assistive technology is used to enable persons with vision or hearing loss to enjoy all that the library has to offer. Programs such as Books-by-Mail make printed materials available to those who are homebound, or otherwise unable to visit their local library.
For details, please visit our Disability Services webpage or call the Library’s Access Services Coordinator at 954-357-8687.

Broward County Veterans Family Day

November 4, 11AM-2PM, Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park (adjacent to African American Research Library & Cultural Center), Free/Register
Veterans and families of veterans – this event is for you! Bring the family and enjoy music, free food, face painting, a magic show, vendors and more. Learn all about free educational/career resources and benefits available to veterans.

For Readers & Writers

Classes & Club
All Write 2023: Planning Your Novel in Ten Easy Steps with Janice Hardy
October 14, Noon-1:30PM, Online, Free/Register
Learn the fine points of crafting saleable fiction.

Writer’s Club
October 16, 10:30AM-12:30PM, Miramar Branch, Free/Details
Read, listen and discuss the written word.

Memoir Writing Workshop
October 16, 30, 1-3:30PM, Main Library, Free/Register
Get your memories out of your head and into words.

Author Events
100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die with Author Christiana Lilly
October 14, Noon-1PM, Pompano Beach Branch, Free/Register
Journalist/author Christiana Lilly shares an insider’s look at Fort Lauderdale’s don’t-miss places and activities.

Local Author Book Talk with Joshua Buron
October 23, 6-7:30PM, Jan Moran Collier City Branch, Free/Details
Local author, artist, poet and photographer Joshua Buron talks about his creative process, motivations and inspirations.

Author Talk and Q&A with Chris Bertish
October 27, 7-8:30PM, NSU-Alvin Sherman Library, Free/Register
South African surfer, author and three-time Guinness World Record holder Chris Bertish discusses his book, All In! The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing - 93 Days Alone at Sea.

Free Solar Eclipse Glasses

Broward County Library is distributing free solar eclipse glasses to Broward County Library cardholders, while supplies last!

To receive your free pair, visit a Broward County Library location (check availability) during regular service hours and sign up for a Broward County Library All Access card or present your current All Access card. Only one pair of glasses will be distributed per library card shown.

The glasses can be kept and reused for any upcoming eclipses, including the next two:

October 14, 2023

April 8, 2024

Solar Eclipse Glasses

Care to Dance?

India Odyssey: Learn Indian Classical and Bollywood Dance
October 21, Noon-2PM, Southwest Regional Library, Free/Register

K-Pop Dance Class
October 21, 3-4:45PM, Pompano Beach Branch, Free/Register

October Library Magazine

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

Service Announcements

Updated hours and temporary closure information about Century Plaza, Deerfield Beach, Galt Ocean Mile and Imperial Point library locations.
 

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.
 

Need Help?

Call us for one-on-one assistance, including help with eBooks, streaming movies, and research and reference questions.
 

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.