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Notice: New $2 Broward County Computer Library Card Available to Non-Residents Beginning January 23. Visitors to Broward County can now enjoy the same Broward County Library computer services that residents do – for only $2, non-refundable. Beginning January 23, 2012, non-residents of Broward County will be able to purchase a computer library card that allows them access to Broward County Library’s thousands of public-use computers seven days a week. More...

Notice: After January 1, 2012, a $1 fee will be charged to your library card account for any library materials placed on hold and not picked up. The Libraries Division will continue to send notices by e-mail and phone when special request items are ready for pickup. If a phone number is not local, the customer will not receive calls and should set up an e-mail account to receive notification.

Holds, once delivered to the pick-up branch, are held for five working days (holidays or days when the library is closed aren’t counted). After the sixth day, if the item has not been picked up, a $1 fee will be charged and the item will be processed for the next customer in the holds queue. Customers may call the library to receive an extension or to suspend holds that have not reached the holds shelf. Additionally, a family member may pick up holds on behalf of a customer, provided that they have the library card and can verify the PIN number associated with the card.

Customers may also use BCL WoW, our free mobile app, to check the status of a hold, place a hold, suspend a hold, or contact us about a hold. Please take a moment to follow this link and update your e-mail and phone number or if your contact information has recently changed, please visit your nearest Broward County Library and the Circulation staff will be happy to assist you.
Person scanning QR code next to public art on the wall using a smartphone.Public Art at Broward County Libraries Now Available with QR Codes
Broward Cultural Division, in partnership with Broward County Libraries Division, announces the installation of QR (Quick Response) codes on interior artworks located at the libraries around the County. This new feature offers visitors and art connoisseurs the convenience of immediate access to detailed information on each of the public art projects. More...

New Young At Art Museum and Broward County Library
New Young At Art Museum and Broward County Library Celebrated Grand Opening on May 5, 2012!
The new Young At Art Museum and Broward County Library celebrated its grand opening at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 at its new facility, located at 751 S.W. 121 Ave., Davie, FL 33325. The sleek, modern 55,000 square-foot LEED-certified building will house both a free, public Broward County Library and the Young At Art Museum, an innovative children’s arts education complex.
Little Green Library logoOfficial Grand Opening of Little Green Library on Monday, April 23, 2012!
The Little Green Library, a special library focused entirely on residential green building, urban farming, recycling and other aspects of sustainable living, hosted its grand opening on April 23 in conjunction with Earth Day (April 22). Little Green LibraryLocated at 1033 N.W. 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, the library will be open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will showcase a variety of green building techniques that can be practiced in one’s home. Built in partnership with the Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale, the facility itself features a number of “green” features such as eco-friendly insulation, urban gardens, recycled countertops and work stations and energy-efficient LED lights. Note: The Little Green Library provides limited library service and does not have public-use computers and materials from other libraries cannot be returned to this location. For more information about the Little Green Library, call 954-712-0441.

Andrews Ave. looking north from New River, Ft. Lauderdale
Broward County Libraries Division and Florida Heritage Month: Celebrating the History of the Sunshine State
On March 3, 1845, Florida became the 27th state to join the United States of America. During Florida Heritage Month, Broward County Libraries (BCL) Division will host a slate of exhibits, programs and more to honor Florida’s rich history and raise awareness of its cultural heritage. More...

Lauderdale Lakes LibraryRevised Hours at Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library/Educational and Cultural Center Begin April 23
Beginning Monday, April 23, 2012 the Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library/Educational and Cultural Center, located at 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes (954-357-8650), will have revised operating hours on Monday and Tuesday evenings. More...

Business woman receiving documents from receptionist.
Need faxes, printing and more? Broward County Libraries offer reliable, low-cost business services
Broward County Library offer a range of services from fax services for $1 /page, public-use computers, meeting room, printing/copying for just $.15 /page (black and white; color $1), online business resources, print resources, and a Small Business Resource Center. More...

Signing Savvy - Your Sign Language Resource (For Libraries)Signing Savvy, an ASL Sign Language Video Dictionary, Now Available to Broward County Library Customers
Signing Savvy, a free online sign language dictionary, is now available to Broward County Library customers. With your Broward County Library card, you can access this valuable online resource that will help you learn and remember American Sign Language (ASL).

Signing Savvy contains several thousand high-resolution videos of American Sign Language signs, finger-spelled words and other common signs used within the U.S. and Canada. It also includes the ability to view large sign videos, build your own word lists, share lists with others, create virtual flash cards and quizzes, print signs, build sign phrases and more. More...

e-reader
Free Tech Help for e-Readers Available Now from Broward County Library
Did you get a Kindle or Nook for the holidays? Need assistance downloading free books from Broward County Library? Get free support from Broward County Library and be e-reader ready!

Get answers fast and easily. Submit e-Reader questions online through a web form, and receive an answer via email within 8 business hours of receipt or 24 hours if received outside of business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., EST).

Broward County Library also offers step-by-step assistance and online tech support free for anyone who wants to learn how to download free books from Broward County Library. Visit our Quick Start Guide for an overview, a three-step introduction to use and a guided tour of the service. Learn how to download, install and activate the free software needed and discover how easy it is to check out and download books for your e-Reader.

BCL WoW on androidBCL WoW on appleBCL Wow App Now Available for Apple® iPhones, iPads; Android Phones
Quickly search the Broward County Library catalog, place holds, and renew items. Download free e-books quickly and easily right to your mobile device. Not sure what book or DVD to check out next? You can use the app to view a variety of informative lists from the New York Times bestsellers to the latest DVD new releases. More... Apple® | More... Android 
Young lady listening with her headphones and dancing to music while holding her music player.Free Downloadable Music (Freegal Music) offers free access to songs from Sony Music’s catalog of current and classic artists with thousands of songs from more than 100 music genres. Compatible with most devices, you can download up to 5 songs per week. Once downloaded, they never expire, time-out, or disappear! Just log on to the service with your library card number and PIN (the last 4 digits of your phone number)
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Amazon Kindle®
Amazon Kindle® Now Compatible with Broward County Library’s eBook Collection
Amazon Kindle® users can now download books quickly, easily and at no cost. All that is needed is a Broward County Library card, a Kindle®, a computer with Internet access and an Amazon account. More...
 

Sunday Hours 
8 Broward County Libraries Open on Sundays
Broward County Library has opened 8 regional libraries for Sunday service, a move which allows customer access to select library locations 7 days a week. More...
 

brainfuse
New Service: Live Online Assistance for Students, Job Seekers, and Adult Learners
Through brainfuse, Broward County Library now offers new databases that provide live chat and other assistance for students, job seekers and adult learners through access to Adult Learning Center, HelpNow and JobNow.

Looking for a job? JobNow provides on-demand access to live, expert coaches for every stage of your job search, or get professional assistance in résumé/cover letter writing, career coaching and more at Adult Learning Center. Students of all ages can access free tutoring and test-taking practice (SAT/ACT/GED) including language arts, writing, math, foreign language, science and social studies at HelpNow. More...

 
Free Books PostersBroward County Library Uses QR Code Posters at 20 Locations To Offer Free Downloadable Books
Access 15,000 free downloadable books to your smart phone or electronic reading devices from QR code posters now on display at 20 Broward County Library locations. The posters, which are prominently displayed and easy to use, allow customers to access 15,000 free book titles, including fiction, nonfiction and children’s stories, by scanning a QR code with their smart phone or eBook Reader. The book titles will not expire and do not count against your Broward County Library limit. More...

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