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African American Research Library and Cultural Center

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It is the sixth largest branch library of the Broward County Libraries Division, a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) provides our community with the vast resources necessary to educate this generation and future generations about the rich and colorful African, African American and Caribbean heritages, cultures and histories. This 60,000-square-foot facility, built in the heart of one of Broward’s historically black communities, is the third of its kind in the nation to house extensive collections related to this unique blend of cultures. The library houses more than 85,000 books, manuscripts, artifacts and documents. In addition to these resources, it features permanent and traveling exhibits, a 300-seat state-of-the-art auditorium and a computer training lab.

10/28/2026

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There are sixteen new bestsellers, four new audiobooks, and sixteen other new books, including 31 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Simply Ina: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook," "The Family Cross," and "Miss Wolcott's Ghost."

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10/21/2026

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There are 26 new bestsellers, 32 new movies, seventeen new audiobooks, seven new children's books, and 164 other new books, including 45 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood," "Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World," and "Peck & Peck." The new movies this week include "The Odyssey," "Masters of the Universe," and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

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10/14/2026

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There are 29 new bestsellers, sixteen new audiobooks, and 39 other new books, including 78 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Partita," "The Steps," and "Other Worlds Than These."

A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

10/07/2026

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There are twelve new bestsellers, seven new audiobooks, and eight other new books, including 23 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The French Illusion," "The American Way of Killing," and "American Hagwon."

09/30/2026

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There are 43 new bestsellers, one new audiobook, and 31 other new books, including 22 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Steps," "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," and "The Munich Affair."

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09/23/2026

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There are ten new bestsellers, nine new audiobooks, five new children's books, and 28 other new books, including 49 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body," "Hollow Bones," and "The Thoroughbreds."

09/16/2026

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There are thirteen new bestsellers, seven new audiobooks, two new children's books, and eleven other new books, including 31 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Pirate Queen," "Witches of Cambridge," and "Fury in Death."

09/02/2026

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There are 53 new bestsellers, one new movie, eighteen new audiobooks, four new children's books, and 147 other new books, including 74 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Threshing Day," "A Court of Thorns and Roses 6," and "The Disappearers." The new movie this week is "Kiss of the Spider Woman."

08/26/2026

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There are twelve new bestsellers, fourteen new audiobooks, fourteen new children's books, and 40 other new books, including 74 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Delusional," "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy," and "The Breakup."

08/19/2026

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There are fifteen new bestsellers, twelve new audiobooks, 58 new children's books, and 964 other new books, including 42 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast," "The Official ACT Prep Guide 2026 - 2027," and "Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World."

Address

2650 W Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33311

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

(954) 625-2800

Website

https://www.broward.org/Library/Pages/BranchDetails.aspx?branchInfo=1

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