Broward Public Library Foundation

📖✨ Dive into an epic story among the stars! Join Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs this June for Director's Book Club, featuring engaging community book discussions on the June selection: Atmosphere by number 1 New York Times bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program, the story follows Joan Goodwin, a reserved professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University. After applying to join NASA’s space shuttle program as one of the first female scientists, she began training at Houston’s Johnson Space Center alongside a unique group of candidates. As the trainees form close bonds, Joan discovers unexpected love and passion before a December 1984 mission changes everything in an instant.

Three opportunities are available to join the discussion:

🌐 Session 1 (Online):
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

📍 Session 2 (In-Person):

Date: Thursday, June 18 | Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Northwest Regional Library

📍 Session 3 (In-Person):

Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hallandale Beach Branch

Information and registration are available through the Broward County Library events calendar here: broward.org/Library/Events/Pages/DirectorsBookClub.aspx

📚✨ Thank you to everyone who joined the celebration at West Regional Library in Plantation for the 21st Annual Children’s BookFest!

The event officially kicked off Broward County Library's 2026 Summer Learning Program: "Unearth a Story," proudly funded and supported by the Broward Public Library Foundation. Families registered for the Summer Reading Challenge, picked up free books, and dove into a day full of magic shows, cultural dances, STEAM activities, and fire truck painting! 🎨🦖

This incredible, free community festival would not have been possible without the amazing generosity and support of corporate and community partners. Thank you to:

- Panera Bread
- Friends of the West Regional Library
- Children's Services Council of Broward County
- City of Plantation Florida

The summer adventure is just getting started! To explore the many upcoming summer events, information and to registration visit the Broward County Library website here: broward.org/Library/Pages/Summer.aspx

🎨✨ Are you ready for a fun and creative experience? Join the Broward County Library and explore your imagination, and design a unique piece of art with Ceramics on Wheels USA! Participants can choose their ceramic masterpiece from a variety of shapes and use their artistic skills to create a one-of-a-kind takeaway. This event is designed for attendees ages 5–11.

📅 Tuesday, June 09 | ⏰ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Lauderhill Towne Centre Library | Multipurpose Room

Register here: broward.libnet.info/event/15939892

This event is sponsored by the Albert and Ann Jacobs Trust Fund, a fund of the Broward Public Library Foundation Endowment.

📚 Join the Juneteenth Experience Community Workshop with Broward County Library As part of Hued Songs’ performance residency with the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, this free, hands-on workshop invites participants of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the themes of Juneteenth. Facilitated by Hued Songs teaching artists, this intergenerational experience is grounded in the belief that art-making belongs to everyone. Attendees will create, reflect, and connect in a shared space, leaving with a deeper connection to the themes of Black joy, creativity, and belonging.

✨ Event Details:
📅 Saturday, June 06 | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍African American Research Library and Cultural Center | Dianne Bienes Seminar Room 1

Register here: broward.libnet.info/event/15064397

Presented in partnership with Hued Songs and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center.

⛏️🦖 Unearth the power of giving today and support Broward County Library's Summer Learning Program, which is currently underway! 🦕📚

The "Unearth a Story" Summer Learning Program is here, June through August 8 to take children, teens, and families on an inspiring journey of discovery and learning across all Broward County Libraries. This immersive program plays a vital role in preventing the "summer slide," a critical period where students can lose up to two months of reading and math skills over the summer months.

Your gift makes hundreds of learning opportunities possible this summer. Contributions ensure that our community has access to educational programs that sharpen critical thinking and stimulate young minds. By donating today, you fund meaningful awards, exciting learning challenges, and educational workshops that help youth expand their horizons and build essential literacy skills.

•$50 will provide ten children with books of their own to read over the summer and years to come
•$100 will provide a collaborative intergenerational art workshop from the Arty Van Gogh mobile art bus
•$300 will provide six grand prizes to motivate teens to read more throughout the summer
•$500 will provide three hands-on STEAM workshops for preschoolers presented by Mad Science of Palm Beach and Broward County, FL
•$750 will provide two interactive "Roaring into Summer" kids programs led by Museum of Discovery and Science
•$___ will provide a summer of “Unearth A Story” education and reading programs

Donate today to make an impact: bplfoundation.org/summer-learning

🏒 Gear up for fun and games with the Panther Patrol! The Broward County Library is partnering with the Florida Panthers for the Florida Panthers Summer Reading Tour 2026. Attendees can wear their favorite Cats gear, sign up for the BCL Summer Learning Program, and pick up a special BCL Florida Panthers library card!

This exciting stop features a Florida Panthers special guest reader, family-friendly games, and giveaways. Plus, fans can look forward to special appearances from Stanley C. Panther or Viktor E. Ratt!

📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Northwest Regional Library | Multipurpose Room

Register here: broward.libnet.info/event/16313203

Presented in partnership with the Broward Public Library Foundation.

🦖 Join the Broward County Library for DinoNite @ Main Library for the exclusive unveiling of a top-secret project that has brought prehistoric life back to life! While safety measures are fully in place, guest assistance might just be needed if something goes awry.

Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the main presentation kicks off in the auditorium at 5:40 PM.

This program is designed for children ages 7 and up. The event will feature loud noises, flashing lights, and a cartoony scary moment, so sensitive participants may wish to take caution.

📅 Wednesday, June 03
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Main Library | Auditorium

Register here: broward.libnet.info/event/15941255

The 2026 Broward County Library Summer Learning Program is presented by the Broward Public Library Foundation and Friends of Broward County Library. Additional support is provided by JM Family Enterprises, Florida Power & Light (FPL), and Florida Virtual School.

⛏️🦖 Roaring into Summer: Unearth a Story with MODS and Broward County Library!

Stomp, chomp, and explore the world of dinosaurs! Young paleontologists will discover fascinating facts about how dinosaurs lived and how they were built for survival. Presented by the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), whose mission is to connect people to inspiring science. This hands-on workshop lets participants use their imagination and design skills to build a custom dinosaur. Will it be a towering herbivore, a speedy predator, or a brand-new species?

📅 Date: Thursday, June 04
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center | Multipurpose Room
🎟️ Register here: broward.libnet.info/event/15950549

The 2026 Broward County Library Summer Learning Program is presented by the Broward Public Library Foundation and Friends of Broward County Library. Additional support is provided by JM Family Enterprises, Florida Power & Light (FPL), and Florida Virtual School.

A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

📚 Unearth a Story at the Broward County Library 21st Annual Children’s BookFest TODAY, Saturday, May 30, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the West Regional Library in Plantation!

The Annual Children’s BookFest is the official kickoff for the Broward County Library 2026 Summer Learning Program: Unearth a Story. This free family festival at West Regional Library in Plantation offers attendees the chance to be among the first to register for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge and pick up a free book while supplies last.

Register at the Broward County Library website here: https://ow.ly/9czu50YTCZY

The day-long celebration features a wide variety of performances, including cultural dances, magic shows, musical sing-alongs, and theatrical fairytale adventures. Families can engage in hands-on creativity through art workshops, STEAM activities, and the unique opportunity to paint a real fire truck. From pirate lore and puppet storytelling to genealogy workshops for teens and adults, the event provides interactive learning experiences for every curious mind while allowing visitors to meet local authors and connect with community partners throughout the library.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 West Regional Library, Plantation

This celebration is generously funded and supported by the Broward Public Library Foundation, Panera Bread, Friends of the West Regional Library, the Children's Services Council of Broward County and the City of Plantation Florida.

📚 Unearth a Story at the Broward County Library 21st Annual Children’s BookFest TOMORROW!

The Annual Children’s BookFest is the official kickoff for the Broward County Library 2026 Summer Learning Program: Unearth a Story. This free family festival at West Regional Library in Plantation offers attendees the chance to be among the first to register for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge and pick up a free book while supplies last.

Register at the Broward County Library website here: https://ow.ly/9czu50YTCZY

The day-long celebration features a wide variety of performances, including cultural dances, magic shows, musical sing-alongs, and theatrical fairytale adventures. Families can engage in hands-on creativity through art workshops, STEAM activities, and the unique opportunity to paint a real fire truck. From pirate lore and puppet storytelling to genealogy workshops for teens and adults, the event provides interactive learning experiences for every curious mind while allowing visitors to meet local authors and connect with community partners throughout the library.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 West Regional Library, Plantation

This celebration is generously funded and supported by the Broward Public Library Foundation, Panera Bread, Friends of the West Regional Library, the Children's Services Council of Broward County and the City of Plantation Florida.