Broward Public Library Foundation

10/24/2026

Public libraries are the heart of our community, open and welcoming to everyone, regardless of age or income. 📚✨

Appearing on the ballot, Amendment 3 is a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that would significantly change homestead property taxes. Local property taxes directly fund Broward County Library’s 37 branches, keeping doors open and providing essential services for free to roughly 5,000,000 residents annually.

Did you know Broward County Library provides all of this FOR FREE?

- Early Literacy & Kids: Storytimes, STEM kits, homework help & summer learning
- Digital Access: Public computers, high-speed Wi-Fi & makerspaces
- Books, eBooks and Research: Books, eBooks, audiobooks, research & local history
- Jobs, Career & Education: Resume help, ESL classes & citizenship tools
- Classes, Culture & Community: Meeting spaces, cultural exhibits & dedicated branch staffing

Learn how Amendment 3 could affect local library funding and services: bplfoundation.org/amendment3

10/23/2026

🚪Libraries Open Doors to Opportunity

Amendment 3, on Florida’s November 3 ballot, would increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes. The resulting changes could reduce local property tax revenue that helps fund county services, including public libraries. The amendment does not identify replacement funding for the revenue that could be lost.

Whether bringing your child to story time, studying for an exam, applying for a new job, learning a new skill, or simply finding a quiet place to work, the Broward County Library system is part of everyday life for tens of thousands of people across our community.

Help spread the word and share the message that Libraries Open Doors!

Learn more about Amendment 3 and its potential impact on Broward County libraries: www.bplfoundation.org/amendment3

Whether you’re bringing your child to story time, studying for an exam, applying for a new job, learning a new skill, or simply finding a quiet place to work, the Broward County Library system is part of everyday life for tens of thousands of people across our community. With 37 branches countywid...

10/22/2026

📚✨ Join the Broward County Library for the final session of the "Between Two Worlds: Exploration" series!

Explore Jewish culture and religion through Yiddish literature and discover how classic works connect to modern American literature. This month's discussion is on the powerful classic "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker.

📅 Monday, October 26
🕒 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch
Register: https://ow.ly/Cf4K50ZYE73

This event is presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Library Program, in partnership with the American Library Association, and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc.

10/19/2026

Public libraries are the heart of our community, open and welcoming to everyone, regardless of age or income. 📚✨

Appearing on the ballot, Amendment 3 is a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that would significantly change homestead property taxes. Local property taxes directly fund Broward County Library’s 37 branches, keeping doors open and providing essential services for free to roughly 5,000,000 residents annually.

Did you know Broward County Library provides all of this FOR FREE?
- Early Literacy & Kids: Storytimes, STEM kits, homework help & summer learning
- Digital Access: Public computers, high-speed Wi-Fi & makerspaces
- Books, eBooks and Research: Books, eBooks, audiobooks, research & local history
- Jobs, Career & Education: Resume help, ESL classes & citizenship tools
- Classes, Culture & Community: Meeting spaces, cultural exhibits & dedicated branch staffing

Learn how Amendment 3 could affect local library funding and services: bplfoundation.org/amendment3

10/16/2026

Public libraries are the heart of our community, open and welcoming to everyone, regardless of age or income. 📚✨

Appearing on the ballot, Amendment 3 is a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that would significantly change homestead property taxes. Local property taxes directly fund Broward County Library’s 37 branches, keeping doors open and providing essential services for free to roughly 5,000,000 residents annually.

Did you know Broward County Library provides all of this FOR FREE?

- Early Literacy & Kids: Storytimes, STEM kits, homework help & summer learning
- Digital Access: Public computers, high-speed Wi-Fi & makerspaces
- Books, eBooks and Research: Books, eBooks, audiobooks, research & local history
- Jobs, Career & Education: Resume help, ESL classes & citizenship tools
- Classes, Culture & Community: Meeting spaces, cultural exhibits & dedicated branch staffing

Learn how Amendment 3 could affect local library funding and services: bplfoundation.org/amendment3

10/16/2026

📚✨ Miami Book Fair is right around the corner! The Broward Public Library Foundation is proud to be a community partner for this year’s event!

From November 15 to 22, Downtown Miami transforms into a literary wonderland featuring hundreds of critically acclaimed authors discussing politics, pop culture, and impactful prose across three languages and for all ages.

🗓️ Event Dates: November 15–22, 2026
🎪 Street Fair: November 20–22, 2026
📍 Location: Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus (Downtown Miami)
🔗 Plan your visit: miamibookfair.com

10/14/2026

📄✨ Building a standout resume is an important step toward college admissions, scholarships, and internships. Join Broward County Library for an upcoming workshop on creating a resume that stands out!

Presented in partnership with local experts at The Scholarship Plug (Daily Student Scholarships) as part of the Ready for College: College Readiness Workshops series.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Online

Register through the Broward County Library website: http://broward.libnet.info/event/17087640

10/13/2026

📚✨ Books & Bites returns this fall with a special afternoon featuring local author Jan Cress Dondi (The Navigator's Letter) and the remarkable true story behind her USA TODAY bestselling book, The Navigator's Letter.

A Fort Lauderdale resident and veteran litigation paralegal, Dondi spent 15 years conducting rigorous archival research and legal writing to bring this history to light. Her journey began with a mission to uncover her family's deep ties to World War II, specifically the perilous Allied campaign against the oilfields of Ploesti, Romania.

Her extensive work led to the discovery of hundreds of wartime letters written by her father, Bob, and her uncle, John B., alongside a POW diary. Corroborated by thousands of records from U.S. and German national archives and field research spanning Romania, Germany, and England, The Navigator's Letter captures the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and determination of two young airmen during one of the war's most dangerous missions.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Belmont Village Senior Living Fort Lauderdale (1031 Seminole Dr, Fort Lauderdale)

Get your tickets at https://ow.ly/XXPp50ZPqc3 today!

Lauderdale

10/12/2026

🗣️✨ Celebrate community, culture, and connection through storytelling!

Join Broward County Library for a three-day workshop designed to build confidence in storytelling and public speaking. Participants will develop their narratives in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole, culminating in an opportunity to showcase their talent during the Community Storytelling Contest. Refreshments will be served during the final presentation.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
📍 Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
🔗 Registration: broward.libnet.info/event/17150096

This event is sponsored by REFORMA.