Allison Grubbs Named New Director of Broward County Library
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Allison Grubbs has been named the new Director for the Broward County Libraries Division. She has held the position of Interim Director since February 2021, after joining Broward County Library (BCL) in June 2019 as Libraries Division Assistant Director.
Ms. Grubbs brings more than a decade of public library experience to her new role, coming to BCL from Washington State where she led Public Services at the Timberland Regional Library, which has a jurisdiction of five counties.
Read the full press release on the Broward County Library website.
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In this issue you'll read about the 2026 "Unearth A Story" Summer Learning Program, the Children's BookFest, Literary Feast highlights, the upcoming American Revolution Histovery exhibition, and more.
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Support the Broward Public Library Foundation at Panera Bread! Look for our logo on DoughNation boxes at all Broward locations through April 2026. Details at bplfoundation.org.
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Explore Broward Public Library Foundation's January 2026 news: One Book One Broward, ArtLit 2026, and LitLUNCH! with Zibby Owens. Support literacy and community programs today.
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In this issue, you'll read about the upcoming dates and locations for Literary Feast 2026, Books 'n' Bears at the Holidays and the 2025 StoryBook Festival.
