Kicking off the Summer Learning Program, the Children’s BookFest is a family fun day with book giveaways, arts and crafts, and engaging entertainers.

During the Broward County Library's Summer Learning Program, kids of all ages are invited to compete in reading challenges to win great prizes from local organizations such as the Museum of Discovery and Science, Florida Panthers, Shake Shack and more. The 2023 theme, “All Together Now”, includes big topics such as unity, kindness, mental health, growth mindset, empathy, building community, friendship and more.

From June through August, participants log the books they read and join the library for fun, interactive programs that encourage reading, learning, and a better understanding of one another.

The Summer Learning Program offers more than 3,500 activities and programs in libraries across Broward County. All are aimed at helping children keep an active mind, read more, and stay engaged in learning activities while out of school. For a list of Summer Learning Program activities visit broward.org/Library/Pages/summer.aspx.

Both the Children's BookFest and the Summer Learning Programs are funded in-part through the Broward Public Library Foundation, thanks to the support of community members. You can help ensure the library continues to offer important, education programming all summer long by donating to the Summer Learning Program at bplfoundation.org/summer-learning.