Literary Feast Returns As In-Person Event
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Broward Public Library Foundation announced that A Night of Literary Feasts will return to its original in-person format. Though a scaled down event, the Library Foundation plans to host 8-10 authors for its 300 attendees to meet and dine with. The event will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The Welcome Reception will be hosted in the Commodore Ballroom of Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach (801 Seabreeze Blvd), followed by dinners hosted privately in the Fort Lauderdale area. The Presenting Sponsor is the Helen Ingham Foundation and the Welcome Reception Sponsor is JM Family.
The Library Foundation also plans to host its popular panel discussion, LitLIVE!, on Friday, October 15, 2021 at participating Barnes & Noble locations. This event will be open to the public and books will be sold and signed following the discussion.
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About Literary Feast
Established in 1988, Literary Feast has raised more than $4 million in support of Broward County Library literacy programs and services that enrich the entire community. Selected sponsorships are still available.
About the Broward Public Library Foundation and Broward County Library
Founded in 1982, the nonprofit Broward Public Library Foundation raises private dollars for the Broward County Library system, which is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than 7.5 million walk-in customers visiting its 38 locations annually. Countless others access a wealth of free resources using digital e-technology. Through the generosity of its donors, the Broward Public Library Foundation is able to underwrite numerous programs and events that complement those already funded by Broward County tax dollars, such as SAT/ACT prep classes for high school students, the Summer Learning Program and the annual Books 'n' Bears at the Holidays program for preschool children.
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LitLIVE! is an event of Literary Feast, the signature fundraising event of the Broward Public Library Foundation, and one of Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s most highly anticipated literary events.
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BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Parents, educators, librarians, storytellers, children's authors and illustrators are invited to Broward County Library's free 38th Annual Conference on Children's Literature , held 8:30AM-5PM on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282. The Annual Conference on Children's Literature is a day-long professional development opportunity led by engaging authors and visual artists. Attendees will meet featured guests and are eligible to receive one of their signed books as a raffle prize. Lunch will be served to registered participants. The Conference is free, but registration is requested . Award-winning guests include Marcus Bridgewater, Carole Boston Weatherford, Jeffrey Boston Weatherford, Amar Shah, Yesenia Moises, Tony Weaver Jr., Stephanie McMillan, and Chelsey Roos. The 2025 Conference on Children's Literature is generously funded by the Broward Public Library Foundation, Children's Services Council of Broward County, and Friends of AARLCC. It is presented through collaborations and partnerships with The Ashley Bryan Art Series, Helios Education Foundation, The Poetry Foundation, Broward Reads: The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading; and Jumpstart for Young Children. Books will be available for sale through the Conference on Children's Literature book provider Books & Books. For additional information, contact Kimberly White, Youth Services Coordinator, at 954-357-7470 or KIWHITE@broward.org .
