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 .

Join the Broward Public Library Foundation at Savor Cinema to celebrate Jane Austen's ultimate story of life and love in Georgian England. Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs will provide a brief introduction prior to the film. *Broward Public Library Foundation members gain additional access to a semiprivate reception including drinks and lite bites. Location: Savor Cinema 503 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, 33301 Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 Reception Begins at 6:00 p.m. Movie Screening Begins at 7:00 p.m. Cost: Adults - $12 Students & Seniors - $10 About: Based on Jane Austen’s beloved novel, the classic tale of love and values unfolds in the class-conscious England of the late 18th century. The five Bennet sisters — including strong-willed Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) and young Lydia (Jena Malone) — have all been raised by their mother (Brenda Blethyn) with one purpose in life; finding a husband. When a wealthy bachelor takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Among the man’s sophisticated circle of friends, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters. But when Elizabeth meets up with the handsome and — it would seem — snobbish Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen), the battle of the sexes begins. Film Details: Countries: France | United Kingdom | United States of America YEAR: 2005 RUN TIME: 127 MIN LANGUAGE(S): en DIRECTOR(S): Joe Wright PRODUCER(S): Paul Webster CAST: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan, Jena Malone For more information, visit: https://fliff.com/events/prideprejudice/

Join the Broward County Library for our 2nd annual Women Making STEAM lecture series, fully on Zoom. Partake in the fun while transcending space and time and celebrating the achievements of these special women in STEAM. 

In this edition, you will learn about Literary Feast 2025 and the twelve featured authors, highlights from LitLUNCH! 2025, Books & Bits, and Library Giving Day.

The Broward Public Library Foundation would like to thank WSFL-TV for featuring us on their 'Doing Good' Inside South Florida broadcast segment! The Library Foundation's Director of Philanthropy, Robert Ahlness, visited the WSFL studio to share about all of the wonderful Broward County Library programs we are grateful to support.

In this edition, you will read stories about LitLUNCH! with Susan Page, Books & Bites with Ron Magill, Books 'n' Bears at the Holidays, and more.

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Join the Broward Public Library Foundation for Sips and Sweets with Kendra Scott! Stop by to shop and style at this giveback event in support of libraries and literacy programs.

In this edition, you will read stories about LitLUNCH! and Literary Feast 2025, Books 'n' Bears at the Holidays, new Board Members, StoryBook Festival, and more.