Vet Fest Offers a Month of Programs, Celebrations and Activities

Library events will honor, entertain

and inform our local veterans

Broward County Library's Vet Fest 2022 is now a full month of programs and activities that honor veterans and offer military benefits awareness and entertainment for the whole family.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 80,000 veterans live in Broward County. Agencies serving these veterans report that many fail to use their benefits for housing, health, legal services or employment because they are unaware of what is available to them, earned by their service. A key component of Vet Fest is informing veterans of free or low-cost education and job training resources, such as those offered at Broward County Library, and from government and community agencies.

A variety of programs, celebrations and activities take place at library branches throughout Broward and at the Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park adjacent to the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. Participating library branches include Margate Catharine Young Branch, North Regional/Broward College Library, Weston Branch, Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch, Century Plaza Leon Slatin Branch, and Main Library. For a complete list of programs, enter "Vet Fest" in the Library Events Calendar with a date range of November 1 to 30.

Special guests include author and veteran Alex Duran in Margate Branch, poet and veteran Brian Turner in Weston Branch, the Senior Moments Unforgettable Band at the Deerfield Beach Branch, and also in Deerfield, a graphic novel discussion and art lesson from Cory Luab.

Veteran-themed programs include movies, children's storytime, visiting experts, Anime Club book discussion and giveaway, a Creation Station Vet Fest edition, and how-to information on finding and applying for veteran's benefits.

Saturday, November 19, from 11AM to 2PM, is Veterans Family Day at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, a collaboration between Broward County Library, Broward County Parks and Recreation, and the Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services Division. The event is a community-wide outdoor festival that includes music, free food, face painting, a magic show, and vendor and information tables.

All programs are free and open to the public. Program sponsorship has been generously provided by the Broward Public Library Foundation. For more information about these programs, please contact Michael Bryant, Adult Services Coordinator, at Mdbryant@broward.org or 954-357-7435.

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September 2025 Newsletter from the Broward Public Library Foundation

By Federico Landaeta • September 8, 2025

In this issue, you'll read about Tower Club's upcoming Charity Classic, 'Once Upon a Table', Books & Bites with author Mel Taylor, the Conference on Children's Literature, and more.

Library Presents 38th Annual Conference on Children's Literature

August 20, 2025

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 .

Pride & Prejudice - 20th Anniversary Celebration at Savor Cinema

July 24, 2025

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/

2nd Annual Women Making STEAM

June 24, 2025

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.

May 2025 Newsletter from the Broward Public Library Foundation

May 20, 2025

In this edition, you will learn about the 'Color Our World' Summer Learning Program, a Bonus LitLIVE! event with Author Alex Segura, Literary Feast 2025 recap, the Florida Library Association honoring the Florida Panthers Foundation, and more.

March 2025 Newsletter from the Broward Public Library Foundation

March 7, 2025

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.

'Doing Good' Inside South Florida

February 20, 2025

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.