Workforce Ready

The Broward County Library (BCL) Workforce Ready program lends either a 14” Chromebook and Hotspot or a Samsung Tablet S7 with Data Plan to qualifying residents at no charge. Designed to address the need created from the recent increase in the unemployment rate within Broward County, the goal of the program is to aid workforce and educational development for displaced workers in our community.


BCL customers impacted by the economic downturn and job loss can check out a Chromebook and Wi-Fi enabled Hotspot or a Samsung Tablet S7 with Data Plan to prepare resumes, search for jobs, engage in online interviews, and attend educational webinars to enhance their employability.

Chromebook Circulation

Carver Ranches Branch

Davie/Cooper City Branch

Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library

Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library/Educational and Cultural Center

Lauderhill Central Park Library

North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch

Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center

Riverland Branch

Tyrone Bryant Branch


Samsung Tablet S7 FE Circulation

African American Research Library​​ & Cultural Center

Carver Ranches Branch

Hallandale Beach Branch

Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library

Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library/Educational and Cultural Center

Lauderhill Central Park Library

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch

Northwest Branch

Tyrone Bryant Branch


Eligible customers must have a valid Broward County Library card in good standing, be 18 years of age or older, provide proof of residency in one of the six qualifying Broward zip codes (33069, 33023, 33309, 33311, 33313, or 33319), and complete the borrower application. 


Only one device per household is allowed for a checkout period of 30 days with one renewal, for a total of 60 days. Borrowers must also sign a statement of financial responsibility for the items, view safety tutorial videos, complete a feedback survey, and guarantee good care of the devices.


Along with the Library Foundation, this program is sponsored by Broward County Library and Comcast Internet Essentials.


For more information around the BCL Workforce Ready Program, please contact one of the participating library branch locations listed above or through the main line at 954-357-5553.

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