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South Florida Book Festival, July 13-15 at Broward County's African American Research Library & Cultural Center

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture" is the theme of South Florida Book Festival 2023 , July 13-15 at Broward County Library's African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

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  • Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture" is the theme of South Florida Book Festival 2023 , July 13-15 at Broward County Library's African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
  • This year's festival explores the cultural explosion generated by the hip-hop phenomenon through literature and the arts.
  • Visit South Florida Book Festival 2023 for a full schedule of events.
  • Founded in 2012, the South Florida Book Festival is one of the fastest growing events of its kind, presenting celebrity authors and respected thought leaders in contemporary culture.

Anthony Perera Wins Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of The Year® Florida Award

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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DAVIE, Fla., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Anthony Perera, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Air Pros USA, is the winner of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Florida Award. The Entrepreneur of The Year program celebrates visionary business leaders, recognizing them for going above and beyond in their exceptional ingenuity and devotion to innovating their ideas.

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  • The Entrepreneur of The Year program celebrates visionary business leaders, recognizing them for going above and beyond in their exceptional ingenuity and devotion to innovating their ideas.
  • "I am honored and grateful to be recognized as a winner by the Ernst & Young Florida team for this prestigious award," said Anthony Perera of Air Pros USA.
  • To date, Perera has grown the business to 800 trucks, 1,000 employees, and over 1M customers across 16 service locations in Florida, Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Washington.
  • The Entrepreneur of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur of The Year™ Award in June 2024.

Broward County Library announces Book Sanctuary openings

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the joy of reading and in support of intellectual freedom, Broward County Library (BCL) has created Book Sanctuaries in each of its branches.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the joy of reading and in support of intellectual freedom, Broward County Library (BCL) has created Book Sanctuaries in each of its branches.
  • All BCL locations will maintain a year-round Book Sanctuary, joining the over 2,000 Book Sanctuaries that already exist across the United States.
  • "As Director of Broward County Library, a vital part of my mission is to ensure that the freedom to read is not compromised," said Allison Grubbs.
  • Broward County Library, as a longtime member of the American Library Association and the Urban Libraries Council, vigorously supports access to library materials.

Broward County Libraries Launches New Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly Podcasts

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2023, Broward County Libraries will launch podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly , available wherever you access your podcast apps.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2023, Broward County Libraries will launch podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly , available wherever you access your podcast apps.
  • Libraries' new podcasts feature Season Three of Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly, giving listeners a choice between the existing online/Facebook Live formats or the new podcast.
  • Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly are produced by Bob Anstett, Broward County Library's Coordinator of Digital Initiatives.
  • Each program features one-on-one discussions, either with Anstett (Tech Talk Weekly) or between two guests (Creation Station Monthly).

Broward County Library Director's Book Club Names Nine Selections for 2023

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs has announced nine 2023 titles for her popular, interactive Director's Book Club discussions, which take place both online and in-person at various libraries.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs has announced nine 2023 titles for her popular, interactive Director's Book Club discussions, which take place both online and in-person at various libraries.
  • The 2023 selections cover a wide range of perspectives, ethnicities and points of view.
  • All Director's Book Club titles are available at Broward County Library, with some available in multiple formats including print and downloadable e-audiobooks or e-books.
  • Free copies ofInfinite Countryby Patricia Engel,the NEA Big Read 2023 selection and January 2023 Director's Book Club selection,are available at all Broward County Library locations while supplies last.

Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs Selected as New Manager of African American Research Library and Cultural Center

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs has been named the new Library Regional Manager for the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs has been named the new Library Regional Manager for the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
  • She has extensive expertise in African American history, public history and antiracism education.
  • Dr. Hobbs was founding president (2016-2018) of the South Florida Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).
  • AARLCC is the third public research library of its kind in the United States, with specialized archival collections dedicated to the study of the culture and history of African Americans and others of African descent.

No More Late Fines at Broward County Library

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward County Libraries Division is happy to announce the elimination of late fines.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward County Libraries Division is happy to announce the elimination of late fines.
  • We are also cancelling all existing late fines on library cardholder accounts, and the late fines will be removed from accounts by Friday, October 14, 2022.
  • Approved unanimously by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, this new initiative aligns with the Board's commitment to library services and access to information for Broward County citizens.
  • Broward County Libraries Division , named 2020 and 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is one of the largest and busiest library systems in Florida.

Broward County Library's Marketing Section Wins Five National Awards

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward County Libraries Division received five awards from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Awards of Excellence program, including two "Best in Class" awards, the competition's highest level of honor, given to only one entry per category.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward County Libraries Division received five awards from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Awards of Excellence program, including two "Best in Class" awards, the competition's highest level of honor, given to only one entry per category.
  • NACIO Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding public information and community outreach efforts by local governments.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized by our professional peers," says Broward County Libraries Director Allison Grubbs.
  • In 2019, Broward County Library collaborated with the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to open the Broward County FLLibrary, a satellite library in the airport featuring custom graphics thatguide guests to QR codes on the wall that access free streaming content from the Library.

Broward County Library Wins Four Awards for Outstanding Programs and Services

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth programs, a national forum to preserve Black culture online and a successful email marketing campaign earned Broward County Library two national and two statewide awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Florida Library Association (FLA).

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth programs, a national forum to preserve Black culture online and a successful email marketing campaign earned Broward County Library two national and two statewide awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Florida Library Association (FLA).
  • Nationally, Broward County Library received two NACo Achievement Awards, which recognize innovative county government programs that help build healthy, safe and thriving communities.
  • Broward County Library also won two prestigious FLA Awards, which honor outstanding Florida libraries, individuals, businesses and library supporters.
  • "We are thrilled to be recognized for doing what we love best - providing valuable library resources to our customers and communities," says Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs.

Broward County Library Hosts Online Juneteenth Celebration with Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth," on Saturday, June 11th

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Explore the history, meaning and significance of the Juneteenth holiday at Broward County Library's upcoming Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom , a free online event scheduled for Saturday, June 11th from 1 to 2:30PM.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Explore the history, meaning and significance of the Juneteenth holiday at Broward County Library's upcoming Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom , a free online event scheduled for Saturday, June 11th from 1 to 2:30PM.
  • Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," retired educator, counselor and activist, was instrumental in Juneteenth becoming an official holiday and was present at the Presidential signing.
  • "We are excited for this opportunity to invite everyone to join us in this special Juneteenth celebration," says Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs.
  • Please visit Broward County Library's Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom webpage for details.