| Broward County Website http://www.broward.org/ Broward county Florida website. | |
| Broward County Public Library http://www.broward.org/library/ Broward County Library's mission is to provide convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education, and recreation. As one of the largest -- and busiest -- library systems in the nation, Broward County Library touches the lives of the public once every second during its regular operating hours. Last year alone, Broward County Library was accessed (via door count, remote access, and telephone access) 10.5 million times, over 50 accesses a minute. Broward County Library encompasses a flagship Main Library, the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University, five regional libraries, and 29 branch libraries. The recipient of numerous awards and honors, Broward County Library was named "Library of the Year" for 1996/97 by Library Journal and Gale Research for its strong partnerships throughout the community and its commitment to excellence. Broward County Library also offers a number of special services including: *Nationally recognized adult and children's literacy programs *Access services for people with disabilities, including the Talking Book Library and Books-By-Mail *Community technology centers with computers for public use *Free computer training classes for the public *Small business resource center geared toward small and minority businesses *FDLRS Media Center with information for parents and teachers of children with disabilities *Bienes Center for the Literary Arts which houses and preserves rare books and special collections And much more! | |
