If you are in the pompano beach area of florida and you have some books that you do not want to keep, you can donate them to nonprofit organizations in the area. Subjects collections kindle books spanish romance indie author project special. Monetary donations for used books, videos and music cds received at these events are an important source of revenue which enables the friends of the library group to underwrite the cost of childrens programming. The bienes also donated many books and artifacts from their personal. Playaway launchpads are designed just for veterans connect hotspot program. We provide important support to main and the fort lauderdale branch libraries through advocacy, fund raising and sponsorship of special programs. The library foundation was incorporated in 1982 to enhance the collections, programs and services of broward county library beyond the means of public funding. Donate used books friends of the miamidade public library. Founded in 1982, the broward public library foundation serves as the fundraising arm for the broward county library system, which has the distinction of being one of the 10 largest public library systems in the united states and the largest in the state of florida.
Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the broward county library digital collection. Donate to local 10s my future, my choice big book drive. Broward county talking book library provides recorded and braille reading materials to people with visual andor. Dates for holds, checked out items, and library cards have been extended for the duration. The broward public library foundation is a 501c 3 charitable organization incorporated in. The library is a special fund department operating under the authority of the county board of supervisors. Subscribe to receive a weekly newsletter about the newest books, movies, and music at the broward county library. Media center overview broward county public schools. Click the button below to donate to the friends of the fort lauderdale libraries. Wfpls 20 most checked out books october december 2019. The following types of donations are no longer accepted.
Seminole county library book store 215 north oxford rd 4078308041. Broward county talking book library broward county library. Books not accepted for the collection will be disposed of in a manner determined by the library. Daily during library hours books, dvds, vhs, books on tape, cdrom.
My account renew books my account broward county library interlibrary loan. New ebook arrivals broward county library overdrive. Welcome to the wonderful world of your broward county library system. Top places to donate used books when youre ready to donate used books as part of the decluttering process, heres the top places to consider, with suggestions for textbooks, kids books, novels, and more. Access over 300 kidsafe playaway launchpad learning tablets for children. In fact, if the organization that you take your used books to is listed with the irs those donations. The nonprofit foundation is the catalyst in sparking private funding and endowments to enrich the broward county library. Merge cubes and headsets bring merges 3d content to life. The nonprofit foundation is the catalyst in sparking private funding and endowments to enrich the broward county library system. The broward centers are located in hollywood and were opened in 1997 after serving the homeless and needy of broward beginning in 1992. Northwest regional friends of the library, coral springs, fl. For help with your account or a library card call 505 7685170. In january 2007, the 3,000 square foot addition of the book sale area and multipurpose room was dedicated. All libraries open to the public in loudoun county may apply for grants to fund special projects.
Gift booksdonations collection development research. Items will become a part of the library s 17th biannual used book sale from oct. The friends of the fort lauderdale libraries is a volunteer organization for all ages. Your gift enables the broward public library foundation to enhance the collections and programs of the broward county library. Thanks to grants and donations, many of the special services, programs and events offered by bcl. Media library media center broward county public schools. Book lists are updated regularly with the latest bestsellers along with helpful lists of award winning books and a variety of specialized genres from business to science fiction subscribe to receive a weekly newsletter about the newest books, movies, and music at the broward county library novelist helps you find just the right title that fits your unique. In that vein, and in support of broward county s efforts to limit the spread of covid19, broward county library has decided to cancel all library events until further notice. The bienes museum of the modern book, previously known as the bienes center for the literary arts, is the rare book department located on the 6th floor of broward countys main library in fort lauderdale, florida, united states. For your convenience, below is a list of some of the participating branches. Books of all kinds can be donated to libraries, schools, charities and our own little free libraries. All items checked out from the lighthouse point library in january, february, and march 2020, now have a due date in may 2020. The loudoun library foundation llf is an independent, allvolunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and supporting libraries in loudoun county. The library accepts cash donations to be used for the purchase of library materials, equipment, or services, and will honor the donor wishes regarding the nature of the materials or services to be purchased when such purchases are in accordance with the needs of the library.
Broward county talking book library is a cooperating library in the library of congress national library service for the blind and physically handicapped network, as well as a partner with the bureau of braille and talking book library services in daytona beach, and the florida subregional library network. To find out your exact due date please feel free to call the library or check your online account through the catalog at lighthousepointlibrary. Media center welcome broward county public schools. Make a list of the books you have checked out from your library. Broward county talking book library english visionaware. Local 10s big book drive rolls through south florida again. Please click here if you have questions about donations. You may bring your donations, preferably packed in sturdy boxes, to any branch of the miamidade public library.
The broward county libraries divisions bienes museum of the modern book. Home stirling friends friends of the stirling road library. Broward county you can drop off your new book donation at any of the 37 broward county public library locations. Donate used textbooks, like law books or medical books, so that students in a tight financial situation can keep up with their studies. Florida news icon laurie jennings on broward county librarys facebook page. Pathway librarians collection development broward college. Loudoun library foundation loudoun county public library. If you are looking for information about a libraryspecific event or a possible book donation, please contact your local library or local library friends group. How to donate used books in pompano beach, florida. Today it is one of the major libraries of our nation, and provides library service to over 3.
Broward public library foundation, fort lauderdale. You may use your credit card or your paypal account to make a tax deductible monetary donation. Book lists are updated regularly with the latest bestsellers along with helpful lists of award winning books and a variety of specialized genres from business to science fiction. The friends of the fort lauderdale libraries is a nonprofit 501c3 organization. You can drop off your new book donation at any broward county public library location for your convenience, below is a list of some of the participating branches. You can drop off your new book donation at any of the 37 broward county public library locations. According to wusf, in broward county unemployment applications are. Broward county talking book library broward county, fl. Gift booksdonations research guides broward college.
Broward county library branches newspapers in education. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the bienes book donation on display through may 29th location. Assistance is available by phone monday through friday 10. It has been instrumental in the growth of the library system since 1975, brings together the leaders of local friends groups at meetings at the county, state and federal level. The hollywood center for men has 128 beds for residential programs and 38 emergency beds. We sincerely welcome gifts and donations in the form of materials or monetary funds. If you have a library book, dvd or audiobook at home please dont worry. Each addition to the library over the years has been to meet a need envisioned within the library s mission in the community.
The broward county library is a public library system in broward county, florida, in the united. With this simple act of generosity, through your yearly dues and donations of money and time. Litlunch a literary feast event broward public library. The library is accepting donations of any gently used paperbacks, hardcover books, childrens books, and textbooks, along with dvds, music cds andor video games. Sunrise residents may also obtain books and other resources at these nearby broward county libraries. It was the first center in broward to offer comprehensive programs for the homeless. You can also contact the foundation at the below address. Universitycollege library 3501 southwest davie road davie, fl 33314 phone.
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