A friend of mine invited me to a children's event hosted at this library - I am always interested…read morein FREE activities to take my LO to, so I immediately accepted the invitation. When I looked at the address, I had no idea that there was a public library so close to my house! The last time I went to the library was in Hollywood Circle- and while it is not that far from my house, this one is much closer, it is easier to get to, and has more available parking. This library is a hidden gem - it is off Stirling road, and not easily visible from the street. When you turn into the library from the road, you take a short drive along a winding road to reach the parking area. The front of the library has an overhang which is perfect for dropping off books in the rain! Or of course if you are travelling with anyone old or young in the rain. When you first walk into the building- on the left side are meeting rooms- this is where the event was held. There was plenty of room and seating inside the room. I've never been inside a meeting room at a public library, and this was a very pleasant experience. The presentation was wonderful and my little one really enjoyed the hour. After the event was over, I decided that to take a look around the library- I was there anyway. The library is beautifully decorated. It is small, but utilizes every bit of space efficiently. The children's section is AMAZING! There are tons and tons of books all over the place. The space is clean, bright, and is equipped with age appropriate toys and activities as well. There are also computers available for use for homework or research, as well as a room exclusively dedicated to teens. The couches and tables are comfortable and spaced out. The adult section begins with books on tape, and DVDs. I didn't get to take a look at the adult's section of books because I got caught up looking for some audio books to take on our family road trip. They have quite a wide selection of audio books- and I easily chose 3 for the ride. I'm really glad I found out about this library!

Excellent selection of books to check out and to buy. Staff is very friendly and courteous. Out of…read moreall the libraries in the area I like this one the best.

I love this library. There are many floors and a lot of space to study alone without distractions…read more They have a great selection of books, dvds, video games, etc.

Absolutely beautiful library. This is a massive private university library located on campus at…read moreNova Southwestern University in Davie. Although it's a private library, it is available to the public. My friend told me about this library as her middle school son volunteered here during the summer. She said it was really nice during the summer when it was quiet and they had the library to themselves. I went during the weekday last week. In the midst of back to school college students everywhere! Lol. They have security by the main entrance and college students are asked to scan their university IDs. All other guests will be let in by the guard. You must have a Broward County Libraries card to check out books at this location. The nice thing is, you can return the books to any Broward County Library and they will ship the book directly to Alvin Sherman Library. So convenient. When you walk into the library, the circulation desk is on the left, there is a computer working lab area on the right, and if you go straight, you'll find the children's book location, there are new books located on the spinning racks next to the stairs, and there is also a hidden bestseller books room located next to the circulation desk and entrance/exit. I believe there are four floors in this library. Tons and tons of tables and rooms for study areas for the college students. My favorite part about this museum is the Chihuly display on the second floor, they fancy! Another fascinating thing about this library, are the moving bookshelves! You heard me right. They have digital buttons where you can move the actual bookshelves. It's such a smart way to save space. Brilliant. Unfortunately, they don't have any Friends of the Library books for sale at this location. But the librarian did mention they have two big annual book sales per year. You can sign up for newsletter on their website. There are also two book returns at the roundabout outside of the library in case you don't want to park and get out of your car. There is a parking garage but you have to pay for parking using the park by mobile app. I believe it was $1.61 per hour. Students park for free with their NSU parking stickers.

Went to vote early. The library was very busy with students. The parking lot was was packed with…read morecars. Not sure if they were there for library, sports or college. I noticed security and police in the parking lot. I arrived before voting time was about to end. There was a few people in line for voting. It was quick and easy. I feel it was well organized with the poll workers directing you if you needed help. I finished with ease. Glad I voted early. I would do it again. So happy I have the right to vote.

The staff is amazing! There is always something to do for everyone, this location is very organized.read more

This was one beautiful and well kept library. I liked being here. It was big and spacious…read more Everything looked clean and well kept. It had nice clean bathrooms. I enjoyed my time there. The staff was incredible. I felt welcomed and comfortable from the time I stepped in. Everyone had a friendly smile. I was offered help but various employees. They were knowledgeable. They point me right to the area I needed to be. The parking was a little complicated. The library shares parking with the other city buildings. Everyone parks all around. There was not enough parking spots.

Broward County Libraries like I've said were my favorite place to broaden my education. I grew up…read morein Broward County from second grade through two years of junior college. I had many locations where I could find resources for term papers and other class assignments. Every branch may not have all services but I didn't mind because when I was older I had my car. In my youth my mother would drop me off at the Fort Lauderdale branch. I'm highly encouraging you get a library card if you live in Broward County!!

Hi All, this place is very nice except for some people who gets too loud at times! However, I do…read morefeel some people don't get the concept of being pin drop silent at a library. I was on a look out for a quiet place where I could work with better internet connectivity. Unfortunately this is second such spot where it was difficult to find an internet connection expect for a hard two bar connection. Later, I realised that it had to do with my laptop which was quite old and had just 2.5 ghz of wifi connectivity. Whereas, nowadays it's all about 5 ghz. So, my bad! I would definitely recommend this place and do not go for the sign boards at the parking as anyone wishing to spend time at this library has the privilege to park your vehicle for free of cost. This library is well arranged as all the furniture's are aesthetically placed based on user requirements. They do have small kiosks for working or studying in groups too. The library management system in this country is thumbs up!

The staff, especially the lady at the front desk, is always extremely rude. When I asked about…read moremuseum passes, she was dismissive like I was inconveniencing her. When I had follow up questions, she responded condescendingly, as if I should already know. The other lady I interacted with also at the front desk I guess wasn't as rude but just seemed bothered with my son. He was next to me just looking around and sort of walking, not making any noise or even speaking she quickly told him to stay still because this wasn't a place to walk? I've also been for the children's programs they have two, one on Mondays for smaller children up until three years old and then they have one on Wednesdays for children three till five I believe. The one on Wednesday was terrible they put the children in a tiny room with barely any space and all they do is give them a piece of paper to color and that's pretty much it. The gentleman who was in charge was very kind though, complete opposite from the staff upfront. I'll never understand why people who hate customer service decide to work at front desks...

The Old Florida Bookshop is definitely high on the whimsical! It's such an unexpected little find,…read moretucked away in a very unassuming, older shopping center where you would never expect to find a place like this. Walking inside feels like discovering a hidden little world of books. I will say, I expected it to be much bigger based on photos I had seen. There's definitely more to see upwards than around, with books stacked and shelved high throughout the space. It's pretty tight inside, so I can imagine it getting a little crowded when there are a lot of people. And then there's the big fluffy resident cat, who pretty much seems to own the place and just adds another layer of charm to the whole experience. Honestly, what more could you want from a whimsical little bookshop? Definitely worth making a little trip to check out. It's quirky, charming, unexpected, and feels like a little hidden treasure.

It's a must-visit book shop in SoFlo at least once! It's truly an experience, even if you're not an…read moreavid book reader. Every nook has a book, even on the floor. The only caveat is that there is some dusty areas so take your allergy meds before coming. They have LOTS of books, some new, some used, some rare, some common. They also have vintage wall art. However, this book shop is NOT the shop to grab a book and read in the corner, nor the kind of shop to sit and do work. It is VERY cramped, especially on busy days. I've also noticed some books are pretty steep in price. Come here for the bookish vibes and the Instagram-worthy floor-to-ceiling shelves of books! Just don't expect it to be cozy or functional as a library or B&N.

This was my first time at the Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library. I was actually referred here because…read moreI needed to scan a document and their scanner was in good working condition. When you come to this library, you have to park in the parking garage reserved for library patrons and city hall officials. Once I walked in I could see the whole layout of the library, so it's small and compact just like Carver Ranches Library, but this location was much more comfortable. I also saw a familiar face at the information/check-out desk that used to work at the Hallandale Beach Branch Library. There are adequate seating throughout the library where you can relax and charge your electronic device. There's a large selection of books of various genres, audio books, CDs, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, and reserved computers. The children's area is in the back of the library with a few reserved computers. I didn't stay long, but I assume the staff are helpful and nice. I did notice that they have some interesting book selections so I will definitely come back on my off day and check them out.

I like coming here. It is a cozy little library that you can come and enjoy the many small events…read morethat they have here. The selection is small in the library itself but I reserve the book from the online catalog and order them to the library for pick up.

Beautiful library located close to Aventura Mall. We stopped by here after lunch at Eataly…read more My fellow Yelper Shula R. mentioned this library got a complete makeover. It's a gorgeous library with a very clean and modern vibe. It's only one level and has more tables and chairs for sitting and study areas than they have books. Haha. Regardless, it's a beautiful space with tons of natural lighting and super spacious. There is a children's book area all the way in the back of the library too. The librarians here are very nice and helpful. I snagged two books from the small book sale area in the corner upon entry. Cost is $2 for hardcovers and $1 for paperbacks. Please keep in mind they only accept cash.

Excelente atención, vivo en kendall y estaba buscando un libro que el sistema me decía que solo lo…read moretenían allí. Para confirmar y no darnos el viaje por gusto, llamamos por teléfono y nos atendió Paul, con mucha paciencia y amabilidad nos informó que el libro estaba en hold pero iba a averiguar si encontraba otra copia. La llamada se cortó y Paul nos llamó de vuelta para informarnos que estaba en una lista de espera. Paul me ayudó y me sugirió a bajar la copia online. Excellent service! I live in Kendall and was looking for a book that the system indicated was available only at this location. To confirm--and avoid making the trip for nothing--we called ahead and were assisted by Paul. With great patience and kindness, he informed us that the book was currently on hold, but offered to check if he could locate another copy. The call got disconnected, but Paul called us right back to let us know that the book was on a waiting list. Paul was very helpful and suggested that I download the online version instead.

Thankfully this is my closest library because it is one of the best in the area when I think about…read moreit! The people that work here are always friendly and very knowledgeable when it comes to the new books, old books and where to find virtually any of the books on the racks! This library is always so clean and they always have a nice amount of copies of new releases so I don't need to be put on a waitlist to check the book out. I love that the library is two floors and the second floor is always so nice and quiet. The bathrooms here on both floors are always very clean as well and the tables are nicely spaced out in the library so I don't feel like I am ever hovering over other patrons while I am here! They have a friends of the library where you can buy second hand books and the deals they have on them are wonderful. I usually end up walking out with a stack of books way too high, for less than ten dollars. The best part is the money goes directly towards the library and helping run events that are open to the general public!

Cute and quaint. Easy to walk in, get something, and leave. I have checked out numerous books,…read moremovies, shows,and games. Can't beat free and they are generous with the amount they let you get.

Had to pick up a Police Report from a traffic accident. Very friendly service. I had to wait 5 days…read morethen pay $0.60 to get the copy. The 4 employees I dealt with were respectful and friendly. The Police Dept is steps away from City Hall; and next door is the city's public library.

I came here this summer for art & crochet classes. We had an amazing time. I admire the patience…read more& knowledge that librarians have. I'm grateful for Miss Mello & her assistants helping us. The class was fun & we learned so much.