The 72,000 square foot Northwest Regional Library next door to Coral Springs Charter School opened…read moreon Feb. 15, 2001 replacing the much smaller branch library at 10077 NW 29th St built in 1982. The library was built to service the needs of the northwest area of Broward County. This library and the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines were built from a 139.9 million dollar bond approved in March of 19999. This library not only services Coral Springs residents but those who live in Margate, Tamarac, and Sunrise as well. The two-story Northwest Regional Library includes a 300-seat auditorium, computer technology room with over 100 computers, a teen activity room, a storytelling room in the children's section, tutoring rooms, small study rooms and conference rooms in the adult section. The children's and adults' sections are on two different floors. Featured outside the library is a 9/11 Memorial and a Martin Luther King, Jr monument. I love the Broward County Library system because there is so much to explore. The library collection includes best sellers, adult fiction, DVD's, audiobooks and CD's. It also has digital devices available for loan including Veterans HotSpots and children's Playaway LaunchPads. Its collection includes International language materials in Spanish, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Hebrew and Russian. The programs for children, teens, and adults are excellent here. They offer author talks nd educational workshops for all ages. You can join a book club, take a computer class, or watch a movie. Stop in to check out all the great things you can do here. If you haven't been to a library in awhile you might be surprised by how much they offer. Libraries foster a sense of community with their extensive collections, commitment to technology, and diverse range of programs. This library is a cultural hub for the community. Whether you're a seasoned reader, a technology enthusiast, or a parent looking to instill a love of reading in your child, the Northwest Regional Library is a must-visit destination.

Located on the corner of Sample and University, this regional library is fairly quiet and large but…read moreseemed to have a lot of open space, rather than space filled with books. They have a decent sized, nicely organized Friends of the Library right outside the main the library and Debbie was a pleasure to talk books with there. They also have a small Friends of the library section inside the main library. Outside are a few drive up drop boxes to return books. There are also some nice monument/memorials outside the entrance.

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.

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 frequent this library because I'm a teacher and tutor. The use of the tutoring rooms is such a…read moregreat resource, but getting one most afternoons after school isn't always easy. It is a first come first serve basis, which I think leaves room for discord. There is one library worker who is younger looking that is extremely rude to students and adults in need of tutoring rooms. Today, as always, I go up to the desk and ask if a room is available. She tells me one will be available in about 20 minutes, so I find a table where I can work with my student while we wait for a room. Not long after I see someone is leaving a room, so I make my way to the desk. Another lady and I get to the desk at the same time, while this librarian is addressing another person. This other lady had just walked up the stairs and her student wasn't there yet. When the librarian turns and looks at us, she addresses the other lady who says that the room is now empty, and looks at me because she knows that I had asked for a room. Instead of doing the right thing and saying that I had asked for a room about 20 minutes before, she says, "You guys will have to decide who gets the room", leaving it to us to basically argue over the room. Thankfully the other lady was nice enough to say that I could have the room since I had been waiting, but the librarian should have never done that!

Southwest Regional Library is located in the eastern portion of the 77-acre Academic Village, which…read morealso houses Pembroke Pines Charter School and Broward College Pines Center. Dedicated in 2000, it was the first library built with funds from the $139 million library bond issue approved by Broward County voters in 1999. This 78,000-square-foot, two-story library is a joint-use facility of the Broward County Library System and Pembroke Pines. It's open to the public while also serving as the school library for charter high school students. Broward College students have access to a computer lab on the first floor. The library's collection includes over 100,000 lending items for children and adults in multiple languages, including books and multimedia. Amenities include a teen activity room, children's storytime room, 300-seat auditorium, gift shop, classrooms, quiet study rooms, conference rooms, tutoring rooms, and a computer lab. Programs for all ages are offered regularly--details are available at the front desk or on the library's website. On my visit, there was a holiday model train exhibit. More recently they had a St. Patrick's Day photo op on the second floor and an Easter Peeps diorama contest. Broward County truly excels at libraries, and Southwest Regional is no exception. The space is large, clean, modern, and welcoming. The lobby floor features a terrazzo design that gives the illusion of the Everglades, while the ceiling shows the sky from an alligator's underwater perspective--a really fun touch. Whether you're studying, working remotely, or just browsing, there's plenty of room to spread out. Quiet areas are genuinely quiet, and community spaces feel relaxed and inviting. If you haven't visited a library in a while, Southwest Regional might surprise you with how much it can enrich your day.

I stopped by this Fort Lauderdale Branch library on Sunrise to find out about obtaining some…read moretechnical documents through the Interlibrary Services. I found the librarians exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable; most willing to help. But, looking around the library, though it's really spacious and very nicely done, I could see that the libraries of today are not the libraries of my youthful era back 50's and 60's. Yes, there are still some books but when looking a few of them over, generally appeared as unread. More dramatic to my eye was that the library, which was once intended for the purposes of books now contains rack and shelf upon shelf of DVD's, CD's and videos, primarily of an entertainment nature, giving an overall resemblance more akin to that of an adult video porn shop than what one would think of as being a library. Then, of course, there are the rows of computers as one might find in an Internet café. Now I know I'm getting to be somewhat of an old stuck in the mud of life curmudgeon, but though I can see the absolute need for computers and Internet access, I have a difficult time with entertainment DVD movies and the like. Indeed things and times have changed, in fact seemingly have changed so much that I got one of the strangest of criticisms I've ever had leveled at me. While there I read a book, a small one, maybe only around a hundred fifty pages or so. When I finished reading it, a young lady asked me "You read that entire book, didn't you?" I told her that I had and she responded by saying "You read that book way to fast." Hmmm? I'm still puzzling over what she meant by that.

Great staff. The bathroom had no paper towels and had a mild odor. The toileys seats are a…read morethrowback to the 89's.

I have been going to this branch of the library, and it has always been a positive experience. The…read morelibrarians are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. A five-star rating, for sure!

This is an outstanding library; they are committed to each individual's educational need. They…read moreprovide extraordinary programs for all. They are welcoming, kind and accommodating to all ages. It's a safe, nurturing environment for learning.They took the " Color My World" art program seriously by adding another grant by Ms.H and made it the best art experience for many children and caregivers. It was celebrated by having an art exhibition and a luncheon with the staff. This is truly an excellent library with lots of great books!

They redid the library!!!!! I've been to the old on and didn't realize this was walking distance to…read moremy home. I've been in and out of Pompano for almost 10 yrs now. My heart always brings me back and is where I am the happiest. Love how they have rebuilt the city especially east of Federal. I remember coming here 15-20yrs ago and wow. Very happy & I don't think I'll leave unless its to move to Italy! :)) But the library is great for studying. Doesn't have a huge selection of books but enough to keep your neurons stimulated. They also have many free classes for the community. Today I attended a meditation class before I did my school work. Very clean and the plus it's across from the beach! :)) I'm glad they decided to keep the library in this location! It's PERFECT! :)) Online has the schedule of all the classes offered at this branch! Locals should definitely check it out! Only way to help prevent or at least slow down dementia and Alzheimer's is to keep your neurons stimulated! Play chess, do puzzles, eat healthy, cardio, lift weights, meditate, peaceful mind!

This little country library by the beach is very quiet. Not many people come here. You can charge…read moreyour phone and laptop. Contrary to what some post, during library hours, parking in the library lot is currently free. Confirmed by the signs posted in the lot, and by the staff.

I really like this library...I have been here a couple of times both to just pick up my held items…read moreand to pick up materials when I'm in the mood to browse the shelves. I like that it has two levels so if it's loud in one area, I can hide out somewhere else. The staff has always been helpful if I need assistance, and the ceiling windows make it look extra clean and open. My favorite feature is the two drop off boxes in the parking lot. I don't have to get out of my car to return materials and I love the convenience of that.

I went their to study for a test twice. I went once in the early morning and again afternoon. This…read moreis a very noisy place.