Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining events including live performances, yoga, and art projects.
Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free.
Featured events in 2025
Valentine Performance
4 p.m. Thursday, February 13 Singer playing acoustic guitar performs love songs at Riverland Branch library, 954-357-7455, 2710 Davie Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33312, register online
Karaoke for Valentine's Day
Belt out your favorite love song at Karaoke 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 14 at Broward Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Light refreshments are included. The event is open to kids and adults. Register online.
Valentine Performance
Singer Jennifer McClain entertains with love songs from Hollywood films 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 14 at the Broward Beach Branch library, 954-357-7830, 3250 NE Second St., Pompano Beach 33062.
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Valentine Photo Ops
South Regional Library
South Regional Library in Pembroke Pines is offering photo shoots with a selection of backgrounds using a green screen. The photo shoots are 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday February 5 and Thursday, February 6, and it's a good idea to register online or phone 954-201-8896 for reservations. Register for February 5 online and February 6 online.
It's recommended that participants do not wear green or blue items. A staff representative snaps the picture and a digital photo is emailed to participants.
Southwest Regional Library
Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6580, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines 33331, is offering a photo op station for DIY photos in February. The photo station is free to use when the library is open. Use your own camera. Feel free to bring props. For part of February the station features a Valentine theme, and then it's a France theme.
Black History performances and events
Miramar
1 p.m. February 8 African Dance and stories at Miramar Branch Library, register online
Davie
10:30 am – 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22 Julius and Julia Sanna of the Afro-fusion band Positively Africa offers songs, dances, and personal stories from the Luo and Zigua African tribes. The event is at the Nova Southeastern University Library, 3300 S. University Drive, Davie. Fees for parking at the university apply.
West Park
6 p.m. February 12 Positively Africa performs at the branch library, 4735 SW 18th Street, West Park
Other shows and activities at libraries include:
- Juggling
- Opera
- Dance
- Drums
- Bingo
- Magic
- Art projects
- Yoga
Browse events on the Broward Library website.
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