Broward County Library, Fort Lauderdale

#38 among attractions in Fort Lauderdale

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The Broward County Library is a public library system in Broward County, Florida, in the United States. The system contains 38 branch locations and circulates over 10.5 million items annually. The system includes the Main Library in Fort Lauderdale, five regional libraries, and various branches. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 26°7'21"N, 80°8'18"W

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Flagler HeightsFort Lauderdale United States

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Broward County Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Las Olas Boulevard, Stranahan House, Museum of Discovery and Science, Bienes Museum of the Modern Book.

~1590 ftSE
Shopping district, Shopping, Shopping centre
Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
8 min walk • Las Olas Boulevard is the vibrant heart of Fort Lauderdale, a bustling thoroughfare that epitomizes the charm and energy of this coastal city in Florida. Known for its unique blend of upscale boutiques, fine dining, and lively entertainment, this iconic street offers a...
~1500 ftS
Museum, History museum
Stranahan House, Fort Lauderdale
8 min walk • Stranahan House is the home of Fort Lauderdale pioneers Frank and Ivy Stranahan. Built in 1901 as a trading post and converted into a residence for the Stranahans in 1906, the house is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County.
0.6 miW
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale
16 min walk • The Museum of Discovery and Science is a museum located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is one of the largest museums of its kind in Florida, and has the most visitors of any museum in the state.
~1580 ftW
Museum, History museum
Bienes Museum of the Modern Book, Fort Lauderdale
8 min walk • 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 County's Main Library in Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
New River Inn, Fort Lauderdale
14 min walk • The New River Inn is a historic site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida located at 231 Southwest 2nd Avenue. The New River Inn was constructed in 1905 by the area's first contractor Edwin T. King.
~1790 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
9 min walk • The NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is an art museum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Originating in 1958 as the Fort Lauderdale Art Center, the museum is now located in an 83,000-square-foot modernist building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes.
0.8 miN
Memorial, Military base, Convention center
War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
21 min walk • War Memorial Auditorium is a 2,110-seat multi-purpose arena and convention center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. The venue hosted professional wrestling cards from the Championship Wrestling from Florida promotion between 1951 and 1987.
0.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale
17 min walk • The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is a large multi-venue performing arts center located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale
22 min walk • The Parker Playhouse is a 1,191-seat theatre in southern Florida. The Playhouse was established by Dr. Louis Parker. The curtain rose for the first time on February 6, 1967 as E.G. Marshall and Dennis O'Keefe starred in Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple.
0.6 miSE
Church
All Saints Episcopal Church, Fort Lauderdale
16 min walk • All Saints Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida founded in the year 1912. and located in downtown Fort Lauderdale...
1.2 miW
Bridge
Snow-Reed Swing Bridge, Fort Lauderdale
30 min walk • The Snow-Reed Swing Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in the Fort Lauderdale area, and one of the few remaining swing bridges in Florida. Located between the 300 and 500 block of Southwest 11th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the bridge connects the neighborhoods of Sailboat Bend and Riverside Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Broward County Library?

Nearby attractions include One Financial Plaza, Fort Lauderdale (3 min walk), Stranahan House, Fort Lauderdale (8 min walk), Florida Atlantic University College of Education, Fort Lauderdale (8 min walk), Bienes Museum of the Modern Book, Fort Lauderdale (8 min walk).

How to get to Broward County Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Broward County Library:

Bus

Fort Lauderdale Greyhound Bus Station (6 min walk)
Broward Central Terminal (11 min walk)

Train

Fort Lauderdale (12 min walk)