DATE: May 15, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org
PHONE: 954-357-7402

BROWARD COUNTY, FL -  Broward County Library's free 2015 Summer R.E.A.D.ing (Reading, Exploration, Art, Discovery) Program kicks off June 6, 2015 at 33 Broward County Library branches. Reading and learning give you the power to be anything you want to be! 

Getting involved is easy. Register for one of the Broward County Library's Summer R.E.A.D.ing games, record your reading, experience exciting programs and build powers to learn and grow.  Each of the Broward County Library locations listed below will feature different thrilling programs and activities for your super summer fun.  

Children and teens can participate in either the online enhanced program or at library locations countywide. This year will feature three different Summer R.E.A.Ding Programs:

-Preschool:  Every Hero Has a Story, goal: 50 books
-Children:  Every Hero Has a Story, goal: 12 hours reading
-Teen:  Unmask! Goal: 12 hours reading, 5 activities

The Summer R.E.A.D.ing Program is a fun way to encourage young people to read, explore and discover all summer long! Children ages 18 and under can register for the Summer R.E.A.D.ing Program and enter to win prizes and rewards.  The Summer R.E.A.D.ing Program is more than just prizes - it also includes a summer full of free programs, learning activities, story times, computer classes, family fun nights, entertaining shows and performances.  The Summer R.E.A.D.ing Program runs from June 6 through August 1, but everyone is invited to take the August Pledge and continue reading from August 1-15 for a chance to win more prizes.

Online Summer Learning Program

The Online Program makes it easy to record your reading. Visit the Summer R.E.A.D.ing Program online at Broward.org/Library/Read.  Every reader will have their own home page that lists their reading, challenges and awards.  Anyone can participate online.

-Register for the Preschool, Children, or Teen Programs
-Record your reading, programs and activities online.
-Pick up fun prizes and enter for a chance at grand prizes at your favorite library branch when you reach a reading goal.  No need to print your record - the program will show when you win a prize.
-Bonus Read: August Pledge!  Register online to continue reading for a chance for more prizes

Traditional Library Branch Summer R.E.A.D.ing Program:

For those that prefer the traditional Summer R.E.A.D.ing game, sign up at the following participating Broward County Library locations:

-African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282
-Carver Ranches Library, 4735 S.W. 18 St., West Park, FL 33023, 954-357-6245
-Century Plaza Leon Slatin Library, 1856A W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, 954-357-7740
-Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library, 1 Park Ave. East, Dania Beach, FL 33004, 954-357-7073
-Davie/Cooper City Library, 4600 S.W. 82 Ave., Davie, FL 33328, 954-357-6399
-Deerfield Beach Percy White Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, 954-357-7680
-Hallandale Beach Library, 300 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, 954-357-6380
-Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020, 954-357-7760
-Imperial Point Library, 5985 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, 954-357-6530
-Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. 9 Ct., Pompano Beach, FL  33069, 33311, 954-357-7670
-Lauderdale Lakes Library, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, 954-357-8650
-Lauderhill Mall Library, 4257 NW 12 Street, Lauderhill, FL 33313, 954-357-7833
-Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313, 954-357-6406
-Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-357-7444
-Margate Catharine Young Library, 5810 Park Dr., Margate, FL 33063, 954-357-7500
-Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025, 954-357-8090
-North Lauderdale Saraniero Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale, FL 33068, 954-357-6660
-North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066, 954-201-2600
-Northwest Branch Library, 1580 N.W. 3 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060, 954-357-6599
-Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990 
-Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, 954-262-5477
-Pembroke Pines Library, 955 N.W. 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, 954-357-6750
-Pompano Beach Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060, 954-357-7595
-Riverland Library, 2710 W. Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, 954-357-7455
-South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024, 954-201-8825
-Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines, FL 3331, 954-357-6580
-Stirling Road Library, 3151 Stirling Rd., Hollywood, FL 33312, 954-357-7550
-Sunrise Dan Pearl Library, 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351, 954-357-7440
-Tamarac Library, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33351, 954-765-1500
-Tyrone Bryant Library, 2230 N.W. 21 Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-8210
-West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560
-Weston Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston, FL 33332, 954-357-5420
-Young At Art Museum/Broward County Library, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie, FL 33325, 954-357-5437

The award-winning Broward County Libraries Division, founded in 1974, is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than nine million walk-in customers visiting its 37 locations annually. Broward County Libraries Division provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our web site, Broward.org/Library or follow Libraries on Facebook and Twitter.