BROWARD COUNTY, FL  - Get ready for a summer filled with fun, excitement and learning at Broward County Library's free, all-ages "All Together Now" Summer Learning Program, taking place from June 1st through August 12th, 2023.

The Library's 2023 Summer Learning Program features fun events, prizes and free entertainment for children, teens and adults, beginning with the kick-off event, the 18th Annual Children's BookFest, on Saturday, June 3rd from 11AM-4PM at the  African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

Spend the summer winning prizes for reading, learning and attending free events held both online and in person. Beginning May 1st, readers of all ages can register for the Summer Learning Program to win great prizes from Museum of Discovery and Science, Miami Children's Museum, Water Taxi, Everglades Holiday Park, Florida Panthers, Jungle Queen, Shake Shack, Xtreme Action Park, Zoo Miami, Funderdome and more. 

Summer highlights include special visits from the Florida Panthers as well as special interactive workshops from Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, On the Go Music, Whole Vibes Music Therapy and Lessons, Lark Keeler Art Studio, RobyArtsy Studio, Girls Make Beats and Mad Science Palm Beach.  

Look for our special 2023 Broward County Libraries Online Summer Magazine, which will be available online May 25th at Broward.org/Library and distributed via email to our e-newsletter subscribers. Join our mailing list now to get the latest information on Summer 2023 as well as new library resources and upcoming events.

While schools are closed, free meals will be available for kids and teens ages 18 and under through Summer Breakspot, offered at select library locations between June 12th and August 11th. There are no forms to complete and no registration is needed to participate.

Sponsorship for the Summer Learning Program is provided by Broward Public Library Foundation, Broward County Public Schools, JM Family, Community Foundation of Broward, Charles F. & Esther M. Frye Foundation, PNC Grow Up Great Foundation, Children's Services Council of Broward, and Big Blue Swim School. Special thanks to the Friends of Broward County Library and the Broward Reads Coalition. 

For more information, email BCLsummer@broward.org or call the Youth Services Administration at 954-357-7317 or 954-357-7406.