Your Ultimate Guide to Ways to Use a Broward Library Card!
This guide is your key to unlocking the full potential of your Broward County Library card. It highlights various ways to leverage your library card to access a wealth of educational resources and support, from free tutoring and academic workshops to digital learning tools and after-school enrichment activities. Discover how your library card can connect you with valuable community programs, study spaces, career and college prep resources, and more, ensuring you make the most of every opportunity available to enhance your learning experience and academic success.
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on making the most of your library card! This resource will explore various ways to leverage your library card to access a wealth of educational tools, from digital learning resources and study aids to engaging programs and community support. Dive in to discover how your library card can enhance your academic journey and open doors to countless opportunities.
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Broward County Library Card Benefits
“Gain immediate access to our complete online collection of eMedia including eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, eMagazines, research sources and more. Eligibility requirements are to either currently live, work, attend school or be visiting Broward County, or to have been born in Broward County (regardless of current residency).”
Broward County Library Locations
“Broward etutor: Free, live tutoring/skill-building in math, science, social studies, English, foreign language and writing for students K-12/college and adult learners. Daily from 2 to 11 p.m. Help/test prep aligned with Florida standardized tests. Assistance is also available in Spanish.”
NSU-Alvin Sherman Library E-Card
“Use your Broward County Library card number to
apply online for a NSU-Alvin Sherman Library eCard and get immediate access to all of the Alvin Sherman Library’s online resources.”
“Live, professional assistance in résumé/cover letter writing, career coaching, GED and U.S. Citizenship test prep, college placement prep, Microsoft Office Essential Skills series and more. Live assistance available every day from 11AM-11:55PM.”
“Live interview coaching and interview toolbox, career resources – including personality and career assessments, and expert résumé assistance. Includes the Adult Learning Center for help with GED and U.S. Citizenship tests, writing a résumé and cover letter, and learning Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Live assistance available every day: 11AM-11:55PM.”
“Learn chess strategies and improve your cognitive thinking with an expert chess coach. Click on the Online Resources button for access to information about the basics of chess, tactics and maneuvers.”
“Hundreds of courses focused on professional development, technology skills, and personal enrichment. Six-week long courses are taught entirely online by instructors, and new sessions begin every month.”
“Online platform for learning business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. To access, obtain an NSU eCard and then log in with your BCL card.”
“Study everything from world history to how to draw, cook, practice yoga, money management and more. Browse the subjects to find even more educational content”
“Online courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Over 500 courses available (everything from the ABC’s of Algebra to Yoga 101).”
“Over 2 million titles, including New York Times Best Sellers. Download titles to your computer or mobile device. Visit Overdrive Help for additional eBook assistance. Technical support for eBooks and eAudiobooks. The mobile app Libby is Overdrive’s fun and friendly way to find, download and read titles. ”
Learn about job seeking resources
“For job seekers at all levels, whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Career assessments prompt personalized career recommendations and guidance on programs, knowledge, skills, and ability. Search for open job opportunities and create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers, using prebuilt templates.”
Learn a Language With Rosetta Stone
“Includes 30 languages with core lessons to build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and also includes focused activities to refine grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more. Rosetta Stone is accessible from anywhere and the mobile app reinforces language learning on the go.”
Summer Learning Program
“Children’s Program – helping young children build reading and language skills…Spend an adventurous summer winning prizes for reading, learning and showing up. Beginning May 1st, readers of all ages who register for the Summer Learning Program can participate in summer challenges and become eligible to win great prizes from community partners such as Florida Panthers, Museum of Discovery and Science, Bluefoot Pirates Adventures, Wyndham Deerfield Beach, Sawgrass Recreation Park, Water Taxi, Jungle Island, Xtreme Action Park, Zoo Miami, Frost Science Museum, Pines Ice Arena, Hoffman’s Chocolates and more.”
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