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African American Research Library and Cultural Center

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African American Research Library and Cultural Center

It is the sixth largest branch library of the Broward County Libraries Division, a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) provides our community with the vast resources necessary to educate this generation and future generations about the rich and colorful African, African American and Caribbean heritages, cultures and histories. This 60,000-square-foot facility, built in the heart of one of Broward’s historically black communities, is the third of it

s kind in the nation to house extensive collections related to this unique blend of cultures. The library houses more than 85,000 books, manuscripts, artifacts and documents. In addition to these resources, it features permanent and traveling exhibits, a 300-seat state-of-the-art auditorium and a computer training lab.

08/26/2026

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There are twelve new bestsellers, fourteen new audiobooks, fourteen new children's books, and 40 other new books, including 74 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Delusional," "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy," and "The Breakup."

08/19/2026

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There are fifteen new bestsellers, twelve new audiobooks, 58 new children's books, and 964 other new books, including 42 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast," "The Official ACT Prep Guide 2026 - 2027," and "Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World."

08/12/2026

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There are twelve new bestsellers, nine new audiobooks, five new children's books, and 94 other new books, including 42 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Unknown," "Adversary to the Villain," and "Etna."

08/05/2026

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There are eight new bestsellers, 34 new audiobooks, 37 new children's books, and 116 other new books, including 126 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Meet Me in Paris," "Sea of Charms," and "Daybreak."

07/29/2026

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There are 24 new bestsellers, ten new movies, three new audiobooks, nineteen new children's books, and 512 other new books, including ten that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7: Steel Ball Run, Vol. 8," "A Founding Mother," and "Feeding Tiny Bellies: School Lunches; Over 100 Lunch Boxes and Snacks for Kids." The new movies this week include "Project Hail Mary," "The Mandalorian and Grogu," and "Obsession."

07/27/2026

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There are 28 new bestsellers, 75 new audiobooks, 81 new children's books, and 241 other new books, including 207 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Country Road Murders," "Ransom," and "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World."

07/15/2026

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There are 34 new bestsellers, 24 new audiobooks, 36 new children's books, and 431 other new books, including 104 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "18 Days in Heaven: I Left My Body. I Met Jesus. What He Told Me Will Wreck You," "Rand McNally 2027 Large Scale Road Atlas," and "Love You More."

07/08/2026

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There are eleven new bestsellers, one new movie, eight new audiobooks, 29 new children's books, and 318 other new books, including 39 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Cancel Me If You Can," "The Shampoo Effect," and "The Revelation of Dionne Daphne." The new movie this week is "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

07/01/2026

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There are 50 new bestsellers, 42 new movies, 57 new audiobooks, eleven new children's books, and 508 other new books, including 139 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," "The Shampoo Effect," and "Land." The new movies this week include "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," "Michael," and "Sentimental Value."

06/24/2026

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There are 20 new bestsellers, fourteen new audiobooks, four new children's books, and 393 other new books, including 38 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," "The King Is Coming: It's Time to Prepare for the Return of Christ," and "Choke Point."

Address

2650 W Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33311

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

(954) 625-2800

Website

https://www.broward.org/Library/Pages/BranchDetails.aspx?branchInfo=1

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