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Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library

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Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library

We enhance library services by sponsoring programs, underwriting staff development, and supporting fund raising events.

The Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library are deeply devoted to the library, acknowledging it to be the center of the community which it serves. The Friends' group began when the Stirling Road Branch library opened in 2003 and has since embraced its mission to raise funds for the well-being of the branch, to advocate for libraries and staff and to sponsor programs which enhance our community

. Although Stirling Road is considered a small branch, our Friends number over 110, mostly due to focused efforts to raise awareness of the work that we do. Our facility projects have included the refurbishing of the library's chairs, a reading rug for the children's department, bulletin boards and adorable book baskets with the logo of our group. We have also purchased lovely display cases. The Friends raises funds for the branch through its daily on-going book sales and its special Mega Sales. Our book room is open during all library hours and has grown in popularity especially since the closing of all bookstore chains in the City of Hollywood. Another focus of our fundraising is the successful Dedicate-A Shelf project, which since its inception in 2010 has raised thousands of dollars. In 2013, the Friends sponsored a Gratitude Reception during which each donor told the story behind the name on their dedication, resulting in a memorable evening for all those present. Sponsoring programs within the various departments of the library are a keystone of our mission. Our group is also especially concerned with showing appreciation for the staff of the library. We sponsor monthly pizza parties and hold a holiday dinner at a popular Hollywood restaurant. Advocating for libraries is a natural for the Stirling Road Branch. We have sent our branch manager to Tallahassee to advocate for libraries and have invited local politicians to serve as honorary members of our Board of Directors. During the past few years, the Friends' group has done its best to go green. We have replaced our print copy of our newsletters with constant electronic updates and do most of our flyers and publicity through e-mail blasts.

06/14/2026

📚✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT THE STIRLING ROAD LIBRARY? ✨📚

Looking for something fun, educational, or relaxing? Check out this week’s FREE programs at the library! 🎉

🏺 Sunday, June 14 | 1:00–3:00 PM
🌴 Miami and the Ancient Mound Builders
Learn about the fascinating history and culture of the Tequesta people with guest speaker Jason Alvarez from Broward County Parks & Recreation.

🧘 Monday, June 15 | 2:00–3:00 PM
☯️ Ener Chi
Enjoy gentle Tai Chi-inspired movements designed to improve balance, flexibility, and mindfulness.

📖 Tuesday, June 16 | 1:30–3:00 PM
📚 Book Discussion with Lynda Levin
This month’s featured book is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.

🎮 Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00–7:00 PM
🕹️ Video Game Night
Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch plus board games for children, tweens, and teens!

🪑 Wednesday, June 17 | 2:00–3:00 PM
🧘‍♀️ Chair Yoga
A gentle yoga class focused on flexibility, balance, relaxation, and stress relief.

🌟 Thursday, June 18 | 2:00–3:00 PM
🧠 Ageless Grace
A fun and interactive brain fitness program that keeps participants moving, thinking, and laughing through the power of play!

📍 All programs take place at the Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch Library and are FREE and open to the public!

📚❤️✨

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch Library is closed today, Monday, May 25.

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙

We look forward to seeing everyone back at the library tomorrow! 📚✨

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05/12/2026

📚☀️ SAVE THE DATE! ☀️📚

Join the Friends of the Stirling Road Library for another great BOOK FAIR! 🌴📖

🗓 Sunday, May 31, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Stirling Road Library
3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL

Find fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, hidden treasures, and more! 💙
🛍 $5 a bag (bag provided!)
🍎 $3 for teachers & Stirling Library Friends

Cash only 💵
No scanners allowed 📚

We hope to see you there! ✨

05/03/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at the Stirling Road Library 💐

The Friends of the Stirling Road Library and Broward County Libraries invite you to TWO special events in Hollywood, Florida to honor moms and make meaningful memories 💖

☕ Mother’s Day Iced Tea Party
📅 Wednesday, May 6 | 6:00–7:00 PM

🏺 Meissen Porcelain Presentation
📅 Sunday, May 10 | 1:45 PM

Join us for tea, learning, and a little bit of magic ✨

04/19/2026

4/19 - 4/20/2026

We’ve started our Sunday off in an exciting way at Cinema Paradiso 🎬✨

Join us this afternoon for the Hollywood Music Club from 1–3 PM 🎶 and keep the good energy going into tomorrow with Ener Chi (Tai Chi) at 2 PM 🧘‍♀️🌿

There’s something for everyone at Stirling 💛

📍 Stirling Road Library

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Friends of the Stirling Road Library 🐰🌸📚
Wishing you a beautiful day filled with peace, sunshine, and sweet moments 💛✨
All Broward County Libraries are closed today — we’ll see you soon!

03/29/2026

📚🌿 Join us at Stirling Road Library for Ener Chi!

Relax, move, and recharge with a guided session led by Noemi Rais 🧘‍♀️

🗓 Monday, March 30
⏰ 2:00 – 3:00 PM

💛 Made possible by the Friends of the Stirling Road Library

03/01/2026

🌊📚 BOOK LOVERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 📚🌴

Join us at the Stirling Road Library for our Book Fair on
🗓 Sunday, March 8
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

Fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and hidden treasures galore! ✨
💵 Just $5 per bag (we supply the bag!)
🍎 $3 for teachers & Friends of the Library
💰 Cash only

Stock up, discover something new, and support your local library 💙

📍 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL

See you there! 📖☀️

02/19/2026

✨ Stay active. Stay sharp. Stay ageless. ✨

Join us at Stirling Road Library for Ageless Grace — a fun and engaging brain fitness program that keeps you moving and thinking through the power of play! 💃🧠🎶

🗓 Thursday
⏰ 2:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 In person at the library
💚 FREE & open to the public

Come exercise your body and your brain with Sharon Veingrad and connect with your community in a joyful way! 🌿

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02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Stirling Road Library! 💕📚
We’re sending you love, good books, and cozy reading vibes today ❤️✨

Just a reminder: we will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day 🇺🇸

We’ll see you soon — until then, fall in love with a good book! 📖💘

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	12pm - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

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http://www.stirlingfriends.org/

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