This was one beautiful and well kept library. I liked being here. It was big and spacious…read more Everything looked clean and well kept. It had nice clean bathrooms. I enjoyed my time there. The staff was incredible. I felt welcomed and comfortable from the time I stepped in. Everyone had a friendly smile. I was offered help but various employees. They were knowledgeable. They point me right to the area I needed to be. The parking was a little complicated. The library shares parking with the other city buildings. Everyone parks all around. There was not enough parking spots.

I love coming to this library. Instead of paying for Netflix, standing in front of a Redbox…read moremachine, going to the nearest Barnes & Nobles, or trying to figure out who has the best prices for CD's; I just go to the Hollywood library and borrow everything from books, ebooks, audio books, music, and movies...for FREE! The only thing you would have to worry about is the $1.00 fine they charge each day for each item that is overdue. I like the fact with having a library account, I can go on the website and check out any new book, CD, and DVD release. If the Hollywood branch does not have the item I want, I can put the item on hold and if there's a copy of that item available at any other Broward library, it will be sent to the library of my choice for pickup. There is no limit on the amount of books or CD's to borrow (2-3 weeks), but if you want to borrow DVD's, the limit is 10 (1 week). Besides borrowing books, CD's, and DVD's, the library also provides bus passes, faxes, copying and printing (15 cents each). They have four sections of computers for adults, teens, and young children. You have to first reserve a computer, which gives you a 60 minute session. You can only reserve a computer twice, which sucks cause I normally spend more than two hours on the internet. If you're smart, you'll walk in with your laptop and use the library's free Wi-Fi. There are also four 15 minute computers that needs no reservation for people who want to go on the internet for minor, quick things like check their email, a quick tweet, print, or download, or just check their facebook page. The noise level in the facility is usually quiet until after 2pm. That's when the school children arrives and then it becomes noisy. The staff are very friendly and are willing to answer any questions you have. It's like my little sanctuary away from home.

Excellent new library in park and performing arts complex.read more

Big library but the librarians got you covered. They are like tour guides that quickly help you…read morefind what you need. Their table is right in the middle as you walk in. Its a large library that has an extensive selection in comparison to neighbor libraries. Besides books they have DVDs, audiobooks (when your in the car alot), magazines & comics and a media center. There are plenty of study tables near the front and in the back of the library. They have a cute kids area. The books are clearly separated by age. There are also a few educational toys for the kids to play with. Class are also offered for all ages. They have storytime reading for young kids. There is a separate room for these activities. This library is located near a middle school so I am assuming it gets pretty busy during afterschool hours. In the morning this place is quiet. They have books for sale too if your worried about being late in returning books back. The prices range from 0.25 to 1.00. The library is always clean whenever I have visited, including the bathrooms. The lighting of this place is fairly dull though. Would be better if it was brighter.

Close too early. The children get out of school at 3:30 and "their" resource library closes 30 min…read moreafter. Doesn't give them time to do anything essential.

I stopped by the Tamarac branch library to pick up a dvd I had placed on hold. The dvd could have…read morebeen sent to a library branch closest to me, but I didn't mind the drive. It was a very large space with many organized shelves displaying a vast genre of books, dvds, cds, and audio books. There were plenty of computers, seats, and table seating throughout, which gave it a functional feel. If you want more privacy, you can request a quiet room. After picking up the dvd from the hold section, I walked around and chose a few more movies to watch. I wish I could borrow some cds, but my vehicle is not equipped with a cd player. Oh how I miss those good old days. Venturing to other Broward County libraries are interesting. Despite the world's shift toward digitalization, it is appreciated that the libraries are still offering their resources to the community.

I'm not crazy and my memory serves me right! Not only have I reviewed my neighborhood library, but…read moreI have posted wonderful photos too. This is the closest library to home and we have come here for nearly two decades. They have made great strides at keeping it clean inside and out. The books (including a Spanish language collection), reading materials and DVD selection is well organized. In addition to the 100-seat room for meetings, they have a computer room for adults with space for a couple dozen people. Years ago, I spent many hours there and it was quiet enough that you could flow in your thoughts to write. Moreover, they've added computers so more children can work on iReady and play educational games. There isn't a time I've walked in here that there aren't a number of tutors helping children and adults alike. The staff is helpful and there is a guard who assists them, which is an added bonus in the afternoons when the students from the nearby Middle/High School start coming in. In addition to the parking spaces in the front (facing Commercial Blvd.), there is parking in the side and rear of the lake that divides the library from the Tamarac Community Center. Following are their hours of operation: Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED

This branch of the Broward county library system is small, but it provides the basic needs for…read morethose looking to use a library. If you need a book, you can request to be sent here for pick up. If you need access to the internet, there are at least 6-7 computers that can be used free of charge (as long as you have your library card with you) and printing is 15 cents a page. There's a book drop off as well as a place where you can register to vote.

Friendly and helpful staff. Small space but accommodating…read moreand you can certainly get some good books!

This was my first time at the Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library. I was actually referred here because…read moreI needed to scan a document and their scanner was in good working condition. When you come to this library, you have to park in the parking garage reserved for library patrons and city hall officials. Once I walked in I could see the whole layout of the library, so it's small and compact just like Carver Ranches Library, but this location was much more comfortable. I also saw a familiar face at the information/check-out desk that used to work at the Hallandale Beach Branch Library. There are adequate seating throughout the library where you can relax and charge your electronic device. There's a large selection of books of various genres, audio books, CDs, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, and reserved computers. The children's area is in the back of the library with a few reserved computers. I didn't stay long, but I assume the staff are helpful and nice. I did notice that they have some interesting book selections so I will definitely come back on my off day and check them out.

I like coming here. It is a cozy little library that you can come and enjoy the many small events…read morethat they have here. The selection is small in the library itself but I reserve the book from the online catalog and order them to the library for pick up.

The Broward Governmental Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale isn't glamorous -- it's not trying to…read morebe. This is where the gears of local government turn, sometimes slowly, sometimes loudly, but always in motion. If you've ever needed a marriage license, property records, jury duty, or a commission meeting, odds are you've passed through these doors. The building itself went up in the early 1990s as part of a wave of downtown redevelopment when Fort Lauderdale was trying to shed its spring-break reputation and become a serious city with serious infrastructure. Before that, county offices were scattered across multiple locations. The Governmental Center centralized it all: the County Commission chambers, the Clerk of Courts, tax offices, records, planning -- basically the beating heart of Broward bureaucracy. Walk inside today and you'll see it's still the hub where policy meets paper. Need a deed recorded? This is the spot. Jury duty notice haunting you? Report here. Curious what the county commission is up to? Grab a seat upstairs and watch the debates unfold. It's not always pretty, but it's democracy in action. And there's something almost comforting about it. The architecture is utilitarian, concrete and glass, but the plaza outside ties it to the riverfront and the rest of the downtown core. It reminds you that Broward isn't just beaches and cruise ships -- it's a county of nearly two million people who need roads paved, schools funded, taxes collected, and yes, endless paperwork processed. So while nobody's writing sonnets about the Broward Governmental Center, it's one of those places that quietly keeps life here functioning. Not exciting, not flashy -- but necessary. And in a city that often sells the sizzle, there's something refreshing about a building that's all steak.

Since 1986 Ive owned property in Broward and paid my taxes on time but this year they did not want…read moremy money! I refinanced my mortgage and got first year the mortgage company required they pay the tax. Tax in order to get a discount was due November 30 and the Title company started sending full amount back in October. First the county said it was too early yo pay penalizing me for a returned check , then a check was sent fed ex on November 23 and as of December it was mot posted although a county rep signed to receive check on Nov 24. The analyst at the County said "check didn't get posted Until Dec 7 so i lost my $80+ discount! This was an unfair and unjust way to treat a loyal long term taxpayer!

The Bank of Dania is a historic Neoclassical building built in 1923. The building has a gold brick…read moreexterior and white fluted columns along the front of the building. The building was designed by architects John Peterson and J. L. Hardgrove. Cost of construction was $35,000. After the bank moved to s new location the building sat empty until 1966 when the city purchased it. Along with several other Dania Beach pioneers, A.C. Frost founded the Bank of Dania on May 1, 1912. The first location for the bank used to be where the Pirates Inn was. It moved to 2 South Federal in 1926 where it remained until 1956. Most recently the building was an antique store. There is a sign in the window that says it will become a window treatment business. It's a shame that the city doesn't turn into a historical museum like some of the other cities have done with their historic but small town halls and courthouses. It would be the perfect place to put in a display about the history of Dania Beach.