Broward County Libraries' Active Learning Center
2018 NACo Achievement Award Winner
Broward County, Fla., FL
Best In Category
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About the Program
Category: Libraries (Best in Category)
Year: 2018
Early learners need a safe, fun and enriching atmosphere where they can explore, learn and develop skills that will improve their school readiness. Broward County Libraryâs Active Learning Center provides such a space, filled with toys and activities that children and parents alike can enjoy and share. Unlike other local childrenâs indoor educational play spaces which charge an admission fee, the Active Learning Center is free so all of the children in the community have open access to its resources. Modeled after a quaint small town, the Active Learning Center features child-sized replicas of stores, a kitchen, a boat and a train and more. Children can also access fun, educational computer games and activities at the Centerâs AWE Early Learning Stations. The Active Learning Center hosts free events and programs throughout the week including story times, baby and toddler yoga classes, S.T.E.M. activities and arts and crafts workshops.