Broward County Libraries – Hallandale Beach Branch

Like all bureaucratic institutions they are extremely self important and wanted to stop me from reviewing their facility. This is the attitude that brought down every civilization since the Egyptians 4000 years ago and on to the Romans whose imperial power re­placed the complex check-​and-​bal­ance system of the republic. The famous Senate declined from a vigorous state council, filled with civilian and military executives, into an ornamental rich men’s club. The Roman populace was no longer in a mood to fight for its constitutional liberties; it was lulled to sleep by the time-​honored method: Panem et circenses. So long as it received free food at public expense, and elaborate games and spectacles, it ceased to concern itself with public affairs.
This is a public facility and the folks who run it should take a long hard look at the Romans.
I ordered a book from the Hollywood Branch on the Circle and asked if it had arrived yet to the snooty librarian who was very confused and told me that I DID have a book waiting for me. She spent forever looking and got the attention of the chief muck a muck (Circulation Manager) who told her, in effect, «that if it wasn’t on the shelf it was MY problem and not their problem», wow did that get my blood boiling. I asked to speak with him and he would not come out to try to resolve the issue. I said I would wait until he showed his face and she went back to ask again. He came out reluctantly chewing something in his mouth. He informed me that I had interrupted his eating. I thought that was a pity, but I needed support that his staff member could not or would give me. I was told flat out to go to Hollywood and discuss the matter with them, that he was not responsible for their mistakes. He was adamant and smarmy at the same time; a neat trick know to bureaucrats who think they can insult the folks that support them with taxes.
They need to be a bit more humble and remember who pays the bills in Broward County.
Oh well, when the money stops and they are looking for ANY job to pay for their families, THEN, it may dawn upon them that governments have come and gone over the eons and their arrogance will speed up the demise of this library tout de suite.
I have lived here for many, many years and used both the Dade and Broward libraries saddened with all of ‘em except the Coconut Grove Branch, BUT I MUST SAY THAT FACILITY HAS THE WORST STAFF I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.

The Hallandale Beach Branch Library is big and has many seating areas for you to sit down and relax. By the entrance, there are books in a cart going for sale. The children’s area is a medium sized room across from the check out desk. It has four computers, which the kids can reserve 2 sixty minute sessions. To the right of the information desk are fifteen computers where you can reserve 2 sixty minute sessions. There are also two express computers to reserve 2 fifteen minute sessions and two computers with scanners to reserve 2 thirty minute sessions.
There are rows and rows of shelves filled with fiction and non-​fiction books of different genres, audio books, CD’s, and DVD’s. There is small section for the young adult (teens). At the Hallandale Beach Branch Library, you can check out video games for different consoles such as XBOX, XBOX 360, XBOX ONE, PS2, PS3, Wii, and Wii — U. They have a few games for PS4. Plenty of parking around this library, the staff are very helpful & nice, and it’s right across the street from Gulfstream Park. I like coming here often.