BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library invites children and families to the free 25th Annual StoryBook Festival, from 10AM to 3:30PM, Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines, 33331, 954-357-6580.
The theme for this year's iconic StoryBook Festival is: "Curiouser and Curiouser: In Celebration of Alice in Wonderland."
Geared toward children ages 10 and under, the festival provides a magical experience that encourages a love of reading and libraries through presentations by award-winning storytellers and literature-based performance groups. It is also an exciting way for the community to learn about Broward County Library's array of programs, services and resources for all ages.
StoryBook Festival activities include:
- Big Book Giveaway to the first 1,000 children
- Face painting, storytellers, stilt walkers, musicians
- Indoor and outdoor performance/show stages
- Swappin' Ground: Where children tell stories and hear storytellers
- City of Pembroke Pines Art & Cultural Center student performers
- Arts & crafts with City of Pembroke Pines Parks & Recreation
- Estimation Station and scavenger hunt
- Fantasy Forest Tours featuring classic storybook characters
- Costume Parade: Kids encouraged to wear costumes and join the parade
- Meet firefighters and tour fire truck
Parking, admission, entertainment and activities are free; registration to attend the festival is requested.
Fantasy Forest tour tickets are also free and can be obtained on-site during event day only, while supplies last. The festival box office opens for morning tours at 10AM and afternoon tours at 12:30PM. For additional information, please email communityengagement@broward.org or call 954-357-6580.
The 25th Annual StoryBook Festival is sponsored by The Broward Public Library Foundation, City of Pembroke Pines, and The Friends of Southwest Regional Library.
About Broward County Libraries
Broward County Libraries Division, named 2026, 2020 and 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is one of the largest and busiest library systems in Florida. Broward County Libraries Division's 37 locations provide convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries on Facebook and X.
*The Libraries Division is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
September 14, 2026
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