BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library has announced a new date and time for a book discussion of Barack Obama's The Audacity of Hope, led by Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony. The event, originally scheduled for February 2nd, will now take place from 5 to 6PM on March 22nd, at the West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560. 

Tony is Broward County's 17th sheriff and the first African American to serve in that capacity. His book selection is The Audacity of Hope, which explores former President Obama's vision of pathways to political progress, underscored with personal stories about family, friends and colleagues. The event also includes a raffle held by the library. Preregistration is required.

In conjunction with Tony's visit, Main Library will host a collaborative exhibition curated by retired Deputy Sheriff Joe Williams, Historian for the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO). Entitled The Broward Sheriff's Office: A Century of Progress in Public Safety, it displays a collection of BSO memorabilia and rare, never-before-seen photos in a free exhibit running from February 1st to April 30th at Main Library, 100 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, 954-357-7444. 

For additional information about Sheriff Tony's book discussion, please contact Michael Bryant, Adult Services Coordinator, mdbryant@broward.org or 954-357-7435. For more information about the exhibit, contact Rochelle T. Pienn, Curator, Bienes Museum of the Modern Book, at rtpienn@broward.org or 954-357-7363.