Alvin Sherman Library

The Alvin Sherman Library is a unique joint-use facility serving the residents of Broward County as well as Nova Southeastern University students, faculty, and staff members.

[1] In 2003, South Florida real estate developer and World War II pilot veteran, Alvin Sherman, donated $7 million for the library building which was named for him.

The library hosts special programs for children and teens, book discussion groups, author readings, and classes on using research tools and resources.

The Alvin Sherman Library holds a permanent collection of fine art featuring works by several prominent artists including Salvador Dalí, Dale Chihuly, Peter Max, Beverly Pepper, Therman Statom, and Franck Louissaint.

The donations, made by her grandson Antonio Permuy, featured works by several notable artists including Neith Nevelson, Pedro Hernandez, Miguel Fleitas, Mario Torroella, Adriano Nicot, Edel Alvarez Galban, and Margarita Cano.