Von D Mizell Branch Library

The Von D. Mizell Branch Library in Fort Lauderdale is named in honor of Dr. Von D. Mizell, a civil rights leader who played a pivotal role in the desegregation of Fort Lauderdale's beaches. The library carries that legacy of equality and community access, serving as a neighborhood resource within the Broward County Public Library system. For visitors with an interest in civil rights history, the library's name alone tells an important part of Fort Lauderdale's story. It is a working public library that also stands as a small monument to the courage of those who fought for equal access in South Florida.