Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library
🏢 City of Lighthouse Point · Lighthouse Point, Florida
Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library
The Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library began as a grassroots community effort in 1965 — a single room in the Beacon Light Shopping Center where a Library Ball fundraiser raised over $5,000 to get the collection off the ground. Today the city-owned library at 2200 NE 38th Street holds more than 40,000 circulating titles and stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–4pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 2200 NE 38th Street, LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL 33064
Phone: (954) 946-6398
Website: lighthousepointfl.gov
Plus Code: 76RX7WH4+3F (LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL)
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📖 About Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library
The Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library is the public library of Lighthouse Point, a small coastal city in Broward County, Florida. It was founded in 1965 as a community initiative — beginning with a modest room in the Beacon Light Shopping Center and a fundraising ball that raised more than $5,000. By 1968 the library had moved to the Venetian Isles Shopping Center, serving 921 members with over 10,000 circulating books. The library came under city jurisdiction in 1972 and moved to its permanent location on NE 38th Street in May 1987. Named in honor of a longtime benefactor, the Doreen Gauthier Library today maintains over 40,000 circulating titles alongside public computers, free Wi-Fi, e-books, streaming audiobooks, study rooms and exam proctoring services. Florida residents can access additional statewide databases free of charge through the Florida Electronic Library.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Community-founded in 1965 — started as a single room in the Beacon Light Shopping Center, launched by a Library Ball fundraiser
- Named after a longtime benefactor; under city of Lighthouse Point jurisdiction since 1972
- Moved to its permanent home at 2200 NE 38th Street in May 1987
- Collection of over 40,000 circulating titles plus e-books, streaming audiobooks and digital resources
- Extended evening hours on Tuesday until 8pm; study rooms and exam proctoring available
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lighthouse Point cardholders can read, research, and stream for free through Florida's statewide and local digital collections:
📚 Services
- Free public library card for Lighthouse Point and Broward County residents
- Over 40,000 circulating print titles plus audiobooks and magazines
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Study rooms available for patron use
- Exam proctoring services
- E-books and streaming audiobooks via digital platforms
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Youth storytimes and children's programming
- Summer reading program
- Adult programs and community events
- Teen programming and activities
- Community outreach and literacy programs
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library get its start?
The library was founded in 1965 as a community initiative, opening in a small room in the Beacon Light Shopping Center with rent provided as a goodwill gesture. A Library Ball fundraiser that year raised over $5,000, and by 1968 the library had grown to 921 members and more than 10,000 books. It came under city jurisdiction in 1972 and moved to its current permanent building at 2200 NE 38th Street in May 1987.
Who was Doreen Gauthier, and why is the library named after her?
The library is named in honor of Doreen Gauthier, a longtime benefactor and supporter of the Lighthouse Point Library. The dedication honors her contributions to the development of library services in the community.
What are the library's hours, and which evening does it stay open late?
The library is open Monday and Wednesday–Thursday 10am–6pm, Tuesday 10am–8pm, Friday 10am–4pm, and Saturday 10am–2pm. It is closed on Sundays. Tuesday is the evening to visit if you need extra time after work or school.
Does the library offer study rooms or exam proctoring?
Yes. The Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library provides study rooms for patron use as well as exam proctoring services. Contact the library at (954) 946-6398 to reserve a room or schedule proctoring.
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