Join us for the Edison Center Branch Grand Reopening Celebration!
On behalf of Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Miami-Dade County Chairwoman Audrey M. Edmondson and the Board of County Commissioners, please join us for the Grand Reopening Community Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly renovated Edison Center Branch Library. Enjoy fun activities, games, a tour of the library, light refreshments and more!
Thursday, December 5, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m.
Edison Center Branch
Parking is available at Athalie Range Park directly behind the library.
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Friends Book Sale
Perfect for holiday gift giving!
Find great books at amazing prices at the annual Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library Book Sale. Choose from thousands of donated books, CDs, DVDs and more!
Wednesday - Saturday, December 11 - 14
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Main Library
Parking is available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW 2nd Avenue, for a flat rate of $5 with validation. Please bring your ticket to the security circle at the entrance for validation.
Public Transit: The library is conveniently located across from the Government Center Metrorail Station.
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Art lecture
Lunchtime Photography Lecture with Carl-Philippe Juste
Join us for a lecture and tour of the Through the Lens exhibition with Carl-Philippe Juste. Juste is a Miami Herald photojournalist and the cofounder of Iris PhotoCollective, a collaboration to create a new context for exploring and documenting the relationship of people of color to the broader world.
Through the Lens highlights a selection of color and black‑and‑white photographs from the Permanent Art Collection of the Miami‑Dade Public Library System. The photographs serve as an important visual historical record for the community, chronicling social, cultural and artistic change in Miami over the past 40 years.
Friday, December 6, Noon - 2 p.m.
Main Library
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Dance
Latin Dance Workshop
Learn basic merengue, salsa and reggaetón dance steps and get ready to start dancing! Workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Ages 12 years and up.
Saturday, December 7, 3 - 5 p.m.
Homestead Branch
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Virrick Park Branch
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Holiday storytime
Holiday Celebration with Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus will travel all the way from the North Pole to bring you a delightful show full of magic and storytelling. All ages.
Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m.
Hispanic Branch
Saturday, December 7, 1 p.m.
West Kendall Regional
Saturday, December 7, 3 p.m.
Doral Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 6 p.m.
Miami Springs Branch
Saturday, December 14, 1:15 p.m.
Golden Glades Branch
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Author Visit
MDPLS Author Series with
Susana Illera Martínez
Join author Susana Illera Martínez as she presents her latest bilingual book, Lala: A Different Kind of Lizard/Lala: una lagartija diferente, a story about a small lizard who feels nervous about expressing her feelings and admitting to her family that she is different. Enjoy a coloring activity inspired by the book after the reading. Ages 7 - 11 years.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m.
Coral Gables Branch
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Holiday Crafts
Canvas Painting with Lights
Bring sparkle to your holiday season by creating a painting on canvas that lights up! Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 7 - 15 years.
Saturday, December 14, 3 - 5 p.m.
Fairlawn Branch
Saturday, December 21, 10 a.m. - noon
Miami Lakes Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
South Miami Branch
Saturday, December 28, 2 - 4 p.m.
Shenandoah Branch
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Teen program
Vision Board Workshop
Learn how to focus your educational and career goals, build stronger relationships with your family and peers, and practice positive thinking and mindfulness during this highly interactive workshop. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 12 years and up.
Wednesday, December 11, 3 - 5 p.m.
North Dade Regional
Monday, December 30, 2 - 4 p.m.
Edison Center Branch
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Holiday Storytime
The Snow Queen
Join the Snow Queen for an imaginary trip to her castle in Antarctica where you'll learn the art of making a snowman, discover the miracle of the northern lights and meet her playful puppets during this magical winter show. All ages.
Tuesday, December 10, 11 a.m.
North Shore Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 6:30 p.m.
Naranja Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 11 a.m.
West Dade Regional
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.
Tamiami Branch
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 My right is a future of equality with other Americans, 1947.
Linocut print, Elizabeth Catlett.
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Elizabeth Catlett:
The Future of Equality
A 35-Year Retrospective
December 2, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Main Library
Elizabeth Catlett (1915‑2012), an internationally renowned sculptor and artist born in the United States and later a naturalized citizen of Mexico in 1962, infused her work with her strong sense of heritage and social activism. Primarily known for her sculptures, Catlett also created prints, lithographs and linocuts which feature persons ranging from Harriet Tubman to Angela Davis. Her work is found in collections throughout the world including the Library of Congress, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of Modern Art in Mexico. Elizabeth Catlett: The Future of Equality proudly includes linocut works from her series The Negro Women, 1946‑1947 (later renamed Black Women in the U.S.A.) from the Permanent Art Collection of the Miami‑Dade Public Library System.
Opening Reception
Friday, December 6, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Main Library
An exhibition in collaboration with the Dade County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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If holiday baking is on the menu, we've got you covered! From gluten-free treats to festive cupcakes, check out the recipes in these and other food and cooking magazines, always available through RBdigital for free with your library card.
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Drumming for Everyone
Let's go on a rhythmic journey! Participants will be introduced to various drums and percussion instruments from around the world and will learn to play rhythms together as a group. Instruments will be provided for this hands-on program appropriate for all ages and abilities.
Tuesday, December 10, 10:30 a.m.
North Central Branch
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Move It! Shake It! Music for Babies and Toddlers
Nurture your child's natural love of music with songs, rhymes, dances and games designed to foster their development. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information.
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.
South Miami Branch
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