Miami-Dade County Offices to Close in Observance of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day of remembrance that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, all Miami-Dade Public Library System locations and all County offices will be closed on Monday, June 21. Check out the County's Juneteenth Guide for a list of events and activities taking place throughout the weekend.
Be sure to also check out our recommended Juneteenth titles, which celebrate and pay tribute to this important day in history. Additional eBook and eAudiobook titles about the Juneteenth holiday can be borrowed instantly with your library card through the hoopla digital library.
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The 2021 Summer Reading Challenge Is On!
Sign up for the Miami-Dade Public Library System's annual Summer Reading Challenge through August 7 for a chance to win great prizes! Every 30 minutes spent reading or listening to a book, and each library program or event you attend, earns you an entry into a prize drawing at the end of the summer.
The more you read, the greater your chances of winning! Readers of all ages are invited to participate. Additionally, children who see parents and adults in their lives reading tend to read more and build healthier reading habits.
To learn more about the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge, please visit mdpls.org/summerreading.
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IMPROVING MDPLS
Restroom Renovations at
Westchester Regional Library
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier D. Souto joined Library Director Ray Baker and others on June 11 for the official reopening of the newly renovated first-floor restrooms at the Westchester Regional Library. The new restrooms include a number of cost-effective and eco-friendly improvements, such as water-saving fixtures, energy-efficient lighting and automatic electric hand dryers.
We’re working every day at MDPLS to provide the public with extraordinary library services, spaces and experiences. In addition to numerous library renovation and improvement projects, our libraries are operating on an expanded schedule to better serve the needs of the community. We encourage you to visit us at the Westchester Regional Library, or any of our other library locations, to discover everything your local library has to offer.
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Stronger Together Book Club
Join us online for the Stronger Together Book Club, a monthly book club highlighting titles that explore important topics such as cultural awareness, discrimination, and race. This month, we will be discussing Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink and will be joined by Michelle Place of the Tulsa Historical Society for a conversation about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Community service hours will be available. Space is limited. Ages 12 years and up.
Thursday, June 24, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Register online
Online event will be held on Zoom. The Virtual Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Arts & Crafts
3D Paper Flower Bouquets
Get crafty with us and learn how to create a beautiful, handmade paper flower bouquet – perfect for gifting to someone special. Space is limited. Ages 8 - 18 years.
Materials needed: colored cardstock or construction paper, decorative straws, tape (regular and double-sided), tissue paper, glue, scissors and markers.
Saturday, June 19, 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Register online
Online event will be held on Zoom. Coconut Grove Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Family Nutrition Program
Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated! Join us online and discover how substituting common recipe ingredients with healthy alternatives can work better for you, your family and your budget! Space is limited. Ages 18 years and up.
Made possible by the University of Florida's Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences.
Thursday, June 24, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Register online
Online event will be held on Zoom. California Club Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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In the Kitchen
Blueberry Pie Workshop
Make a blueberry pie perfect for your Fourth of July celebration! Experienced instructor Chany Stolik will teach you step-by-step how to create a stunning blueberry pie, from baking the perfect crust to decorating tips. Space is limited. Ages 19 years and up.
See registration page for a list of materials.
Tuesday, June 22, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Register online
Westchester Regional Library is hosting this online event.
Tuesday, June 29, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Register online
West Kendall Regional Library is hosting this online event.
Online event will be held on Zoom. Registration is required.
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Author Event
Virtual Author Series with
Dr. Gillian Hotz
Dr. Gillian Hotz joins us online as she presents her book, Pandemic Pals – an endearing children's story about a Wheaten Terrier whose world turns upside down when the COVID-19 pandemic hits her town. Space is limited. Ages 3 - 11 years.
Saturday, June 19, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Register online
Online event will be held on Zoom. North Shore Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Author Event
Virtual Author Series with
Kenisha E. Anthony
Join local author Kenisha E. Anthony as she discusses her memoir, LABELED: Ward of the State. Learn about her personal experience in the foster care system and how she overcame obstacles to find her way. Space is limited. Ages 19 years and up.
Thursday, June 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Register online
Online event will be held on Zoom. North Dade Regional Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Did you know that June is Audiobook Month? There are always new audiobook titles for you to discover all year round through the hoopla digital library, available for free with your library card. Check out a title today!
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Princess Tales
Put on your favorite princess dress or a knight's shining armor! Join us online for fun stories, songs and rhymes from your favorite fairy tale princesses. Space is limited. Ages 0 - 12 years.
Friday, June 18, 11:30 a.m. - Noon
Register online
Friday, June 25, 11:30 a.m. - Noon
Register online
Online event will be held on Zoom. Coconut Grove Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Scary Fun Musicals
Do you find scary musicals thrilling? Join us on a spooky journey with musical experts Sam and Candy Caponegro as they explore scary, fun musicals such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Addams Family, Little Shop of Horrors, and more! Space is limited. Ages 19 years and up.
Saturday, June 26, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Register online
Online event will be held on Zoom. Little River Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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