Voices from Florida: Stories from the Archives
Documenting the History of Black Miami
Join AnnMarie Henry, Keith Moore and Christine Malcolm at Main Library as they discuss their documentary series, The History of Black Miami about the African diaspora who built Miami from the mid-19th century to present day. Listen as the presenters discuss what inspired this work and how they used library resources to help in their research. All ages.
Saturday, February 26, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Main Library
Presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Special Collections & Archives Division, Voices from Florida is a monthly series that explores Florida’s culture, literature, history and communities.
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Celebrating Black History and Culture through Stories
Bring your family and friends to the library for a Black History Month celebration featuring interactive stories, music and more!
Enjoy a jazzy storytime with Miss Leslie and special performances by the Miami-Dade Public Library System Storytelling Troupe. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. Social distancing is encouraged. All ages.
Saturday, February 26, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Coral Reef Branch Library
Visit www.mdpls.org/black-history-month to discover more Black History Month events happening at your local library.
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BOOK DISCUSSION
Stronger Together Book Club
Join us online for our monthly Stronger Together Book Club as we discuss author bell hooks' All About Love, the acclaimed first volume in the feminist icon's Love Song to the Nation trilogy.
Thursday, February 24, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Register online
Registration is required. Main Library is hosting this online event.
For a list of the Library's upcoming Stronger Together book discussion titles and dates, visit www.mdpls.org/strongertogether.
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Opa-locka Branch Library
The Opa-locka Branch Library has been serving the community for the past 15 years.
Since opening its doors to the public in July 2007, the branch has become a community anchor providing resources, programs and engaging events for people of all ages. In this week's Branch Spotlight, we explore the history of Opa-locka Branch Library.
Click here to read more.
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LIBRARY STORY
Your stories bring to life the many valuable programs and services that our public libraries provide to the community. As we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary, we share Ana's memories of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) exploration at the Westchester Regional Library.
“I was thrilled when the Westchester Regional Library opened. I spent many days as a student going through the stacks, reading magazines, and doing research. One of my most memorable high school experiences was when a classmate and I started a science camp for kids at the library with the help of an amazing librarian. We conducted experiments and talked about how the natural world works. We popped corn to talk about humidity and the scientific method, grew seeds in different environments and we had lots of fun with what we now call STEM. I was nominated as a Silver Knight at Southwest Miami High School in part for the work I did with this science camp. I still love STEM and encourage minorities and women to go into STEM fields as a way to make a great living while helping to solve some of our greatest global challenges.”
We'd love to hear your story. Click here to share your favorite library memory or experience with us.
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Employee Spotlight
Great Customer Service is the Goal
Kelishia Rolle makes applying for a passport as easy as a trip to the library.
As a Passport Services Clerk at the North Dade Regional Library, Kelishia oversees one of two official Passport Application Acceptance Facilities for the U.S. Department of State. The Library's Passport Acceptance Facilities, located at the North Dade and South Dade Regional Libraries – a convenient way for people to access passport services – processed approximately 5,600 applications from October 2020 through September 2021.
Kelishia began working with the Miami-Dade Public Library System in April 2018 as a part-time Library Page at the Miami Lakes Branch Library where she was responsible for organizing books, DVDs and other library materials. She became a full-time library assistant at the South Shore Branch Library later the same year.
In 2021, she was promoted to her current position of Passport Services Clerk. Kelishia says her favorite part of the job is providing customers with excellent customer service by walking them through the passport application, explaining the process and making them feel confident that they are receiving the best service possible.
“My greatest achievement is being able to educate and assist others who had little or no knowledge about applying for a passport,” Kelishia said. “I really enjoy sharing this amazing program with the public and all the other great services the Library offers to the community.”
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Learning & Training
Learn to Repair Your Vehicle with ChiltonLibrary!
Americans spend up to $1,000 every year on car maintenance and repairs. Learn to perform your own car maintenance and save time and money with ChiltonLibrary, one of the most authoritative automotive repair resources available to car owners.
ChiltonLibrary provides detailed repair information on just about every system for thousands of the most popular vehicles released over the past 30 years – available for free with your library card!
To find out more about this and other online library resources, visit www.mdpls.org/learning.
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Celebrate Black History Month through music. Check out Freegal Music's Black History Month playlist of spirituals, ballads, funk, hip hop and more, available for free with your library card.
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Get your craft on at the Library! From crocheting to knitting, origami and more, there is always something exciting happening at your Miami-Dade Public Libraries. Click the registration links on the right for more information.
You can also browse our online Calendar of Events to explore more programs. Select a date and filter your search by event type, keyword, age range or library location to get started.
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Crochet Club – Crocheting for Beginners (In-Person Event)
Friday, February 25, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
South Dade Regional Library
Ages 18 years and up.
Knitting Club for Adults (In-Person Event)
Friday, February 25, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
West Kendall Regional Library
Ages 18 years and up.
Origami Workshop (Online and
In-Person Event)
Saturday, February 26, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Coral Reef Branch Library
Ages 8 years and up.
Crafting Corner Creation Station (In-Person Event)
Wednesday, March 2, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Kendale Lakes Branch Library
Ages 12 years and up.
Craft Together (In-Person Event)
Thursday, March 3, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Country Walk Branch Library
Ages 6 years and up.
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