The Library is Proud to Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎗
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We invite you to join us in raising awareness and support for those affected by this life-altering disease. With approximately one in eight women in the U.S. facing the risk of developing breast cancer, your involvement can truly make a difference.
Every year, Miami-Dade County partners with the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign to raise funds for cancer research and prevention. Help the Library's Making Strides team reach its goal! Here are some ways you can show your support:
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Sign up for our special pink library card.
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Support the cause by donating at any library location or online.
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Stay informed on the disease by exploring our medical databases, reading lists and more.
For more information, visit www.mdpls.org/breast-cancer-awareness.
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Teentober
Celebrate a Month Especially for Teens 🎉
Join us in celebrating TeenTober, an annual nationwide initiative each October where libraries spotlight their year-round programs, resources and services dedicated specifically to teens.
Whether you're looking to find new passions, gain skills or just have fun, there's something for every teen. We encourage you to visit your local library and explore our vast resources, take part in exciting events, connect with others and more.
To view our featured TeenTober events and resources, click here.
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Health & Wellness
Explore Our Living with Low Vision Seminar👨🦯
Looking for practical solutions to living with low vision? Join us for a hands-on seminar filled with engaging presentations, a tactile-friendly art class led by artist Yvette Cotera, opportunities to try out the latest assistive gadgets and more.
You can also receive a free eye exam from the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and complimentary reading glasses (up to +3.5 strength) courtesy of the Lions Club. Ages 19 years and up.
Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hialeah Gardens Branch Library
Presented in partnership with the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, the Florida Division of Blind Services, Lions Club-District 35, the Adrienne Arsht Center and the Alliance for Aging.
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Community event
Enjoy Market & Movie Night @ MDC Wolfson Campus 🎬
Get ready for a fun evening at the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Market & Movie Night! Enjoy live music, a screening of the movie Selena, artisanal vendors, tasty food trucks, pet adoption opportunities, salsa dancing and more.
Thursday, October 10, 5 - 9 p.m.
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33132
For more information and to register, click here.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Miami-Dade County is Hiring! 💼
Interested in working for Miami-Dade County? Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, the Miami-Dade County Human Resources Department and CareerSource South Florida invite you to attend Miami-Dade County's Career & Job Fair.
Learn about available jobs, meet representatives from various County departments and more. Come prepared and dressed for success as many departments - including the Library - will be doing on-the-spot interviews and hiring.
Wednesday, October 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Westchester Cultural Arts Center
7930 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL 33155
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English LITERACY program
ESOL for Children and Family Literacy Series 👨👩👧👦
Improve your English vocabulary as a family! This weekly online series is designed to help children ages 6-11 and their parents learn English through fun story readings and interactive activities in a supportive, engaging environment. Registration is required. Participation in each session is encouraged but not required.
Mondays, October 7 - December 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register Online
This program is sponsored in part by Florida Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Resource spotlight
Master Language Literacy with Mango Languages 🗣️
Want to expand your language skills? With Mango Languages, you can master everything from basic phrases to advanced conversations in over 70 languages—including French, Italian, Spanish and many more!
Mango Languages, available online and through the Mango app, personalizes your learning journey with interactive lessons, conversations with native speakers and spaced repetition exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned.
Plus, check out exciting new features like Mango Reader, a Chrome extension offering real-time translations and Mango Vocabulary, with pre-made vocabulary lists to enhance your lessons.
Click here to start learning - free with your library card!
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employee spotlight
Pablo Lopez is Building Meaningful Connections in Our Community 📚
Librarian Pablo Lopez has always had a deep appreciation for serving his community. Before joining the Miami-Dade Public Library System in 2016, Pablo gained valuable experience working in libraries at nursing schools and hospitals, where his passion for connecting people to resources truly took shape. Prior to that, he explored roles in real estate development, credential evaluation and the restaurant industry.
Now, as Branch Manager of the West Kendall Regional Library, Pablo oversees daily operations while fostering community engagement. He is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of his patrons, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.
What is your favorite part about working for the Library?
The best part of working at the Library is serving and connecting with the diverse people in our community. As public servants, we make meaningful impacts in people's lives, which gives me a deep sense of purpose and pride I’ve never felt in any other job. Working with my colleagues at various branches has been an incredible honor—we truly have the best library team around.
What was the last book or eBook you read and what did you think of it?
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. His concise language and tight pacing make for an engrossing read, while his poetic prose adds elegance. The book's themes are both poignant and relevant. It’s a great read that you can finish in one sitting.
What is your favorite Library resource?
My favorite resources are Peterson's Career Prep and Test Prep. Career Prep assists patrons with resumes, cover letters, job training and searches, while Test Prep provides essential support for school and career exams, U.S. citizenship and even helps users find college scholarships!
Are you working on any new/upcoming projects?
We're excited to host a special event with author Dr. Esther Zeledon in December. She will present her new book Creating Your Limitless Life and discuss its themes of self-empowerment and purposeful living. We're honored to welcome her and hear her insights.
Is there anything else you’d like to let us know about yourself?
My wife and I both earned our doctoral degrees from the University of Dayton and are happily raising a 2-year-old daughter.
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art at the library
Experience What They Saw: Historical Photobooks by Women Reading Room 📸
Reflect on the powerful contributions of women in photography with What They Saw: Historical Photobooks by Women Reading Room, an inspiring exhibit featuring curated photobooks from 1843 through 1999 and works from contemporary South Florida women photographers.
Opening Reception
Saturday, October 26, 10:30 a.m. - noon
Main Library
On view now through January 3, 2025
Presented by the Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA) and 10×10 Photobooks.
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Film Workshop
Learn How to Operate a 16mm Projector with Barron Sherer 📽
Ever wonder how to operate a vintage 16mm projector? Join artist and film archivist Barron Sherer for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn threading, changeovers, rewinding film reels and more. Registration is required. Ages 19 years and up.
Saturday, October 12, 3 - 5 p.m.
Main Library
Presented by the Library’s Special Collections & Archives Division.
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Enjoy Engaging Local Author Events at the Library!
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Celebrate Classic Folktales with Silvia Lopez 📖
Join award-winning author Silvia Lopez as she presents her engaging book Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad. Uncover the folktale origins of this vibrant story and enjoy a lively presentation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Registration is required. Ages 4 - 8 years.
Saturday, October 5, 3 - 4 p.m.
South Dade Regional Library
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Find Your Path to Book Publishing with Krista Soukup ✍️
Calling all authors and aspiring writers! Join renowned literary marketing consultant Krista Soukup online to learn the ropes of publishing your book. Gain insider knowledge on industry trends, explore publishing options and kick-start your writing journey! Registration is required. Ages 18 years and up.
Monday, October 7, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register Online
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Explore Motherhood Challenges with Catherine Shields 💗
Hear about a mother’s heartfelt journey of love and acceptance as she navigates her child's disability in The Shape of Normal: A Memoir of Motherhood, Disability, and Embracing a Different Kind of Perfect by Catherine Shields. Registration is required. Ages 19 years and up.
Thursday, October 10, 6 - 7 p.m.
Pinecrest Branch Library
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To see a full list of upcoming local author events, click here.
digital business collection
Expand your knowledge of business, personal finance, entrepreneurship and more with the Business Library collection on OverDrive or the Libby, by OverDrive app—free with your library card! Access hundreds of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines anytime, anywhere. Check out some featured selections below to help boost your business savvy today!
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There's fun for the whole family at the Library! Enjoy comic-style drawing sessions, Mario Kart 8 tournaments, Hispanic Heritage Month crafts and so much more. Check out our upcoming events and join the fun!
In addition to the programs highlighted here, you can also visit our online Calendar of Events to see what else is happening at your library. Select a date and filter your search by event type, keyword, age range or library location to get started.
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Draw Your Favorite Fictional Characters 🦸♂️
Learn to draw your favorite comic book, movie and video game characters! All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required. Ages 12 - 18 years.
Thursday, October 3, 4 - 5 p.m.
Westchester Regional Library
Mario Kart 8 Tournament 🏁
Attention teens! Join our Mario Kart 8 Tournament to compete against other racers and qualify for the championship finale. Registration is required. Ages 13 - 19 years.
Last Qualifier
Saturday, October 5, 2 - 5 p.m.
North Central Branch Library
Finale
Saturday, October 12, 2 - 5 p.m.
Westchester Regional Library
Paper Sombrero Craft ✂
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and create your own beautiful paper sombrero hats! Materials will be provided. All ages.
Friday, October 11, 4 - 5 p.m.
Hispanic Branch Library
Sensational Senses 🐘
Explore the five animal senses with expert educators from Zoo Miami. Registration is required. Ages 5 - 12 years.
Saturday, October 12, 2 - 3 p.m.
North Shore Branch Library
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