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World War II at 80

AV Club WWII in Short Films

2025-05-21 18:00:00 2025-05-21 19:30:00 America/New_York World War II at 80 Join us for a selection of 16mm films that depict World War II from the perspective of Nazi-occupied countries and American propaganda. Join Special Collections archivist Katharine Labuda and librarian Miriam Kashem for a discussion and screening on the role of film and how it depicts elements of the wartime experience. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+ Virrick Park Branch -

Wednesday, May 21
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 18:00:00 2025-05-21 19:30:00 America/New_York World War II at 80 Join us for a selection of 16mm films that depict World War II from the perspective of Nazi-occupied countries and American propaganda. Join Special Collections archivist Katharine Labuda and librarian Miriam Kashem for a discussion and screening on the role of film and how it depicts elements of the wartime experience. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+ Virrick Park Branch -

Join us for a selection of 16mm films that depict World War II from the perspective of Nazi-occupied countries and American propaganda. Join Special Collections archivist Katharine Labuda and librarian Miriam Kashem for a discussion and screening on the role of film and how it depicts elements of the wartime experience. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

About the Program Series

2025 marks the eightieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a pivotal historical moment that continues to resonate profoundly in our global landscape. The Miami-Dade Public Library System proudly presents World War II at 80 - a year-long series honoring historical milestones. Enlightening panel discussions and presentations, thought-provoking exhibits and book clubs, along with other insightful events are planned throughout the year. Discover Miami's role in this informative chapter of history and its ongoing relevance today. Students may ask about earning community service hours for attending and participating in the event.

Visit https://mdpls.org/WWII to learn more and see the schedule of events. 

About the Films:

  • The 40s, 1980, 3 mins.

Presents a collage of the fads, fashions, and personalities of World War II, set to the lively beat of Bette Midler's recording of “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B.”

  • Education for Death: The Making of the Nazi, 1943, 10 mins.

 This public domain film is an anti-Nazi propaganda film produced by Walt Disney Studios and directed by Clyde Geronimi as part of a government contract to produce animated shorts during the war. The film is based on a book of the same name by American author and correspondent Gregor Ziemer. The film features the story of Hans, a boy born and raised in Nazi Germany, his indoctrination during childhood, and his eventual march to war.

  • The Spring-Man and the SS (Czech: Pérák a SS), 1946, 16 mins.

This animated cartoon was made shortly after World War II, in Czechoslovakia, by puppeteer/filmmaker Jirí Trnka. Also known as The Devil on Springs, the film's anti-Nazi tone dismayed the Nazis and created a fabled hero known at the Spring Man, who is actually a chimney sweep whose feet, caught up in some couch springs, bounce along causing one disaster after another for the Nazis and their eventual defeat. Trnka develops the theme of the power of the individual in an oppressive society with this symbol.

  •  Joseph Schultz, 1973, 11 mins.

A dramatization about a German soldier during World War II in Yugoslavia who, refusing to participate in the execution of innocent hostages, brings his own death, and provides for the viewer a consideration of the moral and ethical code of the individual in a time of war.

About the Film Collection

The 16mm film collection has been part of the Library's holdings for over 55 years. It began in the 1960s, and its first films were part of the City of Miami’s public library before there was a county library. When MDPLS was formed, the County supplemented its local funding for films with Federal LSCA (Library Services and Construction Act) grants. Apart from leased feature films, all films were purchased for free exhibition for the life of the print. Subjects within the collection include experimental/avant-garde art films, non-narrated films, children’s films, Black history, Floridiana, and local history. Today, there are over 4,000 films within the collection.

About the Division of Special Collections & Archives

Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Division of Special Collections & Archives holds rare and irreplaceable historical documents for the benefit of the public and scholarly community. They oversee the Helen Muir Florida Collection, 16mm Film Collection, Cuban Collection of Rare Books & Ephemera, Genealogy Collection, The Vasari Project, and rare & antiquarian books from as early as the 17th century. The Division's primary goal is to provide the public with the contents of the vault at their request. Its collections include rare books, original manuscripts, over 18,000 photographs, prints, artifacts, audiovisual resources, and electronic media.

Virrick Park Branch

customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-442-7872
Branch manager
Danilo Castro

Hours
Mon, Apr 28 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 02 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 04 Closed

Branch manager
Danilo Castro
Address
3255 Plaza Street
Miami, FL 33133
Tel: 305-442-7872

Upcoming events

Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to create an eye-catching resume and how to search for jobs online. Please bring a list of your employment and education history and bring a USB flash drive. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Explore the life cycle of coral reefs, investigate the differences between shallow reef dwellings and deep-sea coral species and learn how artificial substrates can promote coral growth. Then, test your 3D modeling skills by designing your very own coral substrates in TinkerCad. Presented by the Frost Science. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

Tue, May 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Whether you want to learn the basics or are looking for a challenge, we invite you to join us for a game of chess. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Mon, May 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for Grove-Gables Toastmasters communication and leadership workshops. From presentations, interviews and salary negotiations to storytelling or simply giving a toast, gain valuable insights and practice to help improve your skills in a positive and supportive environment. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to create an eye-catching resume and how to search for jobs online. Please bring a list of your employment and education history and bring a USB flash drive. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Whether you want to learn the basics or are looking for a challenge, we invite you to join us for a game of chess. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring your imagination and have fun building with blocks! We supply the blocks; you supply the creativity. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 3-8 yrs.

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Have fun painting your own wine glass. Learn different techniques for transforming any glass into a work of art. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
This event is full

Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to create an eye-catching resume and how to search for jobs online. Please bring a list of your employment and education history and bring a USB flash drive. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Whether you want to learn the basics or are looking for a challenge, we invite you to join us for a game of chess. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a selection of 16mm films that depict World War II from the perspective of Nazi-occupied countries and American propaganda. Join Special Collections archivist Katharine Labuda and librarian Miriam Kashem for a discussion and screening on the role of film and how it depicts elements of the wartime experience. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring your imagination and have fun building with blocks! We supply the blocks; you supply the creativity. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 3-8 yrs.

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Whether you want to learn the basics or are looking for a challenge, we invite you to join us for a game of chess. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Thu, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring your imagination and have fun building with blocks! We supply the blocks; you supply the creativity. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 3-8 yrs.

Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to create an eye-catching resume and how to search for jobs online. Please bring a list of your employment and education history and bring a USB flash drive. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Thu, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for Grove-Gables Toastmasters communication and leadership workshops. From presentations, interviews and salary negotiations to storytelling or simply giving a toast, gain valuable insights and practice to help improve your skills in a positive and supportive environment. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to create an eye-catching resume and how to search for jobs online. Please bring a list of your employment and education history and bring a USB flash drive. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Step into our bakery and design the donut of your dreams! While the donuts and paint are just for art, snacks will be provided after the event. A story time will take place before the craft. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 3-10 yrs.

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to create an eye-catching resume and how to search for jobs online. Please bring a list of your employment and education history and bring a USB flash drive. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Fri, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Take a journey into the world of Japanese classical dance. Discover the meaningful, subtle movements that tell a story with dancer Satomi Hirano and participate in a dance. Plus, learn about the intricacies of the kimono and how to wear a yukata (summer kimono). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for Grove-Gables Toastmasters communication and leadership workshops. From presentations, interviews and salary negotiations to storytelling or simply giving a toast, gain valuable insights and practice to help improve your skills in a positive and supportive environment. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to create an eye-catching resume and how to search for jobs online. Please bring a list of your employment and education history and bring a USB flash drive. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learn more about these ancient animals in a presentation led by our knowledgeable naturalists. Discover what sea turtles eat, why they come to our shores and where they are found. Have a chance to touch real sea turtle artifacts including shells, skulls and the different items they eat. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.