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The Big Read 2023 Book Discussion

Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay
2023-04-24 13:30:00 2023-04-24 14:30:00 America/New_York The Big Read 2023 Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of this year's Big Read title, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, an award-winning poetry collection by poet, educator and community gardener Ross Gay. Free copies of the book are available while supplies last (one per participant). Registration is required. For more information, please contact the library at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ South Dade Regional -

Monday, April 24
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-24 13:30:00 2023-04-24 14:30:00 America/New_York The Big Read 2023 Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of this year's Big Read title, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, an award-winning poetry collection by poet, educator and community gardener Ross Gay. Free copies of the book are available while supplies last (one per participant). Registration is required. For more information, please contact the library at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ South Dade Regional -

Join us for a discussion of this year's Big Read title, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, an award-winning poetry collection by poet, educator and community gardener Ross Gay. Free copies of the book are available while supplies last (one per participant). Registration is required. For more information, please contact the library at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

About the Author

Ross Gay is the author of four books of poetry - Against Which, Bringing the Shovel Down, Be Holding (winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award), and Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude (winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award). His first collection of essays, The Book of Delights, was released in 2019 and was a New York Times bestseller. His new collection of essays, Inciting Joy, will be released by Algonquin in October of 2022.

AGE GROUP: | Adult (19+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Reading & Literacy | In-Person | Conversation Circles | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | The Big Read 2023 Book Discussion | Poetry | Literature | In-Person |

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Tai Chi with Grisell
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Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
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Tai Chi with Grisell
Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a gentle and graceful movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and overall mental health. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Registration is required. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
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Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
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Chair Yoga with Grisell
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Computer Class: Introduction to Computers
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Tai Chi with Grisell
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Join us for a gentle and graceful movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and overall mental health. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Registration is required. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Chess Club
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Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Family Storytime
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Chair Yoga with Grisell
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Family Storytime en dos idiomas
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Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. All ages.
Chess Club
Wed, Jul 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
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Thu, Jul 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. All ages.
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Join us for board games, card games, video games and more! For more information please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Chess Club
Wed, Jul 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. All ages.
Summer Fun Crafty Kids
Fri, Jul 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for fun summer crafts and let your creativity flow! Materials will be provided. For more information please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 15, 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.
Mario Kart 8 Tournament
Sat, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Start your engines, it's time to race! Join our first Mario Kart 8 Tournament for teens. Racers at the tournament will get a chance to advance to the finale held on Saturday, August 12 at the Main Library and win prizes. Mario Kart 8 will be played on the Nintendo Switch. Controllers will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Family Storytime en dos idiomas
Mon, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. All ages.
Games and More!
Tue, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us for board games, card games, video games and more! For more information please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Chess Club
Wed, Jul 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. All ages.
Painting with a Librarian
Fri, Jul 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Follow along with your favorite librarian to create a beautiful work of art. Paint, paint brushes, a cup of water, canvas and paper towels will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
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Mon, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. All ages.
Games and More!
Tue, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us for board games, card games, video games and more! For more information please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
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Join us for an introduction to a computer's hardware and operating system. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
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Wed, Jul 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. All ages.
Summer Fun Crafty Kids
Fri, Jul 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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