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November is Miami Book Month
Check out a good book today!
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November is
Miami Book Month
Check out a good book today!
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On October 18, 2022, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring November as Miami Book Month. The month recognizes and highlights the importance of literacy, reading, books and the institutions and organizations that promote literary arts throughout the community, including the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Miami Book Fair and Books & Books.
From participating in our Fall Into Winter Reading Challenge to checking out our recommended reads, attending a storytime, literacy-themed events and so much more, we invite you to celebrate Miami Book Month with the Library!
Recommended Reads
Books about Miami, books by local authors and more!
Celebrate Miami Book Month by signing up for our annual Fall Into Winter Reading Challenge!
Every 30 minutes spent reading or listening to a book earns you an entry into the prize drawing at the end of the challenge. Attend library programs and events to earn even more entries! Open to all ages.
Celebrate Miami Book Month by signing up for our annual Fall Into Winter Reading Challenge!
Every 30 minutes spent reading or listening to a book earns you an entry into the prize drawing at the end of the challenge. Attend library programs and events to earn even more entries! Open to all ages.
Explore our Programs and Events!
From book clubs and author readings to poetry writing, book binding and more, enjoy special programs and events in celebration of Miami Book Month.
Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sunset Branch
Participe de una grata discusión sobre el libro del mes. Se requiere inscripción. Para más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años de edad.
Registration is now closed
Fri, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Naranja Branch
Join us for a lighthearted discussion of this fascinating yet disturbing genre. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact us at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Fri, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairlawn Branch
Participe de una grata discusión sobre el libro del mes. Para más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-261-1571 o recordr@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 55 años de edad.
Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center
Join us once per month for thoughtful discussions on literature that inspires, informs, and empowers personal growth. Selected titles are available at the branch for checkout. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-584-4100 or rubiob@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kendall Branch
Join us for our monthly book discussion. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. For more information and this month's book selection, please contact the branch at 305-279-0520 or corredorj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Westchester Regional
Disfrute una tarde llena de poesia, lecturas y verso. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-553-1134 o gonzalezja@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.
Canceled
Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Dade Regional
Join us the last Tuesday of each month for a book discussion. Please call the branch for this month's title. For more information, contact the library at 305-625-6425 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Thu, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairlawn Branch - Fairlawn Virtual Program Room
Join us online to express yourself through poetry. Learn about different poets, poetic styles, and how to submit your work for publishing through this fun creative writing program. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-261-1571 or recordr@mdpls.org. Ages 11 - 18 yrs.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic. Bring poems to read, yours or those by favorite poets. Share publishing ideas, contests to enter, and new formats to explore. Get philosophical and discuss what poetry means now and through the ages. Poetry enhances our lives so anything goes so long as poetry is in the equation. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Coconut Grove Branch
Join us in person or online and immerse yourself in the captivating world of comics and graphic novels. Engage in lively discussions, discover behind-the-scenes gems, and connect with fellow comic book enthusiasts! Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Presented by Power of X-Men! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 16 yrs. +
Thu, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Miami Beach Regional - Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room
Join us online and discuss short stories from the "100 Great Short Stories" collection edited by James Daley. Copies available at the branch upon request. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Aug 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Coral Reef Branch - Auditorium,Coral Reef Virtual Programs Room
Join us in person or via Zoom for a monthly book discussion. The selected books are available for checkout at the branch or as eBooks or eAudiobooks. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information and the current title, contact the branch at 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Aug 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pinecrest Branch
Join us to explore and discuss historical fiction and non-fiction titles every second Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
South Miami Branch
Reúnase con nosotros para conversar sobre títulos literarios escritos por autores favoritos. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-667-6121 o docurroc@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años de edad.
Thu, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palmetto Bay Branch
Join fellow readers at our monthly discussion group. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Aug 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pinecrest Branch - Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Our goal is to advance critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement by discussing works and ideas of the 20th and 21st century that are of enduring value. Join us in person or online via Zoom! Registration is required for online access and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Coral Reef Branch - Auditorium,Coral Reef Virtual Programs Room
Do you enjoy tales of magic, zombie hordes and undeniable romance? Join us at the library or online via Zoom for a different sort of book club. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed for online participation within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information and for this month's book selection, please contact 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Wed, Aug 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Miami Branch
Join other book lovers for discussions about engaging plots, interesting characters and more. Copies of the selected book are available for checkout while supplies last. For more information and book titles, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or bergerj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Palm Springs North Branch
Join other book lovers for discussions about engaging plots, interesting characters, and more. Copies will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. For this month's selection or more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Miami Beach Regional - Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room
Join us online and discuss short stories from the "100 Great Short Stories" collection edited by James Daley. Copies available at the branch upon request. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Fri, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sunset Branch
Participe de una grata discusión sobre el libro del mes. Se requiere inscripción. Para más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años de edad.
Sat, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Westchester Regional
Disfrute una tarde llena de poesia, lecturas y verso. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-553-1134 o gonzalezja@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.
Mon, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lakes of the Meadow Branch
Participe en una discusión de poesía donde intercambiamos nuestros poemas favoritos escritos por poetas hispanos. Para más información, comuníquese con la sucursal al 305-222-2149 o centenof@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años de edad.
Mon, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fairlawn Branch - Fairlawn Virtual Program Room
Are you a book lover looking to discover new titles and discuss them with others? Join us on Mondays twice a month to explore and dive deep into books through fun conversation! Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 24 hours within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 605-261-1571 or recordr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.
Tue, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
Reúnase con nosotros el cuarto martes de este mes para la discusión del libro "Pálida luz en las colinas," escrito por Kazuo Ishiguro. Si desea más información comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-668-4571 o ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.
Tue, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Dade Regional
Join us the last Tuesday of each month for a book discussion. Please call the branch for this month's title. For more information, contact the library at 305-625-6425 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Thu, Aug 29, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Coral Gables Branch
Participe de una grata discusión sobre el libro del mes. Se requiere inscripción. Para más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-442-8706 or capleybr@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 18 años de edad.
Fri, Aug 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Naranja Branch
Join us for a lighthearted discussion of this fascinating yet disturbing genre. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs. +
Fri, Aug 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairlawn Branch
Participe de una grata discusión sobre el libro del mes. Para más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-261-1571 o recordr@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 55 años de edad.
Sat, Aug 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kendall Branch
Join us for our monthly book discussion. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. For more information and this month's book selection, please contact the branch at 305-279-0520 or corredorj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Sep 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Cafe ,Conference Room
William Shakespeare famously contributed more memorable phrases and sayings to the English language than any other author. Join Dr. Lillian Schanfield, Professor Emerita of English at Barry University, to explore and discuss the wisdom and poetry of Shakespeare. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic. Bring poems to read, yours or those by favorite poets. Share publishing ideas, contests to enter, and new formats to explore. Get philosophical and discuss what poetry means now and through the ages. Poetry enhances our lives so anything goes so long as poetry is in the equation. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Coconut Grove Branch
Join us in person or online and immerse yourself in the captivating world of comics and graphic novels. Engage in lively discussions, discover behind-the-scenes gems, and connect with fellow comic book enthusiasts! Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Presented by Power of X-Men! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 16 yrs. +
Thu, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Miami Beach Regional - Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room
Join us online and discuss short stories from the "100 Great Short Stories" collection edited by James Daley. Copies available at the branch upon request. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Westchester Regional
Join local author Lomberto Pérez Plasencia for a presentation and discussion of his memoir, "The Parker Pen Incident: Memories of a Cuban Pedro Pan Boy." A Q&A session will follow the discussion. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-553-1134 or gonzalezj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Sat, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Coral Reef Branch - Auditorium,Coral Reef Virtual Programs Room
Join us in person or via Zoom for a monthly book discussion. The selected books are available for checkout at the branch or as eBooks or eAudiobooks. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information and the current title, contact the branch at 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pinecrest Branch
Join us to explore and discuss historical fiction and non-fiction titles every second Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Sep 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Westchester Regional
Disfrute una tarde llena de poesia, lecturas y verso. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-553-1134 o gonzalezja@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.
Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Cafe ,Conference Room
William Shakespeare famously contributed more memorable phrases and sayings to the English language than any other author. Join Dr. Lillian Schanfield, Professor Emerita of English at Barry University, to explore and discuss the wisdom and poetry of Shakespeare. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Palm Springs North Branch
Join other book lovers for discussions about engaging plots, interesting characters, and more. Copies will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. For this month's selection or more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Miami Beach Regional - Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room
Join us online and discuss short stories from the "100 Great Short Stories" collection edited by James Daley. Copies available at the branch upon request. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Miami Beach Regional
Before there were movies, science fiction began as a literary genre! If you're a fan of the genre, answer trivia questions to see if your sci-fi book knowledge is out of this world! Answer correctly and win a small prize! Prizes while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palmetto Bay Branch
Join fellow readers at our monthly discussion group. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Naranja Branch
Join us for a lighthearted discussion of this fascinating yet disturbing genre. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact us at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs. +
Sat, Sep 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pinecrest Branch - Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Our goal is to advance critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement by discussing works and ideas of the 20th and 21st century that are of enduring value. Join us in person or online via Zoom! Registration is required for online access and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Coral Reef Branch - Auditorium,Coral Reef Virtual Programs Room
Do you enjoy tales of magic, zombie hordes and undeniable romance? Join us at the library or online for a different sort of book club. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed for online participation within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information and for this month's book selection, please contact 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
Reúnase con nosotros el cuarto martes de este mes para la discusión del libro "El viento conoce mi nombre," escrito por Isabel Allende. Si desea más información comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-668-4571 o ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.
Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Dade Regional
Join us the last Tuesday of each month for a book discussion. Please call the branch for this month's title. For more information, contact the library at 305-625-6425 or noelp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+