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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.
Mon, Dec 02, 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 305-261-1571 or recordr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Wed, Dec 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.+
Cancelled
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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.+
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Dade Regional
Join us as we showcase amazing works created by local artists and students. Meet the Library's Special Collections team and enjoy ongoing films presented by the AV Club! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-625-6424 or noelp@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
Conozca más sobre Nicaragua y los derechos humanos en este evento literario que presenta a autores hispanos discutiendo sus trabajos recientes. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-668-4571 o ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.
Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
West Kendall Regional
Join Dr. Esther Zeledón as she presents her book "Creating Your Limitless Life... on Your Terms!" Learn how to turn your highest aspirations into reality and create a vision board to make 2025 your best year yet! Registration required. Space is limited. For more information, contact the branch at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch
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.+
Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Naranja Branch
Join us for a lighthearted discussion about this fascinating yet disturbing book 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, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Mon, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South Dade Regional
Join us for a monthly book discussion. To obtain a copy of this month's selection, please visit the information desk on the second floor. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or knattk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Mon, Dec 16, 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 305-261-1571 or recordr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
Reúnase con nosotros el cuarto martes de este mes para la discusión del libro "Personas decentes," escrito por Leonardo Padura. Si desea más información comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-668-4571 o ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Shenandoah Branch
Participe de una grata discusión sobre el libro del mes. Para obtener más información y registrarse, por favor comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-250-4688 o zunigad@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años de edad
Thu, Dec 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.+
Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Kendall Regional - West Kendall Regional Virtual Programs Room
Connect with other Civil War enthusiasts online and listen to Dwight Hughes discuss his book, "The Civil War on the Water: Favorite Stories and Fresh Perspectives From Historians at Emerging Civil War." Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
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, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Coral Reef Branch - 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.+
Thu, Jan 02, 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, Jan 11, 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 book is available for checkout at the branch or on Libby as an eBook or eAudiobook. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, contact the branch at 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pinecrest Branch - Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Join us in person or online to read thought-provoking and influential books from the 19th century and talk about the ideas and emotions they provoke. Registration is required for online participation. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Coral Reef Branch - 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.+
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Kendall Regional - West Kendall Regional Virtual Programs Room
Connect with other Civil War enthusiasts online and listen to Steve Norder discuss his book, "Lincoln Takes Command: The Campaign to Seize Norfolk and the Destruction of the CSS Virginia." Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs. +
Sat, Jan 18, 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.+
Fri, Jan 24, 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, Jan 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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.+