It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s FREE Comic Book Day! Every super hero knows that plans change in a flash, so, this year, it’s FREE Comic Book Summer. The annual event usually takes place on the first Saturday in May. However, this year, the plans changed (thanks to you-know-what) and now it’s been rescheduled […]
Books and Magazines
Kids, join the Summer Book Battle and be eligible to win prizes!
Kids…get ready for a Summer Book Battle, with four weeks of free summertime fun hosted by The Children’s Trust, one of Miami’s most comprehensive resource organizations. The programs are designed for kindergartners through fifth-graders and their families. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow […]
Miami-Dade libraries are back
Book-lovers, the time has finally come! The Miami-Dade Public Library System has reopened its branches to the public, starting June 8. Of course, all library locations will enforce safety measures. All patrons must: Wear a face mask or covering. Practice social distancing Respect occupancy limits in keeping with state and county guidelines; gatherings of 10 […]
Miami Book Fair brings you virtual author readings & more
Bookworms who look forward to the Miami Book Fair at Miami Dade College each November know that its programming is year-round. It has been for years now. But in these uncertain times, the book fair has had to go online or virtual (like so many other Miami events have). It’s being called “Physically Distant. Socially […]
Miami-Dade public libraries: New service lets you pick up books outside of branches
Miami-Dade County’s Public Library System allows you to reserve books, DVDs and other materials online, then pick them up through a new outdoor, walk-up service. The countywide service is available to Miami-Dade library card-holders at ALL 50 branches. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us […]
Free books for 3-year-olds
The Children’s Trust, in an effort to promote literacy, is offering all 3-year-olds in Miami-Dade County a free book every month for the entire year after they turn 3. It’s part of their Read to Learn Book Club initiative. Children must be enrolled in the book club and that can be done via e-mail by […]
Free movies, songs and audiobooks from Miami-Dade libraries
The Miami-Dade County Public Library System is jumping into the online game with a new Hoopla site and digital app. That means that you can check out free movies, music and audiobooks to use on your phone, computer or other devices. Library cardholders register for an account on the website or download the app on their smartphones. After […]
Free author events at Books & Books
We write often about free author readings, free entertainment and free children’s events at our favorite independent bookstore, Books & Books, but we realized we have never written a post pointing out all the free resources Books & Books provides for South Florida. Few cities have the wealth of free literary resources we find at […]
