The Miami-Dade Public Library System is planning its 2018 Summer Reading Challenge. The program runs June 2 through Aug. 4. And, it’s not just for children. this year’s them is “Libraries Rock!” Visit any MDPLS branch, our Bookmobile or Technobus anytime during the Summer Reading Challenge to register and pick up a reading log. Read or listen […]
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Free book for kids through Barnes & Noble summer reading program
This summer, Barnes & Noble wants kids to go on an adventure without ever leaving their backyard or bedroom. All they need is a good book and a vivid imagination. Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading Program rewards kids (grades 1-6) with a FREE book, after they’ve read eight this summer. Along with their parents, kids keep track […]
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 events at South Beach Wine & Food Festival
We found the following free events as part of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which runs Feb. 22-26, in various locations throughout Miami. A Conversation & Book Signing with Martha Stewart: A household name in lifestyle, Martha Stewart is an Emmy Award-winning television show host, wildly successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, and trusted expert whose […]
Little free libraries
Have you noticed the “Little Free Libraries” popping up all around Miami-Dade County? The international movement encourages people to “check out” a book and leave one behind. Each box features colorful designs painted and decorated by locals. They can be found in neighborhoods, homeowner associations, schools and more. For example, in the West End, the “Little Free […]
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 […]
