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          Home > Releases > Miami-Dade Public Library System announces summer programs for Miami-Dade County residents of all ages
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          Miami-Dade Public Library System announces summer programs for Miami-Dade County residents of all ages

          Press Release department https://www.mdpls.org/ 2023-06-16 2023-06-16T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Leila Khalil [email protected] 305-375-5291 Miami-Dade Public Library System announces summer programs for Miami-Dade County residents of all ages Summer Reading Challenge, free lunch for kids, tutoring and more The Miami-Dade Public Library System is pleased to offer an engaging and enriching selection of summer programs and events focused on fun, literacy, education and nutrition. <p>The Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) is proud to offer an engaging and enriching selection of summer programs and events focused on fun, literacy, education and nutrition. From fostering a love for reading to providing academic support, lifelong learning and healthy lunches, Miami-Dade County residents of all ages can have a vibrant and thriving summer with the Library.</p> <p>MDPLS&rsquo;s 2023 summer programs include the following:</p> <p><strong>2023 Summer Reading Challenge</strong><br />Residents are encouraged to read for fun and prizes by joining the Library&rsquo;s annual Summer Reading Challenge. Every 30 minutes spent reading or listening to a book earns participants an entry into a prize drawing at the end of the challenge. An added bonus for students: reading helps prevent the &ldquo;summer slide,&rdquo; the loss of knowledge and achievement gains made during the school year. Additional entries are earned for each library program or event attended. The challenge is open to all ages and runs through August 14. Visit <a href="https://www.mdpls.org/2023SummerReading">www.mdpls.org/2023SummerReading</a> to sign up and learn more.</p> <p><strong>Homework Help &amp; Tutoring Program</strong><br />Students in grades K-12 can stay engaged, prevent summer learning loss and strengthen their academic skills with the Library&rsquo;s Homework Help &amp; Tutoring Program. Free 60-minute tutoring sessions in reading, math and science taught by certified teachers will be available on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning June 17 through August 12 at 29 library locations. For a list of participating libraries and more information, visit <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/tutor">www.mdpls.org/tutor</a>.</p> <p><strong>Free Lunch at the Library for Kids/Summer Food Service Program</strong><br />Kids 18 years and under can enjoy free nutritious lunches at 19 participating MDPLS locations, now through August 16. Meals are served on-site, and no registration is required. Lunches are available Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and are being provided in partnership with the <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1643994357751941">Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department</a> as part of the Summer BreakSpot program. This initiative ensures that children have access to balanced meals during summer recess when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. For a list of participating library locations, visit <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/SummerLunches">www.mdpls.org/SummerLunches</a>. To find other Summer BreakSpot locations, such as parks, schools and churches, serving meals at no cost, go to <a href="http://www.summerbreakspot.org/">www.summerbreakspot.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>MDPLS Adult Learning Academy</strong><br />Individuals 18 years and older who live in Miami-Dade County can enhance their language skills or prepare for the U.S. citizenship test this summer through the Library&rsquo;s Adult Learning Academy. Free 10-week online English (in-person class also available) and Spanish language courses and U.S. citizenship classes taught by certified teachers are available. Registration is now open for the summer semester, which runs from June 26 through August 31. For class times, more information and to register, visit <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/AdultLearning">www.mdpls.org/AdultLearning</a>.</p> <p>For more information about other programs and events happening at the Library this summer, visit <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/events">www.mdpls.org/events</a>, call 305-375-2665 or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <p>To sign up for a library card online, go to <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/library-card">www.mdpls.org/library-card</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Miami-Dade Public Library System</strong><br />The mission of the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) is to provide extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth, and limitless opportunities. MDPLS is recognized as an <a href="https://www.card.miami.edu/community-outreach/autism-friendly-initiative/index.html">Autism Friendly Partner</a> by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. MDPLS was named a finalist for the prestigious IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2022 and 2023 and has been honored with several awards, including 102 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards over the past seven years, an Urban Libraries Council 2020 Innovation Award, and four Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 &ndash; 2020. Learn more at <a href="http://www.mdpls.org">www.mdpls.org</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> no 2023 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Monica Martinez 305-375-5094 [email protected] Libraries 1 rel1686862454716299 Libraries local county miami-dade department department LibrariesMDPLS Contact Us https://www.mdpls.org/contactus About Us https://www.mdpls.org/about/about-us.asp /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade Public Library System <p>To deliver quality services reflecting the informational, educational and recreational needs of our diverse community.</p> <p>The Library system, with 49 branches and 2 bookmobiles, provides gathering places that support on-going learning and provide equal access to educational, cultural and civic events.</p> <p>All branches provide a full array of both traditional library services and modern technological resources that support the life-long educational needs of the residents.</p> <p>More than 10 million books and materials are in circulation. There are 230,000 downloadable or streaming audio and eBooks, 7 million downloadable songs and music videos and nearly 250 downloadable digital magazines. We provide access to over 170 electronic databases and services to support the educational and career pursuits of our community.</p> /resources/images/banners/library.jpg Director Ray Baker Ray Baker /global/government/biographies/library.page Main Library - 101 W Flagler St [loc1462484412375161] : Miami ^ 33130 loc1462484412375161 305-375-2665 https://www.mdpls.org/ facebook twitter instagram pinterest <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MDPLS" data-widget-id="732212482262106115">Tweets by @MDPLS</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> library org1462994301699318 loc1462484412375161 Main Library 101 W Flagler St Miami 33130 305-375-2665 https://www.mdpls.org/ facebook,twitter,instagram,pinterest https://www.facebook.com/miamidadepubliclibrary,https://twitter.com/MDPLS,https://www.instagram.com/miamidadepubliclibrary/,https://www.pinterest.com/mdpls/

          Summer Reading Challenge, free lunch for kids, tutoring and more

          MIAMI-DADE ( June 16, 2023 )–

          The Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) is proud to offer an engaging and enriching selection of summer programs and events focused on fun, literacy, education and nutrition. From fostering a love for reading to providing academic support, lifelong learning and healthy lunches, Miami-Dade County residents of all ages can have a vibrant and thriving summer with the Library.

          MDPLS’s 2023 summer programs include the following:

          2023 Summer Reading Challenge
          Residents are encouraged to read for fun and prizes by joining the Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge. Every 30 minutes spent reading or listening to a book earns participants an entry into a prize drawing at the end of the challenge. An added bonus for students: reading helps prevent the “summer slide,” the loss of knowledge and achievement gains made during the school year. Additional entries are earned for each library program or event attended. The challenge is open to all ages and runs through August 14. Visit www.mdpls.org/2023SummerReading to sign up and learn more.

          Homework Help & Tutoring Program
          Students in grades K-12 can stay engaged, prevent summer learning loss and strengthen their academic skills with the Library’s Homework Help & Tutoring Program. Free 60-minute tutoring sessions in reading, math and science taught by certified teachers will be available on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning June 17 through August 12 at 29 library locations. For a list of participating libraries and more information, visit www.mdpls.org/tutor.

          Free Lunch at the Library for Kids/Summer Food Service Program
          Kids 18 years and under can enjoy free nutritious lunches at 19 participating MDPLS locations, now through August 16. Meals are served on-site, and no registration is required. Lunches are available Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and are being provided in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department as part of the Summer BreakSpot program. This initiative ensures that children have access to balanced meals during summer recess when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. For a list of participating library locations, visit www.mdpls.org/SummerLunches. To find other Summer BreakSpot locations, such as parks, schools and churches, serving meals at no cost, go to www.summerbreakspot.org.

          MDPLS Adult Learning Academy
          Individuals 18 years and older who live in Miami-Dade County can enhance their language skills or prepare for the U.S. citizenship test this summer through the Library’s Adult Learning Academy. Free 10-week online English (in-person class also available) and Spanish language courses and U.S. citizenship classes taught by certified teachers are available. Registration is now open for the summer semester, which runs from June 26 through August 31. For class times, more information and to register, visit www.mdpls.org/AdultLearning.

          For more information about other programs and events happening at the Library this summer, visit www.mdpls.org/events, call 305-375-2665 or email [email protected].

          To sign up for a library card online, go to www.mdpls.org/library-card.

          About the Miami-Dade Public Library System
          The mission of the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) is to provide extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth, and limitless opportunities. MDPLS is recognized as an Autism Friendly Partner by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. MDPLS was named a finalist for the prestigious IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2022 and 2023 and has been honored with several awards, including 102 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards over the past seven years, an Urban Libraries Council 2020 Innovation Award, and four Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 – 2020. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.

           

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          Ray Baker, Libraries

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          101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130

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