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https://www.mdpls.org/ 2025-06-24 2025-06-24T19:00:00.000Z 03 00 pm Leila Khalil [email protected] 305-375-5291 Miami-Dade Public Library System presents 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, tutoring and adult learning summer programs The Miami-Dade Public Library System’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge and educational programs for all ages are underway, fostering literacy, supporting lifelong learning and offering fun, enriching experiences for residents throughout Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) has officially launched its 2025 summer programs, offering a range of engaging and educational initiatives that support literacy, learning and academic success. These programs foster a love of reading, promote lifelong learning and provide enriching and fun experiences for residents of all ages in Miami-Dade County. “Our public libraries are a cornerstone of opportunity in Miami-Dade,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Through the Summer Reading Challenge and a wide array of educational programs, the Library is helping children stay on track academically, supporting adult learners and fostering a lifelong love of reading for residents of all ages. These free resources ensure that every family has access to learning, growth and inspiration all summer long.” The Library’s 2025 summer programs include the following: 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World The Miami-Dade Public Library System invites the community to read, learn and have fun at the library this summer by joining the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, themed Color Our World, which runs through July 26. Everyone can take part in the challenge, and participants ages 18 and under can earn weekly rewards by completing and logging any combination of three of the following activities: read a book, read for an hour or attend a library event. Participants 18 and under will also be automatically entered into a grand prize drawing for a chance to win great prizes. Designed to promote literacy and keep young minds engaged, the challenge helps prevent the “summer slide” – learning loss that can occur over the summer break. To participate, visit any <a href="https://www1.mdpls.org/webservices/locator/open">library location</a> to pick up a Summer Reading and Activity Log, or go to <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/2025SummerReading">www.mdpls.org/2025SummerReading</a> to learn more, view a list of prizes and find additional resources. Homework Help & Tutoring Program Students in grades K-12 can stay engaged, prevent summer learning loss and strengthen their academic skills through the Library’s Homework Help & Tutoring Program. Free 60-minute group tutoring sessions in reading, math and science, taught by certified teachers, will be offered every Saturday through August 9, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., at 28 library locations. For a list of participating libraries and more information, visit <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/tutor">www.mdpls.org/tutor</a>. Adult Learning Academy Miami-Dade County residents ages 18 and older can develop their language skills or prepare for the U.S. citizenship test this summer through the Library’s Adult Learning Academy. Free 10-week online courses taught by certified teachers – including English and Spanish language classes for beginner to advanced learners, as well as U.S. citizenship classes – are available during the summer semester, which runs through August 28. For class times, more information and to register, visit <a href="http://www.mdpls.org/AdultLearning">www.mdpls.org/AdultLearning</a>. "Miami-Dade Public Libraries is committed to supporting lifelong learning and providing residents with resources for academic, professional and personal growth," said Miami-Dade Public Library System Director Ray Baker. "The Summer Reading Challenge has become a tradition in our community, and it's great to see both new and returning participants enjoying the program, which continues to foster learning during the summer in a fun and engaging way.” Residents are also encouraged to participate in a variety of library programs and events offered during the summer and throughout the year, including wildlife and magic shows, hands-on STEAM programs, author events and more. For more information, 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>. About the Miami-Dade Public Library System The Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) provides extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth and limitless opportunities. The Library 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 and as an Age-Friendly Library by the <a href="https://agefriendlymiami.org/">Miami-Dade County Age Friendly Initiative</a>. 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The Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) has officially launched its 2025 summer programs, offering a range of engaging and educational initiatives that support literacy, learning and academic success. These programs foster a love of reading, promote lifelong learning and provide enriching and fun experiences for residents of all ages in Miami-Dade County.

“Our public libraries are a cornerstone of opportunity in Miami-Dade,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Through the Summer Reading Challenge and a wide array of educational programs, the Library is helping children stay on track academically, supporting adult learners and fostering a lifelong love of reading for residents of all ages. These free resources ensure that every family has access to learning, growth and inspiration all summer long.”

The Library’s 2025 summer programs include the following:

2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World
The Miami-Dade Public Library System invites the community to read, learn and have fun at the library this summer by joining the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, themed Color Our World, which runs through July 26. Everyone can take part in the challenge, and participants ages 18 and under can earn weekly rewards by completing and logging any combination of three of the following activities: read a book, read for an hour or attend a library event. Participants 18 and under will also be automatically entered into a grand prize drawing for a chance to win great prizes.

Designed to promote literacy and keep young minds engaged, the challenge helps prevent the “summer slide” – learning loss that can occur over the summer break. To participate, visit any library location to pick up a Summer Reading and Activity Log, or go to www.mdpls.org/2025SummerReading to learn more, view a list of prizes and find additional resources.

Homework Help & Tutoring Program
Students in grades K-12 can stay engaged, prevent summer learning loss and strengthen their academic skills through the Library’s Homework Help & Tutoring Program. Free 60-minute group tutoring sessions in reading, math and science, taught by certified teachers, will be offered every Saturday through August 9, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., at 28 library locations. For a list of participating libraries and more information, visit www.mdpls.org/tutor.

Adult Learning Academy
Miami-Dade County residents ages 18 and older can develop their language skills or prepare for the U.S. citizenship test this summer through the Library’s Adult Learning Academy. Free 10-week online courses taught by certified teachers – including English and Spanish language classes for beginner to advanced learners, as well as U.S. citizenship classes – are available during the summer semester, which runs through August 28. For class times, more information and to register, visit www.mdpls.org/AdultLearning.

"Miami-Dade Public Libraries is committed to supporting lifelong learning and providing residents with resources for academic, professional and personal growth," said Miami-Dade Public Library System Director Ray Baker. "The Summer Reading Challenge has become a tradition in our community, and it's great to see both new and returning participants enjoying the program, which continues to foster learning during the summer in a fun and engaging way.”

Residents are also encouraged to participate in a variety of library programs and events offered during the summer and throughout the year, including wildlife and magic shows, hands-on STEAM programs, author events and more. For more information, visit www.mdpls.org/events, call 305-375-2665 or email [email protected].

About the Miami-Dade Public Library System
The Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) provides extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth and limitless opportunities. The Library is recognized as an Autism Friendly Partner by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and as an Age-Friendly Library by the Miami-Dade County Age Friendly Initiative. The Library was also 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 179 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards, including three Best in Category, over the past eight years, Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Innovation Awards in 2020 and 2024 and seven Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 – 2024, including being named Library of the Year in 2024. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.