MIAMI, March 20, 2017 – The Learning Resources department at Miami Dade College (MDC), which recently received the renowned 2017 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award by the Association of College and Research Libraries, will once again celebrate National Library Week with various events from April 10-13, honoring the 2017 theme: “Libraries Transform.” Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public.
This year’s highlights will include LibCon, a literary cosplay celebration at the Kendall Campus; Edible Book Contests, and a month-long book drive to benefit Camillus House.
National Library Week Events at MDC:
Monday, April 10
Chopped, An Edible Book Contest
11:15 a.m.
InterAmerican Campus, Room 6011
627 S.W. 27 Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33135
Design an original dessert based on your favorite book. Winners will be selected! The deadline to enter is March 31. Contest rules and application available at the InterAmerican Campus Learning Commons, room 6011. For more information, please contact 305-237-6058.
National Library Week Kickoff Concert
6:30 p.m.
West Campus, Room 1102
3800 N.W. 115 Ave.
Doral, Fl. 33178
Enjoy an exciting set by Bobby Ramirez and his jazz orchestra. The concert will be followed by a discussion on the band’s favorite books on the history of music and jazz.
National Library Week Kickoff
Begins at 9 a.m.
Wolfson Campus, Library, Room 1216
300 N.E. Second Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33132
Kick-off an event-filled week, including exciting book displays, giveaways, coffee, and edible treats.
Kendall Campus Bookmobile
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kendall Campus, Breezeway
11011 S.W. 104 St.
Miami, Fl. 33176
The express library will feature an exciting variety from the library’s collection, from literary classics to New York Times bestsellers.
Tuesday, April 11
Hot Book Date
11 a.m.
InterAmerican Campus, Room 6011
627 S.W. 27 Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33135
A speed dating experience… with a book. Bring your favorite book, conceal the title and write an engaging ad on the cover to present to each of your “dates” in hopes of finding your literary match. Please sign up prior to the event Room 6011. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, April 12
Delicious Books, An Edible Book Contest
Noon
North Campus, Library (Building 2000, first floor)
11380 N.W. 27 Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33167
Submit your best rendition of a delicious “edible” book. Prizes will be awarded! The deadline to enter is April 5. Open to MDC students and staff. Contest rules and application available at http://libraryguides.mdc.edu/ediblebooks. For more information, please call 305-237-1142.
Poetry Reading with Steve Kronen
Noon
West Campus, Room 1119
3800 N.W. 115 Ave.
Doral, Fl. 33178
Faculty librarian at West Campus will share some of his personal work and host a discussion following the presentation.
Movie Screening
Noon
Kendal Campus, Library (Building 2, second floor)
11011 S.W. 104 St.
Miami, Fl. 33176
Screening of the movie Suicide Squad. Refreshments will be served.
Information Literacy Instructor Jerry Blanton Book Release
Noon
Homestead Campus, Room D 101
500 College Terrace
Homestead, Fl. 33030
Celebrate Information Literacy Instructor Jerry Blanton’s first book release, Nightmare Enemy, Dream Friend. Also, get a sneak peek at the new state-of-the-art Learning Commons facility.
Book Swap Bookmobile
8 a.m. to 9 p.m., all day
InterAmerican Campus, Room 6011
627 S.W. 27 Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33135
Donate a book to the library and pick up another to begin your next literary adventure. It’s FREE!
Thursday, April 13
LibCon: A literary cosplay extravaganza
Noon
Kendall Campus, Library (Building 2, second floor)
11011 S.W. 104 St.
Miami, Fl. 33176
Dress up as your favorite character and join us for activities and games, including a scavenger hunt.
Storytime: National Library Week Edition
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Wolfson Campus, Library, Room 1216
YWCA Carol Glassman Donaldson Childcare Center children will visit for a fun-filled activity hour. Each child will take home a goody bag, including books donated by the Miami Book Fair. This event is by invitation only.
Coffee Break at West Campus
8 a.m. – Noon
West Campus, Library (Room 1125)
3800 N.W. 115 Ave.
Doral, Fl. 33178
Freshly-brewed coffee and snacks.
Ongoing (April 10-13)
Reel Life: disABILITY Goes to the Movies
Medical Campus, Library, Room 1202
950 N.W. 20th St.
Miami, Fl. 33127
A traveling exhibition from the Museum of disaABILITY that chronicles notable and award-winning films and actors from 1930-2010 highlight disability issues, or actors with disabling conditions. For more information, visit http://libraryguides.mdc.edu/exhibit.
Book Drive for Camillus House
Wolfson Campus, Library Room 1216 and Computer Courtyard Room 2201
300 N.E. Second Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33132
Throughout the month of April, donate a new or used book to benefit Camillus House.
For more information about National Library Week at MDC, please contact Patricia Gonzalez, 305-237-3568, pgonzal7@mdc.edu or visit the Learning Resources Facebook Page www.facebook.com/MDCLearningResources.