MIAMI, March 1, 2019 – The Learning Resources department at Miami Dade College (MDC) will once again celebrate National Library Week with various events from April 8-12, honoring the 2019 theme: “Libraries = Strong Communities.” Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public.
National Library Week Events at MDC:
Monday, April 8
Using Empathy to Build Strong Communities
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Homestead Campus, Room F222
500 College Terrace
Homestead, FL 33130
Learning Resources will host a talk titled Empathy: The Cost of Switching Sides as part of the Great Stories Club (GSC) special events series. This event will be hosted by the GSC director, Israel Sanchez in collaboration with Linda Levin, coordinator for the Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy, Homestead Campus.
Using Empathy to Build Strong Communities
9:50 a.m. -11:05 a.m.
Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center, Room 1109
6300 NW Seventh Avenue
Miami, FL 33150
Students, staff, and the community can attend a discussion on “Using Empathy to Build Strong Communities” presented by Professor Bennie Purdue.
National Library Week Kickoff
Begins at 9 a.m.
Wolfson Campus, Library, Room 1216
300 N.E. Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33132
Kick-off to an event-filled week, including exciting book displays, giveaways, coffee, and edible treats.
Did You Know Day
All Day
West Campus, Library, Room 1125
3800 N.W. 115 Ave.
Doral, FL 33178
Learning Resources staff will highlight the resources available with a display titled “Did You Know.”
Game of Thrones Escape Room Event
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
InterAmerican Campus, Library, Room 6011
627 S.W. 27th Avenue
Miami, Fl. 33135
Students will commence the week’s celebration with a Game of Thrones-themed Escape Room activity. Librarians will assist students in saving the city of Westeros by solving a series of puzzles with a library and GOT clues.
Tuesday, April 9
National Library Workers Day
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hialeah Campus, Learning Resources, Room 1400
1776 W. 49th Street
Hialeah, FL 33012
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to visit Learning Resources for a meet and greet with the library staff. Refreshments will be available. A pin will be presented to a library staff member recognizing his or her excellent work and dedication to the success of the Hialeah Campus Learning Resources.
Literary/Information Literacy Escape Room Event
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Hialeah Campus, Learning Resources, Room 1400
1776 W. 49th Street
Hialeah, FL 33012
Students can register to join a team or compete on their own team. The team who solves the puzzle and breaks out first will win a prize.
National Library Workers Day Celebration
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Homestead Campus, Room D113
500 College Terrace
Homestead, FL 33030
A day for library staff, administrators, and friends to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
Thank A Librarian Tea
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Wolfson Campus, Library, Room 1216
300 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
Students will be asked to write appreciation Post-It notes to library staff. Refreshments will be served.
National Library Day
9 a.m.
West Campus, Library, Room 1125
3800 N.W. 115 Ave.
Doral, FL 33178
Staff will enjoy some well-deserved treats in honor of National Library Day.
National Library Workers Day
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
InterAmerican Campus, Library, Room 6011
627 S.W. 27th Avenue
Miami, FL33135
A day for library staff, administrators, and friends to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers to MDC.
Wednesday, April 10
4th Annual Delicious Books, An Edible Book Contest
Noon
North Campus, Library (Building 2000, Room 2101)
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 3. 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.
Screening of Nerd Soup’s “Game of Thrones – Top 10 Best & Worst Changes from the Books”
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Medical Campus, Room 1139
950 N.W. 20th Street
Miami, FL 33127
A discussion will follow the 34-minute video. Then there will be a showing of Games Spot Universe’s “Game of Thrones Full Season 7 Recap: Everything You Need to Know for Season 8” to get reacquainted with the storylines, as well as favorite (and not so favorite) characters.
National Bookmobile Day Celebration
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
InterAmerican Campus, Building 6 Breezeway
627 S.W. 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33135
Come enjoy a selection of exciting library materials to checkout. Discover the many magical treasures hidden @ your library.
Library Community Day
All Day
West Campus
3800 N.W. 115 Ave.
Doral, FL 33178
A Bookmobile will visit the entire Campus community to share Library resources with all students, faculty, and staff.
Thursday, April 11
“Game of Thrones” Book Discussion
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Kendall Campus, Library (Building 2, student exhibit area)
11011 S.W. 104 St.
Miami, FL 33176
Dress up as your favorite character and join an animated discussion.
Changemaker Showcase/Take Action for Libraries Day
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Homestead Campus, Library, Room F222
500 College Terrace
Homestead, FL 33130
The changemaker showcase will be a campus-wide event designed to highlight and recognize student work that focuses on social innovation and social change projects.
Learning Communities Highlights
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Wolfson Campus, Library, Room 1216
300 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
STEM students, faculty and staff will celebrate how librarians provide information pathways that facilitate research. Refreshments will be served.
“I Love My Library” Day
All Day
West Campus, Library, Room 1125
3800 N.W. 115 Ave.
Doral, FL 33178
Learning Resources staff will survey users on how libraries have transformed their lives.
Friday, April 12
Library Olympics
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. in the Plaza
Hialeah Campus
1776 W. 49th Street
Hialeah, FL 33012
Library staff will compete in wacky, not-so-athletic challenges such as balancing stacks of books on their heads and maneuvering book carts through mazes. Fun is sure to be had by both participants and spectators. Medals will be awarded.
strong>Viewing Games Radar’s “The Ultimate Game of Thrones Recap Seasons 1 – 6” (11:54) and “The Ultimate Game of Thrones Season 7 Recap” (9:12)
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Medical Campus, Room 1139
950 N.W. 20th Street
Miami, FL 33127
For all those who need a recap before Season 8 begins featuring a Bad Lip Reading titled “MEDIEVAL LAND FUN-TIME WORLD” EXTENDED TRAILER — A Bad Lip Reading of Game of Thrones”, Youtube’s mock trailer using their infamous bad lip readings, featuring Game of Thrones scenes.
For more information about National Library Week at MDC, please contact Teresita Martinez, 305-237-3639, tmartin2@mdc.edu or visit the Learning Resources Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MDCLearningResources.