In addition to providing significant financial support to the Miami-Dade Public Library, the Friends organizes programming to support literacy and library access for the Miami-Dade community.
We also have a membership program with engaging social and educational opportunities.
This series of events encouraging children's love of literacy takes place across Dade County in libraries. Presented by the MDPL System and Books & Books, the Friends hosts an author to read his or her book aloud to a captivated audience of hundreds of children. At our events in 2025-2026, Friends reached hundreds of kids and distributed thousands of brand new books for kids to take home.
By joining for as little as $25, our members have access to a variety of benefits to suit every library lover's tastes. Since launching this program in the Summer of 2025, we have held quarterly social events, including exclusive meet-and-greets before authors speak to a broad audience, hearing photography advice from a national geographi
By joining for as little as $25, our members have access to a variety of benefits to suit every library lover's tastes. Since launching this program in the Summer of 2025, we have held quarterly social events, including exclusive meet-and-greets before authors speak to a broad audience, hearing photography advice from a national geographic photographer, online author events with NYT bestselling authors, and an exclusive tour of the library's extensive art collection.
This event is held annually and free to the public. In addition to a premium lineup of authors and speaking panels, the Friends welcomed literary vendors and food trucks. Our 2025 event drew a crowd of book and book club lovers!
We host monthly book sorting at library branches, and regular events at community festivals and nonprofit events. Throughout the year, volunteers may also help set up Friends events or fundraisers.
These events are suitable for volunteers and older! Please look here to track opportunities for volunteers.
To have Friends distribute books at your next event, please submit a request here.
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