With the theme IMAGINE!, Miami-Dade Public Library is celebrating the wonderful world of children’s books during the 86th annual National Children’s Book Week, November 14-20. Made possible in part by The Children’s Trust, the exciting series of programs includes award-winning author presentations, storybook character events, puppetry, music and more. The City of Coral Gables, the Town of Miami Lakes, and the Key Biscayne Rotary Foundation are also sponsoring the series Abrakadoodle, a creative art enrichment program, with artists who will show kids to make a colored paper collage based on the work of author/illustrator Eric Carle.
In addition, The Library is holding its annual Make a Bookmark Contest celebration, November 1 – 19, and will feature winners from all branches. Entitled, “My World Through Books”, the contest requires entrants, ages 6-12, to draw a picture of their favorite character or scene from a book they love and fill out the entry form. The grand prize winner will be chosen from the group of branch finalists and will have his or her design reproduced for use by the Library System throughout 2006. All winners will be invited to a party at the Main Library on Saturday, December 17, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendars and don’t miss the following:
Off the Page: Author/Illustrator Yuyi Morales
Join the author/illustrator as she reads from and discusses her book entitled Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book, winner of the 2004 Pura Belpre Award.
Homestead Branch - Thursday, November 17, 11:00 AM
Miami Lakes Branch - Thursday, November 17, 2:00 PM
*This program is made possible by the Children’s Trust.
Off the Page: Author/Illustrator Roxie Munro
The author /illustrator of the acclaimed Inside Outside children’s book series will discuss her works and the creative process involved in writing and illustrating books.
South Dade Regional - Saturday, November 5, 11:00 AM
Lemon City Branch - Saturday, November 5, 2:00 PM
A Visit from Storybook Character “Lilly”
Visit with storybook character “Lilly” of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, the popular children’s book written by Kevin Henkes.
Hialeah Gardens Branch - Saturday, November 5, 1:00 PM
Edison Branch - Wednesday, November 9, 3:30 PM
Doral Branch - Thursday, November 10, 3:30 PM
A Visit from Storybook Character “Madeline”
Enjoy a visit from the popular Parisian “Madeline” made famous in the classic children’s book of the same name by Ludwig Bemelmans.
Culmer/Overtown Branch - Wednesday, November 16, 4:00 PM
South Shore Branch - Thursday, November 17, 11:00 AM
A Visit from Storybook Character “Pig”
Visit with “Pig” the main character in Laura Numeroff’s latest book entitled If You Give a Pig a Party.
Palm Springs North Branch - Saturday, November 19, 2:00 PM
Lakes of the Meadow Branch - Tuesday, November 22, 3:00 PM
West Dade Regional - Saturday, November 26, 3:00 PM
Abrakadoodle
Join the artists from Abrakadoodle, a creative art enrichment program, as they show you how to make a colored paper collage based on the work of author/illustrator Eric Carle. Ages 6-12 yrs. Registration is required; please contact the library.
Miami Lakes Branch - Thursday, November 10, 11:00 AM
Coral Gables Branch - Saturday, November 12, 11:00 AM
Key Biscayne Branch - Saturday, November 19, 11:00 AM
*These programs are presented with the support of the Town of Miami Lakes, the City of Coral Gables and the Key Biscayne Rotary Foundation.
The Bookworm
This bookworm has an appetite for books of all kinds; she’ll teach children about the wonders of the library.
Allapattah Branch - Saturday, November 5, 2:00 PM
A Visit from Professor from Professor McGonnigal
Harry Potter fans are invited to join Professor McGonnigal for stories, trivia and magic.
North Dade Regional - Monday, November 14, 3:30 PM
Cat in the Hat & Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
Magic, music and storytelling featuring Dr. Seuss classics Cat in the Hat and Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
Little River Branch – Saturday, November 19, 3:00 PM
A Visit from Professor Sprout
Enjoy an afternoon of Harry Potter trivia and games while you visit with the lovable Professor Sprout.
South Miami Branch – Saturday, November 12, 2:00 PM
All programs are FREE ! For more information, please call (305) 375-BOOK or log on to www.mdpls.org.
Media Contact: Marivi Prado 305.375.5180 |
