Miami-Dade FL - Celebrate the wonderful world of reading at your Miami-Dade Public Library during National Children’s Book Week, November 13-19.

More Books Please! is the theme of the 87th annual event, which celebrates the written word andintroduces young people to new books, authors, illustrators and ideas.

During Children’s Book Week, the Library System encourages young people and their families to discover the wonders of the world through books and offers an exciting lineup of programs to engage and entertain.

From November 1 through the 19th, budding young artists, ages 6-12, are encouraged to participate in the annual Make a Bookmark Contest - Feast with a Good Book- by submitting a drawing of their favorite character or scene from a book they love.  At the close of the contest, all entrants will be invited to a party at their local branch library. As part of the grand prize award, the child who creates the winning bookmark will have their bookmark reproduced for use by the Library System during 2007.

Bookmark contest entry forms are available at all branch libraries beginning November 1st.  Deadline for entry submission is Monday, November 20. For more information on Children’s Book Week please visit www.mdpls.org or call 305-375-BOOK.

Events for National Children’s’ Book Week are funded in part by a grant from the Children’s Trust.

Calendar of Events:
A Visit from Professor Sprout

Enjoy an afternoon of Harry Potter trivia and games while you visit with the lovable Professor Sprout.
South Dade Regional – 10750 SW 211 Street, 305.233.8140
Saturday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.
Homestead Branch – 700 N Homestead Blvd., 305.246.0168
Saturday, November 4, 3:00 p.m.

The Cat in the Hat and My Many Colored Days
Magic, music, and storytelling featuring Dr. Seuss’ classics - Cat in the Hat and My Many Colored Days
Concord Branch – 3882 SW 112 Ave., 305.207.1344
Tuesday, November 7, 11:00 a.m.
Lakes of the Meadow Branch – 4284 SW 152nd Ave., 305.222.2149
Tuesday, November 7, 3:30 p.m.
Coconut Grove Branch – 2875 McFarlane Ave., 305.442.8695
Wednesday, November 8, 11:30 a.m.
Culmer/Overtown Branch – 350 NW 13th Street, 305.579.5322
Wednesday, November 8, 4:00 p.m.
Lemon City Branch – 430 NE 61st Street, 305.757.0662
Wednesday, November 15, 10:30 a.m.
North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street. 305-625-6424
Wednesday, November 15, 3:30 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional – 227 22nd Street. 305-535-4219
Thursday, November 16, 4:30 p.m.

Award–winning author and illustrator Lulu Delacre
Join author and illustrator Lulu Delacre as she discusses her popular works, including the 2006 Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration, Arrorró, Mi Niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games, a bilingual collection of traditional Latino games and lullabies.
West Dade Regional - 9445 Coral Way, 305.553.1134
Wednesday, November 8, 10:00 a.m.
Model City Branch – 2211 NW 54 Street, 305.636.2233
Wednesday, November 8, 3:30 p.m.

       
Need 2 Read Puppet Show
What if you tried to bake a cake - without following the directions? You could end up with a big mess! This program is designed to challenge kids to read and show them how reading can be fun.
Palm Springs North Branch – 17601 NW 78 Avenue, 305.820.8564
Monday, November 13, 10:00 a.m.
Main Library – 101 W. Flagler Street, 305.375.2665
Tuesday, November 14, 10:30 a.m.

Tall Tails and Flights of Fancy
Join Mr. Funnybones in a whirlwind adventure that brings to life a variety of characters inspired by popular children’s books. The bumbling Mr. Funnybones uses his circus skills, audience participation, storytelling, and spirited clowning to spark the imagination as well as tickle the funny bone. Meet a swashbuckling pirate, a juggling jester, the sultan of swamis and a silly circus clown. Kids are introduced to the wonderful world of books and are encouraged to take flight with their own adventures in reading.
Fairlawn Branch - 6376 SW 8th Street, 305.261.1571
Thursday, November 16, 10:00 a.m.
California Club Branch – 850 Ives Dairy Road, 305.770.3155
Thursday, November 16, 4:30 p.m.

Nicole Rubel – author, illustrator and co-creator of the Rotten Ralph series
Presents her latest work It’s Hot and Cold in Miami.
Palm Springs North Branch - 17601 NW 78 Avenue, 305.820.8564                                                                                    
Thursday, November 16, 10:00 a.m.
Coral Gables Branch – 3443 Segovia Street, 305.442.8706
Saturday, November 18, 11:00 a.m.

Media Contact:
Victoria Galan, Public Affairs Officer
305.375.5180; galanv@mdpls.org

Vinora Hamilton, Public Information Officer
305.375.3327; hamiltonv@mdpls.org