News & Updates

Read our blog to learn about upcoming events and find out what we've been up to!

August 11, 2025

Friends Gives Away Over 3,500 Books To Children Across Miami-Dade

In partnership with County Commissioners Marleine Bastien (District 2), Eileen Higgins (District 5), Raquel Regalado (District 7), Danielle Cohen Higgins (District 8), Kionne McGhee (District 9), Anthony Rodriguez (Distr...

August 6, 2025

Announcing Late at the Library: The Beyond Books Benefit

The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library are proud to announce that Late at the Library: A Beyond Books Benefit will return on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Coral Gables Branch Library starting at 7:30 PM.

July 23, 2025

Support the Friends - Become a Member Today!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new membership program! Membership is a great way to show your support for the Miami-Dade Public Library, help fund library programs, and encourage reading in our community.

June 17, 2025

Help Shape the Future of the Friends

As we kick off summertime, the Friends is asking for your help. With just a few minutes of your time you can help shape our strategic plan, change the lives of students by volunteering for back to school resource drives,...

April 15, 2025

A Huge Success for the Friend's First Annual Book Club Fair!

On Saturday, April 12, the Friends of Miami-Dade Public Library hosted the inaugural Book Club Fair.

February 21, 2025

Join Us At The Book Club Fair

The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library is proud to host a Book Club Fair on Saturday, April 12th from 1pm - 4pm at the Westchester Regional Library.

February 8, 2025

Honoring the Friends of the Library Employee Award Winners!

In recognition of the valuable and important work of Miami-Dade Public Library employees, the Friends are pleased to announce the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library Employee Recognition Awards. The awards honor exc...

February 4, 2025

50+ Friends Attend the Asha Elias Pink Glass Houses Happy Hour

Over 50 Friends of the Library attended last Thursday's Asha Elias exclusive author event at Santorini by Georgios. Over champagne and tapas, Asha gave insights on the inspirations and the journey that led to the publica...

February 1, 2025

Volunteers Needed: Coconut Grove Arts Festival

The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library will be at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival February 15-17. We are seeking volunteers to help us sell photo books and prints of the Miami-Dade Public Library's art collection ...

January 16, 2025

An Exclusive Author Event: Asha Elias

The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library invite you to an exclusive event with Asha Elias, author of Pink Glass Houses, on January 30th hosted by Santorini by Georgios in Miami Beach. Asha will answer questions about...