Summer Reading Program

The Miami-Dade Public Library System kicks-off its Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 11 at several branches throughout the County. The program, which continues through July 23, encourages children and teens to read for two or more hours each week to qualify to win one of many Grand Prizes. These prizes include a Miami Dolphins VIP Training Camp Experience; a Miami Dolphins VIP Game-Day Experience; Miami Dolphins Memorabilia; and gift cards to Barnes and Noble, Gamestop, Best Buy and Toys ‘R Us, among many others.

All of the kick-off programs are free. For more information, call 305.375.BOOK (2665).

KICK-OFF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Kick-Off with Crazy Eddie - Juggle to some ‘80s tunes with Crazy Eddie. Program made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes.
Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. • Miami Lakes Branch

Sentinels of Sand - Create an enormous sand castle on the shores of Key Biscayne. Program made possible by the Key Biscayne Rotary Club.
Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. • Key Biscayne Branch

Tinky the Face Painter & Aloha Islanders - Whether you want to look like a fairy princess or a fierce tiger, Tinky will create cool designs you can sport all day. Program made possible by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council.
Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. • Miami Beach Regional

Storyteller Melinda Munger - Asia? Africa? Latin America? Europe? Hear stories from other corners of our beautiful world.
Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. • Lakes of the Meadow Branch

Magician Brent Gregory - Enjoy magic from the depths and distances of the earth.
Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. • Lemon City Branch

KICK-OFF PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Traditional Mendhi Henna - Travel to India with the ancient art used for weddings, ceremonies and festivals.
Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. • Golden Glades Branch

Steel Drum Workshop - Learn what makes the steel drum so unique in this fun hands-on workshop for all.
Saturday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. • North Dade Regional and 3 p.m. • Coral Reef Branch

SUMMER READING RALLY
Enjoy a guitar sing-a-long with Allan Lieberman. After you’ve had your dose of tunes, join Merlina the Magician in a riveting magic show full of fun, facts and learning.

Wednesday, June 15, 10 a.m.
Aventura Mall 19501 Biscayne Blvd. • Rainbow Valley Playground