Enjoy a Celebration of Asian Music and Dance at the Library

Arsht on the Road is making a stop at the Pinecrest Branch Library! Join us as the Adrienne ArshtCenter for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents the Harmonic Motion Ensemble in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The free concert features diverse music from across the Asian continent accompanied by lively dance performances highlighting Arabic, Sephardic, Turkish and Armenian cultures. All ages welcome.

Presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.

Saturday, May 28, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Pinecrest Branch Library

Please contact the branch for more information.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Get Help Paying for College: Scholarships Now Available to Eligible Miami-Dade County Students

Need help paying for college? The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) and the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) are offering 50 college scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to eligible students who live in Miami-Dade County.

Click here to learn more, see if you qualify and download the application. Completed application packets must be submitted by June 3, 2022.

For additional information about the Scholarship Program, call 786-469-4746.

LIBRARY STORY

Our patrons are the focus of everything we do at the library. As we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re featuring your stories in our newsletter, like this one from Hilda, a patron at the Concord Branch Library.

“Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had a great love for books and the library. I remember asking my mom to take me to our local branch on Wednesdays for storytime. I had so much fun at the library and now, many years later, I get to share the enjoyment with my own kiddos. We are so grateful for the library system and all of the resources offered to the community. Happy 50th, MDPLS!!”

We’d love to hear your story, too! Click here to share your favorite library memory or experience with us.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

The Basics of Dyslexia: What Everyone Needs to Know

Did you know up to 20 percent of students struggle with the challenges of learning to read, write and spell? Join us for the first of a series of community conversations about dyslexia where you’ll learn about myths and misconceptions regarding this “hidden” disability, common characteristics, the importance of reading for all students, including those with dyslexia, and more. Take-home fact sheets and other resources will be provided. Ages 19 years and up.

Thursday, June 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Westchester Regional Library

Registration is required. Please contact the branch for more information.

ART AT THE LIBRARY

Learn About the Life and Work of Artist Humberto Calzada

Join us as book editor and art curator Dennys Matos moderates a discussion about his new book, Imagining A Habitat, which documents the career and work of MDPLS Permanent Art Collection artist Humberto Calzada. Joining Matos on the panel is Calzada himself, along with essayist Dr. Jorge Brioso and printmaker Pepe Herrera. After the discussion, stick around for a concerto featuring student pianists performing the music of Cuban composers. All ages.

Saturday, May 28, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Main Library
Program will be presented in Spanish.

Le invitamos a un debate moderado por el editor literario Dennys Matos sobre su nuevo libro, Imagining A Habitat, referente a la vida profesional y la obra de Humberto Calzada, artista incluido en la Colección Permanente de Arte de la Biblioteca. Además de Matos participarán en el panel el propio Calzada, el ensayista y Dr. Jorge Brioso y el grabador Pepe Herrera. Después del debate,disfrute de un concierto de estudiantes de piano que interpretarán obras de compositores cubanos. Para todas las edades.

Sábado, 28 de mayo, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Main Library
El programa se presentará en español.