October 11
Ticket sales for the Late at the Library: The Beyond Books Benefitwill close at midnight on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. You can also purchase discounted “Sponsor a Librarian” tickets to make it possible for librarians to attend and connect with community supporters.
Friends of the Miami–Dade Public Library Silent Auction Now Live
Even if you can’t attend, you can still make a difference for our wonderful librarysystem by bidding in our Silent Auction – open now and available to everyone online. Funds raised through the Silent Auction directly support vital libraryservices such as the free Homework Help and Tutoring Program and the Mobile Device Lending Program.
Auction Highlights
- Priceless Experiences including a a private catered dinner for ten by Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli in your home, dinner with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (fixed-price item!), dinner at the Coral Reef Yacht Club with National Geographic wildlife photographer George McKenzie Jr., motivational presentations by Olympians Sarah Newberry Moore and Lindsay Dare Shoop, and a private dance lesson with Sesame Street‘s Suki Lopez.
- Personal Book Clubs with more than ten acclaimed authors like Lisa See and Andy Weir. Act now to purchase since these are fixed price items – once they’re sold, they’re gone for good! You can find them under the Purchase tab or Fixed Price menu of the website.
- Relaxing Staycations at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Esmé MiamiBeach, and Kimpton Epic. Perfect for a weekend respite or for out-of-town guests!
- Luxury Travel including two 100,000-mile vouchers from American Airlines, an Inspirato membership, a 7-day Carnival Cruise, stays at the Rosewood Mayakoba, New York Marriott Marquis, Goldeneye Jamaica, and Dupont Circle Hotel.
- Culinary experiences such as Mister 01 pizza classes, omakase at Sushi Bar, dinner at Mother Wolf, mixology lessons with Tom Walker-Lasher, or wine tastings with Vinya Table, Wolfe’s Wines, and Total Wine. Browse over 30 popular restaurant gift cards!
- Local Things to Do including the Montreux Jazz Festival, House ofHorror Haunted Carnival, Christmas Wonderland, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, private lessons at Wynwood Padel Club, a 20-person party at Pinecrest Gardens, a round of golf at Deering Bay Yacht Club, summer camp at Coral Oaks Tennis Club, Equinox gym memberships, and services with Brows by Tilza.
We have over 150 items in our silent auction across 10 different categories with prices starting at $25. This is a great opportunity to snag a great deal while supporting the library services and programs that enrich Miami–Dade every day. Use the search bar on the auction page to find exactly what you’re looking for.
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