Miami Dade College’s Learning Resources Department will once again celebrate National Library Week, April 6 - 12 with various events at all eight MDC campuses.
This LibGuide provides a list of MDC’s National Library Week events and resources for students, faculty, and staff. Event descriptions and information on how to join are below. To join virtual events click on the event title to join on the specified date and time. On-campus events have detailed location information listed after the event descriptions.
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Sharing Stories: Our Favorite Books, Films, & Games Librarians, library workers, and tutors share their favorite books, graphic novels, films, and games. Come by Learning Resources and discover a new genre, your next great read, the latest "best story ever"... and meet our LR staff in the process! Learning Resources – Room 1400 |
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Drawn to Stories: A Graphic Medicine Showcase This book display highlights Graphic Medicine, a genre where comics explore themes of illness, resilience, and the human experience. Featured works include memoirs, patient narratives, and medical-themed graphic novels that offer unique insights into mental health, chronic illness, caregiving, and the medical profession. Library – Room 1201 |
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Sketch & Study: The Drawing Station A dedicated space stocked with sketchbooks, pencils, markers, and drawing prompts for students and faculty to engage in creative expression. This station is designed for doodling, brainstorming, and unwinding between classes. Library – Room 1201 |
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Virtual Visions: A VR Painting Experience in OpenBrush Using virtual reality, participants can create immersive art in three-dimensional space. This experience allows users to experiment with light, texture, and motion, reimagining artistic expression beyond traditional media. Interested? Ask to get set up with a headset at the Circulation Desk! Library – Room 1201 |
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Drawn to the Library! Book Display
Celebrate National Library Week at the North and MEEC Learning Resources with our vibrant "Drawn to the Library!" themed book display. Dive into stories that capture your imagination, from graphic novels and thrilling mysteries to captivating sagas illustrated through artful storytelling. Discover your next great adventure and explore books that visually inspire and creatively engage readers of all interests. Let yourself be drawn into the library, where every book is a work of art!
North Campus – Room 2101 Meek Campus - Room 1202 |
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Gratitude Wall: Thank a Librarian! Take a moment during National Library Week to express your appreciation! Visit our Gratitude Wall and share a note of thanks to our amazing librarians for their dedication, support, and inspiration. North Campus – Room 2101 Meek Campus - Room 1202 |
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Sketch It Out: Bring Your Story to Life! Bring your favorite story to life! Drop in, grab some drawing tools, and illustrate a beloved scene or character from your favorite book or graphic novel. Want to take a piece of the adventure home? Design your very own bookmark to continue the story. Share your masterpiece and let your creativity shine on our story wall, because every great tale deserves great art! North Campus – Room 2101 Meek Campus - Room 1202
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Padrón Campus
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Collaborative Mural Wall (Library Graffiti)
Help create a one-of-a-kind library masterpiece at the Collaborative Mural Wall! Grab a marker and add your own touch—doodle your favorite library spot, sketch a book character, or share an inspiring quote about reading, learning, or creativity. Watch as the wall transforms into a collective expression of what makes the library special to you!
Learning Resources – Room 6011
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Drawn to Read: Staff Picks You’ll Love
Ever wonder what books your library staff can’t put down? Explore our staff’s favorite reads—stories that inspire, challenge, and captivate—curated just for you!
Learning Resources – Room 6011 |
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Chain Reaction Comics (Collaborative Art Challenge) Unleash your creativity in Chain Reaction Comics, a collaborative comic challenge where each person adds a panel without seeing the full story! Feature your favorite library spot, go-to study ritual, or must-read book, and watch as the unexpected unfolds—will your masterpiece be hilarious, dramatic, or totally bizarre? Learning Resources – Room 6011 |
West Campus
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Welcome (Us) to Your (Own) Library - Take a Library Shelfie! (Coming Soon!) Inviting all students, staff, and the community to share a personal bookcase shelfie-selfie. Add a pet! Dress as a fav literary character and share your own home library! |
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Library Worker Appreciation Stop by the Library to leave a note of support for your favorite Library worker or tutor! We always appreciate kind words! Library – Room 1125 |
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Gratitude Wall Write a note of gratitude to your favorite Library Worker on our glass Gratitude Wall. Ask for chalk markers at the Circulation Desk! Library – Room 1125 |
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Storyboards at the Library Pick up a storyboard template at the Library and start your own graphic novel!
Library – Room 1125 |
Wolfson Campus
| Weeklong |
Welcome (Us) to Your (Own) Library - Take a Library Shelfie! (Coming Soon!) Inviting all students, staff, and the community to share a personal bookcase shelfie-selfie. Add a pet! Dress as a fav literary character and share your own home library! |
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Thank Your Librarian Pass by the Wolfson Campus Library throughout the week and leave a thank you note on our “Thank You Glass Wall” for your favorite librarian or library staff in appreciation for all they do for you, our students. Library – Room 1216 |
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In collaboration with the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Images Archives housed at Wolfson Campus, a curated collection of digitized historical photographs will be shared with all at the library. This will take us back in time to enjoy the transformation of the MDC Libraries throughout the years. Library – Room 1216 |
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Study Break A relaxing coloring station will be provided for the students to color and play board games to unwind during study breaks. Library – Room 1216 |
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10:00-11:00am |
National Library Week Kickoff
The theme for this year’s National Library Week is “Drawn to the Library.” To kick off the week, we invite students to come by the Wolfson Campus Library for a chat with the staff.
Hosted by Wolfson Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Right to Read Day
Join Learning Resources and the Lit Club for a student-led discussion about: book bans, library defunding, and the potential criminalization of librarians.
Hosted by West Campus |
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All Day |
Social Media Video Series and Book Display
Step into the heart of the library and explore what makes it such a beloved space for students! Enjoy a special video and book display showcasing why libraries matter, featuring personal stories, favorite reads, and the power of community.
Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 10:00- 11:00am |
National Library Workers Day Pastelitos with your library support team! Hosted by Hialeah Campus |
| 11:00- 12:00pm |
Tech Demo Demonstration on VR technology, its applications, and future trends. Hosted by Wolfson Campus |
| 1:00 - 2:00pm |
Wordless Graphic Novels & Visual Storytelling Join us for a special National Library Week presentation exploring the power of visual storytelling in wordless graphic novels such as Shaun Tan’s The Arrival and Daishu Ma’s Leaf. Drawing on Molly Bang’s influential book, Picture This: How Pictures Work, we’ll uncover the 12 essential principles artists use to craft emotionally compelling narratives without words and examine how composition, color, and shape guide readers through unforgettable stories. Hosted virtually by Kendall Campus |
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All Day |
Drawn to the Library? Show Your Love!
Our library staff, writing tutors, and friends keep Learning Resources running! Stop by the Learning Commons to add a doodle or message to our appreciation display on each floor. Grab a sticker and show off your library love! And Learning Resources staff get some treats too!
Hosted by Kendall Campus
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| 11:00am |
Comics con Café Cultura Café Cultura lead designer, Cam guides us through visualizing our stories. Hosted by Hialeah Campus |
| 3:30- 4:30pm |
A Canvas of Stories Celebrate National Library Week and connect with the stories and passions that brought our librarians to this amazing profession. Painting what draws you to the library. Hosted by Homestead Campus |
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Before you Graduate, Donate and Celebrate the Little Free Library! This National Library Outreach Day, we're taking to social media to spread the word about the real pop-up library on campus—our Little Free Library! Help keep it stocked by donating books and sharing why access to free books matters. Keep an eye on our posts and join the conversation! Hosted by Kendall Campus |
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Drawing Comics with ‘Untitled’ Art Club Ever wanted to see yourself as a graphic novel character? Now’s your chance! Join us for a creative session with the Untitled Art Club, where you can design your own comic strip or transform yourself into a comic book hero. Supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity! Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a space to have fun, experiment, and bring your stories to life. Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 11:00- 12:00pm |
Literary Display Literary display celebrating literature. Students and faculty are welcome to come share and discuss their favorite books. Hosted by Wolfson Campus |