Late at the Library: A Beyond Books Benefit

Benefitting Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library

2025, Gala Guide
Date Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7:30 pm Categories 2025, Gala Guide
Place Coral Gables Branch Library Address 3443 Segovia St, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Website https://onecau.se/friendsmdpl Contact Email friends@friendsofmdpl.org

This spectacular evening will draw 400 corporate, civic and philanthropic leaders from Miami. Guests can expect a live band, open bars, mobile dinner, and an incredible silent auction. The inaugural Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award will be presented to Mitchell Kaplan of Books and Books and the Miami Book Fair. Friends is the official nonprofit partner of our local Library system. Funds raised at the Benefit will be directed toward its areas of greatest need, including the after school tutoring program and the mobile device lending program, ensuring access, opportunity, and learning for all in our community.

Emily Marquez-Dulin, Mark Trowbridge, Ana VeigaMilton, Adriana Verdeja, Laura Renzi
Library Director Ray Baker, County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, County Commissioner JC Bermudez, County Commissioner Kionne McGhee

About Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library

The Friends advocates and fundraises for Miami-Dade Public Libraries while championing the use of its valuable services and programs.

Jackie Kates, Mayor Daniela Levine Cava, Adam Schwartz, Marylynne Schwartz, Dave Barry, Kristy Quiros, John Quick, Monique Lavender Greenberg, Helen Wright
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