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Miami-Dade Public Library System and CareerSource South Florida open hiring and training center at the Main Library
MIAMI-DADE (February 12, 2026) — On Tuesday, February 17, at noon, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, the Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) and CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official grand opening of a new CareerSource South Florida hiring and training center at the Main Library in downtown Miami. The center expands community access to workforce development, career training and digital equity services.
“This new CareerSource South Florida Center reflects our commitment to expanding access to job training and employment opportunities for all residents,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Through our No Wrong Door approach, this partnership meets people where they are and connects them to career services, digital literacy and reliable internet access. As part of our Broadband and Digital Equity Plan, it’s a wise investment in strengthening our workforce and creating pathways to long-term economic success.”
Through this collaborative initiative, job seekers and employers can access CareerSource South Florida’s comprehensive hiring and training services at the Main Library – a trusted, welcoming community anchor in a central location. Services include employment assistance and job-readiness support, such as résumé writing and interview preparation, connections to employers, access to technology and workspaces to apply for jobs and more.
The new center is funded by a $1,247,397 digital equity grant from the FloridaCommerce Office of Broadband, awarded to CSSF in partnership with the Library. The funding is part of the Office of Broadband’s first round of subgrants to renovate and construct multi-purpose community spaces that expand access to workforce development, education and health monitoring services.
Miami-Dade County has received more than $13.5 million through the first round of digital equity funding to support Countywide projects that enhance access to digital resources and reliable internet services, advancing the County’s Broadband and Digital Equity Plan and Mayor Levine Cava’s commitment to closing the digital divide. The funding was secured through the Miami-Dade County Communications, Information and Technology Department’s Local Technology Planning Team in collaboration with The Miami Foundation and Miami Connected.
The CareerSource South Florida Center at the Main Library is managed by workforce development provider Arbor E&T, LLC, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit www.careersourcesfl.com/career-center or call 786-582-3013.
Who: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Miami-Dade Public Library System Interim Director Lydia Lopez
CareerSource South Florida Executive Director Rick Beasley
CareerSource Florida Chief Operating Officer Jason McCandless
FloridaCommerce Office of Broadband
What: Ribbon Cutting for the Grand Opening of CareerSource South Florida Center at the Main Library
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Noon
Where: Main Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
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Miami-Dade Public Library System hosts 2026 Local Author Book Fair
MIAMI-DADE (January 22, 2026) — On Saturday, January 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Miami-Dade County Public Library System will present the 2026 Local Author Book Fair, a free annual event celebrating and supporting Miami-Dade County's rich literary community, at the Main Library in downtown Miami.
Now larger than ever, the 2026 Local Author Book Fair expands beyond the Main Library’s interior spaces to include programming outdoors in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Plaza and at the neighboring HistoryMiami Museum.
Attendees of all ages can meet and connect with more than 80 local and independent authors, enjoy author readings, live music and performances, and take photos with popular storybook characters – including Bad Kitty, Jasper Rabbit and Esteban the Magnificent – along with face painting, crafts and much more.
The fair will also feature informative publishing and creative development workshops, designed for local authors and aspiring writers, and open to all attendees.
Keynote author presentations and workshops include:
- Thrillers, Kids Books and TV Shows with New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer
- A Survival Story of Grit and Resilience with Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill and Miami Herald sports columnist Greg Cote
- Demystifying the Publishing Process with Miami-based author Asha Elias
- Where Do Ideas Come From? with children’s author Sita Singh
- How to Create a Graphic Novel with Marvel and DC Comic Artist Ralph Cabrera
For a complete schedule of events and the full list of participating authors, visit www.mdpls.org/author-fair.
Who: Miami-Dade Public Library System
What: 2026 Local Author Book Fair
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
Parking Information: Free parking is available at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33128, with ticket validation. Please bring your ticket to the Main Library Author Exhibit Hall for validation.
Public Transit: Take Metrorail to the Government Center Station. The Main Library is located directly across the street.
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