This document provides an overview of library services available through the Pinecrest Library and Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS). It describes online tutoring services in over 40 subjects available daily, digital resources like eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, music and movies that can be downloaded for free with a library card, in-person programs at libraries and makerspaces, and museum passes that can be borrowed. Contact information is provided for the Pinecrest Library assistant branch manager and main MDPLS website for additional details on available services.

1. Overview of
Library Services
Sharon Carpenter
Pinecrest Library
Asst. Branch Manager
carpenters@mdpls.org

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www.tutoring.mdpls.org
• Live one-to-one
tutoring, available
3pm-11pm daily
• Helps in over 40
subjects
• Resume drop off
service for adults
• App available for iOS
and Android devices

7. It’s 10:00 pm on Sunday night;
who can help with this homework problem?

8. MATH

9. SCIENCE

10. ENGLISH

11. SPANISH

12. JOB SEARCHING

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Biography in Context
• FAMOUS &
lesser-known
people
• Reliable and
reputable
sources
• Available
24/7

18. RESEARCH MAGAZINES
GEARED FOR YOUR GRADE LEVEL

23. NOVELIST K-8

24. NOVELIST K-8

28. COMICS
SPANISH
FRENCH

30. OYSTER E-books - $9.95 per Month (2013-2016)
Kindle Unlimited (mostly self-published ebook authors + streaming and
downloading DVDs - $99 a year or $49 for students.
NETFLIX - $9.99 per month
($4.99 for two DVD discs per month)
HULU - $7.99 per month or $11.99
with no commercials
TUNES - $1.29/song
AUDIBLE.COM - $14.95 per month
ROSETTA STONE - $300-$500.00 / language
MDPLS COMPETES!

31. DOWNLOADABLES

32. Download
or stream
digital
books,
audiobooks,
music,
magazines
and movies
all for
FREE!

33. ZINIO
250+ MAGAZINES
TAKE AS MANY AS
YOU WANT
BACK ISSUES to
Oct 2013
AVAILABLE
YOU OWN THE
MAGAZINE
NO RETURNS
NO FINES
NO FEES

34. ZINIO
250+ MAGAZINES
TAKE AS MANY AS
YOU WANT
BACK ISSUES to
Oct 2013
AVAILABLE
YOU OWN THE
MAGAZINE
NO RETURNS
NO FINES
NO FEES

38. Axis 360 eBooks & eAudio

39. HOOPLA
Instantly borrow free
Eaudiobooks
movies
music
comic books
Ebooks
TV shows
24/7 with your library
card.
RETURNS
AUTOMATICALLY
NO FINES
NO FEES
View on a web
browser, smart
phone or tablet

40. HOOPLA
Instantly borrow free
Eaudiobooks
movies
music
comic books
Ebooks
TV shows
24/7 with your library
card.
RETURNS
AUTOMATICALLY
NO FINES
NO FEES
View on a web
browser, smart
phone or tablet

41. FREEGAL – FREE & LEGAL
MUSIC DOWNLOADING
• Stream 3 hours/day
• Own 5 songs/week
• Resets Mondays @ midnight

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iLibrary APP

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Electronic Resources
Mango Languages: Access
over 40 foreign language
course and 15 English
courses
Hoopla: 24/7 access to
digital movies, music, and
audio book titles
Freegal Music: Download
or stream music from a
collection of more than 7
million songs and music
videos
Axis 360: Download eBooks
for children and teens
Zinio: Download and read
magazines

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Accessing the Library
• 50 libraries throughout
Miami-Dade County
• Bookmobiles and soon
Techmobiles!
• Makerspaces @
Miami Beach & soon
W. Kendall Regional
• Library website with 24/7
access: www.mdpls.org

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YouMake – Miami Beach
Make Your Own Masterpiece
Friday, March 03, 2017 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Paint in the bold and innovative characteristic of a notable female artist.
Apple Apps and 3D Printing
Saturday, March 04, 2017 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn how to use Apple applications for 3D printing. Best for ages 12 yrs.+
Perler Beads
Saturday, March 04, 2017 - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Choose a 3D design, save it to a device and watch it print! Ages 8 yrs.+
LEGO Mindstorm Robotics
Monday, March 06, 2017 - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Make your own robot using Lego Mindstorm. Best for ages 8 yrs.+
Sewing 101
Monday, March 06, 2017 - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Basic machine & hand-sewing methods, how to read commercial patterns, pick your fabric and
finish, alter existing patterns, up-cycle clothing, make quilts, etc. For ages 13 and up.

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Museum Pass Program
• Free Passes:
Admission up to 4
people
• Current Program
Partners:
Zoo Miami
(summers only)
(summers only)

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