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Get a free book through The Big Read 2021

The Big Read 2021 is a yearly event by the National Endowment for the Arts aimed at broadening our understanding of the world, our communities and ourselves through books. 

In South Florida, the Miami Book Fair and the Miami-Dade Public Library system are among the participants that will be offering free activities and presentations to explore themes from a selected book.

This year’s Big Read programs are scheduled for March 1 to April 30. Please note, however, that all events will take place online. There will be no in-person events this year.

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So, what’s this year’s selection? Participants are invited to read “Lab Girl,” a 2016 memoir by American geochemist Hope Jahren. And Miami Book Fair plans to give away copies of “Lab Girl” throughout March and April.

For more on how to participate (and get the free book), click here

Other museum deals, free days and special events:

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Monday, September 30, 2024

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Friday, October 4, 2024

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

New World Symphony Fellows Live From Our Living Room

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Virtual

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Gold Coast Museum free first Saturday

All Day | FREE | Gold Coast Railroad Museum

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All Day | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

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All Day | FREE | Bass Museum of Art

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All Day | FREE | Miami Children’s Museum

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All Day | FREE | HistoryMiami

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All Day | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Twilight Fridays

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

See all the free and cheap events this week.

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