Meet up with Miami Herald journalists at one of my longtime favorite places: the library
As a young girl I loved visiting the local library. The more books I could check out, the happier I was. For me the library was a safe place full of knowledge. I always thought librarians, next to teachers, were the smartest people alive.
For generations of children and adults, libraries have been a key part of what makes up a community. I still take my 10-year-old to the library. I’ve always loved them because they provide a bountiful desire for learning.
Although the daily work of librarians and journalists differs, we share many professional values. We each have a public service mission aimed at enriching lives locally and a shared belief in rigorous research. And, we are sources for credible and reliable information.
Next week, the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald will be intertwined with a local library to share some knowledge about our journalism and hear from citizens about what’s important to them in their community. It’s an idea that we and other McClatchy newsrooms began thinking about in post-pandemic times. It grew from a desire to have even greater connections with our communities. We are calling it our pop-up mobile newsroom.
Our first stop will be the Westchester Regional Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17. Reporters and editors will be there to talk about their roles as journalists in the community. We will also be there to listen. It’s not just about what our reporters may need for a story, or what journalists think they need from our communities — it’s about what communities need and deserve from our journalists.
I can’t think of a better way to connect with communities than to be physically present in some of the places that are important to them. I hope you’ll meet us there. Our reporters and editors are excited to meet you. You might recognize some of them who cover important issues such as local government, education and other key topics.
If this location doesn’t work for you, don’t worry — we may try other locations in 2023. If you want us to visit your local library or another community location, please share. I’d like to hear from you.
In the meantime, there are many other ways to connect with us and we have a lot of great content plans coming up.
▪ HELPING THOSE IN NEED: Watch for special coverage of Give Miami Day in the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald. And our annual Wish Book program spotlights the needs of our less fortunate South Florida neighbors. Over the years, readers have responded generously to the Wish Book, helping more than 50,000 people in our community with their most pressing concerns.
▪ NEW CLIMATE/ENVIRONMENT SECTION: Look for an increased presence of climate content as we expand our reporting resources devoted to this important South Florida issue. Check out our new climate and environment section online.
▪ ART BASEL IS COMING: For all of you Art Basel Miami Beach followers, watch for our upcoming coverage telling you everything you need to know about this premier art show and the events around it. Keep up with this and other things to do in the area by visiting miami.com.
▪ FOOD AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON: With the holidays right around the corner, we know that one thing on your mind is food, of course. Everyone needs a great restaurant for visiting family members or holiday gatherings. We have put together a great guide for you on how to eat like a local in just about every neighborhood in Miami. Check it out here.
We hope to connect with you soon at one of our pop-up mobile newsrooms. Till then, stay informed by signing up for our 5-minute Herald email newsletter. You can also connect with us anytime: Click here to email us.