NORTH MIAMI, FL (July 28, 2025)
The City of North Miami is gearing up for its 2025 Back-to-School Block Party, scheduled to take place Monday, August 11th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the North Miami Public Library, located at 835 NE 132nd Street, North Miami, FL 33161. This annual celebration offers families essential back-to-school support, including free backpacks, food, entertainment, educational resources, and more, while supplies last.
North Miami residents will be given priority during the event. Proof of residency, such as a valid government issued ID, is required, and children must be present to receive a free backpack. Community members are invited to contribute new backpacks, notebooks, pencils, glue sticks, rulers, calculators, and other school essentials. Monetary donations, including cash or checks made payable to the City of North Miami, are also welcome. Backpack and School Supply Donation Drive | North Miami, FL
Donations may be dropped off at the North Miami Public Library during the following hours: Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday –Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Residents can register to attend the Back-to-School Block Party.
For more information about the event or the donation drive, please contact the Office of Mayor and Council at 305-895-9818, and to see photo’s from last year visit City of North Miami Back to School Giveaway 08.12.24.
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Media Contact
Sa’Vanna D. Smith, Communications Officer II
305-893-6511, Ext. 12156
ssmith@northmiamifl.gov
About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).
Originally published at https://www.northmiamifl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=434
