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Adult Learning Academy
Winter 2026 Semester
January 5 – March 17
Gain important skills for life, school and work through the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Adult Learning Academy. Free courses taught by certified teachers are available online to adults ages 18 years and older who live in Miami-Dade County. Courses in language learning (English and Spanish, among others), U.S. Citizenship, test prep and more will be offered.
Contact Us
Email adultlearning@mdpls.org
Adult Learning Academy
Winter 2026 Semester
January 5 – March 17
Gain important skills for life, school and work through the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Adult Learning Academy. Free courses taught by certified teachers are available online to adults ages 18 years and older who live in Miami-Dade County. Courses in language learning (English and Spanish, among others), U.S. Citizenship, test prep and more will be offered.
Contact Us
Email adultlearning@mdpls.org
To become an adult learner, you must:
- Have access to the internet and a computer with video and audio.
- Register online with a valid email address, phone number, first name and last name (no initials).
- Live in Miami-Dade County.
- Commit to attend all classes in the course.
Available Courses
- Basic Spanish for Beginners
- Intermediate Spanish
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Advanced Spanish Communication Skills
- Basic English for Beginners (In Person)
- Basic English for Beginners (Online)
- Intermediate English (In Person)
- Intermediate English (Online)
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Advanced English Communication Skills
- U.S. Citizenship
- Financial Literacy
To become an adult learner, you must:
- Have access to the internet and a computer with video and audio.
- Register online with a valid email address, phone number, first name and last name (no initials).
- Commit to attend all classes in the course.
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Session 1 |
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Financial Literacy (3 Sessions)
Unlock your financial potential! Empower your financial journey through our online financial literacy series. Learn practical tips and gain real-world knowledge on a variety of financial topics. Please register for each session separately.
Presented by the Foundation for Financial Planning in partnership with the Financial Planning Association of Miami and Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library.
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Session 1 |
Session 2 |
Session 3 |
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Building Your Financial Future |
Making Housing Decisions |
Buying a Home |
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Session 1 Building Your Financial Future |
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
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Session 2 Making Housing Decisions |
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
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Session 3 Buying a Home |
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
Course Schedule and Registration
Registration with a valid phone number and full name is required for participation. Adult learners can register by clicking on the registration links below or by visiting the Library’s Calendar of Events. Registration will be for the full course. There is no need to register more than once.
Online classes are hosted through Zoom. All sessions will be recorded. Once registered, participants will receive all Zoom links via email.
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Mondays |
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. |
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Tuesdays |
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
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Mondays |
Tuesdays |
Thursdays |
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Class I: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
Class I: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
Class I: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Mondays |
Class I: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Tuesdays |
Class I: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Thursdays |
Class I: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Mondays |
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
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Level 2 |
Level 1 |
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5:00 – 6:30 p.m. |
Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Mondays Level 2 |
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Tuesdays Level 1 |
Class I: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Level 1 |
Level 2 |
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Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Mondays Level 1 |
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Tuesdays Level 2 |
Class I: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Class II: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
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Mondays |
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
This project was partially funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s LSTA program is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.