STEAM Fest

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Cancelled

Health Council of South Florida

Tue, Dec 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Certified Application Counselors (CACs) from the Health Council of South Florida (HCSF) will assist you with on-site application and enrollment assistance to the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, Florida KidCare, Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and other community resources for all age groups and populations. Services available in both English and Spanish. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Cancelled

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space

Tue, Dec 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Explore the world of physical sciences, artificial intelligence, coding, game design, and engineering. Experiment and build everything from volcanoes to future cities. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 4-10 yrs.

Mon, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for interactive discussions focusing on child development that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration Required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. For families with children between 1- 3 yrs.

Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Get hands-on with telescopes and see the moon, planets and stars in a new way. We'll start with a space and sci-fi-themed creative workshop that includes writing, storytelling, role-playing, visual arts and more, followed by stargazing and learning about the things we can (and can't) see in the night sky. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in partnership with Miami-Dade Public Libraries. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 3rd. Materials are available, space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnaranjabranch. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

Fri, Jan 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.

Cancelled

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Cancelled

O Cinema Presents: OCVR

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Virtual reality has the potential to challenge our perceptions and expand our understanding of the world. O Cinema has harnessed this technology for an immersive storytelling experience on cave paintings, inspired by the art styles of Paul Gauguin and Caravaggio. Made possible by the Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation through the Pérez CreARTE Grant Program. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

All Hands on Tech

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fri, Jan 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

True Crime Book Club - Killing the Mob by Bill O'Reilly

Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for a lighthearted discussion of this fascinating yet disturbing genre. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact us at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Fri, Jan 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

All Hands on Tech

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fri, Jan 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.

Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold - Celebrate Black History Month

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

We enter the dreams of African American artist Faith Ringgold, where she is always freely flying and dancing! Ringgold created many colorful story quilts about her memories, her dreams, and the civil-rights movement. In this class, children will create their own story quilt design to share a memorable, positive life moment. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Registration is required. Ages 5 -12 yrs.

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Thu, Feb 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fri, Feb 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

All Hands on Tech

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.