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Health Council of South Florida

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.+

Naranja Branch

customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-242-2290
Branch manager
Milena Gonzalez

Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 Closed

Branch manager
Milena Gonzalez
Address
14850 Southwest 280th Street
Miami, FL 33032
Tel: 305-242-2290

Upcoming events

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Register

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a lighthearted discussion about this fascinating yet disturbing book 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. +

Fri, Dec 13, 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, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 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 16, 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.

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Tue, Dec 17, 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, Dec 18, 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.+

Thu, Dec 19, 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.
Register

Fri, Dec 20, 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, 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.

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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
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
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
Tue, Dec 31, 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.

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.
Register

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

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.+

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.
Register

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.

Cancelled
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
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.
Register

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

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.

Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Register

Sat, Jan 18, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 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.
Register

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 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.+

Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Register

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.+

Sat, Jan 25, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Register

Tue, Jan 28, 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.

Wed, Jan 29, 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.

Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Register

Sat, Feb 01, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 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.
Register

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

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
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.+

Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Register

Sat, Feb 08, 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.