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Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
2024-08-28 18:00:00 2024-08-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Chess Club for Tweens and Teens Game on! Challenge an opponent to a fun game of chess. Bring your own board or use one of ours. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs. Miami Springs Branch -

Wednesday, August 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-28 18:00:00 2024-08-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Chess Club for Tweens and Teens Game on! Challenge an opponent to a fun game of chess. Bring your own board or use one of ours. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs. Miami Springs Branch -

Game on! Challenge an opponent to a fun game of chess. Bring your own board or use one of ours. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) | Tween (8-12) | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Games |

TAGS: | Tween | Teen | In-Person | Hobbies & Special Interest | Games |

Miami Springs Branch
customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-805-3811
Branch manager
Rita Mayer
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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Branch manager
Rita Mayer
Address
401 Westward Drive
Miami Springs, FL 33166
Tel: 305-805-3811

Upcoming events

Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Online Event: Poetry Workshop
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miami Springs Virtual Programs Room
Explore themes of unity and understanding based on the works of Dr. Martin Luther King and contemporary poets. Using a portion of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech and contemporary poets' work, participants will gain inspiration to write original poetry. You will need paper and a pen or pencil. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Ages 14 yrs.+
Friendship Hands
Fri, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Celebrate kindness by making your own friendship hand! Decorate with construction paper, glitter, and glue. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
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.
Craft Corner
Sat, Jan 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Jan 22, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Afternoon Tea & Talk - Senior Social Club
Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Seniors are invited for conversation with a librarian and each other over afternoon tea. All refreshments provided. Space is limited. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
An Hour of Coding Adventure
Fri, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for an Hour of Code! This beginner-friendly session introduces students to the basics of computer programming through fun and interactive activities. No prior coding experience is needed. Space is limited. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 805-3811 or email mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
This event is full
Homework Help and Tutoring
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.
Craft Corner
Sat, Jan 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Paint Like Bob Ross - Senior Social Club
Mon, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Create a beautiful landscape painting in the style of beloved American painter, art instructor, and television host Bob Ross. Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Registration required. Ages 55 yrs.+
This event is full
Computer Basics for Seniors
Tue, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
This event is full
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Jan 29, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Build Your Deck, Save the Day! - A DC Deck-Building Hour of Gaming
Fri, Jan 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Unleash your inner hero (or villain) in this fast-paced, hour-long DC Deck-Building Game session! Choose your favorite characters, build powerful decks, and strategize to defeat foes. Perfect for fans of strategy games and comic book enthusiasts alike. No experience necessary, just bring your love for the DC Universe! For more information, please contact the branch at mayerr@mdpls.org (305) 805-3811. Ages 12 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
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.
Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold - Celebrate Black History Month
Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
African American artist Faith Ringgold dreamed of freely flying and dancing! She 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 designs influenced by memorable, positive life moments. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or email mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs.
Art Tour
Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Did you know that the Art Services and Exhibitions Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a permanent collection of over 6,000 works of art? Join us for an art tour of a small sample of this collection housed at the branch featuring celebrated local, national, and international artists. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Read Along, Sing A Song: The Great Poochini - Presented by the Florida Grand Opera
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dive into the enchanting world of opera with our Bite-Size Opera Experience! Enjoy interactive story time, live aria singing, and a fun craft to take home. It's the perfect introduction to opera for our youngest fans, sparking imagination and joy in a compact, engaging package. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 and under.
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
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.
Craft Corner
Sat, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Computer Basics for Seniors
Wed, Feb 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Blackout Poetry
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Black out words with a marker on existing pages of text to create your very own poem, then embellish it to make a displayable work of art. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Feb 15, 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.
Craft Corner
Sat, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Social Security 101 - Your Questions Answered
Wed, Feb 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Have questions about retirement, Medicare and other Social Security topics? Join us to meet a Social Security Administration representative who will answer your questions. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Feb 19, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Afternoon Tea & Talk - Senior Social Club
Thu, Feb 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Seniors are invited for conversation with a librarian and each other over afternoon tea. All refreshments provided. Space is limited. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Build Your Deck, Save the Day! - A DC Deck-Building Hour of Gaming
Fri, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Unleash your inner hero (or villain) in this fast-paced, hour-long DC Deck-Building Game session! Choose your favorite characters, build powerful decks, and strategize to defeat foes. Perfect for fans of strategy games and comic book enthusiasts alike. No experience necessary, just bring your love for the DC Universe! For more information, please contact the branch at mayerr@mdpls.org (305) 805-3811. Ages 12 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
Craft Corner
Sat, Feb 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Computer Basics for Seniors
Tue, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Feb 26, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Paint Like Bob Ross - Senior Social Club
Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Create a beautiful landscape painting in the style of beloved American painter, art instructor, and television host Bob Ross. Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Registration required. Ages 55 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
An Hour of Coding Adventure
Fri, Feb 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for an Hour of Code! This beginner-friendly session introduces students to the basics of computer programming through fun and interactive activities. No prior coding experience is needed. Space is limited. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 805-3811 or email mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
This event is full
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Mar 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.
Cafecito 101
Sat, Mar 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Learn how to make a thick "espumita," or sugar foam, to top off your Cuban espresso in this hands-on workshop followed by a coffee sampling. All supplies provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 16 yrs+.
Craft Corner
Sat, Mar 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Art Tour
Tue, Mar 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Did you know that the Art Services and Exhibitions Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a permanent collection of over 6,000 works of art? Join us for an art tour of a small sample of this collection housed at the branch featuring celebrated local, national, and international artists. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Mar 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.
Craft Corner
Sat, Mar 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Mar 12, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Computer Basics for Seniors
Wed, Mar 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Mar 15, 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.
Craft Corner
Sat, Mar 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
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