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Artblazers Workshop: Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold

Celebrate Black History Month
2025-02-05 16:00:00 2025-02-05 17:00:00 America/New_York Artblazers Workshop: Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold Join us for a hands-on workshop to create your own story quilt, capturing a positive and memorable life moment. Inspired by the vibrant quilts of African American artist Faith Ringgold ? renowned for exploring themes of freedom, resilience and civil rights ? this class encourages creativity and self-expression through design. Registration is required. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs. Naranja Branch -

Wednesday, February 05
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-05 16:00:00 2025-02-05 17:00:00 America/New_York Artblazers Workshop: Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold Join us for a hands-on workshop to create your own story quilt, capturing a positive and memorable life moment. Inspired by the vibrant quilts of African American artist Faith Ringgold ? renowned for exploring themes of freedom, resilience and civil rights ? this class encourages creativity and self-expression through design. Registration is required. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs. Naranja Branch -

Join us for a hands-on workshop to create your own story quilt, capturing a positive and memorable life moment. Inspired by the vibrant quilts of African American artist Faith Ringgold ? renowned for exploring themes of freedom, resilience and civil rights ? this class encourages creativity and self-expression through design. Registration is required. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | In-Person | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | In-Person | Black History Month | Arts and Crafts |

Naranja Branch
customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-242-2290
Branch manager
Milena Gonzalez
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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Milena Gonzalez
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14850 Southwest 280th Street
Miami, FL 33032
Tel: 305-242-2290

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Passionate about teaching and interested in becoming an educator for K-12? The Teacher Accelerator Program, along with Miami Dade College, Kelly Education, and City Year will be hosting workshops that provide information on pathways into the classroom. Participants will learn to navigate the Florida Department of Education website and receive information on educational programs. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
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Register
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Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whether you're an experienced player or just curious, come play with us this summer. Over five weeks, you'll build your skills and create your own custom deck, which you get to keep. Make new friends, learn to play and dive into the world of magic! No experience needed. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Thank you to MagiKids.org for supporting this program. For more information, contact the branch at gonzalezmi@mdpls.org or 305-242-2290. Ages 10 - 17 years.
Registration is now closed
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Register
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MDC Department of Transportation & Public Works Public Information Session
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Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.
Register
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Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fun with LEGO®
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Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
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Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Aug 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Aug 23, 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.
College Compass: Navigating Admissions & Aid
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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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, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fun with LEGO®
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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.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Sep 08, 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, Sep 09, 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.
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