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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 Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold 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. 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 Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold 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. Naranja Branch -

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.

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, Dec 16 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed
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Milena Gonzalez
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14850 Southwest 280th Street
Miami, FL 33032
Tel: 305-242-2290

Upcoming events

Fun with LEGO®
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.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
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
The STEMology Club - Presented by Sports Konnect
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.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
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
The STEMology Club - Presented by Sports Konnect
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.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
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
The STEMology Club - Presented by Sports Konnect
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Stargazing and Storytelling
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.+
ProjectArt Miami
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
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
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
Homework Help and Tutoring
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.
Fun with LEGO®
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.+
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
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
The STEMology Club - Presented by Sports Konnect
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.
Family Storytime
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.
ProjectArt Miami
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
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
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.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
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
The STEMology Club - Presented by Sports Konnect
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Stargazing and Storytelling
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.+
ProjectArt Miami
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
True Crime Book Club - Killing the Mob by Bill O'Reilly
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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
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.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
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
The STEMology Club - Presented by Sports Konnect
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.
Family Storytime
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
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.
ProjectArt Miami
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
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
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.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
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
The STEMology Club - Presented by Sports Konnect
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.
Family Storytime
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.
Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold - Celebrate Black History Month
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.
Stargazing and Storytelling
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.+
ProjectArt Miami
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
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
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.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Feb 11, 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
The STEMology Club - Presented by Sports Konnect
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
All Hands on Tech
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
ProjectArt Miami
Thu, Feb 13, 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
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.
Fun with LEGO®
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.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Feb 18, 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
The STEMology Club - Presented by Sports Konnect
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
Family Storytime
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.
Stargazing and Storytelling
Wed, Feb 19, 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.+
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