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Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold

Celebrate Black History Month
2025-02-01 12:30:00 2025-02-01 13:30:00 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. Registration is required.  For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs. South Miami Branch -

Saturday, February 01
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-01 12:30:00 2025-02-01 13:30:00 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. Registration is required.  For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs. South Miami 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. Registration is required.  For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs.

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

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Special Event | Sensory Friendly | In-Person | History | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | Tween | Inclusive | In-Person | Cultural Events | Black History Month | Arts and Crafts | Art |

South Miami Branch
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Phone: 305-667-6121
Branch manager
Carmen Docurro
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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Carmen Docurro
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6000 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
Tel: 305-667-6121

Upcoming events

Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Presented by Sports Konnect, an organization focused on enriching the lives of youth. For more information please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or sandar@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 10 yrs.  
"Water" You Painting? - Watercolors Practice Session
Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Experiment with watercolor painting and share tips with others during this relaxed workshop suitable for all skill levels! Basic materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own materials. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or ricardos@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs. +
Scrabble Club
Tue, Dec 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Join the excitement and test the limits of your vocabulary against other players in Scrabble. Learn new tips, tricks, and words as you play. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or bergerj@mdpls.org. All ages.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or docurroc@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
"Water" You Painting? - Watercolors Practice Session
Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Experiment with watercolor painting and share tips with others during this relaxed workshop suitable for all skill levels! Basic materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own materials. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or ricardos@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs. +
Scrabble Club
Tue, Dec 31, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Join the excitement and test the limits of your vocabulary against other players in Scrabble. Learn new tips, tricks, and words as you play. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or bergerj@mdpls.org. All ages.
Epilepsy Alliance Support Group
Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an educational support group for individuals with epilepsy. Presented by the Epilepsy Alliance of Florida. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or docurroc@mdpls.org. All ages.
Book Club
Wed, Jan 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join other book lovers for discussions about engaging plots, interesting characters and more. Copies of the selected book are available for checkout while supplies last. For more information and book titles, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or bergerj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Presented by Sports Konnect, an organization focused on enriching the lives of youth. For more information please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or sandar@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 10 yrs.  
It's About Time!
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for this program designed to help children and teens learn how to read an analogue clock. We will have a group lecture, followed by small groups divided by skill level to allow everyone to get the help they need. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or sandar@mdpls.org. Ages 7+.
Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold - Celebrate Black History Month
Sat, Feb 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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. Registration is required.  For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs.
Epilepsy Alliance Support Group
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an educational support group for individuals with epilepsy. Presented by the Epilepsy Alliance of Florida. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or docurroc@mdpls.org. All ages.
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Presented by Sports Konnect, an organization focused on enriching the lives of youth. For more information please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or sandar@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 10 yrs.  
The Write Stuff
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
If you would like your child to learn how to write in cursive, then please join us for this instructive writing session. We will aim to learn the individual cursive letters, as well as how to connect each letter to the next. Finally, each attendee will be able to write their name in cursive by the end of the program. We will have a group lecture, followed by small groups divided by skill level. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or sandar@mdpls.org. Ages 6+.
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