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Purvis Young Day
2025-02-01 11:00:00 2025-02-01 14:30:00 America/New_York Purvis Young Day Join us in celebrating the life and work of Miami artist Purvis Young with a day of art, community and reflection. Included in the celebration is a guided paint class led by a local artist, a cake cutting ceremony and a guided tour of the "Everyday Life" wall mural by Purvis Young. This program honors the belated artist who painted hundreds of paintings across his neighborhood of Overtown. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages. Culmer/Overtown Branch -

Saturday, February 01
11:00am - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-01 11:00:00 2025-02-01 14:30:00 America/New_York Purvis Young Day Join us in celebrating the life and work of Miami artist Purvis Young with a day of art, community and reflection. Included in the celebration is a guided paint class led by a local artist, a cake cutting ceremony and a guided tour of the "Everyday Life" wall mural by Purvis Young. This program honors the belated artist who painted hundreds of paintings across his neighborhood of Overtown. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages. Culmer/Overtown Branch -

Join us in celebrating the life and work of Miami artist Purvis Young with a day of art, community and reflection. Included in the celebration is a guided paint class led by a local artist, a cake cutting ceremony and a guided tour of the "Everyday Life" wall mural by Purvis Young. This program honors the belated artist who painted hundreds of paintings across his neighborhood of Overtown. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

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

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

Culmer/Overtown Branch
customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-579-5322
Branch manager
Latoya Darbeau
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
Latoya Darbeau
Address
350 Northwest 13th Street
Miami, FL 33136
Tel: 305-579-5322

Upcoming events

Take & Make
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Bridging Generations: Art & Conversation
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for an art workshop that bridges generations with seniors and teens invited to paint under the guidance of a professional artist and connect with each other through a moderated conversation. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Movie Night
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with your friends with some warm popcorn. For more information and movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thursday Teen Trivia
Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights! Answer fun questions and win prizes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Frenzy Game Friday
Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Take & Make
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Movie Night
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with your friends with some warm popcorn. For more information and movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thursday Teen Trivia
Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights! Answer fun questions and win prizes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Frenzy Game Friday
Fri, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Purvis Young Day
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Join us in celebrating the life and work of Miami artist Purvis Young with a day of art, community and reflection. Included in the celebration is a guided paint class led by a local artist, a cake cutting ceremony and a guided tour of the "Everyday Life" wall mural by Purvis Young. This program honors the belated artist who painted hundreds of paintings across his neighborhood of Overtown. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages.
Take & Make
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Movie Night
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with your friends with some warm popcorn. For more information and movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thursday Teen Trivia
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights! Answer fun questions and win prizes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Frenzy Game Friday
Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Take & Make
Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Movie Night
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with your friends with some warm popcorn. For more information and movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thursday Teen Trivia
Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights! Answer fun questions and win prizes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Frenzy Game Friday
Fri, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Take & Make
Tue, Feb 18, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Movie Night
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with your friends with some warm popcorn. For more information and movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thursday Teen Trivia
Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights! Answer fun questions and win prizes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Frenzy Game Friday
Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold - Celebrate Black History Month
Sat, Feb 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs.
Take & Make
Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Movie Night
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with your friends with some warm popcorn. For more information and movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Wed, Feb 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thursday Teen Trivia
Thu, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights! Answer fun questions and win prizes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Frenzy Game Friday
Fri, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Take & Make
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Movie Night
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with your friends with some warm popcorn. For more information and movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Wed, Mar 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thursday Teen Trivia
Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights! Answer fun questions and win prizes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Frenzy Game Friday
Fri, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Take & Make
Tue, Mar 11, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Movie Night
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with your friends with some warm popcorn. For more information and movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Wed, Mar 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thursday Teen Trivia
Thu, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights! Answer fun questions and win prizes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Frenzy Game Friday
Fri, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Take & Make
Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Bridging Generations: Art & Conversation
Tue, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for an art workshop that bridges generations with seniors and teens invited to paint under the guidance of a professional artist and connect with each other through a moderated conversation. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Movie Night
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with your friends with some warm popcorn. For more information and movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Wed, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. All Ages
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 19 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
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