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Everything Is Beautiful - Alma W. Thomas

Celebrate Black History

2025-02-27 16:00:00 2025-02-27 17:00:00 America/New_York Everything Is Beautiful - Alma W. Thomas Join us in celebrating Black history and the contributions of Black Americans - like Alma W. Thomas! As a former teacher and artist, Thomas left a lasting legacy in the abstract arts. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or email browns@mdpls.org. All ages. North Central Branch -

Thursday, February 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-27 16:00:00 2025-02-27 17:00:00 America/New_York Everything Is Beautiful - Alma W. Thomas Join us in celebrating Black history and the contributions of Black Americans - like Alma W. Thomas! As a former teacher and artist, Thomas left a lasting legacy in the abstract arts. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or email browns@mdpls.org. All ages. North Central Branch -

North Central Branch

Join us in celebrating Black history and the contributions of Black Americans - like Alma W. Thomas! As a former teacher and artist, Thomas left a lasting legacy in the abstract arts. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or email browns@mdpls.org. All ages.

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

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

TAGS: | Black History Month |

North Central Branch

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming events

Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold - Celebrate Women's History Month

Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for a hands-on workshop to create your own story quilt, capturing a positive and memorable life moment. Inspired by the vibrant story of 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 the branch at 305-693-4541 or email browns@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs.

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ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Mar 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral. For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

TECHConnect - Building Community and Empowering Seniors with Social Services & Technology

Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stay connected and make new friends. Learn how to use computers, tablets and the internet through fun, guided activities. Develop essential skills to create emails, use social media, safely access social services online and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 19 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.

Gadget Explorers - Monthly Tech Explorations

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Curious about how technology works? Join us for a fun and simple "Show and Tell" session held once a month on Mondays, where we explore how small gadgets operate and move. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

GameFest: An Afternoon of Gaming Fun!

Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Get ready for some excitement! Demonstrate your abilities in some friendly competition featuring video games, board games and more. We provide the games, you bring the skills. For more information, contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral. For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

Family Movie Time

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Auditorium

Enjoy watching a movie with family and friends every third Thursday at your library! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.

TECHConnect - Building Community and Empowering Seniors with Social Services & Technology

Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stay connected and make new friends. Learn how to use computers, tablets and the internet through fun, guided activities. Develop essential skills to create emails, use social media, safely access social services online and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Project Saturdays - Create Your School Project at the Library!

Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Working on a science fair entry, poetry illustration, Black History or Women's History Month presentation? Use our free library resources, printing services and art supplies to design your award-winning projects. Art supplies available while they last. For more information, contact us at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Generations Connect Music Circle

Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join our music circle to unleash your creativity, share ideas, bridge the generational gap and learn about different cultures through music. Try your hand at the musical instruments provided or bring your own to use. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral. For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

TECHConnect - Building Community and Empowering Seniors with Social Services & Technology

Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stay connected and make new friends. Learn how to use computers, tablets and the internet through fun, guided activities. Develop essential skills to create emails, use social media, safely access social services online and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral. For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

Expressive Vision: A Symphony of Colors Unleashed!

Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Make incredible art using just colors and your imagination! Splash colors on your canvas to create swirling patterns, bold lines, and shapes that look like animals or your favorite things. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

TECHConnect - Building Community and Empowering Seniors with Social Services & Technology

Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stay connected and make new friends. Learn how to use computers, tablets and the internet through fun, guided activities. Develop essential skills to create emails, use social media, safely access social services online and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Apr 05, 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.

Generations Connect Music Circle

Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join our music circle to unleash your creativity, share ideas, bridge the generational gap and learn about different cultures through music. Try your hand at the musical instruments provided or bring your own to use. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral. For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

TECHConnect - Building Community and Empowering Seniors with Social Services & Technology

Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stay connected and make new friends. Learn how to use computers, tablets and the internet through fun, guided activities. Develop essential skills to create emails, use social media, safely access social services online and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Apr 12, 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.

Project Saturdays - Create Your School Project at the Library!

Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Working on a science fair entry, poetry illustration, Black History or Women's History Month presentation? Use our free library resources, printing services and art supplies to design your award-winning projects. Art supplies available while they last. For more information, contact us at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Gadget Explorers - Monthly Tech Explorations

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Curious about how technology works? Join us for a fun and simple "Show and Tell" session held once a month on Mondays, where we explore how small gadgets operate and move. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Bookmarks with Pressed Flowers Workshop

Wed, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to create beautiful, personalized bookmarks using pressed flowers. They are perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral. For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

Family Movie Time

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Auditorium

Enjoy watching a movie with family and friends every third Thursday at your library! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.

TECHConnect - Building Community and Empowering Seniors with Social Services & Technology

Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stay connected and make new friends. Learn how to use computers, tablets and the internet through fun, guided activities. Develop essential skills to create emails, use social media, safely access social services online and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Apr 19, 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.

Generations Connect Music Circle

Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join our music circle to unleash your creativity, share ideas, bridge the generational gap and learn about different cultures through music. Try your hand at the musical instruments provided or bring your own to use. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral. For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

TECHConnect - Building Community and Empowering Seniors with Social Services & Technology

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stay connected and make new friends. Learn how to use computers, tablets and the internet through fun, guided activities. Develop essential skills to create emails, use social media, safely access social services online and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Apr 26, 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.

Rockin' & Readin' - Autism Acceptance Month

Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Get ready to have fun while making music with board-certified music therapists. The program is designed to engage kids at all levels of development. Presented by Wholesome Harmonies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 12 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral. For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

Expressive Vision: A Symphony of Colors Unleashed!

Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Make incredible art using just colors and your imagination! Splash colors on your canvas to create swirling patterns, bold lines, and shapes that look like animals or your favorite things. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

TECHConnect - Building Community and Empowering Seniors with Social Services & Technology

Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stay connected and make new friends. Learn how to use computers, tablets and the internet through fun, guided activities. Develop essential skills to create emails, use social media, safely access social services online and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, May 03, 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.

Generations Connect Music Circle

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join our music circle to unleash your creativity, share ideas, bridge the generational gap and learn about different cultures through music. Try your hand at the musical instruments provided or bring your own to use. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 2nd. Materials are available and space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnorthcentral. For more information, contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, May 10, 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.

Red Riding Hood - Presented by Momentum Dance Company

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Watch as Little Red Riding Hood learns not to talk to strangers and gets a big scare! Enjoy the children's classic story told through music, narration, colorful costumes, comic characterizations and exciting dance sequences. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 10 yrs.

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