Sea Turtle Adventure

Mon, Apr 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for Grove-Gables Toastmasters communication and leadership workshops. From presentations, interviews and salary negotiations to storytelling or simply giving a toast, gain valuable insights and practice to help improve your skills in a positive and supportive environment. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn how to create an eye-catching resume and how to search for jobs online. Please bring a list of your employment and education history and bring a USB flash drive. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - By The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children & Families

Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Whether you want to learn the basics or are looking for a challenge, we invite you to join us for a game of chess. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Compost, Recycle or Trash?

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

Learn how to effectively keep compostable and recyclable waste out of Florida's landfills. Then, take part in an interactive game of Jeopardy! to test how much you learned! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or email castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring your imagination and have fun building with blocks! We supply the blocks; you supply the creativity. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 3-8 yrs.

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.

Corals: Reef to Deep - Presented by Frost Science

Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Explore the life cycle of coral reefs, investigate the differences between shallow reef dwellings and deep-sea coral species and learn how artificial substrates can promote coral growth. Then, test your 3D modeling skills by designing your very own coral substrates in TinkerCad. Presented by the Frost Science. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - By The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children & Families

Tue, May 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, May 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - By The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children & Families

Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Wine Glass Painting

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Have fun painting your own wine glass. Learn different techniques for transforming any glass into a work of art. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - By The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children & Families

Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

World War II at 80 - AV Club WWII in Short Films

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join us for a selection of 16mm films that depict World War II from the perspective of Nazi-occupied countries and American propaganda. Join Special Collections archivist Katharine Labuda and librarian Miriam Kashem for a discussion and screening on the role of film and how it depicts elements of the wartime experience. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - By The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children & Families

Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - By The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children & Families

Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - By The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children & Families

Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Do-Not Eat the Donuts!

Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Step into our bakery and design the donut of your dreams! While the donuts and paint are just for art, snacks will be provided after the event. A story time will take place before the craft. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 3-10 yrs.

Summer Homework Help and Tutoring

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - By The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children & Families

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Japanese Classical Dance & Kimono Cultural Demonstration - Presented by Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Fri, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Take a journey into the world of Japanese classical dance. Discover the meaningful, subtle movements that tell a story with dancer Satomi Hirano and participate in a dance. Plus, learn about the intricacies of the kimono and how to wear a yukata (summer kimono). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

Summer Homework Help and Tutoring

Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a relaxing afternoon playing on our Nintendo Switch. Play solo or with a friend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm