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Spooky Science STEAM Fest
2025-10-25 11:00:00 2025-10-25 14:00:00 America/New_York Spooky Science STEAM Fest Get in the spooky season spirit with some scary-good STEAM fun for kids! Get hands on with Halloween-themed science, technology, design, and robotics activities. The whole family can learn some new tricks with these STEAM treats. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages. Naranja Branch -

Saturday, October 25
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-25 11:00:00 2025-10-25 14:00:00 America/New_York Spooky Science STEAM Fest Get in the spooky season spirit with some scary-good STEAM fun for kids! Get hands on with Halloween-themed science, technology, design, and robotics activities. The whole family can learn some new tricks with these STEAM treats. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages. Naranja Branch -

Get in the spooky season spirit with some scary-good STEAM fun for kids! Get hands on with Halloween-themed science, technology, design, and robotics activities. The whole family can learn some new tricks with these STEAM treats. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Special Collections | In-Person | Education | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | Tween | Teentober | Teen | STEM | In-Person | Education | Arts and Crafts |

Naranja Branch
customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-242-2290
Branch manager
Milena Gonzalez
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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Branch manager
Milena Gonzalez
Address
14850 Southwest 280th Street
Miami, FL 33032
Tel: 305-242-2290

Upcoming events

All Hands on Tech
Wed, Aug 27, 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.
Nurturing Speech and Language Development
Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
In this workshop, parents are introduced to the four key principles of nurturing speech & language development. These principles are communication terms, communication milestones, strategies to support communication development and getting support. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Aug 29, 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, Aug 30, 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, Aug 30, 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.
Family Storytime - Celebrate Grandparent's Day
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Grandparent's Day with stories, songs, and crafts for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
College Success Fair
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thinking about college? At the College Success fair, you'll get help with applying for financial aid, working on applications, tackling standardized tests, and exploring all your options for life after high school. Parents are welcome, too. Let us help you get ready for your next big step! For more information, contact the branch at gonzalezmi@mdpls.org or 305-242-2290. Ages 14 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Celebrate Grandparent's Day
Fri, Sep 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate Grandparent's Day with 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.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 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, Sep 08, 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.
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Sep 12, 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, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 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, Sep 15, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Sunshine State Book Club - The Everglades: River of Grass by Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Love books with a local twist? Join us for the Sunshine State Book Club, where every book we read has a touch of Florida flair! From sandy shores and swampy mysteries to unforgettable characters and real-life legends, our monthly titles feature books set in Florida or written by Florida authors. 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, Sep 19, 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.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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.
College Compass: Navigating Admissions & Aid
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Take control of your future! This monthly workshop series led by a professional college admissions counselor provides step-by-step guidance through the entire college application process. Find the right school and program for you, build a standout application, unlock valuable scholarship opportunities and confidently navigate the FAFSA and financial aid process. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 14 - 18 yrs.
Family Movie Matinee - Moana (PG)
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a free Saturday afternoon movie with family and friends! Moana is an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana convinces the mighty demigod Maui to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. 107 minutes. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Cancelled
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Sep 26, 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, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 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, Sep 29, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 30, 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.
Teen Volunteer Fair
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Get connected with community service opportunities for teens. Meet with local organizations making a difference in Miami-Dade and learn how you can get involved, develop new skills, and earn community service hours for graduation and scholarships. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Oct 03, 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.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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, Oct 06, 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.
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Oct 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.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Oct 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, Oct 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.
Family Storytime - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs, and crafts for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
Cancelled
MDC Department of Transportation & Public Works Public Information Session
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation & Public Works is conducting a public information session to share information about the new express bus system that will operate on the South Dade TransitWay. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sunshine State Book Club - Swamp Story by Dave Barry
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Love books with a local twist? Join us for the Sunshine State Book Club, where every book we read has a touch of Florida flair! From sandy shores and swampy mysteries to unforgettable characters and real-life legends, our monthly titles feature books set in Florida or written by Florida authors. 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 - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Fri, Oct 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with 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.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Oct 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, Oct 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.
College Compass: Navigating Admissions & Aid
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Take control of your future! This monthly workshop series led by a professional college admissions counselor provides step-by-step guidance through the entire college application process. Find the right school and program for you, build a standout application, unlock valuable scholarship opportunities and confidently navigate the FAFSA and financial aid process. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 14 - 18 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Oct 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, Oct 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.
Spooky Science STEAM Fest
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Get in the spooky season spirit with some scary-good STEAM fun for kids! Get hands on with Halloween-themed science, technology, design, and robotics activities. The whole family can learn some new tricks with these STEAM treats. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Oct 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.
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