Bone-Chilling Book Club: You're Dead to Me

True Crime Book Club - Columbine by Dave Cullen

Wed, May 28, 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.

ProjectArt Miami

Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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 3rd. Materials are available, space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnaranjabranch. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

Cancelled

Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for a lighthearted discussion of this fascinating yet disturbing genre. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact us at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs. +

Sunshine State Book Club - Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen

Fri, May 30, 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 Haitian American Heritage Month

Fri, May 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Celebrate Haitian American 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.

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space

Sat, May 31, 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.

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Jun 03, 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.

Fri, Jun 06, 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, Jun 06, 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.

Sat, Jun 07, 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, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Unlock your hidden creativity with digital art! This introductory class covers the fundamentals of digital art, from basic design principles to using software tools to bring your visions to life. Perfect for beginners eager to express themselves digitally. Equipment will be provided during the program, but please contact us if you are interested in bringing your own! Registration required. For more information contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 7-17 years.

Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

A Whodunit Mystery Game - The Librarian's Last Chapter - Spooky Summer Series

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Step into the shadows for an evening of mystery. A beloved librarian of our rare and occult collection has met an untimely fate. Secret societies and suspicious characters lurk among ancient tomes and forgotten manuscripts. Navigate a web of hidden motives, decipher the clues, and unmask the truth. Come dressed for the occasion: Think Gothic horror, Victorian elegance and dark academia. For more information, contact the branch at 305-252-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 years.

Family Storytime - Celebrate Father's Day

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Celebrate Father'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.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Celebrate Father's Day

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Jun 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Celebrate Father'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.

Sat, Jun 14, 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.

Cancelled

Fire Truck Demonstration - Presented by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue

Sat, Jun 14, 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.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for a tour of their fire truck! Hear the sirens, see the lights up close and get safety tips. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages

Color Your World with Books starring Brent Gregory! - Summer Reading Challenge

Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Prepare to be blown away by Brent Gregory and his exciting magic show. For more information please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space

Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Summerween Party - Spooky Summer Series

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

It's Halloween in Summer...It's Summerween! Who says you have to wait for October to get spooky? Enjoy a costume dance party, scary-fun arts and crafts, and more. For more information contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Jun 17, 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.

Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Bone-Chilling Book Club: You're Dead to Me - Spooky Summer Series

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Join the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) as they present "This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now." This 28 minute documentary and digital exhibition delves into contemporary Black life through the powerful lens of four extraordinary artists and is accompanied by an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. A Q&A session will follow the screening. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Sunshine State Book Club - A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Fri, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm

College Compass: Navigating Admissions & Aid

Sat, Jun 28, 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.

Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whether you're an experienced player or just curious, come play Magic with us this summer. Over five weeks, you'll build your skills and create your own custom deck - which you get to keep at the end of the program. No experience needed, and we'll provide the cards. Make new friends, learn to play, and dive into the world of Magic! Thank you to MagiKids.org for supporting this program. For more information, contact the branch at gonzalezmi@mdpls.org or 305-242-2290. Ages 10 - 17 years.

Tue, Jul 01, 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.

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space

Sat, Jul 05, 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.

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jul 08, 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

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Jul 11, 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.

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space

Sat, Jul 12, 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.

Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

Fri, Jul 18, 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.

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Tenants Know Your Rights and Legal Clinic

Sat, Jul 19, 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.

Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

The Eviction Diversion Project is empowering renters with information about their rights and how to get support if facing an eviction situation. Learn more about how to defend your rights as a tenant in Miami-Dade County and connect with an attorney on-site about your concerns. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jul 22, 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 - Goodbye Girl by James Grippando

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Fri, Jul 25, 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.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm