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Local Author Series: Storytime with Ana Cecilia Moreno

"Lucas the Lion Makes a Friend"
2025-08-16 10:00:00 2025-08-16 11:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Series: Storytime with Ana Cecilia Moreno Join us for a fun storytime with local author Ana Cecilia Moreno as she reads her debut book "Lucas the Lion Makes a Friend." A heartwarming story about friendship, acceptance, tolerance, doing the right thing and kindness. Stay for a craft activity after the reading. Registration required. Ages 4 yrs.+ South Miami Branch -

Saturday, August 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-08-16 10:00:00 2025-08-16 11:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Series: Storytime with Ana Cecilia Moreno Join us for a fun storytime with local author Ana Cecilia Moreno as she reads her debut book "Lucas the Lion Makes a Friend." A heartwarming story about friendship, acceptance, tolerance, doing the right thing and kindness. Stay for a craft activity after the reading. Registration required. Ages 4 yrs.+ South Miami Branch -

Join us for a fun storytime with local author Ana Cecilia Moreno as she reads her debut book "Lucas the Lion Makes a Friend." A heartwarming story about friendship, acceptance, tolerance, doing the right thing and kindness. Stay for a craft activity after the reading. Registration required. Ages 4 yrs.+

AGE GROUP: | Early Childhood (0-5) | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | In-Person | Author Event |

TAGS: | Local Author Series | Author Series |

South Miami Branch
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Phone: 305-667-6121
Branch manager
Carmen Docurro
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Wed, Jun 18 9:30AM to 8:00PM
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6000 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
Tel: 305-667-6121

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Wed, Jun 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Join the excitement and test the limits of your vocabulary against other players in Scrabble. Learn new tips, tricks, and words as you play. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or bergerj@mdpls.org. All ages.
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Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Experiment with watercolor painting and share tips with others during this relaxed workshop suitable for all skill levels! Basic materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own materials. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or ricardos@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
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Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join other book lovers for discussions about engaging plots, interesting characters and more. Copies of the selected book are available for checkout while supplies last. For more information and book titles, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or bergerj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
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Cancelled
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Read your favorite stories alongside Charlie Brown! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog may help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. Made possible by Heel 2 Heal Wags & Words Reading Program. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-667-6121 or bergerj@mdpls.org. All ages.
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Local Author Series: Storytime with Ana Cecilia Moreno - "Lucas the Lion Makes a Friend"
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun storytime with local author Ana Cecilia Moreno as she reads her debut book "Lucas the Lion Makes a Friend." A heartwarming story about friendship, acceptance, tolerance, doing the right thing and kindness. Stay for a craft activity after the reading. Registration required. Ages 4 yrs.+
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