Colorful STEAM Adventures

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Calling all teen gamers, trivia masters, and fun-seekers! Game Zone is your ultimate library hangout where we alternate between playing video games, testing your knowledge with trivia, and diving into interactive group games. Whether you're into video games, brainteasing challenges, or just vibing with friends, there's something for everyone. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or kpowell@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW)

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Visit FLOW at the library to renew, replace or update your driver's license. Representatives can also assist you with getting a new Florida identification card, renewing your vehicle registration, purchasing a special license plate and more! Registration is required. For more information or for an appointment, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Calling all tween and teen chefs! Whip up quick, colorful and delicious snacks in this fun, hands-on cooking program. Each session we will create simple, vibrant dishes using fresh fruits, veggies and other wholesome ingredients. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

This event is full

Intro to Computers

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for this hands-on introductory computer basics class. Learn how to use a mouse, navigate the internet, send emails and more! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Colorful STEAM Adventures - STEAM & Style: Red, White, and Bling!

Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lights down, volume up! Join us to watch great films with friends. We will screen a variety of movies from recent blockbusters to cult favorites. Bring your crew or come solo to relax and enjoy the show in our comfortable viewing space. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Explore symmetry, patterns, and geometry through colorful jewelry-making while celebrating the Fourth of July. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or email powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

How the Monkey Got a Drink - Presented by the South Florida Chamber Ensemble

Sat, Jul 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.

Sat, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Multipurpose Room

Dive into a magical Brazilian fable set in the Amazon rainforest! Learn about rainforest animals, deforestation and hear music by Afro-Brazilian composer Chiquinha Gonzag. Make your own caxixi, a traditional Brazilian shaker instrument and play it during the performance. For more information, contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Feeling crafty? Let your creativity shine with hands-on art and craft activities that the whole family can enjoy. Get ready to splash paint, build sculptures and unleash your inner artist! Don't miss out on the fun! For more info, contact us at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Anime & Manga Takeover - Where Teens & Tweens Rule the Shelves!

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Calling all superfans! This is your space to geek out, create and connect over anime and manga. We're turning the library into your ultimate fandom hub. For more information, contact 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Circus Show: The Legendary Art of Throwing and Catching - Summer Reading Challenge

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Join us at the library for a fun and exciting show by Siboney Circus. Learn the art of juggling, hula hooping, contortion, acrobatics, and circus history. All ages. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Test Miami Mobile serves the Miami-Dade County community by providing free preventative education, testing, and linkage to care. They offer HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing services, as well as counseling services. Remember to take advantage of these services to prioritize your health and well-being! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Outdoor Event: Colorful STEAM Adventures - Hopscotch Motion in Math

Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dive into motion-based math with hopscotch and discover balance, angles and movement as you play your way through geometry. For more information, contact 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

Use Your Voice

Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn to express yourself and use your voice in a fun way with local TV and film professional Mauriett Chayeb-Mendez. After overcoming childhood bullying, she gained confidence through various voice acting jobs in animated series and anime movies that stream all over the world. Enjoy her inspiring story, a mini-vocal lesson and a brief Q&A. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 7 yrs.+

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

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

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Prepare to be blown away by Brent Gregory and his exciting magic show perfect for children and families. For more information, contact 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Arcola's Ice Cream Social

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Multipurpose Room

Connect, socialize, and learn about all the amazing activities happening at your local library this summer. Play family board games, create your own ice cream cone craft, and indulge in refreshing creamsicles. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Visit us for a free walk-in blood pressure screenings by the Community Health Action Team and the Florida Department of Health. For more information please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Intro to Computers

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

Colorful STEAM Adventures - Color Mix Studio

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hearts Connect Book Club - Where Love Gets Real!

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

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bold romances, steamy plots, and heart-stopping twists. Join us (if you dare) to feel every beat and break of love's wild ride. For more information on this month's featured read, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs. +

Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Anime & Manga Takeover - Where Teens & Tweens Rule the Shelves!

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Outdoor Event: Colorful STEM Adventures - Hula: Motion in Math

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn about physics, balance, and angles through fun movement games and hula hoop challenges that explore circular motion and coordination. For more information, contact 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

Spice Heritage Circle - Growing Flavor, Preserving Culture

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

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

Join our monthly gathering where community members share knowledge about spices - how to grow, cook with and preserve them - while exploring their cultural significance. This program fosters intergenerational and intercultural exchange and celebrates how spices connect us to our roots. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Black Panther (PG-13) - Family Movie Day

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

A superhero known as Black Panther defends Wakanda, a technologically advanced country in Africa that has hidden itself away from the rest of the world. Now, he must face a dissident who wants to sell the country's natural resources to fund an uprising. 135 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Spice Heritage Circle - Growing Flavor, Preserving Culture

Sat, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm