Passport to Health - Free Community Health Screenings

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

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 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

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 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

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 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.+

Game Zone!

Mon, Jul 14, 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 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.

Cooking the Rainbow!

Tue, Jul 15, 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 16, 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.+

Senior Medicare Patrol Program - Medicare Fraud Information Table

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Learn tips to protect, detect, and report suspected scams and fraud. Join Lilliana Rey, Senior Medicare Patrol Specialist, as she delivers information on Medicare and addresses questions related to Medicare fraud. Presented by Alliance for Aging. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Find comfort and healing in a supportive community that can help you navigate the difficult journey of grief. Join us in person or on Zoom. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Presented by Flashlight of Hope, Inc. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Colorful STEAM Adventures - Color Mix Studio

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

Future Fortune Workshop

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

Looking to teach your children financial literacy skills? Have them join these interactive workshops, where they will learn about earning money and how to budget and save through an age-appropriate curriculum. For more information, contact 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 9 -14 yrs.

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

Explore the world of color and discover how primary colors blend to create secondary and tertiary hues?you will then bring them all to life by making a colorful flower. For more information, contact 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

Caregiver & Me Playgroup

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Build meaningful bonds with your little one through music, creative movement, arts and crafts and sensory explorations. Presented by Round Robin Playgroup and funded in part by the family of Leah Nico. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

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. +

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

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

Game Zone!

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

Wed, Jul 23, 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.+

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

Game Zone!

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

Cooking the Rainbow!

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

This event is full

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

Future Fortune Workshop

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Caregiver & Me Playgroup

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

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

Cooking the Rainbow!

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

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Senior Medicare Patrol Program - Medicare Fraud Information Table

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

Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Spice Heritage Circle - Growing Flavor, Preserving Culture

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

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

Homework Help and Tutoring

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Homework Help and Tutoring

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm