Country Walk Book Club

Imagination Station- National Comic Book Day - Superhero Straw Shooters and Cards

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Experience this interactive program with lively read-alouds and playful songs that build early literacy skills. Come share special moments, make new friends, and create a love of reading - one tale at a time! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate National Comic Book Day with a super-powered craft session! We will be designing and launching our own superhero straw shooters and creating colorful superhero handprint cards. Bring your imagination and get ready for an action-packed afternoon of creativity and fun! For more information, please call the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Navigating U.S. Citizenship

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Looking to improve your English speaking skills while connecting with others in your community? This is the place for you! Our conversation circle offers an informal, stress-free setting where you can practice speaking and build confidence in expressing yourself. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meet with a former United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agent to practice your interviewing skills for the U.S. citizenship test and get more information about the naturalization process, including assistance with passport-related matters. This program will be held in English and Spanish. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Want to learn Italian? Join us for our 10-week series of beginner-friendly sessions where we will teach you the basics of conversational Italian, including common phrases and cultural tips. Great for travelers, foodies or anyone wanting to learn more about this vibrant language! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Country Walk Book Club - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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.

Sat, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us to explore a variety of genres from mystery and historical fiction to memoirs and more. Enjoy lively discussions, discover new faves and connect with fellow book lovers in a welcoming environment. This month's pick is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig- a book that explores regrets and alternate lives in a magical library. To request a copy or for more information, please call the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Connect with fellow fiber artists in a friendly, creative space! Bring your current project or start a new one while sharing skills and conversation. Open to all skill levels and types of fiber crafts. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for a cozy hour of stories, songs and family fun! This program is designed to bring families together as we explore exciting tales and engage in interactive activities. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 2 - 5 yrs.

Teen Library Advisory Committee

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Looking to improve your English speaking skills while enjoying coffee and connecting with others in your community? This is the place for you! Our conversation circle offers an informal, stress-free setting where you can practice speaking and build confidence in expressing yourself. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Express your creativity and help others as we crochet mats out of repurposed plastic bags for people experiencing homelessness. Don't know how to crochet? We'll teach you the basics and assist you along the way! You are also welcome to work on personal projects. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Imagination Station: Hispanic Heritage Month- Papel Picados

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Experience this interactive program with lively read-alouds and playful songs that build early literacy skills. Come share special moments, make new friends, and create a love of reading?one tale at a time! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Creative Candle Making

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Experience the art of candle making, from selecting the color of the wax to choosing your fragrance. Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-19 yrs.

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the colorful tradition of papel picado! We will design and cut our own festive paper banners, creating vibrant decorations that honor culture, art, and community. For more information, please call the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

DIY Friendship Bracelets

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate TeenTober with a twist of thread! Join us for a chill afternoon making friendship bracelets, feeling good vibes, and expressing creativity. Materials will be provided! For more information, please call the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Imagination Station: World Space Week - Coffee Filter Planets & Rocket Bookmarks

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Experience this interactive program with lively read-alouds and playful songs that build early literacy skills. Come share special moments, make new friends, and create a love of reading?one tale at a time! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a galactic adventure where we will create colorful planets made from coffee filters and design rocket bookmarks ready to launch us into reading. For more information, please call the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Painting Club: Vases & Plates

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Unwind and unleash your creativity! Join us for a relaxing morning of art and conversation as you design and decorate your own project to take home. Bring your imagination! Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Marci Poppins Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

With the help of her adorable puppets, magic and music, Marci Poppins teaches lessons in history, reminding her young audience to be proud of their heritage. Join us as she teaches kids to honor heroes who contributed to a better world. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 3-10 yrs. Ages 3-10 yrs.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Teen Trivia Takeover

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Trivia buffs, assemble! Join us for a TeenTober celebration where your knowledge of books, beats, and blockbusters could make you a winner. From sports to random facts, you never know what'll come up! So, bring your friends and your knowledge of random information to the library for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. For more information, please call the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Imagination Station: Paper Circuit Cat Lantern

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Experience this interactive program with lively read-alouds and playful songs that build early literacy skills. Come share special moments, make new friends, and create a love of reading?one tale at a time! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate cats in a bright new way! Join us as we create light-up cat lanterns with paper circuits for Global Cat Day. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Event: Mindful Moment

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Country Walk Virtual Programs Room

Take a break from the busyness of life and focus on the here and now with guided mindfulness exercises. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County

Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Access complimentary health education resources, receive free health screenings and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Vibes & Voices - TeenTober Open Mic

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Got something to say or show? Celebrate TeenTober with an open mic just for teens! Share your thoughts, feelings, and talents whether through spoken word, song, movement, or any other form of expression. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Imagination Station: National Chemistry Week - Walking Water Experiment

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Experience this interactive program with lively read-alouds and playful songs that build early literacy skills. Come share special moments, make new friends, and create a love of reading?one tale at a time! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us as we celebrate National Chemistry Week with an exciting hands-on experiment to see how water "walks" and mixes with colors to create beautiful rainbows. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Country Walk Book Club - The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us each month for our Book Club for adults, to explore a variety of genres from mystery and historical fiction to memoirs and more. Enjoy lively discussions, discover new faves, and connect with fellow book lovers in a welcoming environment. This month's pick is The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson about a haunted mansion. Everyone will receive a free book. To request a copy or for more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Paper Circuit Jack-o-Lanterns

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate TeenTober with a spark! Create your own light-up paper jack-o'-lanterns using simple paper circuits and LEDs- no carving required! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Imagination Station: DIY Yarn Pumpkin

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Experience this interactive program with lively read-alouds and playful songs that build early literacy skills. Come share special moments, make new friends, and create a love of reading?one tale at a time! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or email imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Come in for some pumpkin fun without the carving as we create soft and festive yarn pumpkins in celebration of the fall season! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Navigating U.S. Citizenship

Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meet with a former United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agent to practice your interviewing skills for the U.S. Citizenship test and get more information about the naturalization process, including assistance with passport-related matters. This program will be held in English and Spanish. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Imagination Station: National Children's Book Week - Pete the Cat Paper Bag Puppets

Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring Pete the Cat to life! Create paper bag puppets of the beloved character as part of our National Children's Book Week celebration. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Nov 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Imagination Station: Rock Painting - World Kindness Day

Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Kindness rocks- literally! Celebrate World Kindness Day with us by painting rocks with encouraging messages to share with others. For more information, please call the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Event: Mindful Moment

Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Country Walk Virtual Programs Room

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County

Mon, Nov 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Nov 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Access complimentary health education resources, receive free health screenings and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Imagination Station: World Children's Day Card

Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate children around the world! Design and decorate cards filled with cheerful messages for World Children's Day! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Navigating U.S. Citizenship

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Country Walk Book Club - The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm