YOUmedia Miami - Animation Station Club - Miami-Dade Public Library System

Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Enjoy an hour of building, creating and playing. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 7-11 yrs.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - Bilingual Storytime for Toddlers

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Drop in for an engaging exploration into all things sound! Each week we dive into new topics related to audio production, ranging from hands-on demos with equipment and software to discussions on music theory, production, and publishing. Whether you're a budding producer or a curious listener, there's something to tune into every time. Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please contact ortegag@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

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

Join us for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. / Únase con nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones bilingües y participar en actividades para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Se requiere inscripción. Para más información, por favor de comunicarse con la sucursal al 305-820-8520 o ruizo@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Discover a space just for you where you can imagine, learn and create! It's all about hands-on fun that encourages innovation, exploration and creativity. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Explore the fundamentals of 3D design with simple, beginner-friendly projects - no experience, computer, or 3D printer required. Each week we'll explore and reinforce easy-to-use modeling and sculpting tools and techniques to help you create your own custom designs, shapes, and other printable objects. Computers are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please contact correav@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Registration is now closed

Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Practice drawing techniques like shading, perspective, and composition in a supportive, hands-on environment. Use your own sketchbook or tablet, or work with the library's materials and equipment - whatever fits your style. Each biweekly session offers a new focus to help you build confidence and develop your artistic skills over time in a fun, supportive environment. Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please contact laventurec@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Fri, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Step into the spotlight with our just-for-fun acting club, a creative and welcoming space to build confidence and connect with others through performance. Join others in improv games, acting exercises, and simple scenes to help you explore your voice and grow your confidence. Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please contact ortegag@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Sat, Oct 04, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit that you can make at home. While supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Sat, Oct 04, 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.

2025 Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebrating Culture, Creativity and Community

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for friendly games of chess and checkers! Enjoy playing with your friends while learning new moves. Games will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Library's Story Troupe and enjoy some storytelling and salsa! Partner up and learn a pattern as professional Latin dancer and award-winning performer Suzy Q teaches you how to move, groove and ditch your two left feet! For more information, please contact the branch at alemanr@mdpls.org or 305-820-8520. Storytelling: All Ages & Salsa Lesson: Ages 8 yrs +

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sat, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Step behind the scenes and explore how movies are made, from camera angles and storyboarding to lighting and editing. No experience or equipment needed; cameras and computers are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, contact 305-474-3033 or bacaj@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Discover new stories, styles, and creators from the world of anime each week! Whether you're a longtime Japanese animation fan or just starting out, enjoy a different anime series, film, or theme each session handpicked to highlight the variety and creativity of the genre. Stick around afterward if you'd like to take the conversation further with our Anime Podcasting Club. Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please contact correav@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Take your passion for anime to the next level by learning how to capture your thoughts in a podcast. Right after each Anime Watch Club screening, dive deeper into that week's show and themes through group discussion and hands-on practice with podcasting tools and techniques. No experience needed, just bring your ideas and curiosity to our fun, supportive space. Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please contact correav@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Explore the world of graphic design through fun, beginner-friendly activities that change each session. From posters to logo design, you'll learn design fundamentals while working on something new every time. No experience needed, just bring your ideas and curiosity to our fun, supportive space. Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please contact laventurec@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Capture your world from a new perspective - no experience or equipment needed! Each week, we'll explore the basics of photography through creative prompts, techniques, and hands-on practice. Cameras are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so just bring your curiosity and get ready to start shooting. Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please contact bacaj@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Fright Night - Ghouls Just Want To Have Fun!

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

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

Auditorium

Celebrate Teentober by joining us for 'Fright Night' - a spooky multi-media art gallery where teens can illustrate, pen, or even compose creations of their own to win a prize! Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Give Miami Day Information Session - Presented by The Miami Foundation

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Auditorium

Get ready to show up powerfully for Give Miami Day 2025 with hands-on mastermind SET Sessions, designed to support you in telling your story, rallying your networks, and building a winning campaign. Whether this is your first Give Miami Day or you're ready to level up from past years, learn the essential steps to prepare, launch, and lead a successful campaign, from storytelling to strategy to execution. For more information, contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

YOUmedia Miami - Movie Buff Podcast Club

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fri, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Love talking about movies? Join our biweekly film discussion and podcast production club where we explore a new film each week - diving into aspects of story, technique, and filmmaking style - while learning how to record, edit, and produce podcasts. Call ahead to find out each week's featured film and get ready to geek out over great cinema with fellow movie lovers! Registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please contact otaolan@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 6:00pm

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

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

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discover a space just for you to imagine, learn, explore and create, while developing skills of innovation and creativity. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sat, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Enjoy an hour of building, creating and playing. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 7-11 yrs.

Brushin' and Munchin' - Teen Painting Class

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

Wed, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Take a break from the tricks and join us for a treat! Come hang out for a haunted painting session filled with eerie music, Halloween snacks, and all the art supplies you need. Follow along with a creepy-cool step-by-step tutorial or paint your own spooky masterpiece, no experience necessary! For more information, contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Rescheduled

Social Security Assistance

Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 11:30am

New date Thursday, October 23, 9:30am - 11:30am

A public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration will be available to answer your Social Security questions. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

READy Set Go! Storytelling - The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children and Families

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Join us for a fun storytime and interactive play experience with your child. Listen to stories, move to music, and enjoy social interactions all while developing early literacy skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fri, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Storytime Express Spooktacular - A Not-So-Scary Celebration

Sat, Oct 18, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Auditorium

Join us for an interactive early literacy event celebrating Fall. Enjoy a musical storytime and fun craft activities. For more information, contact 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 6 yrs.

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

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sat, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Social Security Assistance

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

Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 11:30am

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - Bilingual Storytime for Toddlers

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

Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmedia Miami - Movie Buff Podcast Club

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Oct 25, 9:30am - 6:00pm

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

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nailed It, Failed It: Cupcake Decorating Class for Teens

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sat, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join this interactive cupcake decorating class! Learn easy piping techniques, how to fill cupcakes and mix vibrant frosting colors. All participants will leave with a set of their very own deliciously-decorated cupcakes and the confidence to impress at any occasion. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdplsorg. Ages 13 yrs.+

Sat, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Water Bear: Creature from the Micro-Lagoon - YOUmedia Miami

Tue, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Auditorium

Discover the microscopic world of tardigrades, one of the few creatures to have ever survived exposure to outer space! Examine live samples with a microscope and learn more about how we may apply their miraculous survival abilities. Presented by the Evolutionary Interactions of Life (EV.I.L) Lab, part of FIU's Department of Biology. Registration is required. For more information, please contact otaolan@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+

Tue, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Enjoy an hour of building, creating and playing. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 7-11 yrs.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - Bilingual Storytime for Toddlers

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

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

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Fri, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Nov 01, 9:30am - 6:00pm

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

Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sat, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Veterans Day Craft

Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Commemorate Veterans Day by creating a patriotic craft. Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.

Tue, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fri, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fri, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sat, Nov 08, 9:30am - 6:00pm

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

Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sat, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Enjoy an hour of building, creating and playing. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 7-11 yrs.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - Bilingual Storytime for Toddlers

Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmedia Miami - Movie Buff Podcast Club

Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Nov 15, 9:30am - 6:00pm

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

Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sat, Nov 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fall/Thanksgiving Craft- Turkey Hat

Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Celebrate Fall and Thanksgiving creating a turkey hat. Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.

Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - Bilingual Storytime for Toddlers

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

READy Set Go! Storytelling - The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children and Families

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fri, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sat, Nov 22, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Sat, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Enjoy an hour of building, creating and playing. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org. Ages 7-11 yrs.