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Container Gardening with Edible Plants for Teens
2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 17:00:00 America/New_York Container Gardening with Edible Plants for Teens Discover how planters can enhance your garden and landscape by adding design elements, color, height and eye-catching focal points. Learn the how-to and why behind container gardening, plus which edible plants thrive in our area, in this hands-on workshop. Materials provided. Presented by a Master Gardener from UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs. Naranja Branch -

Monday, November 03
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 17:00:00 America/New_York Container Gardening with Edible Plants for Teens Discover how planters can enhance your garden and landscape by adding design elements, color, height and eye-catching focal points. Learn the how-to and why behind container gardening, plus which edible plants thrive in our area, in this hands-on workshop. Materials provided. Presented by a Master Gardener from UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs. Naranja Branch -

Discover how planters can enhance your garden and landscape by adding design elements, color, height and eye-catching focal points. Learn the how-to and why behind container gardening, plus which edible plants thrive in our area, in this hands-on workshop. Materials provided. Presented by a Master Gardener from UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | In-Person |

TAGS: | Teen | Learning and Classes | In-Person | Hobbies & Special Interest | Gardening | Environmental Science | Animals & Nature |

Naranja Branch
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Phone: 305-242-2290
Branch manager
Milena Gonzalez
Hours
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Mon, Oct 20 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 Closed
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Milena Gonzalez
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14850 Southwest 280th Street
Miami, FL 33032
Tel: 305-242-2290

Upcoming events

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All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join in weekly interactive discussions focusing on child development that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses positive discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 36 mos.
Register
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
This event is full
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Oct 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Oct 25, 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.
Spooky Science STEAM Fest
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Get in the spooky season spirit with some scary-good STEAM fun for kids! Get hands on with Halloween-themed science, technology, design, and robotics activities. The whole family can learn some new tricks with these STEAM treats. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Cancelled
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Nailed It! Cookie Creation Competition - TeenTober
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Compete to make the best copies of delicious and decorative sugary creations. Materials will be provided. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join in weekly interactive discussions focusing on child development that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses positive discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 36 mos.
Register
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
This event is full
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Oct 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Nov 01, 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Container Gardening with Edible Plants for Teens
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discover how planters can enhance your garden and landscape by adding design elements, color, height and eye-catching focal points. Learn the how-to and why behind container gardening, plus which edible plants thrive in our area, in this hands-on workshop. Materials provided. Presented by a Master Gardener from UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join in weekly interactive discussions focusing on child development that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses positive discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 36 mos.
Register
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Read Along, Sing a Song: The Great Poochini - Presented by the Florida Grand Opera
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Florida Grand Opera's Bite-Size Opera Experience! Enjoy interactive story time, live aria singing, and a fun craft to take home. It's the perfect introduction to opera for our youngest fans, sparking imagination and joy. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs. and under.
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
Wed, Nov 05, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Access complimentary health education resources, receive free health screenings and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or email gonzalezmi@mdpls.org.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, November 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
This event is full
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Nov 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Nov 08, 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, November 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Stargazing at the Library
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discover the planets, moons, and stars that make up our universe through the lenses of our telescopes, and through interactive and hands-on activities. Explore topics like exoplanets, Jupiter's moons, the possibility for life beyond earth, and NASA missions. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-18 yrs.
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
This event is full
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Nov 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Nov 15, 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
College Compass: Navigating Admissions & Aid
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Take control of your future! This monthly workshop series led by a professional college admissions counselor provides step-by-step guidance through the entire college application process. Find the right school and program for you, build a standout application, unlock valuable scholarship opportunities and confidently navigate the FAFSA and financial aid process. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 14 - 18 yrs.
Family Movie Matinee - Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
Sat, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends! "Mufasa: The Lion King" enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka -the heir to a royal bloodline. 118 minutes. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join in weekly interactive discussions focusing on child development that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses positive discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 36 mos.
Register
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
Family Storytime - Celebrate Thanksgiving
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Thanksgiving with stories, songs, and crafts for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Nov 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, November 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
This event is full
Sunshine State Book Club - Tropic of Stupid by Tim Dorsey
Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Love books with a local twist? Join us for the Sunshine State Book Club, where every book we read has a touch of Florida flair! From sandy shores and swampy mysteries to unforgettable characters and real-life legends, our monthly titles feature books set in Florida or written by Florida authors. For more information, please contact us at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Celebrate Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate Thanksgiving with stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join in weekly interactive discussions focusing on child development that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses positive discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 36 mos.
Register
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Stargazing at the Library
Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discover the planets, moons, and stars that make up our universe through the lenses of our telescopes, and through interactive and hands-on activities. Explore topics like exoplanets, Jupiter's moons, the possibility for life beyond earth, and NASA missions. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-18 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join in weekly interactive discussions focusing on child development that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses positive discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 36 mos.
Register
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
Wed, Dec 03, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Access complimentary health education resources, receive free health screenings and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or email gonzalezmi@mdpls.org.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Dec 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, December 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Dec 06, 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join in weekly interactive discussions focusing on child development that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses positive discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 36 mos.
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Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, December 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 1st. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Stargazing at the Library
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discover the planets, moons, and stars that make up our universe through the lenses of our telescopes, and through interactive and hands-on activities. Explore topics like exoplanets, Jupiter's moons, the possibility for life beyond earth, and NASA missions. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-18 yrs.
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Dec 13, 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join in weekly interactive discussions focusing on child development that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses positive discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 36 mos.
Register
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
Piggie and Gerald
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join popular children's book characters Piggie and Gerald as their friendship helps them through many adventures. Presented by Miami Children's Museum. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 4-11 yrs.
Cancelled
Family Storytime - Celebrate Winter Holidays
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the ecosystems found in South Florida's Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a park badge. Registration required. Presented by Sports Konnect. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
Sunshine State Book Club - Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Love books with a local twist? Join us for the Sunshine State Book Club, where every book we read has a touch of Florida flair! From sandy shores and swampy mysteries to unforgettable characters and real-life legends, our monthly titles feature books set in Florida or written by Florida authors. For more information, please contact us at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Celebrate Winter Holidays
Fri, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Winter Holidays with stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Movie Matinee - The Grinch (PG)
Sat, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends! The Grinch attempts to undermine the annual Christmas celebration at Whoville with the help of his loyal dog and reindeer. Disguised as Santa Claus he tries to steal all the presents, but his cover is threatened by an earnest young girl. 90 minutes. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
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