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Container Gardening with Edible Plants for Teens

2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 18:00:00 America/New_York Container Gardening with Edible Plants for Teens Planters bring added elements of design to the landscape, define spaces, create focal points of interest and color, add height, fill in spaces. All the how-to and why and lots of plant information on what will grow well here, including a hands-on component. 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 - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 18:00:00 America/New_York Container Gardening with Edible Plants for Teens Planters bring added elements of design to the landscape, define spaces, create focal points of interest and color, add height, fill in spaces. All the how-to and why and lots of plant information on what will grow well here, including a hands-on component. 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 -

Naranja Branch

Planters bring added elements of design to the landscape, define spaces, create focal points of interest and color, add height, fill in spaces. All the how-to and why and lots of plant information on what will grow well here, including a hands-on component. 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

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming events

Family Storytime

Tue, Sep 30, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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.

Rescheduled

ProjectArt Miami

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

New date Wednesday, October 01, 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.

Teen Volunteer Fair

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Get connected with community service opportunities for teens. Meet with local organizations making a difference in Miami-Dade and learn how you can get involved, develop new skills, and earn community service hours for graduation and scholarships. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Oct 01, 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.

Junior Environmental Rangers Club

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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, 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.

Fun with LEGO®

Sat, Oct 04, 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.

DIY Block Printing - TeenTober @ Naranja

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Make your own printing plates from household objects and learn block printing techniques you can use at home to decorate tote bags, shirts, and more! 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 06, 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 Hands on Tech

Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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.

Decorating Mini Pumpkins

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Celebrate that festive fall feeling through stories, songs and decorating your own mini pumpkin. Each pumpkin is unique, so your creation will be unique! Registration is required. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

This event is full

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Rescheduled

ProjectArt Miami

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

New date Wednesday, October 08, 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 08, 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.

Junior Environmental Rangers Club

Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 10, 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 11, 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, Oct 11, 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 Storytime - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs, and crafts for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Cancelled

Family Storytime

Tue, Oct 14, 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 15, 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.

Rescheduled

ProjectArt Miami

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

New date Wednesday, October 15, 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 15, 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.

Junior Environmental Rangers Club

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Cancelled

MDC Department of Transportation & Public Works Public Information Session

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation & Public Works is conducting a public information session to share information about the new express bus system that will operate on the South Dade TransitWay. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sunshine State Book Club - Swamp Story by Dave Barry

Fri, Oct 17, 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 Hispanic Heritage Month

Fri, Oct 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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 - Dog Man (PG)

Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends! When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis. 93 minutes. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+

No-Cook Cooking Class - TeenTober @ Naranja

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Put together delicious snacks that are sure to impress - no cooking required! 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 20, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nailed It! Cookie Creation Competition - TeenTober @ Naranja

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Container Gardening with Edible Plants for Teens

Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Planters bring added elements of design to the landscape, define spaces, create focal points of interest and color, add height, fill in spaces. All the how-to and why and lots of plant information on what will grow well here, including a hands-on component. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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