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Relaxing by the Beach

Acrylic Painting for Seniors
2026-02-10 11:30:00 2026-02-10 13:00:00 America/New_York Relaxing by the Beach Discover the joy of painting in our relaxed and supportive beginner's class! This course is designed for those new to painting or looking to refresh their skills. You'll learn essential techniques, including color mixing, brushwork, and composition, using acrylics. No prior experience is needed. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+ Miami Springs Branch -

Tuesday, February 10
11:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 11:30:00 2026-02-10 13:00:00 America/New_York Relaxing by the Beach Discover the joy of painting in our relaxed and supportive beginner's class! This course is designed for those new to painting or looking to refresh their skills. You'll learn essential techniques, including color mixing, brushwork, and composition, using acrylics. No prior experience is needed. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+ Miami Springs Branch -

Discover the joy of painting in our relaxed and supportive beginner's class! This course is designed for those new to painting or looking to refresh their skills. You'll learn essential techniques, including color mixing, brushwork, and composition, using acrylics. No prior experience is needed. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+) |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | Seniors | Hobbies & Special Interest | Art |

Miami Springs Branch
customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-805-3811
Branch manager
Rita Mayer
Hours
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Mon, Dec 08 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 Closed
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Branch manager
Rita Mayer
Address
401 Westward Drive
Miami Springs, FL 33166
Tel: 305-805-3811

Upcoming events

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Decorate a Christmas Tree
Fri, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get into the holiday season by decorating a Christmas tree of your own. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 to 11 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 - 1:00pm
Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or at mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Craft Corner
Sat, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.
Holiday Favorites with Marci Poppins
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
With the help of her adorable puppets, magic and music, Marci Poppins teaches lessons while entertaining children with fun holiday themed stories. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Dec 17, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Cancelled
Social Security 101 - Your Questions Answered
Wed, Dec 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Have questions about retirement, Medicare and other Social Security topics? Join us to meet a Social Security Administration representative who will answer your questions. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
26th Congressional District Mobile Office
Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Representatives from the office of U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will visit the library to assist constituents with matters including immigration, veteran issues, military services, U.S. passports, Social Security, federal loans, internships, Medicare, taxes, and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Stargazing @ the Library
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Experience the wonders of the night sky! Use telescopes to take a closer look at the moon, planets and the universe (weather permitting). Plus, enjoy an astronomy-themed craft. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Painting with Acrylics - Senior Social Club
Thu, Dec 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join fellow seniors and explore colors, simple techniques, and inspiration following a beginner painting video. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
This event is full
Chess For Adults
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, hone your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 19+.
Design Your Own Christmas Ornament
Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Design a creative and stylish ornament for your Christmas tree. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Build Your Deck, Save the Day! - A DC Comics Deck-Building Hour
Fri, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Unleash your inner hero or villain in this fast-paced DC Comics Deck-Building game! Choose your favorite characters, build powerful decks and strategize to defeat your challengers. Perfect for fans of strategy games and comic book enthusiasts. No experience necessary, just bring your love for the DC Universe! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or at mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Craft Corner
Sat, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Computer Basics for Seniors
Tue, Dec 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, create a document, browse the internet, use email, and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
This event is full
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Tue, Dec 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Dec 24, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
An Hour of Coding Adventure
Fri, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for an Hour of Code! This beginner-friendly session introduces students to the basics of computer programming through fun and interactive activities. No prior coding experience is needed. Space is limited. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 805-3811 or email mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
This event is full
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or at mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Craft Corner
Sat, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get creative with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Tue, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.
Cancelled
Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Wed, Dec 31, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Join us all day for board games! Chess, checkers, mancala, and more will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Art Tour
Tue, Jan 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Did you know that the Art Services and Exhibitions Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a permanent collection of over 6,000 works of art? Join us for an art tour of a small sample of this collection housed at the branch featuring celebrated local, national, and international artists. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
2026 Vision Board
Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ring in 2026 by making a vision board to capture your goals for the new year. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Local Author Series with Elad Haber - "The World Outside"
Sat, Jan 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join local author Elad Haber for a reading of "The World Outside." Discover slippery and surreal stories, fables filled with fantasy and fury, and apocalyptic parables that braid the future with strands of our past. Plus, enjoy captivating snippets from the outskirts of genre. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+.
Tech Time for Seniors
Wed, Jan 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Seniors interested in learning basic skills with computers, smartphones, and tablets are invited to join us for this tech support session. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jan 17, 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.
Silly Self-Portrait
Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Draw, paint, or create a collage of yourself on cardboard to make a three-dimensional silly self-portrait. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jan 24, 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.
Tech Time for Seniors
Tue, Jan 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Seniors interested in learning basic skills with computers, smartphones, and tablets are invited to join us for this tech support session. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jan 31, 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.
Art Tour
Tue, Feb 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Did you know that the Art Services and Exhibitions Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a permanent collection of over 6,000 works of art? Join us for an art tour of a small sample of this collection housed at the branch featuring celebrated local, national, and international artists. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Feb 07, 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.
Relaxing by the Beach - Acrylic Painting for Seniors
Tue, Feb 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Discover the joy of painting in our relaxed and supportive beginner's class! This course is designed for those new to painting or looking to refresh their skills. You'll learn essential techniques, including color mixing, brushwork, and composition, using acrylics. No prior experience is needed. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
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