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This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now

2025-11-20 17:30:00 2025-11-20 19:30:00 America/New_York This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now Join the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) as they present "This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now." This 28 minute documentary and digital exhibition delve into contemporary Black life through the powerful lens of four extraordinary artists and is accompanied by an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages. Naranja Branch -

Thursday, November 20
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-20 17:30:00 2025-11-20 19:30:00 America/New_York This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now Join the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) as they present "This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now." This 28 minute documentary and digital exhibition delve into contemporary Black life through the powerful lens of four extraordinary artists and is accompanied by an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages. Naranja Branch -

Naranja Branch

Join the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) as they present "This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now." This 28 minute documentary and digital exhibition delve into contemporary Black life through the powerful lens of four extraordinary artists and is accompanied by an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Special Event | In-Person |

TAGS: | STEM | STEAM | In-Person |

Naranja Branch

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Upcoming events

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.

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.

Inky Fingers Writing Club

Fri, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Try your hand at crafting your own stories and exploring all kinds of writing! Join our weekly writing club made just for middle schoolers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 10-14 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.

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.

This event is full

This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now

Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Join the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) as they present "This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now." This 28 minute documentary and digital exhibition delve into contemporary Black life through the powerful lens of four extraordinary artists and is accompanied by an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.

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.

Inky Fingers Writing Club

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

Try your hand at crafting your own stories and exploring all kinds of writing! Join our weekly writing club made just for middle schoolers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 10-14 yrs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

Inky Fingers Writing Club

Fri, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Try your hand at crafting your own stories and exploring all kinds of writing! Join our weekly writing club made just for middle schoolers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 10-14 yrs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

Inky Fingers Writing Club

Fri, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Try your hand at crafting your own stories and exploring all kinds of writing! Join our weekly writing club made just for middle schoolers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 10-14 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.

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.

This event is full

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.

Inky Fingers Writing Club

Fri, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Try your hand at crafting your own stories and exploring all kinds of writing! Join our weekly writing club made just for middle schoolers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 10-14 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.+

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space

Mon, Dec 22, 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.

Inky Fingers Writing Club

Fri, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Try your hand at crafting your own stories and exploring all kinds of writing! Join our weekly writing club made just for middle schoolers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 10-14 yrs.

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space

Mon, Dec 29, 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, Jan 06, 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.

The Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP)

Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn about pathways to becoming a full-time teacher, professional, interventionist or substitute. Presented by the Teacher Accelerator Program, along with Miami Dade College and Kelly Education. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

ProjectArt Miami

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, January 07, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 08, 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.

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