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Monthly Book Club

Local Author Series with Anita Mitchell
2025-12-17 17:30:00 2025-12-17 18:30:00 America/New_York Monthly Book Club Join us for a special Monthly Book Club event with local author Anita Mitchell as she shares how a post-retirement blog entry evolved into her book "God Took My Arms but He Gave Me THIS GIFT: The Story of Abbas Karimi, PLY." Discover the inspiring story of professional swimmer Abbas Karimi, an Afghan refugee born without arms who became a two-time silver medalist in the 2024 Paris Paralympic games. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ Palm Springs North Branch -

Wednesday, December 17
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-17 17:30:00 2025-12-17 18:30:00 America/New_York Monthly Book Club Join us for a special Monthly Book Club event with local author Anita Mitchell as she shares how a post-retirement blog entry evolved into her book "God Took My Arms but He Gave Me THIS GIFT: The Story of Abbas Karimi, PLY." Discover the inspiring story of professional swimmer Abbas Karimi, an Afghan refugee born without arms who became a two-time silver medalist in the 2024 Paris Paralympic games. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ Palm Springs North Branch -

Join us for a special Monthly Book Club event with local author Anita Mitchell as she shares how a post-retirement blog entry evolved into her book "God Took My Arms but He Gave Me THIS GIFT: The Story of Abbas Karimi, PLY." Discover the inspiring story of professional swimmer Abbas Karimi, an Afghan refugee born without arms who became a two-time silver medalist in the 2024 Paris Paralympic games. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Biography

Anita Mitchell collects people stories, much the same way people collect shoes or baseball cards or Lladro porcelain figurines. During her 26 years at WSVN7, she had the front-row seat to people’s stories, and it was there she learned about the extraordinariness of the ordinary...and the ordinariness of the extraordinary. Since retiring from television news, she served on the Board of Directors of Different Brains, a charitable foundation that supports neurodiverse adults. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame. They honor residents who have set unique standards of excellence through sports.

Ms. Mitchell has a Communications/English BA from Michigan State University and was part of the Journalism master’s program at Florida International University. 

Since 2004, she has swam competitively with our local Swim Fort Lauderdale Masters Swim Team (SFTL). She has a box full of ribbons and medals from swim meets. In both 2013 and 2017 she was a Team USA member for the Maccabi Games in Netanya, Israel. So how are the writing and the swimming, the neurodiverse and honoring local sports figures connected? In her heart she knows that they are.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+) | Adult (19+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performances & Presentations | In-Person | Conversation Circles | Book Clubs | Author Event |

TAGS: | Literature | In-Person | Hobbies & Special Interest | Author Series |

Palm Springs North Branch
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Phone: 305-820-8564
Branch manager
Carolina Padron
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We're closed Tuesday November 11
Mon, Nov 10 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 Closed
Wed, Nov 12 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 Closed
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17601 Northwest 78th Avenue
Suite 111
Hialeah, FL 33015
Tel: 305-820-8564

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Afternoon Bingo and Trivia
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring your friends and join us for an afternoon of fun bingo and trivia. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 6-18 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Fri, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.
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.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - for Toddlers en dos idiomas
Mon, Nov 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. / Únase con nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones bilingües y participar en actividades para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, por favor de comunicarse con la sucursal al 305-820-8564 o a padronc@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - for Toddlers en dos idiomas
Mon, Nov 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. / Únase con nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones bilingües y participar en actividades para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, por favor de comunicarse con la sucursal al 305-820-8564 o a padronc@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - for Toddlers en dos idiomas
Mon, Dec 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. / Únase con nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones bilingües y participar en actividades para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Es necesario registrarse. Para más información, por favor de comunicarse con la sucursal al 305-820-8564 o a padronc@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Painting with a Librarian
Thu, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Follow along with your librarian to create a beautiful work of art. Acrylic paint, brushes, a cup of water, canvas and paper towels will be provided. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Fri, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.
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.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - for Toddlers en dos idiomas
Mon, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. / Únase con nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones bilingües y participar en actividades para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Es necesario registrarse. Para más información, por favor de comunicarse con la sucursal al 305-820-8564 o a padronc@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Painting with a Librarian - Adult Edition
Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Follow along with your neighborhood librarian to create a beautiful work of art. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Afternoon Bingo and Trivia
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring your friends and join us for an afternoon of fun bingo and trivia. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 6-18 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.
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.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - for Toddlers en dos idiomas
Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. / Únase con nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones bilingües y participar en actividades para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Es necesario registrarse. Para más información, por favor de comunicarse con la sucursal al 305-820-8564 o a padronc@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Holidays with Wholesome Harmonies 
Mon, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us for a holiday celebration designed to bring families and the community together! Sing and create music and enjoy a festive program presented by a board-certified music therapist. Suitable for all abilities. Presented by Wholesome Harmonies. For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. All ages. 
Monthly Book Club - Local Author Series with Anita Mitchell
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us for a special Monthly Book Club event with local author Anita Mitchell as she shares how a post-retirement blog entry evolved into her book "God Took My Arms but He Gave Me THIS GIFT: The Story of Abbas Karimi, PLY." Discover the inspiring story of professional swimmer Abbas Karimi, an Afghan refugee born without arms who became a two-time silver medalist in the 2024 Paris Paralympic games. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Storytime with Ms. Anna the Elf
Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join Ms. Anna the Elf for a festive storytime. Celebrate the season with joyful holiday stories, cheerful songs, and a fun hands-on activity. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - for Toddlers en dos idiomas
Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. / Únase con nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones bilingües y participar en actividades para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Es necesario registrarse. Para más información, por favor de comunicarse con la sucursal al 305-820-8564 o a padronc@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.
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