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Local Author Series with Andres Cardenas

"Daniel & the Shard of Forever" / "Daniel y el Cristal del Guardián Eterno"
2025-12-20 15:00:00 2025-12-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Series with Andres Cardenas Join local author Andrés Cárdenas on an epic adventure as he presents their book "Daniel and the Shard of Forever." Learn about the writing process and the inspiration behind the characters. After the presentation, enjoy a fun activity inspired by the book. The program will be presented in Spanish and English. For more information, contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Best for ages 8 years+. International Mall Branch -

Saturday, December 20
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-20 15:00:00 2025-12-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Series with Andres Cardenas Join local author Andrés Cárdenas on an epic adventure as he presents their book "Daniel and the Shard of Forever." Learn about the writing process and the inspiration behind the characters. After the presentation, enjoy a fun activity inspired by the book. The program will be presented in Spanish and English. For more information, contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Best for ages 8 years+. International Mall Branch -

Join local author Andrés Cárdenas on an epic adventure as he presents their book "Daniel and the Shard of Forever." Learn about the writing process and the inspiration behind the characters. After the presentation, enjoy a fun activity inspired by the book. The program will be presented in Spanish and English. For more information, contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Best for ages 8 years+.

Author's Biography

Andrés Cárdenas is a Venezuelan author and storyteller based in Doral, Florida. His passion for writing began as a way to connect more deeply with his son, turning bedtime stories into magical adventures that soon became the foundation for the Daniel saga. Inspired by his role as a father and his love for epic tales filled with mystery and courage, Andrés brings heartfelt imagination to every page. Daniel and the Shard of Forever is his debut novel, blending emotion, fantasy, and cinematic action to create a story that resonates with readers of all ages—especially those between 8 and 14. He hopes to inspire children to read more, dream big, and believe in their own power to face challenges. Through the story of Daniel and his loyal dog Mila, Andrés shares messages about family, friendship, bravery, and hope that reflect values close to his heart. He continues to write the next chapters of Daniel’s journey, always guided by the wide-eyed wonder of childhood and the belief that every great adventure begins with a simple “what if…”

AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) | Tween (8-12) | Families |

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

TAGS: | Local Author Series | Bilingual | Author Series | Author Appearance |

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Phone: 305-594-2514
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John Symons
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Wed, Mar 04 9:30AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Mar 06 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 Closed
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Crafternoons
Tue, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for weekly crafts! Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Take and Make Crafts
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar actividades en inglés y español para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, contacte al 305-594-2514 o symonsj@mdpls.org. Para edades de 18 meses a 3 años.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Mar 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.
Chess Club
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 8 yrs.
Crafternoons
Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for weekly crafts! Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Take and Make Crafts
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Mar 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar actividades en inglés y español para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, contacte al 305-594-2514 o symonsj@mdpls.org. Para edades de 18 meses a 3 años.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Mar 14, 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.
Chess Club
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 8 yrs.
Crafternoons
Tue, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for weekly crafts! Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Take and Make Crafts
Wed, Mar 18, All day
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar actividades en inglés y español para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, contacte al 305-594-2514 o symonsj@mdpls.org. Para edades de 18 meses a 3 años.
Chess Club
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 8 yrs.
Crafternoons
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for weekly crafts! Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Take and Make Crafts
Wed, Mar 25, All day
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar actividades en inglés y español para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, contacte al 305-594-2514 o symonsj@mdpls.org. Para edades de 18 meses a 3 años.
Chess Club
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 8 yrs.
Crafternoons
Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for weekly crafts! Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Take and Make Crafts
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar actividades en inglés y español para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, contacte al 305-594-2514 o symonsj@mdpls.org. Para edades de 18 meses a 3 años.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Apr 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.
Chess Club
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 8 yrs.
Crafternoons
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for weekly crafts! Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Take and Make Crafts
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar actividades en inglés y español para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, contacte al 305-594-2514 o symonsj@mdpls.org. Para edades de 18 meses a 3 años.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Apr 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.
Chess Club
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 8 yrs.
Crafternoons
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for weekly crafts! Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Take and Make Crafts
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar actividades en inglés y español para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, contacte al 305-594-2514 o symonsj@mdpls.org. Para edades de 18 meses a 3 años.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Apr 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.
Wildlife Show
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for the ultimate animal encounter! Meet a variety of friendly critters during this presentation led by an experienced animal trainer. In partnership with the U.S. Army Garrison Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. All Ages.
Chess Club
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 8 yrs.
Crafternoons
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for weekly crafts! Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Take and Make Crafts
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar actividades en inglés y español para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, contacte al 305-594-2514 o symonsj@mdpls.org. Para edades de 18 meses a 3 años.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Apr 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.
Chess Club
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 8 yrs.
Crafternoons
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for weekly crafts! Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -11 yrs.
Take and Make Crafts
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft kit at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Bilingual Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at 305-594-2514 or symonsj@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Acompáñenos a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar actividades en inglés y español para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para más información, contacte al 305-594-2514 o symonsj@mdpls.org. Para edades de 18 meses a 3 años.
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