A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG)

Fri, Dec 05, All day

This exhibition commemorates and honors Missing and Murdered Indigenous People through the works of seven Indigenous artists. Through diverse mediums and perspectives, they reveal the richness of Indigenous culture while confronting the harsh realities of systemic violence and erasure. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. All Ages.

Fri, Dec 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YOUmake

Join our open gaming session and dive into epic battles, adventures, and challenges with other gamers. Whether you're leveling up, going head-to-head, or just having fun, this is your space to game and connect with fellow players. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or walkert@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Disney Button Making - Disney December at the Library!

Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Join our open Jam Session at YOUmake Miami, perfect for music enthusiasts. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of our guitars, digital keyboards, or digital drum set to jam with others. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or walkert@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Cancelled

Fri, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Make an animated button featuring your favorite Disney/Pixar characters! Choose from friendly monsters, race cars, or terrific toys. Get your animated accessory before they go up, up, and away! While supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8 -18 yrs.

Sat, Dec 06, All day

Evento en línea: Club literario

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.

Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

¿Te gusta escribir? Te invitamos a participar de un taller para personas interesadas en la escritura de cuentos. Las sesiones están coordinadas por el escritor Jaime Cabrera González. Es necesario registrarse. Las personas recibirán el enlace de la plataforma Zoom, mediante correo electrónico, 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio del evento. Para más información comuníquese al 305-535-4219 o capleyb@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.

Learn How to Draw a Disney Character - Disney December at the Library!

Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Have you ever heard of gridding? No! This class is perfect for those who want to learn the technique to draw realistically! Young artists will learn drawing essentials, from shapes & lines to shading and perspective. With age-appropriate lessons and encouragement, children will use their imagination and gain confidence in their abilities. Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6-18 yrs.

Registration is now closed

Crochet for Beginners

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Auditorium

Have you ever wanted to make your own crochet toy and didn't know where to start? This beginner friendly crochet class will teach you the basics and help you make your own plushy friends. With the skills you learn, you'll be able start your own journey of discovering fun new projects and filling your home with cute crochet friends! Materials provided. Registration required. For more information, contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs. +

This event is full

Intermediate Sewing: Holiday Crafting and Fashion Accessories Series - YOUmake Miami

Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

YOUmake

This four-part sewing course is designed for beginners who have basic experience using a sewing machine, sewing by hand and some of their own sewing supplies. Participants will learn essential skills like: how to cut, mark, measure, stitch and iron fabric pieces with accuracy. By the end of the course, they?ll be ready to have the option to create one simple holiday craft item or fashion accessory with confidence. For more information contact walkert@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819

Registration is now closed

Holiday Films: Dreams, Delights & December Nights - The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)

Sat, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Auditorium

Explore holiday dreams going beyond visions of sugar plums this December. Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. (76 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Brand It! Build Your YouTube Banner in Photoshop

Mon, Dec 08, All day

Mon, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

YOUmake

Learn how to design a custom YouTube banner from scratch using Adobe Photoshop. In this hands-on workshop, you'll create a cohesive layout with shapes, images, colors and text. For more information contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819. Ages 12 yrs +

YOUmake Miami: Social Media Video Editing - CapCut

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Learn video editing basics in CapCut and create your own short, professional video for social media! Use prerecorded footage, music, and voice-over to master essential editing techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. No prior experience needed, perfect for anyone looking to improve their video editing skills. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or brownt@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Tue, Dec 09, All day

Get Tinkering With 3D Design - Beginners Guide to 3D Design - YOUmake Miami

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

Tue, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Learn how to bring your designs into the real world using TinkerCAD and YOUmake Miami's 3D Printers. In this beginner friendly program, we'll be making our own custom 3D designed and 3D printed keychains. For participants 13 yrs. and under, parents must be present to assist. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Brushstrokes and Beginnings - A Painting Workshop For Newbies

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake

Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled in art before, this workshop is designed to ignite your creativity and guide you through the fundamental techniques of painting. Painting supplies will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or farra@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Tamales for the Holidays

Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and bring a classic holiday tradition to life! In this hands-on cooking class, kids will celebrate Christmas by learning to make delicious bite-sized Mexican tamales. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Dec 10, All day

Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

YOUmake Miami: Cut & Create Custom Bookmarks - An Intermediate Cricut Workshop

Wed, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

YOUmake

In this intermediate Cricut class, we'll create a custom, themed bookmark filled with detailed stickers using a cohesive color scheme. This time-intensive project is perfect for those ready to elevate their Cricut skills with creativity and patience! For more information contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819. Ages 12 yrs.+

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Embark on thrilling adventures as we hone our problem-solving and improvisation abilities with Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 16 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 11, All day

YOUmake Miami: Level Zero Sewing Basics

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 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, contact (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Jumpstart your sewing journey with this fun, beginner-friendly workshop! We'll cover must-have tools, walk you through threading your machine, and get you stitching with confidence. Gain practice with speed and control at the sewing machine. For more information contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819

Toastmasters

Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs. +

Fri, Dec 12, All day

Fri, Dec 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YOUmake

Fri, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Christmas Cookies

Fri, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Get ready to bake up some holiday magic! Join us to bake and decorate delicious homemade Christmas cookies. You'll also build a festive Santa's workshop craft to take home and enjoy throughout the season. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.

Sat, Dec 13, All day

Intermediate Sewing: Holiday Crafting and Fashion Accessories Series - YOUmake Miami

Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

YOUmake

Registration is now closed

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (TV-PG) - Saturday Wartime Movie Matinee - World War II at 80

Sat, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Auditorium

Grab some popcorn and recreate the wartime movie experience with informative newsreels, patriotic short films to support the war effort, and a 1945 film based on the novel by George Victor Martin depicting the tale of a Norwegian father raising his daughter with love and learning in a Wisconsin farming community during World War II. (105 minutes.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Cancelled

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing - for Toddlers en dos idiomas

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 5 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 305-535-4219 o capleyb@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses - 5 años.

YOUmake Miami: Level Zero Sewing Basics

Sat, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Focus and Frame - Photography & Videography Essentials - YOUmake Miami

Mon, Dec 15, All day

Winter Cozy Crafts

Mon, Dec 15, 9:30am - 8:00pm

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a cozy winter-themed craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

Mon, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

YOUmake

Join our photography and videography workshop at YOUmake Miami! Learn the basics of using DSLR cameras to capture stunning photos & videos. Perfect for aspiring photographers and videographers looking to expand their expertise using our professional-grade equipment. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Registration opens Friday, December 5 2025 at 2:30pm

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Presented by YOUmake Miami

Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake

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 305-921-5819 or walkert@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Tue, Dec 16, All day

Get Tinkering With 3D Design - Beginners Guide to 3D Design - YOUmake Miami

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

YOUmake Miami: Brushstrokes and Beginnings - A Painting Workshop For Newbies

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Dec 17, All day

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

YOUmake Miami: Print & Press - Cricut Screen Printing Workshop

Wed, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

YOUmake

Join us for a hands-on screen printing workshop where you will layout and cut custom stencils using the Cricut Maker 3. Learn how to apply the design onto fabric using fabric ink and a screen printing board. For more information contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819. Ages 12 yrs +

YOUmake Miami: GarageBand Basics

Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

YOUmake

Get started with music production in Garageband basics. Create your own beat using the Apple Loops Library. Learn proper microphone configuration techniques to record high-quality vocals. End the workshop with a short song to export and share. No experience necessary. Participants are advised to bring their own USB drive to save their finished project. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or brownt@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group

Thu, Dec 18, All day

Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Join us online and discuss stories from the anthology "Short Stories by Latin American Women: The Magic and the Real." Copies of the book are available in the library catalog upon request. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Drawing from Life: A Still Life Drawing Club - YOUmake Miami

Thu, Dec 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Whether you've never picked up a pencil before or want to improve your basic techniques, this workshop is perfect for you. Join us at YOUmake Miami for a fun and engaging session designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or farra@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Sewing Fundamentals - For Advanced Beginners

Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Learn the core skills every sewist needs in this Sewing Fundamentals class. This workshop is required for anyone wishing to enroll in the Intermediate Sewing series. We will cover how to measure and mark fabric accurately, use essential tools, cut out shapes, and stitch pieces together with precision. For more information please contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819. Ages 12 yrs +

Art as a Victim of War - Rescuing Art Stolen in World War II - World War II at 80

Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

During the Second World War, the center of the art world shifted to the United States as artists fled Nazi-occupied territory and art was stolen and hidden throughout the continent. Join us for a conversation with artists Nico Hough and Pangea Kali Virga about figures such as Peggy Guggenheim and the Monuments Men, and the survival of art when faced with censorship and war. For more information, please contact (305) 535-4219 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Toastmasters

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Fri, Dec 19, All day

Fri, Dec 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YOUmake

Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Evento en línea: Club literario

Sat, Dec 20, All day

Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Intermediate Sewing: Holiday Crafting and Fashion Accessories Series - YOUmake Miami

Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

YOUmake

Registration is now closed

Holiday Films: Dreams, Delights & December Nights - The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (PG)

Sat, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Explore holidays dreams going beyond visions of sugar plums this December. Klara is sent to a magical world via a key from her late mother. There she meets a soldier named Phillip who offers to help her retrieve her key, fight against a wicked regime overseeing the four realms, and hopefully restore peace and balance to this parallel universe. (99 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

Rescheduled

YOUmake Miami: Sewing Fundamentals - For Advanced Beginners

Sat, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

New date Saturday, December 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm

YOUmake Miami: Post It Pretty! - A Beginner's Guide to Insta Carousels in Canva

Mon, Dec 22, All day

Winter Cozy Crafts

Mon, Dec 22, 9:30am - 8:00pm

Mon, Dec 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

YOUmake

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll use Canva to design engaging Instagram carousels. You'll learn how to create a cohesive visual theme using colors, images, and layout techniques. Registration is encouraged. For more information contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819. Ages 12 yrs.+

Registration opens Monday, December 8 2025 at 12:00pm

Patchwork - Presented by Voices of the River of Grass

Mon, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join Voices of the River of Grass for a special hands-on workshop celebrating the rich cultural traditions of the Miccosukee/Seminole Tribe. Led by artist Cayla Willie, participants will explore the art of Miccosukee Patchwork, a vibrant textile tradition that carries stories of identity, heritage, and community. This interactive workshop welcomes both adults and children to create their own fabric pieces inspired by Miccosukee/Seminole patterns and symbolism. For more information, please contact (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. All Ages.

YOUmake Miami: Social Media Video Editing - CapCut

Mon, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Registration opens Monday, December 8 2025 at 5:00pm

Tue, Dec 23, All day

Get Tinkering With 3D Design - Beginners Guide to 3D Design - YOUmake Miami

Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

Tue, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Registration opens Tuesday, December 9 2025 at 3:00pm

YOUmake Miami: Brushstrokes and Beginnings - A Painting Workshop For Newbies

Tue, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake

Registration opens Tuesday, December 9 2025 at 4:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Dec 24, All day

Wed, Dec 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Cancelled

YOUmake Miami: Branding and Marketing with Video - Adobe Premiere Pro

Wed, Dec 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Are you ready to start advertising your product or small business? Using the basics of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, participants will turn prerecorded footage into a short business pitch ready for social media. No experience necessary. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or brownt@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Wed, Dec 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fri, Dec 26, All day

Fri, Dec 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YOUmake

Fri, Dec 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Holiday Films: Dreams, Delights & December Nights - Rise of the Guardians (PG)

Sat, Dec 27, All day

Sat, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Explore holidays dreams going beyond visions of sugar plums this December. Santa Claus, Jack Frost, the Sandman, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy team up to fight a phantom who steals children's dreams and replaces them with fear. (97 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

Get Tinkering With 3D Design - Advanced 3D Printing - YOUmake Miami

Mon, Dec 29, All day

Winter Cozy Crafts

Mon, Dec 29, 9:30am - 8:00pm

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Learn how to bring your designs into the real world using TinkerCAD and YOUmake Miami's 3D Printers. In this advanced 3D Design program, you'll be making castles, pins and even dragons! For participants 13yrs and under, parents must be present to assist. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Registration opens Friday, December 19 2025 at 3:00pm

Tue, Dec 30, All day

Cancelled

Get Tinkering With 3D Design - Beginners Guide to 3D Design - YOUmake Miami

Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

Tue, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Registration opens Tuesday, December 16 2025 at 3:00pm

YOUmake Miami: Brushstrokes and Beginnings - A Painting Workshop For Newbies

Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake

Registration opens Tuesday, December 16 2025 at 4:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Dec 31, All day

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fri, Jan 02, All day

Fri, Jan 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YOUmake

YOUmake Miami: Fix Your Fit! Hand Sewing a Clean Hem

Fri, Jan 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Sat, Jan 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm

YOUmake

Learn how to hand-hem your pants in this beginner-friendly workshop focused on one simple, effective stitch. You'll measure, cut, fold and sew the perfect hem by hand; no machines needed. Bring one pair of pants to work on (no other garments, please). For more information contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819. Ages 12 yrs.+

Registration opens Saturday, December 20 2025 at 11:30am

The Karate Kid (PG) - New Year Films: Memorable Mentors

Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Come join us and enjoy a film featuring memorable mentors who teach us to see the world differently. In the 1984 film, The Karate Kid, a bullied teen learns self-defense and self-confidence from a sage handyman, Mr. Miyagi (126 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Music Discovery Club: Soul Music - YOUmake Miami

Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 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) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Explore the wide world of music through the Music Discovery Club. Each session explores a new genre, style, or artist. Dive into the history, elements, and influence that make each style unique, and even try your hand at creating your own music using GarageBand. No experience needed. Each session's song recommendations are curated into a Freegal playlist. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or brownt@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Registration opens Saturday, December 27 2025 at 3:00pm

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG) - New Year Films: Memorable Mentors

Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Freakier Friday (PG) - New Year Films: Memorable Mentors

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm

DIY Wooden Bead Jewelry

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tap into your inner artist by transforming plain wooden beads into colorful, wearable art in this hands-on jewelry workshop for kids. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.

Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Come join us and enjoy a film featuring memorable mentors who teach us to see the world differently. Twenty-two years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice (97 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

All in the Family (TV-PG) - Retro TV Wednesday

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium

Celebrate the 55th anniversary of the premiere of groundbreaking, multi-Emmy-winning sitcom "All in the Family" by watching episodes from the first season. Start the new year with a new weekly program that takes a look back at classic TV - the perfect combination of the past and present! For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group

Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet Lady Liberty! - AV Club - This is What America Looks Like

Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Build Your Own Terrarium

Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discover the science of nature in a jar! Learn how to design and care for your own mini ecosystem by layering natural materials, planting small greenery, and decorating your own self-sustaining world to take home! Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.

Sat, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Join us to kick off a monthly film series celebrating the United States' 250th birthday! Take a trip in time and see Statue of Liberty in 16mm short films that document the significance and history of the country's famous "Lady in the Harbor." For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+

All in the Family (TV-PG) - Retro TV Wednesday

Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium

Kids Baking Club - Lunar New Year Cookies

Thu, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Get ready to mix, measure, and knead your way around the world! Discover the joys of baking by exploring recipes from different cultures. From classic American dishes to delicious international pastries, young bakers will learn fundamental skills while making friends along the way. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm