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Who Are Your People?

Genealogy Search Strategies for Black Families
2026-02-09 18:30:00 2026-02-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Who Are Your People? How many of your great-great-grandparents can you call by name? This interactive workshop introduces the 16Greats.com Project and family history research strategies. Participants are encouraged to bring a personally meaningful image or artifact to celebrate our elders, ancestors, and affirming experiences of Black History. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ Naranja Branch - Naranja Virtual Programs Room

Monday, February 09
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-09 18:30:00 2026-02-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Who Are Your People? How many of your great-great-grandparents can you call by name? This interactive workshop introduces the 16Greats.com Project and family history research strategies. Participants are encouraged to bring a personally meaningful image or artifact to celebrate our elders, ancestors, and affirming experiences of Black History. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ Naranja Branch - Naranja Virtual Programs Room

Naranja Branch

Naranja Virtual Programs Room

How many of your great-great-grandparents can you call by name? This interactive workshop introduces the 16Greats.com Project and family history research strategies. Participants are encouraged to bring a personally meaningful image or artifact to celebrate our elders, ancestors, and affirming experiences of Black History. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

About the Presenter

Adrienne Fikes, M.Ed, is at least a seventh generation Virginian, with deep roots in North Carolina. Ms Fikes is a TEDx speaker, and founder of the 16Greats.com Project. Ms. Fikes developed the Joy, Genealogy & Justice Framework as published in the American Association of State and Local History History News. Ms. Fikes was selected by the Board for Certification of Genealogists as a 2023 Paul Edward Sluby Sr. Scholar and inducted in 2021 to the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage. Ms Fikes has delivered presentations on mental health consideration of family history research at RootsTech, William & Mary Lemon Project Symposium, the Descendants of Enslaved Communities at University of Virginia Symposium, the Association of Black Psychologists, the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Robert F. Smith Explore Your Family History Center. She serves on the board of the Friends of Virginia’s Central State Hospital as the descendant liaison, and is the VP of Membership and Chapters for the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS). Ms Fikes is an active member of the North Carolina Triangle Region and James Dent Walker DC Chapters of AAHGS.

AGE GROUP: | Adult (19+) |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Genealogy | Education |

TAGS: | Learning and Classes | Hobbies & Special Interest | Black History Month |

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Phone: 305-242-2290
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Sat, Jan 17 9:30AM to 6:00PM
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Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Jan 15, 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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Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Jan 16, 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.
Happy Kids, Healthy Plates
Fri, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a 6-week educational journey to discover how to nourish your child through healthy eating. Attend five sessions for a chance to win an air-fryer. 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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Jan 17, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
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All Hands on Tech
Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 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, Jan 21, 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.
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ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, January 21, 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 21, 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.
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Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Jan 22, 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 - Miami Babylon by Gerald Posner
Fri, Jan 23, 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
Fri, Jan 23, 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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Jan 24, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Jan 27, 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.
Register
Family Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 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, Jan 28, 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.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, January 28, 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 28, 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.
Register
Stargazing at the Library
Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 29, 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, Jan 30, 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.
Happy Kids, Healthy Plates
Fri, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a 6-week educational journey to discover how to nourish your child through healthy eating. Attend five sessions for a chance to win an air-fryer. 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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Jan 31, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Feb 03, 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.
Register
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 04, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Feb 04, 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.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, February 04, 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, Feb 04, 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.
Register
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Feb 05, 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
Herbs 101 - Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Naranja Health Hub
Join a master gardener and learn the basics of growing your own herb plants. Learn the soil, light, warmth, fertilizing, and climate requirements for the common culinary herbs. Presented by a Master Gardener from UF/IFAS Extension. 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
Fri, Feb 06, 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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Feb 07, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Who Are Your People? - Genealogy Search Strategies for Black Families
Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Naranja Virtual Programs Room
How many of your great-great-grandparents can you call by name? This interactive workshop introduces the 16Greats.com Project and family history research strategies. Participants are encouraged to bring a personally meaningful image or artifact to celebrate our elders, ancestors, and affirming experiences of Black History. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Feb 10, 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.
Register
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 13, 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.
Happy Kids, Healthy Plates
Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a 6-week educational journey to discover how to nourish your child through healthy eating. Attend five sessions for a chance to win an air-fryer. 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.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Feb 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Feb 14, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 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, Feb 18, 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.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, February 18, 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, Feb 18, 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.
Register
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Feb 19, 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 - Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen
Fri, Feb 20, 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
Fri, Feb 20, 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.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Movie Matinee - Freakier Friday (PG)
Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends! Freakier Friday is a comedy fantasy sequel set 22 years later, where a new multi-generational body swap throws a blended family into chaos. (111 mins.) For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Fit or Fake?
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
You can't believe everything you see online, especially when it comes to health, food and fitness. Each week, learn how to spot bad advice and find good information on your social media feed, and get your own questions answered with the help of real experts. Presented by the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 25, 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.
Register
Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, February 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.
Register
Stargazing at the Library
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 26, 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, Feb 27, 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.
Happy Kids, Healthy Plates
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a 6-week educational journey to discover how to nourish your child through healthy eating. Attend five sessions for a chance to win an air-fryer. 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.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Feb 28, 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.
2026 Black History Month Celebration
Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join the Miami-Dade Public Library System Story Troupe as we celebrate Black History Month with captivating folktales, skits, music and stories, while shining a spotlight on famous African American contributors. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Fit or Fake?
Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
You can't believe everything you see online, especially when it comes to health, food and fitness. Each week, learn how to spot bad advice and find good information on your social media feed, and get your own questions answered with the help of real experts. Presented by the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
All Hands on Tech
Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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, Mar 04, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
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ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 04, 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, Mar 04, 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.
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Stargazing at the Library
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 05, 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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Orchids 101 - Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Naranja Health Hub
Orchids add color and attract pollinators to a Florida-Friendly Landscape. Learn our recommendations for the best orchid selections for South Florida, as well as our recommendations for the best practices to care for them in your home garden. Presented by a Master Gardener from UF/IFAS Extension. 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
Fri, Mar 06, 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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Mar 07, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Fit or Fake?
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
You can't believe everything you see online, especially when it comes to health, food and fitness. Each week, learn how to spot bad advice and find good information on your social media feed, and get your own questions answered with the help of real experts. Presented by the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 10, 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, Mar 11, 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.
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Rescheduled
ProjectArt Miami
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 11, 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, Mar 11, 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.
Register
Junior Environmental Rangers Club 
Thu, Mar 12, 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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Mosaic Workshop Inspired by Alma Thomas - Celebrate Women's History Month
Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Create colorful, abstract mosaics celebrating artist Alma Thomas's joyful patterns and rhythmic compositions. Learn the basics of mosaic art while expressing creativity through color and texture. Materials provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Mar 13, 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.
Happy Kids, Healthy Plates
Fri, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a 6-week educational journey to discover how to nourish your child through healthy eating. Attend five sessions for a chance to win an air-fryer. 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.
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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Mar 14, 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 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Fit or Fake?
Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
You can't believe everything you see online, especially when it comes to health, food and fitness. Each week, learn how to spot bad advice and find good information on your social media feed, and get your own questions answered with the help of real experts. Presented by the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
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