Identity Theft And How To Prevent It : a Workshop for Seniors

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.

Candle Making Workshop

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Multipurpose Room

Learn how to craft your own natural soy candles in this guided workshop. Customize scents, colors, and containers to create candles that are perfect for gifts or personal use. Materials provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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Spinning Art - Autism Acceptance

Sat, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Feeling crafty? Let your creativity shine with hands-on art and craft activities that the whole family can enjoy. Get ready to splash paint, build sculptures and unleash your inner artist! Don't miss out on the fun! For more info, contact us at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sat, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Get creative with a spin art activity! Participants will build a spin art machine using engineering kits to make fun, unique art that they can take home. Suitable for children of all levels of development. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 4-7 yrs.

Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Visit us for a free walk-in blood pressure screenings by the Community Health Action Team and the Florida Department of Health. For more information please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Identity Theft And How To Prevent It : a Workshop for Seniors

Mon, Feb 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Calling all tween and teen gamers, trivia masters, and fun-seekers! Game Zone is your ultimate library hangout where we alternate between playing video games, testing your knowledge with trivia, and diving into interactive group games. Whether you're into video games, brainteasing challenges, or just vibing with friends, there's something for everyone. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or kpowell@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Multipurpose Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Your Library, Your Voice!

Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.com. Ages 13-18 yrs.

Hooked on Crochet

Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Unwind, get creative and hook some happiness! Bring your knitting needles or crochet hook to work on a current project or learn how to get started alongside our experienced crafters. Make something beautiful, ease stress and make new friends. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or kpowell@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs. +

Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Wed, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for this hands-on introductory computer basics class. Learn how to use a mouse, navigate the internet, send emails, and more! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Shades of Legacy: A Black History Painting Experience with Marvin Weeks - Celebrate Black History Month

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arcola Lakes Virtual Programs Room

Find comfort and healing in a supportive community that can help you navigate the difficult journey of grief. Join us in person or on Zoom. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Presented by Flashlight of Hope, Inc. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Multipurpose Room

In this hands-on painting workshop led by local artist Marvin Weeks, participants will explore the power of African-inspired silhouettes and bring their own visions of Black excellence, culture and heritage to life. Attendees will learn painting techniques, experiment with color and texture, and create bold, personal artworks that honor the past and inspire the future. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

2026 Black History Month Celebration

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Drums of Freedom: A Journey Through Rhythm & Soul - Celebrate Black History Month

Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Experience the heartbeat of Black history through rhythm, voice, and connection. Drums of Freedom takes participants on a cultural journey from Africa to the present - where every beat celebrates resilience, creativity, and unity. Feel the power of collective drumming and leave inspired, grounded, and uplifted. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All Ages.

Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Feb 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Hooked on Crochet

Thu, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Family Movie Day - Finding Dory (PG)

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Finding Dory reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way. 103 Minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Mar 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arcola Lakes Virtual Programs Room

Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Art Around the World

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us for an immersive art workshop celebrating the diverse artistic traditions of cultures around the globe. From the Levant's rich Tatreez patterns to the beautiful Taino carvings, explore the way that art tells stories through motifs and symbols, all while connecting with Miami-Dade's vibrant multicultural community. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Mar 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Your Library, Your Voice!

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Mar 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arcola Lakes Virtual Programs Room

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Family Movie Day - Toy Story 4 (G)

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

A new toy named "Forky" joins the gang when Bonnie turns a spork into a toy. But when he disappears, Woody, Buzz and co. set out into the world to find him, resolve his existential crisis, and reunite with Bonnie. (100 mins.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arcola Lakes Virtual Programs Room