Creative Candle Making for Teens

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children's Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Sat, Jun 27, 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 and Kislak Foundation.

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department

Get ready to move, play, and learn! This interactive storytime experience shows how music and movement boost language development and fundamental literacy in young children. Learn about activities that use rhythm, songs, and creative play to strengthen listening, focus, and comprehension, all while having fun together. In collaboration with the University of Miami. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Stars & Stripes: Summer Crafts - America 250

Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Join us for patriotic fun with planting, painting, slime-making, and blissful wind chiming! Materials provided, while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.

Piecework Legacies - Curated by Pangea Kali Virga and Nico Hough

Mon, Jun 29, All day

Piecework Legacies - Curated by Pangea Kali Virga and Nico Hough

Tue, Jun 30, All day

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language. Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers. Led by a volunteer teacher, this session is appropriate for beginning to advanced level learners. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level? Join our conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Piecework Legacies - Curated by Pangea Kali Virga and Nico Hough

Wed, Jul 01, All day

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bring your device and learn to use the Library's free online resources. Registration required. One appointment per week. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdplsl.org / Traiga su dispositivo electrónico y obtenga ayuda para usar los recursos gratis de la biblioteca. Para obtener una cita, comuníquese con la biblioteca a (305) 375-2665 o hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ / Para más de 19 años

Piecework Legacies - Curated by Pangea Kali Virga and Nico Hough

Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Grab a coloring page or two and color your cares away. Select from a variety of characters, themes and patterns. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Thu, Jul 02, All day

Movie Afternoons - Lincoln (PG-13)

Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills from the comfort of your home or office? Participate in our virtual group conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Abraham Lincoln attempts to outlaw slavery by fighting for the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, all while negotiating peace with the South and dealing with his mentally unstable wife. 149 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

America's Jam - America 250

Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, test your skills and enjoy a friendly game of chess. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Sat, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Celebrate America’s 250th with a high-energy, interactive jam session led by Miami’s Music Maestro, Mr. J! Families will sing, dance, and play along to patriotic favorites and Mr. J’s original tunes celebrating our community, kindness, and the American spirit with a unique SoFlo flavor! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. All ages.

American Flag Art Workshop - America 250

Sat, Jul 04, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Learn the meaning of Independence Day and the symbolism of the American flag. Children will create their own artistic version of the American flag using a special paint-pulling technique with red, white, and blue paint.

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch™. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there's a game for everyone. Hang out, play and challenge your friends! For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Resource Corner

Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Lobby

Get free resources including mental health, substance abuse, HIV, domestic violence, nutrition, and other wellness information. Presented by Flashlight of Hope, Inc. For more information, please contact 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Movie Afternoons - Midway (PG-13)

Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Midway: In 1942, a few months after the infamous Pearl Harbor attack and a few years before World War II ended, Japanese forces were again planning to stage a sudden attack against their opponents near the Midway Atoll. Their plan, however, was intercepted, and the American forces arrived at the Pacific Ocean intime to stop them. 138 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children's Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department

On The Mends - Clothing Repair Workshop

Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Young Adults Area

Got a hole or rip in your favorite piece of clothing? Learn how to repair and mend your clothes with simple hand sewing techniques. Bring your own or work on samples provided. For more information, please contact 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Stars & Stripes: Summer Crafts - America 250

Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle Information Session

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lobby

Have questions about legal matters? Wondering about programs and services offered by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office (SAO). Connect with a Community Outreach Representative from the SAO who will be available to answer questions on a range of topics including applying for child support, victim services and more. For more information, please contact the State Attorney's Office at mailbox@miamisao.com or 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Movie Afternoons - Race (PG-13)

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Legendary black Olympian Jesse Owens competes in track and field at the 1936 Games in Nazi Germany, despite the host country's attempts to turn the event into a celebration of national pride and Aryan supremacy. 134 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Move and Groove Family Storytime

Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children's Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department

Board Game Hangout

Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring your friends or make some new ones while playing board games of all kinds. Feel free to bring your own game or use the one of ours. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Online Event: Exploring Hispanic, Indigenous and African Caribbean Roots

Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Special Collections Virtual Programs Room

Join professional genealogist Irisneri Alicea Flores to explore how Indigenous Taíno, African, and Spanish histories intersect and are reflected in genealogical records and family histories. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact 305-375-5572 or email specialcollections@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

3D Pastel Popsicles for Young Adults

Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Get a bit messy as we use oil pastels to create beautiful pop art popsicles that jump right off the page! Creating 3D looking popsicles will be easy with step-by-step guidance from a Budding Artists Miami instructor. This squishy sensory material is perfect for blending and learning about the foundations of how to use light and dark accents to help create the illusion of depth. Materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Not Your Mom's Book Club - Summer in the City by Alex Aster

Sat, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Do you enjoy tales of magic, zombie hordes and undeniable romance? Join us at the library or online for a different sort of book club. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the information desk. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to online participants within 24 hours of the start time. For more information, please contact 305-375-2665 or lasol@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Movie Afternoons - Respect (PG-13)

Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a young child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom. "Respect" is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice and become the Queen of Soul. 145 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Mini Picassos

Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Not sure what to create next? Step into a space where ideas come from you! Explore, experiment and bring your own imagination to life through art using a mix of creative materials! Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact 305-375-2665 or lasol@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.

Move and Groove Family Storytime

Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children's Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department

Wildlife Show - Summer Reading Challenge

Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for the ultimate animal encounter! Meet a variety of friendly critters during this presentation led by an experienced animal trainer. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. All ages.

Cozy Card Making

Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a cozy afternoon of crafting handmade greeting cards using our stamp collection while enjoying cozy videos projected on 16mm film. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-5665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Stars & Stripes: Summer Crafts - America 250

Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Movie Afternoons - Borderlands (PG-13)

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Lilith forms an alliance with a team of misfits – Roland, a seasoned mercenary; Tiny Tina, a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg, Tina’s musclebound protector; Tannis, the oddball scientist and Claptrap, a wiseass robot. Together, these heroes must battle an alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora’s most explosive secrets. 102 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children's Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department

Board Game Hangout

Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Movie Afternoons - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (PG-13)

Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Descending from a prestigious family, Coriolanus Snow is having a hard time adjusting to the fall of his family's legacy after they suffered enormous losses during the war of the Districts and the Capitol. To regain his family's stature, he accepts a job mentoring tributes for the tenth Hunger Games. 165 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Spanish Guitar Serenade

Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Guitarist Frank V. performs a variety of classical and flamenco pieces. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. All Ages.

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children's Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department

Read Along, Sing a Song: Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse - Presented by the Florida Grand Opera

Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Florida Grand Opera's Bite-Size Opera Experience! Enjoy interactive story time, live aria singing, and a fun craft to take home. It's the perfect introduction to opera for our youngest fans, sparking imagination and joy. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 0-10 yrs.

On The Mends - Clothing Repair Workshop

Sat, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Young Adults Area

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:30pm

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

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle Information Session

Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lobby

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Resource Corner

Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Lobby

Movie Afternoons - The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 (PG-13)

Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

In the final installment of the "Hunger Games" saga, Katniss and her allies face their biggest challenge yet as the uprising sets its sights on revenge against President Snow during its siege of the Capitol. Meanwhile, Katniss must also deal with her brainwashed ex-lover and tensions with her current beau.136 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children's Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department

Health Emergency Life Protection (HELP) Training Course - Learn CPR from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue

Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

This two-hour workshop will teach participants the skills to help save a life and take immediate action for victims of medical emergencies while responders are on their way. Registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. For more information 305-375-2665 or thompsonlo@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs. +

Board Game Hangout

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Flippers, Forces & Fun: A Historic Pinball STEM Experience

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Young Adults Area

Join us to explore the legendary game of “Pinball” from its history to the science that makes it fun! This interactive presentation will showcase the historic pastime's origins and checkered history and showcase the STEM based technology that makes it work. After the presentation, stick around as the game will be on free play for all attendees to enjoy! For more information, please contact the branch at hinzes@mdpls.org or 305-375-2665. Ages 8 yrs.+

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Movie Afternoons - International Velvet (PG)

Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Sequel to "National Velvet," with Tatum O'Neal as a horse-loving teen who's groomed to represent Great Britain in the Olympics. 127 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Mini Picassos

Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Move and Groove Family Storytime

Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children's Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department

Miami Stories on Screen: Naked Ambition - Art Film Series: Miami Stories on Screen.

Sat, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

This traveling film and conversation series celebrates the evolving identity of Miami through the power of documentary storytelling. Join us for a screening of Naked Ambition, a bold and revelatory exploration of Bunny Yeager, the groundbreaking photographer whose eye for glamour and sensuality reimagines how women were seen – and how they saw themselves – on both sides of the camera. Screening will be followed by Q&A and conversation with Kareem Tabsch. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+