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Zoo Miami Foundation Summer Outreach: America 250 and Historical Animals
2026-06-09 10:30:00
2026-06-09 11:30:00
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Zoo Miami Foundation Summer Outreach: America 250 and Historical Animals
Join the Zoo Miami Foundation for an engaging summer program celebrating the 250th anniversary! This session explores animals with historical significance and the symbolism they carry in our culture. Following the presentation, participants will design their own personal crests using animals and plants that represent them. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
Pinecrest Branch -
Tuesday, June 09
10:30am - 11:30am
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2026-06-09 10:30:00
2026-06-09 11:30:00
America/New_York
Zoo Miami Foundation Summer Outreach: America 250 and Historical Animals
Join the Zoo Miami Foundation for an engaging summer program celebrating the 250th anniversary! This session explores animals with historical significance and the symbolism they carry in our culture. Following the presentation, participants will design their own personal crests using animals and plants that represent them. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
Pinecrest Branch -
Join the Zoo Miami Foundation for an engaging summer program celebrating the 250th anniversary! This session explores animals with historical significance and the symbolism they carry in our culture. Following the presentation, participants will design their own personal crests using animals and plants that represent them. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (8-12) | Families | Children (6-11) |
EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Special Event | Performances & Presentations | In-Person | History | Education | Arts & Crafts |
TAGS: | Tween | Teen | STEAM | Learning and Classes | In-Person | Family | Environmental Science | Education | Community Event | Arts and Crafts | Art | Animals & Nature | America 250 |
Pinecrest Branch
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We're closed Friday May 08
| Mon, May 04 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, May 05 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, May 06 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 07 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, May 08 | Closed |
| Sat, May 09 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 10 | Closed |
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5835 Southwest 111th Street
Pinecrest, FL 33156
Pinecrest, FL 33156
Tel: 305-668-4571
Email: customercare@mdpls.org
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Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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 University of Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Thu, May 07, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Connect with fellow readers at the library or on Zoom for a lively discussion of this month's book. Registration is required to access the Zoom link. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Join us in person or online to read thought-provoking and influential books from the 19th century and talk about the ideas and emotions they provoke. Registration is required for online participation. Zoom link will be emailed to online registrants. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Explore history through compelling fiction and nonfiction. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join weekly craft sessions are inspired by storytime themes. All materials are provided for your creative pleasure! For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Historian John Bachay presents an engaging look at the history of Miami Shores. Discover how this early residential community developed into a distinctive Mediterranean-style suburb, and explore the people, places, and events that shaped its growth over time. Join us in-person or via Zoom. Registration required for online participation. A Zoom link will be emailed within 24 hrs. of event start time. For more information, call 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.
Mon, May 11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Join this free, 10-week program that gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to develop close relationships with their infants. Participants must attend a minimum of eight classes. Registration is required and closes once the group is full. To register visit https://redcap.link/familiesfirst or email familiesfirst@miami.edu. For more information 305-668-4571 or ballasteri@mdpls.org. Ages 0–6 mos.
Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Chef Chany to learn how to prepare, fill, roll and cook classic crêpe blintzes. In one delightful session, you will master the techniques behind this beloved dish and enjoy the warm aroma of fresh crêpes cooking in real time. Registration is required. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Get creative with computer programming! Join this 25-week course, designed for (5th-8th graders), where you'll learn 3D modeling, game and website design, mobile app development and how to code your own art pieces! By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of innovative coding projects, mastering a variety of programming languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and HTML/CSS. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 10-14 yrs.
This event is full
Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
The Miami-Dade County Community Service Department (CSD) will hold its annual training for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19+
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, May 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time. This volunteer-led group creates handcrafted pillowcases for local charities and quilts to comfort children in foster care. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler. Designed for varying fitness levels. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Venga con nosotros a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades en inglés y español para niños pequeños, y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, music, and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers, and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades ingles y espanol para ninos pequenos y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Area
Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Photographer Robert Chaplin explores techniques for capturing expressive and atmospheric skies, including storm clouds, shifting light, and weather-driven drama. This presentation highlights composition strategies and methods for portraying mood and intensity in outdoor photography. Join us in-person or via Zoom. Registration required for online participation. A Zoom link will be emailed within 24 hrs. of event start time. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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 FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.
Thu, May 14, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let your toddler explore stories, rhymes, and music that support language development and social skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Cancelled
Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Step into a safe and inspiring space where science meets soul. In this new workshop series, you'll be gently guided to reconnect with your inner child, the part of you that still carries old wounds, hidden fears, and untapped joy. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Presented by certified coach and hypnotherapist, Sahar Eini. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 1:30pm
BCSR operates within UM's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and aims to educate the public on what clinical and behavioral research is, along with current opportunities to participate in research at the University of Miami. All research participation is completely voluntary and will contribute to cancer prevention and interventions! For more information, please contact 305-442-8706 or capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Offered in person and online, this series explores fascinating, thought-provoking books from the 20th century to today. Each selection is less than 100 years old and designed to inspire meaningful conversation. Registration is required for online access, and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gallery
Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a therapy dog can help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. You may bring your own book or choose one from the library collection. Presented by C.A.R.E. (Canine Assisted Reading Enhancement). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
The Mater Bay Academy Future Business Leaders of America will meet to discuss and prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Mon, May 18, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Join this free, 10-week program that gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to develop close relationships with their infants. Participants must attend a minimum of eight classes. Registration is required and closes once the group is full. To register visit https://redcap.link/familiesfirst or email familiesfirst@miami.edu. For more information 305-668-4571 or ballasteri@mdpls.org. Ages 0–6 mos.
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to make the most of library resources for your genealogy research in this session, part of the Family Discovery Series and presented by the Genealogical Society of Greater Miami. Participants will explore available databases, archives, and research tools, along with strategies for accessing and using library services to support their family history research. For more information and to register, visit gsgmfl.org or contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time. This volunteer-led group creates handcrafted pillowcases for local charities and quilts to comfort children in foster care. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler. Designed for varying fitness levels. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Venga con nosotros a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades en inglés y español para niños pequeños, y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, music, and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers, and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades ingles y espanol para ninos pequenos y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog may help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. Presented by Heel 2 Heal Therapy Dogs. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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 University of Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Thu, May 21, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let your toddler explore stories, rhymes, and music that support language development and social skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Sat, May 23, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty? Swing by and pick up a fun take-home craft kit to spark your creativity! Kits are available while supplies last and may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or hatfieldt@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery
Connect with fellow gardeners, trade seeds, share gardening tales and sprinkle a little garden magic knowledge with fellow green thumbs! From seasoned seed savers to new gardeners, all experience levels are welcome. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
A peer support meeting for LGBTQ+ by parents, families, and friends. Join us in person at the library or online via Zoom. Registration is required. For the online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact (305) 668-4571. Ages 13 yrs.+
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Discover the wonders of Korean culture! Enjoy a tae kwon do demonstration, a dance class, and cultural trivia. AAPI Family Celebration Series Presented by the Zhao-Chen Family Foundation. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. All ages.
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reúnase con nosotros el cuarto martes de este mes para la discusión del libro Los alemanes, escrito por Sergio del Molino. Si desea más información comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-668-4571 o envía un email a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.
Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time. This volunteer-led group creates handcrafted pillowcases for local charities and quilts to comfort children in foster care. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler. Designed for varying fitness levels. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Venga con nosotros a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades en inglés y español para niños pequeños, y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Cancelled
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Enjoy stories, music, and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers, and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades ingles y espanol para ninos pequenos y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, May 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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 FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.
Thu, May 28, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Let your toddler explore stories, rhymes, and music that support language development and social skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Cancelled
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, May 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to use FamilyTree Maker software to build and manage your family history in this hands-on workshop, part of the GSGM Family Discovery Series. Participants will explore key features, including creating family trees, organizing records, and maintaining accurate research. For more information and to register, visit gsgmfl.org or contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
A UF/IFAS Extension Service Master Gardener Volunteer. explains the step-by-step process of turning leaves, branches, paper plates and other recyclables into a rich organic soil amendment called compost. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Presented by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida Master Gardener Volunteer. For more information call 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this introductory two-hour workshop, participants will explore creative expression through guided prompts and discussion, with an emphasis on sharing stories shaped by life in modern America. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time. This volunteer-led group creates handcrafted pillowcases for local charities and quilts to comfort children in foster care. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler. Designed for varying fitness levels. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Venga con nosotros a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades en inglés y español para niños pequeños, y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, music, and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers, and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades ingles y espanol para ninos pequenos y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic. Bring poems to read, yours or those by favorite poets. Share publishing ideas, contests to enter, and new formats to explore. Get philosophical and discuss what poetry means now and through the ages. Poetry enhances our lives so anything goes so long as poetry is in the equation. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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 University of Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Thu, Jun 04, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Connect with fellow readers at the library or on Zoom for a lively discussion of this month's book. Registration is required to access the Zoom link. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let your toddler explore stories, rhymes, and music that support language development and social skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Cancelled
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Step into a safe and inspiring space where science meets soul. In this new workshop series, you'll be gently guided to reconnect with your inner child, the part of you that still carries old wounds, hidden fears, and untapped joy. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Presented by certified coach and hypnotherapist, Sahar Eini. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Engage in lively discussions with fellow writers and guest speakers to acquire valuable writing tips, either at the library or online via Zoom. Register to receive a Zoom link by visiting https://www.southfloridawriters.org. For more information contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gallery
Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a therapy dog can help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. You may bring your own book or choose one from the library collection. Presented by C.A.R.E. (Canine Assisted Reading Enhancement). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.
Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore strategies and resources for researching Hispanic ancestry as part of the How-To Series, including records, naming patterns, and regional considerations to help trace family history across Spanish-speaking countries. For more information and to register, visit gsgmfl.org or contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Get moving through gentle, easy-to-follow dance movements that will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated. Participants with limited mobility can fully take part in this class while seated or holding onto a chair for support. Registration required. To register, please contact 305-284-0900 or gzoghbi@pinecrest-fl.gov. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org
Ages 55 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join the Zoo Miami Foundation for an engaging summer program celebrating the 250th anniversary! This session explores animals with historical significance and the symbolism they carry in our culture. Following the presentation, participants will design their own personal crests using animals and plants that represent them. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time. This volunteer-led group creates handcrafted pillowcases for local charities and quilts to comfort children in foster care. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler. Designed for varying fitness levels. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Venga con nosotros a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades en inglés y español para niños pequeños, y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Mahjong, a tile-based game developed in China that has spread throughout the world. Join the Village of Pinecrest Community Center’s active players group at the library for nine summer sessions designed for intermediate to advanced players. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, music, and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers, and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades ingles y espanol para ninos pequenos y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Area
Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Participants will present four images inspired by the spring season, each emphasizing color, texture, atmosphere, and personal interpretation. This session encourages constructive analysis and the sharing of techniques for capturing fall landscapes and seasonal transitions. Join us in-person or via Zoom. Registration required for online participation. A Zoom link will be emailed within 24 hrs. of event start time. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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 FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.
Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery
Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks and work on current or new projects alongside our experienced crafters. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let your toddler explore stories, rhymes, and music that support language development and social skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you a Canasta or Dominoes player interested in connecting with other experienced players? Join the Village of Pinecrest Community Center’s active players group at the library for eight summer sessions designed for intermediate to advanced players. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to document your research through photography as part of the How-To Series, including best practices for capturing family records, archival materials, and meaningful locations connected to your ancestry. For more information and to register, visit gsgmfl.org or contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Join us in person or online to read thought-provoking and influential books from the 19th century and talk about the ideas and emotions they provoke. Registration is required for online participation. Zoom link will be emailed to online registrants. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Explore history through compelling fiction and nonfiction. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Do you have puzzles in a variety of sizes and would like new ones? Bring in your gently used boxes of jigsaw puzzles (with no missing pieces) to swap or donate. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test! Grab your friends and form a team of 2 to 4 players for the ultimate puzzle showdown! Race against the clock to complete a 300-piece puzzle in under 2 hours. Will your team be crowned champions? Let the challenge begin! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover how to trace and visualize your ancestors’ migration patterns as part of the How-To Series, using maps and digital tools to better understand their journeys and historical context. For more information and to register, visit gsgmfl.org or contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Get moving through gentle, easy-to-follow dance movements that will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated. Participants with limited mobility can fully take part in this class while seated or holding onto a chair for support. Registration required. To register, please contact 305-284-0900 or gzoghbi@pinecrest-fl.gov. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org
Ages 55 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time. This volunteer-led group creates handcrafted pillowcases for local charities and quilts to comfort children in foster care. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler. Designed for varying fitness levels. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Venga con nosotros a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades en inglés y español para niños pequeños, y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Mahjong, a tile-based game developed in China that has spread throughout the world. Join the Village of Pinecrest Community Center’s active players group at the library for nine summer sessions designed for intermediate to advanced players. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, music, and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers, and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades ingles y espanol para ninos pequenos y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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 University of Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Thu, Jun 18, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery
Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks and work on current or new projects alongside our experienced crafters. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 required. Limited to 25 participants. For more information 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Offered in person and online, this series explores fascinating, thought-provoking books from the 20th century to today. Each selection is less than 100 years old and designed to inspire meaningful conversation. Registration is required for online access, and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gallery
Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a therapy dog can help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. You may bring your own book or choose one from the library collection. Presented by C.A.R.E. (Canine Assisted Reading Enhancement). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to plan an effective genealogy research trip as part of the How-To Series, including preparing in advance, identifying key repositories, and making the most of time spent on-site. For more information and to register, visit gsgmfl.org or contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reúnase con nosotros el cuarto martes de este mes para la discusión del libro La otra Isabel, escrito por Laura Martinez-Belli. Si desea más información comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-668-4571 o envía un email a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Get moving through gentle, easy-to-follow dance movements that will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated. Participants with limited mobility can fully take part in this class while seated or holding onto a chair for support. Registration required. To register, please contact 305-284-0900 or gzoghbi@pinecrest-fl.gov. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org
Ages 55 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time. This volunteer-led group creates handcrafted pillowcases for local charities and quilts to comfort children in foster care. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler. Designed for varying fitness levels. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Venga con nosotros a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades en inglés y español para niños pequeños, y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Gallery
Visit FLOW at the library to renew, replace or update your driver’s license. Representatives can also assist you with getting a new Florida identification card, renewing your vehicle registration, purchasing a special license plate and more! Appointments are required. Registration opens on the first of the month, with 42 appointment slots available. For more details or to register, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Mahjong, a tile-based game developed in China that has spread throughout the world. Join the Village of Pinecrest Community Center’s active players group at the library for nine summer sessions designed for intermediate to advanced players. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, music, and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers, and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades ingles y espanol para ninos pequenos y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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 FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.
Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery
Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks and work on current or new projects alongside our experienced crafters. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let your toddler explore stories, rhymes, and music that support language development and social skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you a Canasta or Dominoes player interested in connecting with other experienced players? Join the Village of Pinecrest Community Center’s active players group at the library for eight summer sessions designed for intermediate to advanced players. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore proven research methods and best practices as part of the How-To Series to improve accuracy, stay organized, and avoid common mistakes while building your family history.
For more information and to register, visit gsgmfl.org or contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jun 27, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty? Swing by and pick up a fun take-home craft kit to spark your creativity! Kits are available while supplies last and may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or hatfieldt@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
A peer support meeting for LGBTQ+ by parents, families, and friends. Join us in person at the library or online via Zoom. Registration is required. For the online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact (305) 668-4571. Ages 13 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Get moving through gentle, easy-to-follow dance movements that will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated. Participants with limited mobility can fully take part in this class while seated or holding onto a chair for support. Registration required. To register, please contact 305-284-0900 or gzoghbi@pinecrest-fl.gov. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org
Ages 55 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time. This volunteer-led group creates handcrafted pillowcases for local charities and quilts to comfort children in foster care. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore proven research methods and best practices as part of the How-To Series to improve accuracy, stay organized, and avoid common mistakes while building your family history.
For more information and to register, visit gsgmfl.org or contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler. Designed for varying fitness levels. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Venga con nosotros a escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades en inglés y español para niños pequeños, y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Mahjong, a tile-based game developed in China that has spread throughout the world. Join the Village of Pinecrest Community Center’s active players group at the library for nine summer sessions designed for intermediate to advanced players. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, music, and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers, and their caregivers. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. /
Unase a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y realizar activades ingles y espanol para ninos pequenos y sus cuidadores. Para más información, comuníquese al 305-668-4571 o a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses a 3 años.
Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic. Bring poems to read, yours or those by favorite poets. Share publishing ideas, contests to enter, and new formats to explore. Get philosophical and discuss what poetry means now and through the ages. Poetry enhances our lives so anything goes so long as poetry is in the equation. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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 University of Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Thu, Jul 02, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery
Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks and work on current or new projects alongside our experienced crafters. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Connect with fellow readers at the library or on Zoom for a lively discussion of this month's book. Registration is required to access the Zoom link. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let your toddler explore stories, rhymes, and music that support language development and social skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or ballesteri@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you a Canasta or Dominoes player interested in connecting with other experienced players? Join the Village of Pinecrest Community Center’s active players group at the library for eight summer sessions designed for intermediate to advanced players. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Fri, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Sat, Jul 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Engage in lively discussions with fellow writers and guest speakers to acquire valuable writing tips, either at the library or online via Zoom. Register to receive a Zoom link by visiting https://www.southfloridawriters.org. For more information contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Sat, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gallery
Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a therapy dog can help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. You may bring your own book or choose one from the library collection. Presented by C.A.R.E. (Canine Assisted Reading Enhancement). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.