Chess Club

Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Looking to improve your English-speaking skills while connecting with others in your community? This is the place for you! Our conversation circle offers an informal, stress-free setting where you can practice speaking and build confidence in expressing yourself. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Express your creativity and help others as we crochet mats out of repurposed plastic bags for people experiencing homelessness. Don't know how to crochet? We'll teach you the basics and assist you along the way! You are also welcome to work on personal projects. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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

Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Experience this interactive program with lively read-alouds and playful songs that build early literacy skills. Come share special moments, make new friends and create a love of reading - one tale at a time! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Get ready to move, play, and learn! This interactive bilingual 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 and learning another language! In collaboration with University of Miami. For more information, contact 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Navigating U.S. Citizenship

Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Practice for the U.S. Citizenship test and receive more information about the naturalization process, including assistance with passport-related matters. This program will be held in English and Spanish. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create, socialize and unwind with a relaxing coloring session. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews

Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Sat, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Calling all teens! Join us for this special initiative and let your voice be heard! Read a book and write a review to be featured in our online catalog. Earn four hours (4) of community service for your contribution. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.

Country Walk Book Club - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Sat, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Enjoy lively discussions, discover new favorites and connect with fellow book lovers in a welcoming environment. This month's book, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano, is a 2023 historical fiction novel. It is a moving, modern reimagining of Little Women. It follows a young man burdened by childhood trauma and depression, who finds a vibrant new life when he marries into a chaotic, deeply loving family in Chicago. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Make friends while you create! Come enjoy crafting alongside fellow creatives. Bring your own project to work on whether it is crochet, knitting, needlepoint, or even coloring! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+.

Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Déjame que te cuente un cuento en ingles y español - Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an hour of fun playing various board games, card games, and LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en inglés y español, especialmente diseñados para niños en edad preescolar. Join us for stories and songs in English and Spanish, specially designed for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 5-7 yrs.

Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Work on a fun craft or a simple STEAM activity each week. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4933 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create, socialize and unwind with a relaxing coloring session. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Déjame que te cuente un cuento en ingles y español - Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an hour of fun playing various board games, card games, and LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Work on a fun craft or a simple STEAM activity each week. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4933 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create, socialize and unwind with a relaxing coloring session. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Déjame que te cuente un cuento en ingles y español - Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an hour of fun playing various board games, card games, and LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Work on a fun craft or a simple STEAM activity each week. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4933 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create, socialize and unwind with a relaxing coloring session. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Déjame que te cuente un cuento en ingles y español - Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an hour of fun playing various board games, card games, and LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Work on a fun craft or a simple STEAM activity each week. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4933 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Navigating U.S. Citizenship

Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create, socialize and unwind with a relaxing coloring session. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Déjame que te cuente un cuento en ingles y español - Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an hour of fun playing various board games, card games, and LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Experience this interactive program with lively read-alouds and playful songs that build early literacy skills. Share special moments, make new friends and create a love of reading - one tale at a time! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

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

Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Work on a fun craft or a simple STEAM activity each week. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4933 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create, socialize and unwind with a relaxing coloring session. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

DIY Friendship Bracelets

Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Let's kickoff TeenTober with an afternoon of fun, friendship, and festive spirit! Design and craft your own personalized friendship bracelets using colorful threads and unique patterns. This DIY activity is perfect for any teen interested in crafting and is a great way to make new friends and express your creativity. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Déjame que te cuente un cuento en ingles y español - Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an hour of fun playing various board games, card games, and LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Express your creativity and help others as we crochet mats out of repurposed plastic bags for people experiencing homelessness. Don't know how to crochet? We'll teach you the basics and assist you along the way! You may also bring your own personal projects. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Work on a fun craft or a simple STEAM activity each week. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4933 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Vinyl Record Listening Party

Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create, socialize and unwind with a relaxing coloring session. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

In celebration of TeenTober, bring a friend and a (family-friendly) vinyl record to the library and experience the retro vibes of analog music. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Déjame que te cuente un cuento en ingles y español - Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an hour of fun playing various board games, card games, and LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Express your creativity and help others as we crochet mats out of repurposed plastic bags for people experiencing homelessness. Don't know how to crochet? We'll teach you the basics and assist you along the way! You may also bring your own personal projects. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Work on a fun craft or a simple STEAM activity each week. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4933 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create, socialize and unwind with a relaxing coloring session. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Halloween Mini Cake Decorating Class

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

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Boo-to-you! Join this interactive Halloween-themed mini lunch box cake decorating class! Attendees will ice, fill and decorate cakes with spooky designs, such as a Witch’s Cauldron or Dracula’s Coffin. Each person will create their own Halloween-inspired cake, and the spookiest creation will win a haunting surprise. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Déjame que te cuente un cuento en ingles y español - Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an hour of fun playing various board games, card games, and LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Wed, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Express your creativity and help others as we crochet mats out of repurposed plastic bags for people experiencing homelessness. Don't know how to crochet? We'll teach you the basics and assist you along the way! You may also bring your own personal projects. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Work on a fun craft or a simple STEAM activity each week. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4933 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create, socialize and unwind with a relaxing coloring session. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

DIY Vision Board

Fri, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate TeenTober and reflect on your goals by choosing inspiring images and words from recycled materials to create a personal vision board to take home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Read Along, Sing a Song: Encore, Opera Cat - Presented by the Florida Grand Opera

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

Sat, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Florida Grand Opera's Bite-Sized 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 786-293-4577 or ibimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 0-10 yrs.