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Paint Your Own Jack-o’-Lantern
2026-10-28 16:30:00 2026-10-28 17:30:00 America/New_York Paint Your Own Jack-o’-Lantern This Halloween, paint your own wooden pumpkin to create a unique jack-o’-lantern that you can display at home. No carving required—just have fun designing your spooky, silly, or festive pumpkin! Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs. Palmetto Bay Branch -

Wednesday, October 28
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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This Halloween, paint your own wooden pumpkin to create a unique jack-o’-lantern that you can display at home. No carving required—just have fun designing your spooky, silly, or festive pumpkin! Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Holiday | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | Teentober | Teen | In-Person | Holiday | Arts and Crafts |

Palmetto Bay Branch
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Phone: 305-232-1771
Branch manager
Krystle Smith
Hours
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Mon, Aug 31 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 06 Closed
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Krystle Smith
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17641 Old Cutler Road
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Tel: 305-232-1771

Upcoming events

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Let's Puzzle Together
Mon, Aug 31, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
Mon, Aug 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 of community service for your contribution. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Take & Make Craft
Fri, Sep 04, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Thu, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the soothing world of coloring and creativity. Join us for a relaxing and enriching experience that combines the joy of coloring with the peaceful ambiance of the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Take & Make Craft
Fri, Sep 11, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.
Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Design your own colorful sea creature using simple materials and plenty of imagination. Materials will be provided. For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs. 
Let's Puzzle Together
Mon, Sep 14, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
Mon, Sep 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 of community service for your contribution. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.
READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime experience! Together, we’ll explore how shared reading builds language development and early literacy skills. Families will enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed to spark a love of reading, expand vocabulary, encourage participation, and strengthen comprehension. In collaboration with FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Books by the Bay: Adult Book Club - Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Thu, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join fellow readers at our monthly discussion group. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Take & Make Craft
Fri, Sep 18, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.
Let's Puzzle Together
Mon, Sep 21, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 of community service for your contribution. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.
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Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the soothing world of coloring and creativity. Join us for a relaxing and enriching experience that combines the joy of coloring with the peaceful ambiance of the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Take & Make Craft
Fri, Sep 25, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.
Movie & a Craft - Hoppers (PG)
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Experience the magic of cinema with the joy of creating a craft. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Let's Puzzle Together
Mon, Sep 28, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
Mon, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 of community service for your contribution. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Tue, Sep 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 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Take & Make Craft
Fri, Oct 02, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.
Let's Puzzle Together
Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
Mon, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 of community service for your contribution. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the soothing world of coloring and creativity. Join us for a relaxing and enriching experience that combines the joy of coloring with the peaceful ambiance of the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Take & Make Craft
Fri, Oct 09, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.
Spooky Keychains
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Design and create your own Shrinky Dink keychain with a spooky twist! Bring your ideas to life with colorful designs, then watch them magically shrink into one-of-a-kind creations. Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs. 
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.
Cooking with Chef Jill: Healthy Smoothies
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make cooking easy, fun and delicious with Chef Jill! Learn how to whip up healthy smoothies. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Books by the Bay: Adult Book Club - Tell It Slant by Larry Baker
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join fellow readers at our monthly discussion group. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Take & Make Craft
Fri, Oct 16, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.
Let's Puzzle Together
Mon, Oct 19, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 of community service for your contribution. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Use Your Voice - Workshop for Teens
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn to express yourself and discover the power of your voice in a fun, interactive workshop with local TV and film professional Mauriett Chayeb-Mendez. After facing childhood bullying, Mauriett found her confidence through voice acting jobs for animated series and anime films that stream all over the world. Hear her inspiring story and take part in a mini vocal lesson that will help you find your own unique voice. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.
Color Your Cares Away
Thu, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the soothing world of coloring and creativity. Join us for a relaxing and enriching experience that combines the joy of coloring with the peaceful ambiance of the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Take & Make Craft
Fri, Oct 23, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.
Movie & a Craft - Minions & Monsters (PG)
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Experience the magic of cinema with the joy of creating a craft. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Let's Puzzle Together
Mon, Oct 26, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 of community service for your contribution. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.
READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime experience! Together, we’ll explore how shared reading builds language development and early literacy skills. Families will enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed to spark a love of reading, expand vocabulary, encourage participation, and strengthen comprehension. In collaboration with FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Paint Your Own Jack-o’-Lantern
Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
This Halloween, paint your own wooden pumpkin to create a unique jack-o’-lantern that you can display at home. No carving required—just have fun designing your spooky, silly, or festive pumpkin! Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Take & Make Craft
Fri, Oct 30, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.
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