Monster Mash Halloween Party

Sat, Sep 19, 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.

Cancelled

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas

Sat, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Participate in a LEGO® STEM challenge and let your imagination run wild. We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 3-12 yrs.

Candle Making Workshop

Sat, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn how to craft your own natural soy candles in this guided workshop. Customize scents, colors, and containers to create candles that are perfect for gifts or personal use. Materials provided. Registration is required. Presented by Crafts and Drafts Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.

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

Join us for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. / Únase con nosotros para escuchar cuentos y canciones bilingües y participar en actividades para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-820-8564 o a padronc@mdpls.org. Para niños de 18 meses - 3 años.

Teen Library Advisory Committee

Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 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 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 13-19 yrs.

Drop-in Game Time: Board Games

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

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.

Fri, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of board games and more! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

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

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas

Sat, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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

Robot Demonstration

Thu, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Have you ever wondered how police departments use robots in rea-world scenarios? Join the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad for a robot demonstration where you'll also learn how the robots are built and used. You will have a chance to ask questions and take photos with the robot. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

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

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.

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

Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 3-12 yrs.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas

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

Just Keep Jumping!

Sat, Oct 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Join Jump Generation for an exciting jump roping event! Learn jump rope skills in a supportive and fun environment to encourage healthy habits. Dress comfortably, wear closed-toed shoes and get ready to jump into fitness with us! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12yrs.

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

Art & Strings: Painting with Live Guitar

Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Follow along with your librarian to create a beautiful work of art while guitarist Frank V. performs a variety of classical and flamenco pieces. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

This event is full

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

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.

Fri, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 3-12 yrs.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas

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

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

Afternoon Bingo

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring your friends and join us for an afternoon of fun bingo. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 6-18 yrs.

Trivia Showdown

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

Team up with friends and test your knowledge in a fun trivia game! Work together to earn points as you answer questions about pop culture, current events, etc. Can your team make it to the top of the leaderboard? For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

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

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.

Fri, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 3-12 yrs.

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

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

STEM Saturday

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Enjoy a hands-on STEM activity with FIU undergraduate and medical students. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Made possible by Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 15 yrs.

Wed, Oct 21, 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 & Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Monthly Book Club

Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join other book lovers for discussions about engaging plots, interesting characters and more. Copies will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. For this month's selection or more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Storytime with Sita Singh - Local Author Series

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

Join Local author Sita Singh for a reading of "Indigo Hands," a heartwarming picture book about family, tradition and indigo! An Indian girl accompanies her grandfather to his indigo studio, where she learns, step-by-step, how to dye cloth, and even her own hand, the color of the midnight sky. For more information and to register contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 5 years +.

Monster Mash Halloween Party

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

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

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.

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

Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 3-12 yrs.

Nailed It, Failed It: Cupcake Decorating Class

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

Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join this interactive cupcake decorating class! Learn easy piping techniques, how to fill cupcakes and mix vibrant frosting colors. All participants will leave with a set of their very own deliciously decorated cupcakes and the confidence to impress on any occasion. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.

Registration opens Saturday, September 19 2026 at 9:00am

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas

Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Teen Library Advisory Committee

Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Drop-in Game Time: Board Games

Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.

Fri, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of board games and more! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

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

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

Teen Library Advisory Committee

Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fri, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.

Fri, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 3-12 yrs.

Painting with a Librarian - Adult Edition

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

Just Keep Jumping!

Sat, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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

Follow along with your librarian to create a beautiful work of art. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 0-18 mos.

Fri, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 3-12 yrs.