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Reading & Conversation with Miami-Dade County Poet Laureate Richard Blanco

2022-04-30 14:00:00 2022-04-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Reading & Conversation with Miami-Dade County Poet Laureate Richard Blanco Join us for an afternoon of poetry with Richard Blanco, the 5th U.S. Presidential Inaugural Poet and the first-ever Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County. Richard will share poems relating to his sense of home and cultural identity as a Miami-raised Cuban-American, followed by a conversation with Nicole Tallman, Miami-Dade Country's Poetry Ambassador. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. To register, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/event/6543234 Virtual Library

Saturday, April 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-30 14:00:00 2022-04-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Reading & Conversation with Miami-Dade County Poet Laureate Richard Blanco Join us for an afternoon of poetry with Richard Blanco, the 5th U.S. Presidential Inaugural Poet and the first-ever Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County. Richard will share poems relating to his sense of home and cultural identity as a Miami-raised Cuban-American, followed by a conversation with Nicole Tallman, Miami-Dade Country's Poetry Ambassador. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. To register, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/event/6543234 Virtual Library

Virtual Library

Virtual Library Programs Room

Join us for an afternoon of poetry with Richard Blanco, the 5th U.S. Presidential Inaugural Poet and the first-ever Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County. Richard will share poems relating to his sense of home and cultural identity as a Miami-raised Cuban-American, followed by a conversation with Nicole Tallman, Miami-Dade Country's Poetry Ambassador. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. To register, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/event/6543234

To register, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/event/6543234.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Online |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Poetry | Online | National Poetry Month | Author Appearance |

Virtual Library
programs@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-375-2665
Hours
We're closed Monday July 04
Mon, Jun 27 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 28 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 29 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 30 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 01 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 02 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 03 Closed
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Upcoming events

Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Advanced English Communication Skills
Tue, Jul 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - J. Jean-Pierre
This 10-week course is designed for adults with a high-intermediate understanding of English as a second language but need improvement in communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jul 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - GED Exam Preparation - English
Tue, Jul 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. Rios
During this 10 week-course, a certified teacher will provide instruction on GED content by reviewing skills and providing practice questions to help students prepare for the GED test. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jul 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Virtual Homework Help and Tutoring
Wed, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Homework Help & Tutoring Program has gone virtual! Certified teachers host 30-minute online tutoring sessions in reading and/or math on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for students in grades K -12. A computer with internet, video and audio capabilities is required. Parents must submit weekly requests to receive tutoring appointments. For information and online appointments, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/tutoring.asp. Made possible in part by The Children's Trust.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Zoo Miami Animal Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Get wild with Zoo Miami and learn about different animals every week this summer! Join us online via Zoom or visit the Kendale Lakes Branch Library to see the animals on our big screen. Each meet and greet will be followed by a Q&A session. Space is limited. Registration is required for online event and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Maintaining a Healthy Aging Brain in a Pandemic World
Tue, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for an online discussion series about the aging brain with doctors from the University of Miami?s Miller School of Medicine. Space is limited. Registration is required. Ages 19 yrs.+
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Advanced English Communication Skills
Tue, Jul 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - J. Jean-Pierre
This 10-week course is designed for adults with a high-intermediate understanding of English as a second language but need improvement in communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jul 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - GED Exam Preparation - English
Tue, Jul 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. Rios
During this 10 week-course, a certified teacher will provide instruction on GED content by reviewing skills and providing practice questions to help students prepare for the GED test. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jul 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Genealogy 101
Wed, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Just getting started on your family history research? Join the Special Collections staff for an info session using the library's vast resources for genealogical research. Space is limited. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 19 yrs,+
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Virtual Homework Help and Tutoring
Wed, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Homework Help & Tutoring Program has gone virtual! Certified teachers host 30-minute online tutoring sessions in reading and/or math on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for students in grades K -12. A computer with internet, video and audio capabilities is required. Parents must submit weekly requests to receive tutoring appointments. For information and online appointments, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/tutoring.asp. Made possible in part by The Children's Trust.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Zoo Miami Animal Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Get wild with Zoo Miami and learn about different animals every week this summer! Join us online via Zoom or visit the Kendale Lakes Branch Library to see the animals on our big screen. Each meet and greet will be followed by a Q&A session. Space is limited. Registration is required for online event and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Project L.E.A.D. Information Session
Thu, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Adult Learning Academy
Project L.E.A.D. (Literacy for Every Adult in Dade) is an adult literacy program designed to assist English-speaking adults with low literacy skills. Join us for this information session if you are interested in becoming an adult learner or volunteer tutor for the Project L.E.A.D. program. For more information, e-mail projectlead@mdpls.org or call 305-375-5323.
Online Event: Artist Books from the Vasari Project - "Antillean Lacunae" by Onajide Shabaka
Thu, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meet interdisciplinary cultural practitioner, Onajide Shabaka, as he discusses his artist book, "Antillean Lacunae: Points of Departure," with the Special Collections team and guest Barbara N. Young. Space is limited. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Maintaining a Healthy Aging Brain in a Pandemic World - How Mindfulness Affects the Brain
Tue, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us online for a two part discussion series on the aging brain that doctors from the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine will lead. *This event will be hosted by Connections: Home Library Service.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Advanced English Communication Skills
Tue, Jul 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - J. Jean-Pierre
This 10-week course is designed for adults with a high-intermediate understanding of English as a second language but need improvement in communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jul 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - GED Exam Preparation - English
Tue, Jul 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. Rios
During this 10 week-course, a certified teacher will provide instruction on GED content by reviewing skills and providing practice questions to help students prepare for the GED test. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jul 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Virtual Homework Help and Tutoring
Wed, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Homework Help & Tutoring Program has gone virtual! Certified teachers host 30-minute online tutoring sessions in reading and/or math on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for students in grades K -12. A computer with internet, video and audio capabilities is required. Parents must submit weekly requests to receive tutoring appointments. For information and online appointments, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/tutoring.asp. Made possible in part by The Children's Trust.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Zoo Miami Animal Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Get wild with Zoo Miami and learn about different animals every week this summer! Join us online via Zoom or visit the Kendale Lakes Branch Library to see the animals on our big screen. Each meet and greet will be followed by a Q&A session. Space is limited. Registration is required for online event and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Advanced English Communication Skills
Tue, Jul 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - J. Jean-Pierre
This 10-week course is designed for adults with a high-intermediate understanding of English as a second language but need improvement in communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jul 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - GED Exam Preparation - English
Tue, Jul 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. Rios
During this 10 week-course, a certified teacher will provide instruction on GED content by reviewing skills and providing practice questions to help students prepare for the GED test. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Jul 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Virtual Homework Help and Tutoring
Wed, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Homework Help & Tutoring Program has gone virtual! Certified teachers host 30-minute online tutoring sessions in reading and/or math on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for students in grades K -12. A computer with internet, video and audio capabilities is required. Parents must submit weekly requests to receive tutoring appointments. For information and online appointments, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/tutoring.asp. Made possible in part by The Children's Trust.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Zoo Miami Animal Meet & Greet
Thu, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Get wild with Zoo Miami and learn about different animals every week this summer! Join us online via Zoom or visit the Kendale Lakes Branch Library to see the animals on our big screen. Each meet and greet will be followed by a Q&A session. Space is limited. Registration is required for online event and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Mon, Aug 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Mon, Aug 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Advanced English Communication Skills
Tue, Aug 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - J. Jean-Pierre
This 10-week course is designed for adults with a high-intermediate understanding of English as a second language but need improvement in communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - GED Exam Preparation - English
Tue, Aug 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. Rios
During this 10 week-course, a certified teacher will provide instruction on GED content by reviewing skills and providing practice questions to help students prepare for the GED test. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Virtual Homework Help and Tutoring
Wed, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Homework Help & Tutoring Program has gone virtual! Certified teachers host 30-minute online tutoring sessions in reading and/or math on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for students in grades K -12. A computer with internet, video and audio capabilities is required. Parents must submit weekly requests to receive tutoring appointments. For information and online appointments, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/tutoring.asp. Made possible in part by The Children's Trust.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Aug 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Zoo Miami Animal Meet & Greet
Thu, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Get wild with Zoo Miami and learn about different animals every week this summer! Join us online via Zoom or visit the Kendale Lakes Branch Library to see the animals on our big screen. Each meet and greet will be followed by a Q&A session. Space is limited. Registration is required for online event and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Advanced English Communication Skills
Tue, Aug 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - J. Jean-Pierre
This 10-week course is designed for adults with a high-intermediate understanding of English as a second language but need improvement in communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - GED Exam Preparation - English
Tue, Aug 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. Rios
During this 10 week-course, a certified teacher will provide instruction on GED content by reviewing skills and providing practice questions to help students prepare for the GED test. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Genealogy 101
Wed, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Just getting started on your family history research? Join the Special Collections staff for a working info session using the library's vast resources for genealogical research. Space is limited. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 19 yrs,+
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Aug 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Virtual Homework Help and Tutoring
Wed, Aug 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Homework Help & Tutoring Program has gone virtual! Certified teachers host 30-minute online tutoring sessions in reading and/or math on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for students in grades K -12. A computer with internet, video and audio capabilities is required. Parents must submit weekly requests to receive tutoring appointments. For information and online appointments, please visit https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/tutoring.asp. Made possible in part by The Children's Trust.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Zoo Miami Animal Meet & Greet
Thu, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Get wild with Zoo Miami and learn about different animals every week this summer! Join us online via Zoom or visit the Kendale Lakes Branch Library to see the animals on our big screen. Each meet and greet will be followed by a Q&A session. Space is limited. Registration is required for online event and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages.
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Advanced English Communication Skills
Tue, Aug 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - J. Jean-Pierre
This 10-week course is designed for adults with a high-intermediate understanding of English as a second language but need improvement in communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - GED Exam Preparation - English
Tue, Aug 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. Rios
During this 10 week-course, a certified teacher will provide instruction on GED content by reviewing skills and providing practice questions to help students prepare for the GED test. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Aug 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Advanced English Communication Skills
Tue, Aug 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - J. Jean-Pierre
This 10-week course is designed for adults with a high-intermediate understanding of English as a second language but need improvement in communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - GED Exam Preparation - English
Tue, Aug 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. Rios
During this 10 week-course, a certified teacher will provide instruction on GED content by reviewing skills and providing practice questions to help students prepare for the GED test. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Event: Genealogy 102
Wed, Aug 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Taking genealogy research one step further? Join this interactive working session showcasing examples from the library's vast genealogical resources. Space is limited. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 19 yrs,+
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate English
Wed, Aug 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. McDuffie
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in English but need help to improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic English for Beginners
Thu, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - Y. Quesada
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Intermediate Spanish
Thu, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - C. Sabater
This 10-week course is designed for adults who can communicate in Spanish as a second language but need practice to improve vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Advanced English Communication Skills
Tue, Aug 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - J. Jean-Pierre
This 10-week course is designed for adults with a high-intermediate understanding of English as a second language but need improvement in communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - GED Exam Preparation - English
Tue, Aug 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - S. Rios
During this 10 week-course, a certified teacher will provide instruction on GED content by reviewing skills and providing practice questions to help students prepare for the GED test. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
Online Class: Adult Learning Academy - Basic Spanish for Beginners
Tue, Aug 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - R. Nunez
This 10-week course is designed for non-Spanish speakers who have never spoken Spanish. Certified teachers will provide Spanish language instruction through Zoom. Registration is required and will be for the full 10-week course. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email within 24 hours of the start time. Space is limited. Ages 18 yrs.+
Registration is now closed
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