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Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group

Join us online and discuss short stories from "The Art of the Tale" collection edited by Daniel Halpern. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 19 yrs.+

  • July 7, 2022
    • “Sister Imelda” by Edna O’Brien
    • “The Artificial” by Flannery O’Connor
  • July 21, 2022
    • “A Set of Variations on a Borrowed Theme” by Frank O’Connor
    • “Nomad and Viper” by Amos Oz
  • August 4, 2022
    • “The Suitcase” by Cynthia Ozick
    • “The Contest” by Grace Paley
  • August 18, 2022
    • “Suicides” by Cesare Pavese
    • “The Saint” by V.S. Pritchett 
  • September 1, 2022
    • “Eventide” by James Purdy
    • "The Replacement” by Alain Robbe-Grillet
  • September 15, 2022
    • “Rain” by Merce Rodoreda
    • “In the Garden” by Leon Rooke
  • September 29, 2022
    • “Talpa” by Juan Rulfo
    • “XXII” by Nathalie Sarraute
  • October 13, 2022
    • “Henne Fire” by Isaac Bashevis Singer
    • “Unguided Tour” by Susan Sontag
  • October 27, 2022
    • “Children are Bored on Sunday” by Jean Stafford
    • “A Friend and Protector” by Peter Taylor
  • November 10, 2022
    • “Death and the Maiden” by Michel Tournier
    • “Beyond the Pale” by William Trevor
  • December 1, 2022 
    • “Separating” by John Updike
    • “I’m Your Horse in the Night” by Luisa Valenzuela
  • December 15, 2022
    • “No Place for You, My Love” by Eudora Welty
    • “Five-Twenty” by Patrick White
  • January 5, 2023
    • “Hunters in the Snow” by Tobias Wolff
    • “Big Black Good Man” by Richard Wright  

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+) | Adult (19+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Online | Conversation Circles | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Online | Literature | Hobbies & Special Interest |

Miami Beach Regional
customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-535-4219
Branch manager
Bryant Capley
Hours
We're closed Monday May 29
Mon, May 29 Closed
Tue, May 30 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 31 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 Closed
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Branch manager
Bryant Capley
Address
227 22nd Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-535-4219

Upcoming events

Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Wed, May 31, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Wed, May 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the storytime room for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Wed, May 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Story Room
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 8 yrs. +
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Thu, Jun 01, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
All Together Now - An Introduction to The Beatles
Thu, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room 203 B
Wind down and get ready for summer with a little help from the Fab Four - The Beatles! Enjoy crafts, play their music on vinyl records and get to know the boys from Liverpool who changed music forever. Registration encouraged but not required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
Registration is now closed
Adult Chess
Thu, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs. +
Toastmasters
Thu, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Fri, Jun 02, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Sat, Jun 03, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Evento en línea: Club literario
Sat, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
¿Te gusta escribir? Te invitamos a participar de un taller para personas interesadas en escribir cuentos. Las sesiones serán coordinadas por el escritor Jaime Cabrera González. El espacio para este evento en línea es limitado y requiere inscripción. Las personas recibirán el enlace de la plataforma Zoom, mediante correo electrónico, 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio del evento. Para mayores de 19 años.
All Together Now: Summer Reading Kickoff
Sat, Jun 03, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Join us as we kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge! Enjoy a magic show, a superhero scavenger hunt and a hands-on craft making session. Sign up for the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge for a chance to win a prize at the end of the summer! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. All ages.
This event is full
Book-to-Film Adaptation Series - The Bad Guys (PG)
Sat, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Join us all summer long for free film screenings and watch books come to life at the library! Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Wolf find their lives of crime coming to an end as they face imprisonment. Determined to retain their freedom, the criminals band together to boost their public image and prove their goodness to their community. (100 mins.) For more information, please contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Mon, Jun 05, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Tue, Jun 06, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Mobile HIV/Hepatitis C Testing
Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium
Representatives from Midway Specialty Care Center will be providing free HIV screenings, Hepatitis C testing and rapid HIV testing. Individuals will have their results within 20 minutes of testing. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Wed, Jun 07, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Wed, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the storytime room for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Story Room
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 8 yrs. +
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Thu, Jun 08, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Adult Chess
Thu, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs. +
Toastmasters
Thu, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Fri, Jun 09, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Sat, Jun 10, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Superheroes Unite!
Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join forces with us to create your own superheroes, webtastic art and other heroic arts and crafts. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Book-to-Film Adaptation Series - The Picture of Dorian Gray (TV-G)
Sat, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Join us all summer long for free film screenings and watch books come to life at the library! A vain Victorian man fantastically transfers his mortality onto a painting of himself, which proceeds to age for him, while he remains young and handsome. But as his visage remains beautifully preserved, his heart and soul decay. An adaptation of the Oscar Wilde novel. (110 mins.). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Mon, Jun 12, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Tue, Jun 13, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Wed, Jun 14, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the storytime room for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Story Room
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 8 yrs. +
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Thu, Jun 15, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group
Thu, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us online and discuss short stories from the "100 Great Short Stories" collection edited by James Daley. Library copies available upon request. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Adult Chess
Thu, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs. +
Toastmasters
Thu, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Fri, Jun 16, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Online Event: Draw a Frida Kahlo-Inspired Still Life
Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us online for a step-by-step drawing class led by art teacher Barbara Freiberg and learn how to draw a still life based on Frida Kahlo's 1951 painting "Still Life with Parrot and Fruit." Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Sat, Jun 17, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 17, 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.
Evento en línea: Club literario
Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
¿Te gusta escribir? Te invitamos a participar de un taller para personas interesadas en escribir cuentos. Las sesiones serán coordinadas por el escritor Jaime Cabrera González. El espacio para este evento en línea es limitado y requiere inscripción. Las personas recibirán el enlace de la plataforma Zoom, mediante correo electrónico, 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio del evento. Para mayores de 19 años.
All Together Now: Passport to Summer Reading
Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Let's travel around the world learning about diverse cultures through arts and crafts! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Book-to-Film Adaptation Series - Doctor Zhivago (PG)
Sat, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium
Join us all summer to watch film adaptations of classic and popular books. Ten Oscar-nominations went to this epic film about happily married physician-poet Yuri Zhivago who falls madly in love with the beautiful Lara during his struggle to survive the massive upheaval surrounding the Russian Revolution. Robert Bolt's Best Adapted Screenplay was based on the Boris Pasternak bestseller. (200 mins.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Tue, Jun 20, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Summer Arts & Crafts Kits
Tue, Jun 20, All day
Missed out on our Saturday programming? You still have a chance to join in on the fun! Pick up a kit with supplies needed to make a fun summer craft to make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Wed, Jun 21, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the storytime room for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Story Room
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 8 yrs. +
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Thu, Jun 22, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Adult Chess
Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs. +
Toastmasters
Thu, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Fri, Jun 23, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Sat, Jun 24, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 24, 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.
All Together Now: Passport to Summer Reading
Sat, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Let's travel around the world learning about diverse cultures through arts and crafts! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Artist Talk with Daniel Marosi
Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Tori Arpad-Cotta, Chair of the Art & Art History Department at FIU, and Daniel Marosi as he discusses his unique artistic process. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Book-to-Film Adaptation Series - How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
Sat, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Join us all summer long for free film screenings and watch books come to life at the library! A misfit Viking teen befriends a dragon, despite his tribe's tradition of dragon slaying, in this adaptation of the children's fantasy book by Cressida Cowell. (98 mins.) For more information, contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 7 yrs.+
Sustainable Fibers with Pangea Kali Virga - DIY Solarpunk Halter Tops
Sat, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
YOUmake
Join local artist Pangea to make your own solarpunk themed halter top out of upcycled materials. Learn basic hand and machine sewing techniques and make a top you can boast about to your friends! Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-535-4219 or cortesd@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Mon, Jun 26, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Summer Arts & Crafts Kits
Mon, Jun 26, All day
Missed out on our Saturday programming? You still have a chance to join in on the fun! Pick up a kit with supplies needed to make a fun summer craft to make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Tue, Jun 27, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Wed, Jun 28, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the storytime room for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Story Room
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 8 yrs. +
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Thu, Jun 29, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group
Thu, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us online and discuss short stories from the "100 Great Short Stories" collection edited by James Daley. Library copies available upon request. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Adult Chess
Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs. +
Toastmasters
Thu, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs.+
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Fri, Jun 30, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Art Exhibition: Rejoice Always by Daniel Marosi
Sat, Jul 01, All day
Daniel Marosi's text-based work is part of the "Rhema Word Series", which examines the relevance of Biblical instruction to contemporary values. Investigating the implicit authority of news, music, and advertising to influence behaviors, Marosi layers multiple phrases with scriptural verses, allowing individual letterforms to become a visible meditation on the intangible substance of faith.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 01, 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.
All Together Now: Passport to Summer Reading
Sat, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Let's travel around the world learning about diverse cultures through arts and crafts! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Book-to-Film Adaptation Series - The Outsiders (PG)
Sat, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Join us this summer to watch film adaptations of classic and popular books. Francis Ford Coppola directs an all-star cast in the big-screen adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic coming-of-age novel The Outsiders. Early 1960s. Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is divided between teenagers who have grown up with wealth and privilege and the rough-edged "greasers" from the wrong side of the tracks. (91 mins.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Summer Arts & Crafts Kits
Mon, Jul 03, All day
Missed out on our Saturday programming? You still have a chance to join in on the fun! Pick up a kit with supplies needed to make a fun summer craft to make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Wed, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the storytime room for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Jul 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Story Room
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 8 yrs. +
Adult Chess
Thu, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs. +
Toastmasters
Thu, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 08, 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.
Evento en línea: Club literario
Sat, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
¿Te gusta escribir? Te invitamos a participar de un taller para personas interesadas en escribir cuentos. Las sesiones serán coordinadas por el escritor Jaime Cabrera González. El espacio para este evento en línea es limitado y requiere inscripción. Las personas recibirán el enlace de la plataforma Zoom, mediante correo electrónico, 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio del evento. Para mayores de 19 años.
All Together Now: Passport to Summer Reading
Sat, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Let's travel around the world learning about diverse cultures through arts and crafts! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Book-to-Film Adaptation Series - The Princess Bride (PG)
Sat, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Join us all summer long for free film screenings and watch books come to life at the library! In the delightfully fractured tale, a grandfather reads a story about a beautiful young woman named Buttercup to his bored grandson. Then, the audience is magically transported into the tale, complete with villains, creepy creatures and a love story. (98 mins.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Summer Arts & Crafts Kits
Mon, Jul 10, All day
Missed out on our Saturday programming? You still have a chance to join in on the fun! Pick up a kit with supplies needed to make a fun summer craft to make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Tue, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Wed, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the storytime room for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Jul 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Story Room
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 8 yrs. +
Adult Chess
Thu, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs. +
Toastmasters
Thu, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 15, 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.
All Together Now: Passport to Summer Reading
Sat, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Let's travel around the world learning about diverse cultures through arts and crafts! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
ForEverglades Fauna Paintings
Sat, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join local artist Melanie Olivia and paint a beautiful monochromatic composition that highlights the protected fauna of the Everglades. Materials will be provided. Ask the YOUmake Miami staff how you can participate in this year's Miami-Dade Public Library System Climate of Art events. The artwork you create may be selected for display at our annual Climate of Art exhibition! For more information, please contact the library at 305-535-4219 or cortesd@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Book-to-Film Adaptation Series - Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG)
Sat, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Join us all summer long for free film screenings and watch books come to life at the library! A middle-school student deals with bullies, a cruel older brother and his own unpopularity while hatching a number of schemes to make himself cool in this adaptation of Jeff Kinney's series of comic novels for tweens. (92 mins.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+
Summer Arts & Crafts Kits
Mon, Jul 17, All day
Missed out on our Saturday programming? You still have a chance to join in on the fun! Pick up a kit with supplies needed to make a fun summer craft to make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Tue, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Wed, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the storytime room for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Jul 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Story Room
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 8 yrs. +
Adult Chess
Thu, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs. +
Toastmasters
Thu, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 22, 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.
Evento en línea: Club literario
Sat, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
¿Te gusta escribir? Te invitamos a participar de un taller para personas interesadas en escribir cuentos. Las sesiones serán coordinadas por el escritor Jaime Cabrera González. El espacio para este evento en línea es limitado y requiere inscripción. Las personas recibirán el enlace de la plataforma Zoom, mediante correo electrónico, 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio del evento. Para mayores de 19 años.
All Together Now: Passport to Summer Reading
Sat, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Let's travel around the world learning about diverse cultures through arts and crafts! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Book-to-Film Adaptation Series - Sense and Sensibility (PG)
Sat, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Join us all summer long for free film screenings and watch books come to life at the library! This Oscar-nominated adaptation of Jane Austen's novel centers around the still-single Dashwood sisters and how they cope with men, marriage and money after their father dies. The screenplay (written by star Emma Thompson) was the sole Oscar winner out of seven nominations. (136 mins.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Summer Arts & Crafts Kits
Mon, Jul 24, All day
Missed out on our Saturday programming? You still have a chance to join in on the fun! Pick up a kit with supplies needed to make a fun summer craft to make at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Tue, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Wed, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the storytime room for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Jul 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Story Room
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 8 yrs. +
Adult Chess
Thu, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs. +
Toastmasters
Thu, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219. Ages 19 yrs.+
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 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.
All Together Now: Passport to Summer Reading
Sat, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Let's travel around the world learning about diverse cultures through arts and crafts! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Book-to-Film Adaptation Series - Pride & Prejudice (PG)
Sat, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Join us all summer long for free film screenings and watch books come to life at the library! Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen star as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in this sterling adaptation of Jane Austen's classic about love, marriage and class distinction in 18th-century England. Emma Thompson did an uncredited rewrite on the script. (127 mins.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Online Event: Draw a Lighthouse Inspired by Edward Hopper
Sat, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us online for a step-by-step drawing class led by art teacher Barbara Freiberg and learn how to draw a lighthouse based on Edward Hopper's 1929 watercolor work "Pemaquid Light." Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
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