Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Tue, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language. Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers. Led by a volunteer teacher, this session is appropriate for beginning to advanced level learners. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bring your device and learn to use the Library's free online resources. Registration required. One appointment per week. Contact 305-375-2665 to schedule an appointment. / Traiga su dispositivo electrónico y obtenga ayuda para usar los recursos gratis de la biblioteca. Para obtener un cita, comuníquese con la biblioteca a (305) 375-2665. Ages 19 yrs.+ / Para más de 19 años.

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Mar 29, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Children's Movie Wednesdays

Wed, Mar 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Children's Department

Enjoy a kid-friendly movie every Wednesday afternoon in the children's department. Each week is a different movie, from the latest releases to beloved classics. Ages 0 - 12 yrs.

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Mar 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Movie Afternoons - A Quiet Place Part II (PG-13)

Thu, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills? Participate in our conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Join us in person or online via Zoom! Space is limited for this online and in-person event. Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Second Floor Gallery

Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path. For more information, contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Thu, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Children's Department

Join us for fun and excitement as we read stories, sing songs, and engaging activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact at (305) 375-2665. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Drop-in Game Time: Board Games & More

Fri, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Department

Join us after school for an afternoon of fun with board games and more. A variety of board and other games will be provided. Ages 4 - 12 yrs.

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Sat, Apr 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. Please visit https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/ for course offerings, location information, and to register. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Lunchtime Poems & Jazz @ the Library with Nicole and Oscar

Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

First Floor Art Gallery

Join us for an interactive poetry and jazz program featuring local poets reading their works while accompanied by a live jazz band. Hosted by Miami-Dade County Poetry Ambassador Nicole Tallman and Library Curator and Poet Oscar Fuentes. For more information, please contact 305-375-2665. All ages.

Movie Afternoons - Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13)

Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Second Floor Gallery

Luke risks his life to visit Paul, who is being held captive by Nero in Rome as he awaits his inevitable death. While Paul begins to doubt himself, Luke is determined to spread the Gospel in an era when Christians are still persecuted for their beliefs. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Spanish Guitar with Frank V.

Fri, Apr 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Take a break from your day every first Friday of the month and enjoy a variety of classical and flamenco pieces. All ages.

Movie Viewing in Celebration of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Fri, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Enjoy a movie afternoon watching a courtroom classic My Cousin Vinny (R) starring Joe Pesci and Fred Gwynne. When his young cousin is inadvertently charged with murder in an Alabama town, an untested Brooklyn lawyer takes on his first case as he attempts to defend two penniless youths in the heart of Dixie, where he clearly does not understand the protocols of the courtroom...or the South. For more information, contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

AV CLUB - 16mm Film Collection

Fri, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join the Library's Special Collections team for an exploration of our 16mm film collection, including viewings of selected short films. Meets the first Friday of every month on the 2nd floor. For more information, please contact the library at 305-375-2665 or garcias@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Movie Afternoons - Holocaust Remembrance - The Zookeeper's Wife (PG-13)

Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Second Floor Gallery

A husband and wife in Nazi-occupied Poland use their positions as caretakers at the Warsaw Zoo to shepherd Jews out of the country. Based on a true story. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Kids' Photography Club

Thu, Apr 13, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Children's Department

All things photography at the Kids' Photography Club. Learn about photography, find out about new tricks and tips, share your photos, talk with other kid photographers. Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month. Ages 6-12

Figure Drawing - Presented by Raw Figs Pop-Up

Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ever wanted to try out figure drawing? Join us for a class presented by Raw Figs Pop Up. All levels are welcome. Limited materials included on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please contact the library at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Craft Day!

Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Get creative at the library with fun and unique craft projects each month! Join us every third Tuesday. All materials provided. Younger children may need adult supervision. Ages 4 - 12 yrs.

Wed, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Upcycle Style: Repurpose Your Old T-shirts - Celebrating Earth Month

Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Bring in your old shirts and turn them into something funky and new using different creative techniques. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

Movie Afternoons - Earth Day Movie - Dark Waters (PG-13)

Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Second Floor Gallery

Rob Bilott is a lawyer whose specialization is defending corporate entities. One day, a farmer named Wilbur Tennant barges into his office and blackmails him into helping him sue the Dupont company for poisoning the Dry Run Creek. Rob decides to check out the situation himself, and what he sees convinces him to take on the case. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Online Event: Indoor Gardening

Fri, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us to get expert tips, tricks and ideas for creating and caring for your indoor herb garden. 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 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Family Storytime and Craft - Earth Day Special

Sat, Apr 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Department

Celebrate Earth Day during family storytime where we read stories, sing songs, and more. We will follow the program with an Earth inspired suncatcher craft the whole family can enjoy. For more information, please contact (305) 375-2665 or millayd@mdpls.org. Ages 2 - 6 yrs.

STEAM Fest - Earth Day Edition

Sat, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

In celebration of Earth Day, enjoy presentations from local wildlife groups, learn about the environment from local experts and participate in fun, Earth-friendly activities. For more information, please contact the library at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. All ages.

STEAM Fest - Earth Day Edition - Wildlife Animal Encounter

Sat, Apr 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Celebrate Earth Day during STEAM Fest with the ultimate animal encounter! Meet a variety of species during this presentation led by an experienced animal trainer. For information, please contact 305-375-2665 or email hinzes@mdpls.org. All ages.

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Swamped in the Glades - Celebrating Earth Month

Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Let's celebrate Earth Month by playing the Swamped in the Glades board game. Swamped in the Glades is a game where you experience the magic of flowing through the everglades as a drop of water. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Movie Afternoons - The Kid (R)

Thu, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Second Floor Gallery

Rio and his sister bump into notorious outlaw Billy the Kid while on the run from their uncle. As they're both being pursued, they decide to travel together. When Sheriff Garret and their uncle close in on them however, Rio finds himself between two sides of the law. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Swamped in the Glades - Celebrating Earth Month

Thu, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Event: Voices from Florida - Coral Morphologic in the Coral City

Thu, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Find out what makes Miami the Coral City it is today. Go on a journey through space and time with Marine Biologist and co-founder of Coral Morphologic Colin Foord to learn about our coral reefs and their role in building a more sustainable and resilient future. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, contact the Special Collections division at specialcollections@mdpls.org. All ages.

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

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

Tue, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lunchtime Poems & Jazz @ the Library with Nicole and Oscar

Thu, May 04, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, May 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

First Floor Art Gallery

Spanish Guitar with Frank V.

Fri, May 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Take a break from your day every first Friday of the month and enjoy a variety of classical and flamenco pieces. All ages.

AV CLUB - 16mm Film Collection

Fri, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Sat, May 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Tue, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, May 11, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Sat, May 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Tue, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, May 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Sat, May 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Tue, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tue, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, May 25, 10:00am - 11:30am