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Book Club: Great Conversations

2023-10-21 10:30:00 2023-10-21 12:30:00 America/New_York Book Club: Great Conversations Our goal is to advance critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement by discussing works and ideas of the 20th and 21st century that are of enduring value. Join us in person or online via Zoom! Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ Pinecrest Branch - Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room, Meeting Room

Saturday, October 21
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-21 10:30:00 2023-10-21 12:30:00 America/New_York Book Club: Great Conversations Our goal is to advance critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement by discussing works and ideas of the 20th and 21st century that are of enduring value. Join us in person or online via Zoom! Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ Pinecrest Branch - Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room, Meeting Room

Pinecrest Branch

Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room, Meeting Room

Our goal is to advance critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement by discussing works and ideas of the 20th and 21st century that are of enduring value. Join us in person or online via Zoom! Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Book Discussion Schedule

January 21 – Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

February 18 – The Patchwork Human: Two Billion Years of Evolution by Peter Luykx

March 18 – Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

April 15 – Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder

May 20 – Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion

June 17 – Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

July 15 – Copenhagen by Michael Frayn

August 19 – Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis

September 16 – The Hours by Michael Cunningham

October 21 – The Swimmer by John Cheever

November 18 – On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

Pinecrest Branch

customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-668-4571
Branch manager
Ellen Book

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed

Branch manager
Ellen Book
Address
5835 Southwest 111th Street
Pinecrest, FL 33156
Tel: 305-668-4571

Upcoming events

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic. Bring poems to read, yours or those by favorite poets. Share publishing ideas, contests to enter, and new formats to explore. Get philosophical and discuss what poetry means now and through the ages. Poetry enhances our lives so anything goes so long as poetry is in the equation. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn the basics of the Spanish language in this weekly group chat session. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Feel safe and empowered online! Join us in person or online to learn about cybersecurity and how to detect and protect yourself against cyber attacks. Presented by Patricia Espinoza, IT Specialist. Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The Incredible Years Parents and Babies program discusses ways to support child development, promotes the power of play, supports language development and the importance of routines. Share new milestones, watch video clips of real-life situations to better understand infant cues and take home toys each week. Registration required. For more information, please contact familiesfirst@miami.edu. Ages 0 - 6 mos.
Register

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Gallery
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room,Meeting Room
Join fellow readers in person or online to discuss the month's chosen title. Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room,Meeting Room
Join us online or in person to explore the power of inner child healing meditation. Take a transformative journey into your past and reconnect with your younger self, unearthing the memories and rules that shape your present. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Presented by certified coach and hypnotherapist Sahar Eini. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Conozca más sobre Nicaragua y los derechos humanos en este evento literario que presenta a autores hispanos discutiendo sus trabajos recientes. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-668-4571 o ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a therapy dog can help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. You may bring your own book or choose one from the library collection. Presented by C.A.R.E. (Canine Assisted Reading Enhancement). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Engage in lively discussions with fellow writers and guest speakers to acquire valuable writing tips, either at the library or online via Zoom. Register to receive a Zoom link by visiting https://www.southfloridawriters.org. For more information contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (GSGM) welcomes everyone to learn techniques for researching family history and historical information. To view the monthly speaker schedule and/or register for the Zoom link, visit gsgmfl.org. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs. +

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover your roots by tracing your lineage to find your ancestors. Please RSVP with the Genealogical Society at www.gsgmfl.org to register. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Get creative with computer programming! Join this 25-week course where you'll learn 3D modeling, game and website design, mobile app development and how to code your own art pieces! By the end of the course, you'll will have a portfolio of innovative coding projects and mastered a variety of programming languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and HTML/CSS. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 8-14 yrs.
Register

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold their monthly meeting, which will also feature a historical program. Membership in DAR is open to individuals who can verify their descent from a patriot ancestor who contributed to American independence during the Revolutionary War. Eligible patriots include both men and women from America and abroad. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Gallery
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler. Designed for varying fitness levels. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Read your favorite stories alongside Snuffles and Edie. Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog may help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. Presented by Heel 2 Heal Therapy Dogs. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Imagination meets innovation! Robots are the marvels of modern engineering. They aren't just machines, they are also the heroes of our sci-fi dreams. This workshop unleashes your creativity to craft otherworldly robots using just paper, markers and pencils. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn the basics of the Spanish language in this weekly group chat session. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
The South Florida National Parks Camera Club empowers photographers of all skill levels to grow, learn, and inspire others. Share your passion for photography in a supportive environment. Open to anyone with an interest in the art, the club also gives back by using photography to support national parks. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The Incredible Years Parents and Babies program discusses ways to support child development, promotes the power of play, supports language development and the importance of routines. Share new milestones, watch video clips of real-life situations to better understand infant cues and take home toys each week. Registration required. For more information, please contact familiesfirst@miami.edu. Ages 0 - 6 mos.
Register

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Gallery
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
This two-hour workshop will teach participants the skills to help save a life and take immediate action for victims of medical emergencies while responders are on their way. Register directly through Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Limited to 25 participants. For more information 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Register

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Attendees will be invited to help the nonprofit Lavender Ribbon Initiative make ornaments for the patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Gallery
Find your new best friend! Meet an adopt adorable foster cats. All cats are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Onsite applications are available, with processing and home checks required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Join us to explore and discuss historical fiction and non-fiction titles every second Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join weekly craft sessions are inspired by story-time themes where all materials are provided for your creative pleasure! For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or thompsonlo@mdpls.org. Ages 6 -12 yrs.

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Help safeguard a piece of Miami s past by sharing your family photographs from Fred Hand Photo Studio Miami s first photographic studio. The Library s Digital Collections team will scan and document these cherished images, creating high-quality digital copies for inclusion in the Library s archives. Let us work together to preserve Miami s rich visual heritage! For more information, contact 305-921-2956 or email digitalcollections@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover your roots by tracing your lineage to find your ancestors. Please RSVP with the Genealogical Society at www.gsgmfl.org to register. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Get creative with computer programming! Join this 25-week course where you'll learn 3D modeling, game and website design, mobile app development and how to code your own art pieces! By the end of the course, you'll will have a portfolio of innovative coding projects and mastered a variety of programming languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and HTML/CSS. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 8-14 yrs.
Register

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Reúnase con nosotros el cuarto martes de este mes para la discusión del libro "Personas decentes," escrito por Leonardo Padura. Si desea más información comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-668-4571 o ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Gallery
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Visit FLOW at the library to renew, replace or update your driver's license. Representatives can also assist you with getting a new Florida identification card, renewing your vehicle registration, purchasing a special license plate and more! Registration is required. For information or to register, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Read your favorite stories alongside Snuffles and Edie. Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Learn the basics of the Spanish language in this weekly group chat session. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The Incredible Years Parents and Babies program discusses ways to support child development, promotes the power of play, supports language development and the importance of routines. Share new milestones, watch video clips of real-life situations to better understand infant cues and take home toys each week. Registration required. For more information, please contact familiesfirst@miami.edu. Ages 0 - 6 mos.
Register

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Gallery
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
The Friendship Circle is a program that brings together teenage and adult volunteers to assist children, teens, and adults with special needs and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs

Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room,Meeting Room
Join us online or in person to explore the power of inner child healing meditation. Take a transformative journey into your past and reconnect with your younger self, unearthing the memories and rules that shape your present. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Presented by certified coach and hypnotherapist Sahar Eini. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a therapy dog can help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. You may bring your own book or choose one from the library collection. Presented by C.A.R.E. (Canine Assisted Reading Enhancement). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Stretch and relax alongside adoptable feline friends. Bring your own yoga mat for guided yoga practice with Mara Fowler. Foster both your love for animals and your wellness. Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join a support group for parents of children who are on the autism spectrum, where you can share experiences and knowledge and exchange advice with others. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Discover the beauty and richness of the Albanian language, one of the oldest and most unique languages still spoken today! Learn Albanian through folk tales, legends and songs that celebrate the history, culture and power of this language. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover your roots by tracing your lineage to find your ancestors. Please RSVP with the Genealogical Society at www.gsgmfl.org to register. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Dec 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
This is a peer supportive meeting for LGBTQ+ by parents, families, and friends. Join us in person at the library or online via Zoom. Registration is required. For the online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
This is a peer supportive meeting for LGBTQ+ by parents, families, and friends. Join us in person at the library or online via Zoom. Registration is required. For the online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Join University of Florida Master Gardeners to learn the step-by-step process of turning leaves, branches, paper plates and other recyclable materials into rich organic soil called compost. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Presented by US/IFAS Extension and Florida Master Gardener Volunteer. For more information call 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
This event is full

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover your roots by tracing your lineage to find your ancestors. Please RSVP with the Genealogical Society at www.gsgmfl.org to register. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room,Meeting Room
Join fellow readers in person or online to discuss the month's chosen title. Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room,Meeting Room
Join us online or in person to explore the power of inner child healing meditation. Take a transformative journey into your past and reconnect with your younger self, unearthing the memories and rules that shape your present. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Presented by certified coach and hypnotherapist Sahar Eini. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (GSGM) welcomes everyone to learn techniques for researching family history and historical information. To view the monthly speaker schedule and/or register for the Zoom link, visit gsgmfl.org. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs. +

Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover your roots by tracing your lineage to find your ancestors. Please RSVP with the Genealogical Society at www.gsgmfl.org to register. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Get creative with computer programming! Join this 25-week course where you'll learn 3D modeling, game and website design, mobile app development and how to code your own art pieces! By the end of the course, you'll will have a portfolio of innovative coding projects and mastered a variety of programming languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and HTML/CSS. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 8-14 yrs.
Register

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room,Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
The South Florida National Parks Camera Club empowers photographers of all skill levels to grow, learn, and inspire others. Share your passion for photography in a supportive environment. Open to anyone with an interest in the art, the club also gives back by using photography to support national parks. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Explore the ways that music and movement support language development in young children, plus learn about activities that creatively use music and movement to build fundamental literacy skills like listening, focused attention and comprehension. Presented by The Children's Trust Parent Club and FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Gallery
Find your new best friend! Meet an adopt adorable foster cats. All cats are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Onsite applications are available, with processing and home checks required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Join us in person or online to read thought-provoking and influential books from the 19th century and talk about the ideas and emotions they provoke. Registration is required for online participation. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Historian Ray McGuire recounts Chapman Field's transformation from a Biscayne Bay mangrove expanse into a WWI army air base. Over 100 years ago, this area south of Miami was a major aviation site, dedicated to Victor Chapman, the first U.S. pilot killed in the war. McGuire explores Chapman Field's legacy and lasting impact on the region. Attend in person or online; a Zoom link will be sent to registrants 24 hours before the program. For details, contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19+.

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Do you have puzzles in a variety of sizes that you have already put together and would like a new one? Bring in your gently used boxes of jigsaw puzzles (with no missing pieces) to swap or donate. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or thompsonlo@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover your roots by tracing your lineage to find your ancestors. Please RSVP with the Genealogical Society at www.gsgmfl.org to register. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Get creative with computer programming! Join this 25-week course where you'll learn 3D modeling, game and website design, mobile app development and how to code your own art pieces! By the end of the course, you'll will have a portfolio of innovative coding projects and mastered a variety of programming languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and HTML/CSS. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 8-14 yrs.
Register

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold their monthly meeting, which will also feature a historical program. Membership in DAR is open to individuals who can verify their descent from a patriot ancestor who contributed to American independence during the Revolutionary War. Eligible patriots include both men and women from America and abroad. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To take a placement test and register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To take a placement test and register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet with Property Appraiser staff for any questions or concerns with your Miami-Dade property's value or exemption(s). If you are a recent property owner or believe you may be entitled to property tax benefits, the Office will be accepting Homestead Exemption and Portability applications. The deadline to file for 2024 property tax exemptions is March 1st. Please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org for more information. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room,Meeting Room
Join us online or in person to explore the power of inner child healing meditation. Take a transformative journey into your past and reconnect with your younger self, unearthing the memories and rules that shape your present. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Presented by certified coach and hypnotherapist Sahar Eini. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
Our goal is to advance critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement by discussing works and ideas of the 20th and 21st century that are of enduring value. Join us in person or online via Zoom! Registration is required for online access and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To take a placement test and register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Explore the ways that music and movement support language development in young children, plus learn about activities that creatively use music and movement to build fundamental literacy skills like listening, focused attention and comprehension. Presented by The Children's Trust Parent Club and FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To take a placement test and register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
This is a peer supportive meeting for LGBTQ+ by parents, families, and friends. Join us in person at the library or online via Zoom. Registration is required. For the online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover your roots by tracing your lineage to find your ancestors. Please RSVP with the Genealogical Society at www.gsgmfl.org to register. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Get creative with computer programming! Join this 25-week course where you'll learn 3D modeling, game and website design, mobile app development and how to code your own art pieces! By the end of the course, you'll will have a portfolio of innovative coding projects and mastered a variety of programming languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and HTML/CSS. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 8-14 yrs.
Register

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To take a placement test and register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Reúnase con nosotros el cuarto martes de este mes para la discusión del libro Los Abismos, escrito por Pilar Quintana. Si desea más información comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-668-4571 o envía un email a ballesteri@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Art conservator Rustin Levenson will present her lecture titled "Seeing Through Paintings," focusing on how appraisers can utilize the materials and techniques of paintings for art historical assessments. The lecture introduces scientific methods of investigation and delves into the history of artists' materials. For more information please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level. To take a placement test and register for the semester, please contact Miami Palmetto Adult & Community Education Center at 305-270-2707. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together. Please bring your own supplies. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
The Friendship Circle is a program that brings together teenage and adult volunteers to assist children, teens, and adults with special needs and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers. Storytime will be followed by age-appropriate activities. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Students will prepare a short speech (under three minutes) on any tech-related topic. Some ideas or examples include your favorite app or gadget and its features, innovative inventions that are changing our daily lives, or exciting careers in growing fields like cybersecurity. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 18 yrs.

Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (GSGM) to learn techniques on how to research family and historical information. To view the monthly speaker schedule, visit gsgmfl.org. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (GSGM) welcomes everyone to learn techniques for researching family history and historical information. To view the monthly speaker schedule and/or register for the Zoom link, visit gsgmfl.org. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or email booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs. +