Book-to-Film Adaptation Series

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Sep 26, 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.

Wed, Sep 27, 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.

Wed, Sep 27, 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. +

Create a Mini Library Book Nook

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join us online and discuss short stories from the "100 Great Short Stories" collection edited by James Daley. 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.+

Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Conference Room 203 A

In celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month, create a mini book nook - a portal to another world that's a perfect addition to any bookshelf or desk! Supplies are limited. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.

Thu, Sep 28, 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. +

Musical Crafts - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, Sep 30, 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.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating kid-friendly guitars, bongos and castañetas with recycled materials. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Coco (PG) - Hispanic Heritage Month Movie

Sat, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Join us for a free film screening in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors (109 min.). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Oct 03, 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.

Wed, Oct 04, 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.

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Do you know your John Green from your Jonathan Evison? What's the difference between "Invisible Man" and "The Invisible Man"? Put your knowledge of books to the test! Answer questions right and win books and other small prizes! Prizes while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10-18 years.

Online Event: Stronger Together Despite Book Challenges - A Panel Discussion in Celebration of Banned Books Week

Wed, Oct 04, 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. +

Canceled

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Book challenges and bans are important issues facing schools and libraries across the country. Join education professionals and Miami-Dade Public Library System staff for a panel discussion about the impact of book challenges on readers and ways to ensure the freedom to read for everyone. 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 8 yrs.+

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Postcard Writing Party - Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Thu, Oct 05, 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. +

Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Conference Room 203 A

Do you love books? Join our postcard writing party to spread the word about books, reading, and the amazing role libraries play in our community! Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10 - 18 years.

Fall Crafts for Kids

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

Get creative this fall season by making fun projects inspired by leaves. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 12 yrs.

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

Classic Cinema - The Invisible Man (TV-PG)

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm

¿Te gusta escribir? Te invitamos a participar de un taller para personas interesadas en la escritura de cuentos. Las sesiones están 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.

Fall Crafts for Kids

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Join us for free film screenings of classic monster movies. A mysterious man arrives in a hotel and requests to be left alone. Soon after, harmless pranks around town turn to cold blooded murder, but no one can see the culprit. A scientist learns that the criminal is his former partner, who has discovered a mixture to turn a person completely invisible (71 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Wed, Oct 11, 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.

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Oct 11, 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. +

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join us online and discuss short stories from the "100 Great Short Stories" collection edited by James Daley. Copies available at the branch 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.+

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Thu, Oct 12, 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. +

The Wolf Man (TV-PG) - Classic Cinema

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Join us for free film screenings of classic monster movies. Larry leaves America for Wales after his brother dies and tries to reconnect with his father. He meets a woman and they are both attacked by a creature, and Larry is informed that due to being bitten by the creature, he will become one, next full moon (70 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Oct 17, 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.

Wed, Oct 18, 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.

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Oct 18, 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. +

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Thu, Oct 19, 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. +

Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Creature from the Black Lagoon (G) - Classic Cinema

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Spooky Halloween Crafts

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Get ready for Halloween with some fun arts and craft projects! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Join us for free film screenings of classic monster movies. The discovery of a half human in the Amazon sparks this horror yarn. 79 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. All ages

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

Wed, Oct 25, 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.

Wed, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Oct 25, 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. +

Thu, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Not-so-scary Halloween Crafts

Thu, Oct 26, 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. +

Fri, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Get in the Halloween spirit by making a fun craft. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 12 yrs.

Bride of Frankenstein (TV-PG) - Classic Cinema

Sat, Oct 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Spooky, Goofy Magic Show

Sat, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join magician Brent Gregory for an interactive Halloween-themed show that combines mind bending magic with comedy. For more information, please contact the library at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sat, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Join us for free film screenings of classic monster movies. In the masterful sequel to the 1931 classic, the mad scientist is persuaded by a creepy doctor to create a mate for his creature to help fabricate a new race, but all doesn't go as planned. Elsa Lanchester has dual roles as novelist Mary Shelley and the frightful fright-wig-wearing bride. 75 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

Witch's Broom Craft Take & Make

Mon, Oct 30, 9:30am - 8:00pm

Missed out on our Halloween arts and crafts programs? You still have a chance to join in on the fun by picking up a kit with supplies needed to make a fun witch's broom craft at home. Available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 12 yrs.

Witch's Broom Craft Take & Make

Tue, Oct 31, 9:30am - 8:00pm

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Oct 31, 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.

Wed, Nov 01, 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.

Wed, Nov 01, 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. +

Thu, Nov 02, 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. +

Sat, Nov 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm

To Catch a Thief (PG) - Classic Cinema

Sat, Nov 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sat, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Join us for free film screenings of films by Director Alfred Hitchcock. A retired jewel thief will be arrested unless he can trap the copycat burglar who has taken up serial-stealing on the French Riviera. 103 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Nov 07, 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.

Wed, Nov 08, 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.

Wed, Nov 08, 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. +

Thu, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Nov 09, 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. +

Rear Window (TV-PG) - Classic Cinema

Sat, Nov 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Join us for free film screenings of films by Director Alfred Hitchcock. A New York magazine photographer is confined to his apartment after breaking his leg. He passes the time by spying on his neighbors from his window, and suspicious goings-on in one of the apartments lead him to believe that someone has been murdered. 112 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Nov 14, 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.

Wed, Nov 15, 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.

Wed, Nov 15, 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. +

Thu, Nov 16, 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. +

Dial M for Murder (TV-PG) - Classic Cinema

Sat, Nov 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sat, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Join us for free film screenings of films by Director Alfred Hitchcock. When playboy tennis pro Tony Wendice discovers his rich wife, Margot, is having an affair with handsome American Mark Hallidy, he devises an ingenious plot to murder her. But when his scheme takes an unexpected, deadly twist, Tony improvises--implicating Margot for first degree murder in this classic spellbinder. 105 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Nov 21, 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.

Wed, Nov 22, 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.