Art of Healing: Art Workshops

Furry Tales - Reading with Lia

Sat, May 27, 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.

Sat, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a therapy dog can help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose one from the library collection. Lia is a six-year-old Golden Retriever Mix who loves swimming, playing with squirrels, iguanas, fish and other dogs. Presented by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Book Discussion - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Sat, May 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Join your peers for a lively book discussion. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, May 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

Furry Tales - Reading with Sasha

Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 11:30am

Falun Gong is an ancient, high level Chinese practice that uses gentle movements and meditation to cultivate the body, mind and spirit. 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. For more information, please contact (305) 931-5512. Ages 19 yrs.+

Color Me Happy

Thu, Jun 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Join us for fun and simple coloring activities. Materials will be provided. Art works will be assembled into one large art piece. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 8 yrs.

Canceled

Sat, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

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. Sasha is a very affectionate two-year-old male Shih Tzu who loves small children. Made possible by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Sat, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us for an immersive experience in learning Haitian Creole. These language classes are suitable for beginner to intermediate learners and are a great way to acquire basic language proficiency for workplace use or to practice conversation skills. Registration is required. For more information, please contact (305) 931-5512. Ages 12 yrs.+

Salty Sue the Pirate

Sat, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium

Explore the power of the moon, the tides and the stars as Salty Sue the Pirate uses music, magic and storytelling to tell tales of brave and bold voyagers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Enjoy stories, music, and playtime for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Art of Healing: Art Workshops

Mon, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sharpen your chess skills by playing with others! Fun for beginners and more advanced players alike. Meets in the auditorium. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Mon, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Jun 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

Color Me Happy - World Oceans Day

Wed, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Jun 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Raising Resilient Children - Presented by The Children's Trust Parent Club

Fri, Jun 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Auditorium

Parents are introduced to six core building blocks for children to manage feelings and become resilient in dealing with life stress. For more information, contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19+

Summer Adventures: A Student Musical Recital

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Enjoy performances in a wide range of musical genres from the students of A.B.A. Music Studio. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Mon, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Enjoy stories, music, and playtime for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Practice your English-language reading skills while improving your listening comprehension. Participants will take turns reading aloud parts of a selected story and then discuss the story with other learners. 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 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Art of Healing: Art Workshops

Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

Father's Day Craft: Photo Frame

Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Create a one-of-a-kind photo frame using craft sticks. Materials will be provided. Bring a 4" x 4" photo to complete your frame. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.

Reading Circle

Fri, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Practice your English reading skills while improving your listening comprehension. Each participant will take turns reading parts of a selected story aloud and then discuss it with other learners. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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.

Summer Adventures: A Student Musical Recital

Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Enjoy performances in a wide range of musical genres from the students of A.B.A. Music Studio. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Tue, Jun 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

Toddlers and Tantrums: What Every Parent Should Know - Children's Trust Parent Club

Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Fri, Jun 23, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Auditorium

Parents will learn about toddlers, how to understand and support them during challenging times, such as when they have tantrums. Parents will learn what tantrums are and what causes them and get tips for how to handle tantrums. For more information, contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Furry Tales - Reading with Kahlua

Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Area

Read your favorite stories alongside Kahlua a Golden Retriever! 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 the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Book Discussion - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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.

Sat, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Join your peers for a lively book discussion. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Enjoy stories, music, and playtime for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Jun 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

All Together Now: Let's Get Crafty - Oceans Craft

Wed, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Celebrate National Oceans Month by making a paper plate ocean craft. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 8 yrs.

Reading Circle

Fri, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Sat, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Renaissance Dance

Sat, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium

Let's dance! Join us and the Society of Creative Anachronism in person for a bit of history through Renaissance Dance. Learn the traditional dances of Italy, France, and England - the building blocks of American Square dancing. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Parenting Teens: Survival Tips - Children's Trust Parent Club

Mon, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Color Me Happy

Thu, Jul 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Fri, Jul 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Auditorium

Parents are introduced to the five core tips for parenting teens with confidence and success. For more information, contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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.

Mon, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

All Together Now: Let's Get Crafty! - Celebrate National French Fry Day

Thu, Jul 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Create your own french fries out of craft sticks! Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.

Reading Circle

Fri, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Blissful Music of Kashmir

Sat, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sat, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Celebrate Kashmiri culture and traditions! Enjoy the sounds of the Sufiana, traditional music of Kashmir and Hindi songs with Neerja Pandit. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. All ages

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Mon, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Jul 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

All Together Now: Let's Get Crafty - Sunflower Craft

Thu, Jul 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Express your individuality by creating a Van Gogh-inspired paper sunflower. Pieces will be assembled into one big work of art. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 13 yrs.

Tips and Strategies to Overcome Testing Anxiety - The Children's Trust Parent Club

Fri, Jul 21, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Auditorium

Parents learn key concepts about anxiety in youth and learn steps to manage it including understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Learn to develop routines and strategies to help reduce test anxiety. For more information, contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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.

Mon, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm