Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Dec 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.

Sat, Jan 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Art Tour

Tue, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Did you know that the Art Services and Exhibitions Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a permanent collection of over 6,000 works of art? Join us for an art tour of a small sample of this collection housed at the branch featuring celebrated local, national, and international artists. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+

This event is full

2025 Vision Board

Fri, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

It's a new year, let's make some changes by creating a vision board. Create a collage for the New Year using magazine cutouts, construction paper, color pencils, and markers. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or email mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18yrs.

Cancelled

Sat, Jan 11, 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, Jan 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Online Event: Poetry Workshop

Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Miami Springs Virtual Programs Room

Explore themes of unity and understanding based on the works of Dr. Martin Luther King and contemporary poets. Using a portion of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech and contemporary poets' work, participants will gain inspiration to write original poetry. You will need paper and a pen or pencil. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Ages 14 yrs.+

Friendship Hands

Fri, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Celebrate kindness by making your own friendship hand! Decorate with construction paper, glitter, and glue. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Sat, Jan 18, 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, Jan 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Afternoon Tea & Talk - Senior Social Club

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Seniors are invited for conversation with a librarian and each other over afternoon tea. All refreshments provided. Space is limited. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+

An Hour of Coding Adventure

Fri, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for an Hour of Code! This beginner-friendly session introduces students to the basics of computer programming through fun and interactive activities. No prior coding experience is needed. Space is limited. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 805-3811 or email mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.

Sat, Jan 25, 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.

Paint Like Bob Ross - Senior Social Club

Sat, Jan 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Mon, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Create a beautiful landscape painting in the style of beloved American painter, art instructor, and television host Bob Ross. Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Registration required. Ages 55 yrs.+

Tue, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+

This event is full

Build Your Deck, Save the Day! - A DC Deck-Building Hour of Gaming

Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.

Fri, Jan 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Unleash your inner hero (or villain) in this fast-paced, hour-long DC Deck-Building Game session! Choose your favorite characters, build powerful decks, and strategize to defeat foes. Perfect for fans of strategy games and comic book enthusiasts alike. No experience necessary, just bring your love for the DC Universe! For more information, please contact the branch at mayerr@mdpls.org (305) 805-3811. Ages 12 yrs.+

Story Quilts Inspired by Faith Ringgold - Celebrate Black History Month

Sat, Feb 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, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

We enter the dreams of African American artist Faith Ringgold, where she is always freely flying and dancing! Ringgold created many colorful story quilts about her memories, her dreams, and the civil-rights movement. In this class, children will create their own story quilt design to share a memorable, positive life moment. Registration is required. Ages 5 -12 yrs.

Art Tour

Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Did you know that the Art Services and Exhibitions Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains a permanent collection of over 6,000 works of art? Join us for an art tour of a small sample of this collection housed at the branch featuring celebrated local, national, and international artists. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Read Along, Sing A Song: The Great Poochini - Presented by the Florida Grand Opera

Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dive into the enchanting world of opera with our Bite-Size Opera Experience! Enjoy interactive story time, live aria singing, and a fun craft to take home. It's the perfect introduction to opera for our youngest fans, sparking imagination and joy in a compact, engaging package. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 and under.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.

Wed, Feb 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+

Blackout Poetry

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Black out words with a marker on existing pages of text to create your very own poem, then embellish it to make a displayable work of art. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Afternoon Tea & Talk - Senior Social Club

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for children and their families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.

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

Seniors are invited for conversation with a librarian and each other over afternoon tea. All refreshments provided. Space is limited. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+

Build Your Deck, Save the Day! - A DC Deck-Building Hour of Gaming

Fri, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Unleash your inner hero (or villain) in this fast-paced, hour-long DC Deck-Building Game session! Choose your favorite characters, build powerful decks, and strategize to defeat foes. Perfect for fans of strategy games and comic book enthusiasts alike. No experience necessary, just bring your love for the DC Universe! For more information, please contact the branch at mayerr@mdpls.org (305) 805-3811. Ages 12 yrs.+

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Get creative at the library with a fun craft activity! All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Tue, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+