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Celebrating Our Stories with Art

Hispanic Heritage Month
2023-10-07 14:00:00 2023-10-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Our Stories with Art Join art educators and immigrant rights leaders from the American Friends Service Committee to share your stories while creating colorful paintings. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 7 yrs.+ Naranja Branch - Auditorium

Saturday, October 07
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-07 14:00:00 2023-10-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Our Stories with Art Join art educators and immigrant rights leaders from the American Friends Service Committee to share your stories while creating colorful paintings. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 7 yrs.+ Naranja Branch - Auditorium

Naranja Branch

Auditorium

Join art educators and immigrant rights leaders from the American Friends Service Committee to share your stories while creating colorful paintings. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 7 yrs.+

AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) | Tween (8-12) | Older Adults (55+) | Families | Children (6-11) | Adult (19+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | In-Person | Holiday | Civic Literacy | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | Tween | In-Person | Hispanic Heritage Month | Family | Cultural Events | Arts and Crafts | Art |

Naranja Branch
customercare@mdpls.org
Phone: 305-242-2290
Branch manager
Milena Gonzalez
Hours
We're closed Friday May 09
Mon, May 05 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 Closed
Sat, May 10 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed
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Branch manager
Milena Gonzalez
Address
14850 Southwest 280th Street
Miami, FL 33032
Tel: 305-242-2290

Upcoming events

Cancelled
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Celebrate Mother's Day
Fri, May 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate Mother's Day with stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, May 10, 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Free Civic Engagement Classes - Presented by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Commissioner Marleine Bastien
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Become an active resident, learn how to participate in your local government and advocate for your community. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Register
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
Family Storytime
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
All Hands on Tech
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in partnership with Miami-Dade Public Libraries. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 3rd. Materials are available, space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnaranjabranch. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, May 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, May 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.
Register
Family Storytime
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Miami MoCAAD ARt + Tech Workshop
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bring your child to attend a fun ARt+Tech workshop that bridges the gap between art and technology, empowering the next generation to harness their creativity through innovative digital tools such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and web-design. Registration required. Presented by The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Register
ProjectArt Miami
Thu, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in partnership with Miami-Dade Public Libraries. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 3rd. Materials are available, space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnaranjabranch. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, May 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, May 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Free Civic Engagement Classes - Presented by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Commissioner Marleine Bastien
Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Become an active resident, learn how to participate in your local government and advocate for your community. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+
Register
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.
Register
Health Council of South Florida
Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Certified Application Counselors (CACs) from the Health Council of South Florida (HCSF) will assist you with on-site application and enrollment assistance to the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, Florida KidCare, Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and other community resources for all age groups and populations. Services available in both English and Spanish. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Family Storytime - Celebrate Haitian American Heritage Month
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Haitian American Heritage Month with stories, songs, and crafts for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
All Hands on Tech
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
ProjectArt Miami
Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes taught by professional emerging artists, in partnership with Miami-Dade Public Libraries. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 3rd. Materials are available, space is limited. To register visit https://afterschoolhq.com/ProjectArtMiami/activity/projectartnaranjabranch. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Register
Cancelled
True Crime Book Club - Columbine by Dave Cullen
Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a lighthearted discussion of this fascinating yet disturbing genre. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact us at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs. +
Sunshine State Book Club - Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen
Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Love books with a local twist? Join us for the Sunshine State Book Club, where every book we read has a touch of Florida flair! From sandy shores and swampy mysteries to unforgettable characters and real-life legends, our monthly titles feature books set in Florida or written by Florida authors. For more information, please contact us at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Celebrate Haitian American Heritage Month
Fri, May 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate Haitian American Heritage Month with stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.
Register
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Jun 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Digital Art for Beginners
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Unlock your hidden creativity with digital art! This introductory class covers the fundamentals of digital art, from basic design principles to using software tools to bring your visions to life. Perfect for beginners eager to express themselves digitally. Equipment will be provided during the program, but please contact us if you are interested in bringing your own! Registration required. For more information contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 7-17 years.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.
Register
The Librarian's Last Chapter - A Whodunit Mystery Game - Spooky Summer Series at Naranja
Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Step into the shadows for an evening of mystery. A beloved librarian of our rare and occult collection has met an untimely fate. Secret societies and suspicious characters lurk among ancient tomes and forgotten manuscripts. Navigate a web of hidden motives, decipher the clues, and unmask the truth. Come dressed for the occasion: Think Gothic horror, Victorian elegance and dark academia. For more information, contact the branch at 305-252-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 years.
Family Storytime - Celebrate Father's Day
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Father's Day with stories, songs, and crafts for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
All Hands on Tech
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers - Celebrate Father's Day
Fri, Jun 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate Father's Day with stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 14, 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.
Cancelled
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Color Your World with Books starring Brent Gregory! - Summer Reading Challenge
Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Prepare to be blown away by Brent Gregory and his exciting magic show. For more information please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Digital Art for Beginners
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Unlock your hidden creativity with digital art! This introductory class covers the fundamentals of digital art, from basic design principles to using software tools to bring your visions to life. Perfect for beginners eager to express themselves digitally. Equipment will be provided during the program, but please contact us if you are interested in bringing your own! Registration required. For more information contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 7-17 years.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.
Register
Summerween Party! - Spooky Summer Series at Naranja
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
It's Halloween in Summer...It's Summerween! Who says you have to wait for October to get spooky? Enjoy a costume dance party, scary-fun arts and crafts, and more. For more information contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Jun 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Digital Art for Beginners
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Unlock your hidden creativity with digital art! This introductory class covers the fundamentals of digital art, from basic design principles to using software tools to bring your visions to life. Perfect for beginners eager to express themselves digitally. Equipment will be provided during the program, but please contact us if you are interested in bringing your own! Registration required. For more information contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 7-17 years.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.
Register
Bone-Chilling Book Club: You're Dead to Me - Spooky Summer Series at Naranja
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Read, snack, and chat about You're Dead to Me, by Amy Christine Parker. A scholarship student at a Florida private school has been revealing the secrets of her town's arrogant elite. But when she's exposed and begins seeing visions of her own ghost, she realizes she might be in more danger than she ever thought. A fast-paced mystery adventure with alligators, ghosts, mean-girls, and bloody twists. For more information contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
All Hands on Tech
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) as they present "This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now." This 28 minute documentary and digital exhibition delves into contemporary Black life through the powerful lens of four extraordinary artists and is accompanied by an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. A Q&A session will follow the screening. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Register
Sunshine State Book Club - A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Love books with a local twist? Join us for the Sunshine State Book Club, where every book we read has a touch of Florida flair! From sandy shores and swampy mysteries to unforgettable characters and real-life legends, our monthly titles feature books set in Florida or written by Florida authors. For more information, please contact us at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Fri, Jun 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition! Presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 28, 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
College Compass: Navigating Admissions & Aid
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Take control of your future! This monthly workshop series led by a professional college admissions counselor provides step-by-step guidance through the entire college application process. Find the right school and program for you, build a standout application, unlock valuable scholarship opportunities and confidently navigate the FAFSA and financial aid process. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 14 - 18 yrs.
Digital Art for Beginners
Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Unlock your hidden creativity with digital art! This introductory class covers the fundamentals of digital art, from basic design principles to using software tools to bring your visions to life. Perfect for beginners eager to express themselves digitally. Equipment will be provided during the program, but please contact us if you are interested in bringing your own! Registration required. For more information contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 7-17 years.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.
Register
Magic: The Gathering Club - Build & Battle
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whether you're an experienced player or just curious, come play Magic with us this summer. Over five weeks, you'll build your skills and create your own custom deck - which you get to keep at the end of the program. No experience needed, and we'll provide the cards. Make new friends, learn to play, and dive into the world of Magic! Thank you to MagiKids.org for supporting this program. For more information, contact the branch at gonzalezmi@mdpls.org or 305-242-2290. Ages 10 - 17 years.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 05, 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.
Fun with LEGO®
Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO® blocks. For more information, please contact the library at 305-242-2290 or gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
Teen Library Advisory Committee - Let's Make It Your Space
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Families with young children are invited to join interactive discussions focusing on child development skills that promote language, academic, social and emotional intelligence, strengthening parent-child interactions and the use of conscious discipline approaches. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.
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Magic: The Gathering Club - Build & Battle
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whether you're an experienced player or just curious, come play Magic with us this summer. Over five weeks, you'll build your skills and create your own custom deck - which you get to keep at the end of the program. No experience needed, and we'll provide the cards. Make new friends, learn to play, and dive into the world of Magic! Thank you to MagiKids.org for supporting this program. For more information, contact the branch at gonzalezmi@mdpls.org or 305-242-2290. Ages 10 - 17 years.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and activities for the entire family. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages.
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