Lunchtime Poetry & Jazz @ the Library

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Mar 10, All day

Experience a visual and immersive art experience with Fruits of the Spirit. Through large-scale, colorful paintings the exhibition invites viewers to reflect on timeless values such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness as tools for personal growth and collective healing. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. All ages.

Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level? Join our conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. 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 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language. Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers. Led by a volunteer teacher, this session is appropriate for beginning to advanced level learners. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play and socialization time. Space is limited. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or email hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.

Tue, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch™. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there's a game for everyone. Hang out, play and challenge your friends! For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through experimentation, design, and building. Develop the science process skills of observation, classification, measurement, communication, inference, and prediction. For more information, please contact the branch at lasol@mdpls.org or (305) 375-2665. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Wed, Mar 11, All day

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Open LEGO^® play at the library where you can explore your creative side. Show us what amazing things you can make. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bring your device and learn to use the Library's free online resources. Registration required. One appointment per week. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdplsl.org / Traiga su dispositivo electrónico y obtenga ayuda para usar los recursos gratis de la biblioteca. Para obtener una cita, comuníquese con la biblioteca a (305) 375-2665 o hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+ / Para más de 19 años

Color Your Cares Away

Wed, Mar 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Grab a coloring page or two and color your cares away. Select from a variety of characters, themes, and patterns. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Thu, Mar 12, All day

Movie Afternoons - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (PG-13)

Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills from the comfort of your home or office? Participate in our virtual group conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Ant-Man and the Wasp find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that pushes them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. 124 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Checkmates: A Chess Club

Thu, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, test your skills and enjoy a friendly game of chess. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Fri, Mar 13, All day

Fri, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Join us after school for an afternoon of fun with board games and more. A variety of board and other games are available to enjoy and play. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or lasol@mdpls.org. Ages 4-12 yrs.

Sat, Mar 14, All day

Community English Exchange - Hosted by MDC Small Talk Club

Sat, Mar 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

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

An English conversation meetup with MDC students and local residents where they come together to practice English in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each week, we invite at least one native speaker to join the conversation, helping everyone build confidence and fluency through real interaction. For more information, contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

AV Club: Woman in the Dunes - The Golden Age of Japanese Cinema

Sat, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Rising from the ashes after World War II, a newly rebuilt Japan quickly made a name for itself in the world of movies. Featuring films from Akira Kurosawa, Kenji Mizoguchi, and other legendary directors, this series explores a pivotal era in Japanese cinema, exploring how movies repaired a broken country and paved the way for the cultural powerhouse it is today. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-5572 or specialcollections@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

On The Mends - Clothing Repair Workshop

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

Join us to participate in lively discussions exploring spiritual growth, unity and building diverse communities. This event is open to all regardless. For more information, please contact the library at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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

Got a hole or rip in your favorite piece of clothing? Learn how to repair and mend your clothes with simple hand sewing techniques. Bring your own or work on samples provided. For more information, please contact 305-375-2665 or email quinonesj@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Not Your Mom's Book Club - Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Maehrer

Sat, Mar 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Do you enjoy tales of magic, zombie hordes and undeniable romance? Join us at the library or online for a different sort of book club. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the information desk. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to online participants within 24 hours of the start time. For more information, please contact 305-375-2665 or lasol@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Mon, Mar 16, All day

Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Department

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime experience! Together, we’ll explore how shared reading builds language development and early literacy skills. Families will enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed to spark a love of reading, expand vocabulary, encourage participation, and strengthen comprehension. In collaboration with FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the library at 305-375-2665 or lasol@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Mar 17, All day

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Wed, Mar 18, All day

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Color Your Cares Away

Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Thu, Mar 19, All day

Movie Afternoons - Airplane! (PG)

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

A traumatized ex-flier boards a plane hoping to win back his flight attendant girlfriend. Meanwhile, the pilots get food poisoning, and someone must land the jet. 86 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Checkmates: A Chess Club

Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Fri, Mar 20, All day

Fri, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Community English Exchange - Hosted by MDC Small Talk Club

Sat, Mar 21, All day

Cancelled

Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Film & Paint with Beth Bru - Fruits of the Spirit

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Second Floor Gallery

As part of the Fruits of the Spirit exhibition, participants will view the 16mm film Painting the Town: The Illusionistic Murals of Richard Haas. While watching the one-hour film, guests will be guided in free-play watercolor painting, translating inspiration from the screen into their own expressive works in real time. No painting experience is needed. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. All Ages.

Board Game Hangout

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Bring your friends or make some new ones while playing board games of all kinds. Feel free to bring your own game or use the ones at the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

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

Mon, Mar 23, All day

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Mar 24, All day

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Wed, Mar 25, All day

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Color Your Cares Away

Wed, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Thu, Mar 26, All day

Movie Afternoons - Art of Racing in the Rain (PG)

Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

A dog wants to be reincarnated into a human. The dog reflects on his life and relationship with a race car driver who understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack may also be used in everyday life. 109 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Checkmates: A Chess Club

Thu, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Community English Exchange - Hosted by MDC Small Talk Club

Fri, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Cancelled

Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online Event: Use eBay, Etsy and Other Shopping Sites for Family History

Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Special Collections Virtual Programs Room

Join certified genealogist Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal and learn how to locate family heirlooms using effective search strategies, such as how to negotiate a purchase with sellers and participate in auctions. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact 305-375-5572 or email specialcollections@mdpls.org. All Ages.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Love puzzles? Bring in your gently used puzzles (all pieces included, please!) and trade them for something new-to-you. It's a great way to refresh your collection, meet fellow puzzle fans, and discover your next favorite challenge. For more information 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Puzzlers Piece Together! - Community Jigsaw Puzzle

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Stop by and help build our community jigsaw puzzle. Whether you add one piece or many, you’re helping bring the picture together! For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or thompsonlo@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Use Your Voice - Workshop for Teens

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Young Adults Area

Learn to express yourself and discover the power of your voice in a fun, interactive workshop with local TV and film professional Mauriett Chayeb-Mendez. After facing childhood bullying, Mauriett found her confidence through voice acting jobs for animated series and anime films that stream all over the world. Hear her inspiring story and take part in a mini vocal lesson that will help you find your own unique voice. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

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

Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Spanish Guitar Serenade

Fri, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Guitarist Frank V. performs a variety of classical and flamenco pieces. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. All Ages.

Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Community English Exchange - Hosted by MDC Small Talk Club

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

Cancelled

Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

AV CLUB: Destroy All Monsters - Kintsugi: The Golden Age of Japanese Cinema

Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

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

Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Department

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Department

Macramé Workshop for Teens

Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Young Adults Area

Create beautiful, handcrafted designs using knotting techniques in this guided workshop. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers that are eager to make unique wall hangings, plant holders and more! Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.

Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Movie Afternoons - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG-13)

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Lloyd Vogel is creating a video profile of Fred Rogers, star of the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood program. While filming and interviewing his subject, Rogers, in turn, begins to interview Vogel, asking him probing self-awareness questions. 109 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Community English Exchange - Hosted by MDC Small Talk Club

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

Cancelled

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

On The Mends - Clothing Repair Workshop

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

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

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Movie Afternoons - Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13)

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

A chronicle of the rock band Queen which rose to fame thanks to their revolutionary sound and the theatrics of their front man, Freddie Mercury, culminating in their historic performance at the July 1985 Live Aid concert. 134 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Fri, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Community English Exchange - Hosted by MDC Small Talk Club

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Cancelled

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

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

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Tue, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Movie Afternoons - The Princess Bride (PG)

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

In this delightfully fractured tale, a grandfather reads a story about a beautiful young woman to his bored grandson. Then, the audience is magically transported into the tale, complete with villains, creepy creatures, and a love story. 98 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Fri, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Community English Exchange - Hosted by MDC Small Talk Club

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Cancelled

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Puzzlers Piece Together! - Community Jigsaw Puzzle

Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Not Your Mom's Book Club - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

Sat, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Tue, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Young Adults Area

Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department

Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Movie Afternoons - Belfast (PG-13)

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Thu, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

First Floor Community Room

Nine-year-old Buddy and his family are torn between staying or moving as their home in Northern Ireland is embroiled in conflict between Protestants and Catholics in the late 1960s. 97 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Spanish Guitar Serenade

Fri, May 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Guitarist Frank V. performs a variety of classical and flamenco pieces. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. All Ages.

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Department

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle - Advanced Level

Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Wed, May 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm