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Champion Your Health at the Library During Older Americans Month
Champion Your Health at the Library During Older Americans Month
Champion Your Health at the Library During Older Americans Month
Celebrate Older Americans Month with as we embrace this year's theme: Champion Your Health. The theme highlights the importance of prevention, wellness and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging, and encourages individuals to take an active role in managing their health and making informed decisions that support independence and overall well-being.
As part of the celebration, the Library is offering a variety of engaging programs for older adults, including fitness classes, art workshops, book discussions and more.
Celebrate Older Americans Month with as we embrace this year's theme: Champion Your Health. The theme highlights the importance of prevention, wellness and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging, and encourages individuals to take an active role in managing their health and making informed decisions that support independence and overall well-being.
As part of the celebration, the Library is offering a variety of engaging programs for older adults, including fitness classes, art workshops, book discussions and more.
What will you discover with your library card?
Older Americans Month is the perfect time to take charge of your well-being and explore new ways to stay active, informed and engaged. The Miami-Dade Public Library System can help with a wide variety of resources that cater to diverse interests and needs, from wellness and educational programs to DIY car repair guides, genealogy resources, home delivery of library materials and so much more.
Connections Home Library Service
Our Connections Home Library Service makes it possible for anyone who can't visit the library due to a disability or conditions of aging to borrow library materials through the mail with return postage included.
Connections Home Library Service
Our Connections Home Library Service makes it possible for anyone who can't visit the library due to a disability or conditions of aging to borrow library materials through the mail with return postage included.
Braille & Talking Books Library
The Miami-Dade Public Library System's Braille & Talking Books Library loans audio and Braille books and magazines, along with a player, free by mail to residents who have difficulty reading or using printed books.
Braille & Talking Books Library
The Miami-Dade Public Library System's Braille & Talking Books Library loans audio and Braille books and magazines, along with a player, free by mail to residents who have difficulty reading or using printed books.
MDPLS Digital Collections
Community Memory Project
Do you have cherished memories that you wish to share and preserve for future generations? Become a part of history and consider contributing your family photographs, keepsakes and other heirlooms to the Digital Collections' Community Memory Project.
MDPLS Digital Collections
Community Memory Project
Do you have cherished memories that you wish to share and preserve for future generations? Become a part of history and consider contributing your family photographs, keepsakes and other heirlooms to the Digital Collections' Community Memory Project.
Stay up to date on the latest news and enjoy insightful articles that keep you informed and engaged.
Miami Herald
Explore local news, events and happenings with the Miami Herald Collection.
New York Times Online
Enjoy free access to The New York Times.
The Wall Street Journal
Get online access to The Wall Street Journal, free with your library card.
OverDrive Magazines
Your 24/7 digital newsstand. From politics and fashion to tech and food, there is something for everyone.
Miami Herald
Explore local news, events and happenings with the Miami Herald Collection.
New York Times Online
Enjoy free access to The New York Times.
The Wall Street Journal
Get online access to The Wall Street Journal, free with your library card.
OverDrive Magazines
Your 24/7 digital newsstand. From politics and fashion to tech and food, there is something for everyone.
Discover engaging programs and events, including fitness classes, art workshops, book discussion groups and more.
Discover engaging programs and events, including fitness classes, art workshops, book discussion groups and more.
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Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tamiami Branch
Learn about fabric painting techniques to transform items in your closet into works of art. Have fun painting your own canvas bag. Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-223-4758 or connorsa@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
This event is full
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arcola Lakes Branch
Meet violinist Belinda Niling Stohner and maestro cellist Benjamin Whitman from musical group 'Baby B Strings' as they transport you back in time with hit songs from the '50s, '60s and '70s. You'll hear beautiful string arrangements of Elvis, The Carpenters, Andy Williams and more. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or kpowell@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Little River Branch
Have fun painting your own wine glass! Learn different techniques for transforming any glass into a unique work of art. Registration is required.
Materials provided. Presented by Crafts and Drafts Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-751-8689 or millert@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Sunny Isles Beach Branch
Learn techniques for turning everyday glass items into works of art. Wine glasses and ball jars will be provided to paint or recycle one of your own.
Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-682-0726 or vazquezh@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Thu, May 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arcola Lakes Branch - Multipurpose Room
Explore the world of photography and learn how to take pictures using your smartphone, find where they’re stored on your device and delete them. Plus, get tips for selfies, recording videos and sharing your photos. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Palmetto Bay Branch
Create a beautiful floral display using fresh, seasonal flowers in this guided workshop. Materials provided. Presented by Crafts and Drafts Miami. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
This event is full