March Programs at the Library in Miami Lakes

Miami Lakes Branch Library
6699 Windmill Gate Rd.
Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014
305-822-6520

For Children & Families
Crafty Little Fingers
Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Make a variety of craft projects, as supplies last. Toddlers may need help. Registration not required.

STEM Saturday
March 7, 10 a.m. - Noon
Ages 5 to 15.
FIU students will dissect an eye.

Movies for Kids
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 3 p.m. -5 p.m.
March 4: “Snow Dogs” -PG
March 11: “Darby O’Gill and the Little People” -G
March 18: “Pokemon
Detective Pikachu” -PG
March 25: “The Croods” -PG

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing For Toddlers
In English and Spanish/en Dos Idiomas
Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 18 months – 3 years.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers.

Furry Tales
Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Ages 5 - 12.
Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog may help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring a book or choose one from the library.

LEGO Club
Saturday, March 21
11 a.m. - Noon, All ages.
Create with LEGO blocks and become a master builder!

For Teenagers
Retro Game Night
Mondays, March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages 8 – 18.
Play retro video games on the big screen or classic board games around a table.

Switch On!
Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages 13 – 17. Nintendo Switch gaming. Personal controllers are suggested.

Teen Club
Tuesday, March 24
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ages 12 – 18. Play video games, watch anime, draw, participate in STEAM activities and more! Call for details.

Teen Club Presents:
Mad City Money
Tuesday, March 11
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dade County Federal Credit Union’s Gen-U presents Mad City Money. Students are given a life with income, family situation and debt. The goal is to have $100 left. The first student to finish without miscalculations wins a prize.

Teen Club: Marvel Trivia
Tuesday, March 31
Ages 12-18, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Think you know Marvel movies? Challenge other players for a chance to win a small prize.

For Adults
Circulo de Lectores
Wednesday, March 4
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Participe en una grata discusión, compartiendo sus opiniones y sugerencias sobre el título selecto del mes.

Purls of Wisdom
Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 18+. Learn basic knitting and stitching. Materials provided.

Strum the Lute: Tai Chi for Beginners
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 11 a.m. – Noon, 18+
Practice this ancient tradition and learn gentle movements to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Class is led by library staff.

Fla. Sen. Manny Diaz, Jr.
Community Outreach
Monday, March 9
2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Staff from the senator’s office will meet with constituents.

Reel in the Afternoon
Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Diverse films for a discerning audience.
March 6: “Erin Brockovich”
March 13: “Captain Marvel”
March 20: “Suffragette”
March 27: “Wonder Woman”

Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, March 17
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Call for this month’s title.

Rev & Flow
Mondays, March 9, 23 and 30
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
A one-of-a-kind fitness format that is kind to your joints without compromising the intensity of the workout. Prepare to be challenged!

The Children’s Trust Parent Club Workshops
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 11 and 18
Get advice on raising successful, responsible kids with healthy self-esteem who can deal with stress. Workshops topics include positive parenting; raising confident, competent children; building blocks of good behavior and building blocks of child development. Presented by Be Strong
International.

Meditation Class
Fridays, March 6 and 20
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Ages 18+.
Learn grounding techniques to help calm the mind and breathe properly. Open to all levels.

Miami-Dade County
Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s Initiative on Aging, presented by Humana:

Technology & Scam
Protection Series
Wednesday, March 25
1 p.m - 2 p.m.
Learn computer basics, how to surf the internet and how smartphones and tablets work.

Health & Wellness Series
Friday, March 27, 11 a.m. - Noon
Learn how to live a longer, healthier life. Topic: Healthy brain.