Miami-Dade Public Library has launched a new and improved website – www.mdpls.org. The redesigned site, created by the library’s in-house digital team, embodies the mission to maintain and improve library services that reflect the informational, educational and recreational needs of the community. The home page welcomes visitors with bold new colors, a clean design, and moving images featuring content created by library...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during April: For Children: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April  17. For Teens: Tween Book Club – This is a tween book club for ages 8-12. Members meet once a month to discuss the chosen book of the month. Registration required. Meets at 11...

  Many students lose up to two months of math and reading skills every summer, according to the National Summer Learning Association, but the summer “brain drain” can be prevented with enriching summer camps that include an academic component. For tips on choosing the best summer camp and how to keep your children engaged and learning during the summer, look for a copy of The Children’s Trust 2014 Summer Programs...

  Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and District 13 Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. dedicated two new lighted soccer fields during a groundbreaking on Saturday, April 12, at the state-of-the-art “Soccer 5” Soccer Complex at Amelia Earhart park, 401 E. 65 Street, in Hialeah. The facility will include a Soccer Field Center and other soccer amenities. “The new soccer fields at Amelia Earhart...

  The Miami Lakes Optimist Club recently concluded its Spring 2014 Flag Football season under league commissioner Javier Zapata. Over 100 children participated in the league this season, receiving trophies at the league's closing ceremony event on Saturday, April 12 at Royal Oaks Park.  The season was made possible, in part, by the following league sponsors: Express Employment Professionals; Future Force Personnel; Guy Brickman...