The library is offering virtual programming, with many courses sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board, via Zoom in November and December.
Space is limited and you must sign up in advance.
Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email 24 hours before a class begins.
STEM Saturday Structure of DNA
Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.
Best for Ages 5 - 15
Do you how DNA is structured? Create your own DNA structure at home during this fun and interactive STEM activity. Made possible by FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, James Wilson Bridges, MD Medical Society and the Florida Blue Foundation. You will need the following supplies: four long pipe cleaners in two different colors; two pipe cleaners each cut into eight parts; four different colors of bead that will represent the four bases, eight of each color.
Piggie and Gerald **
Thursday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.
From the comfort of your home, watch as Piggie and Gerald come to life in this fun medley of stories performed by the Miami Children’s Museum.
Drums for All **
Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.
From the comfort of your home, learn about traditional Japanese Taiko drum rhythms and play along with household items. Learn about sound, rhythm, counting and listening while drumming together in this all-abilities and sensory-friendly, interactive at-home workshop.
Clay Creations
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to create your own clay creations for unlimited fun. You’ll need air dry clay. A recipe to make your own: 3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup salt; 2 cups All Purpose Flour and food coloring.
Not a Box **
Thursday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.
From the comfort of your home, watch as a cardboard box is NOT just a cardboard box. Imagination rules as ordinary cardboard boxes are transformed into the extraordinary in this theater adaptation from the Miami Children’s Museum.
How to Draw Cartoon Cats **
Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m.
Participants will learn how to create their own cartoon style cats. Materials needed: Cardstock, pencil and fine tip markers.
Mandala Drawing for Teens
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to draw your own mandala in this live, online workshop. With only a pencil and paper, create a beautiful work of art with complex geometric designs using lines and patterns.
Pete the Cat **
Thursday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.
From the comfort of your home, watch as Pete the Cat, the coolest and calmest cat in town, leaps off the page through song and dance, ready to teach little ones not to worry in this theater adaptation from Miami Children’s Museum. Online event hosted through Zoom.
STEM Saturday DIY Robotic Hand
Saturday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.
Best for ages 5 - 15
During this fun and interactive activity, you will create your own robotic hand using simple materials that you may already have at home. Made possible by FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, James Wilson Bridges, MD Medical Society and the Florida Blue Foundation. You will need the following supplies:
Cardboard big enough to take the shape of your hand; child-safe scissors; pencil/marker; ruler; glue (hot glue/ Super Glue preferrable; Popsicle sticks; plastic straws and long piece of string to cut into pieces.
Stop Motion Fun! **
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to create stop motion films using your cell phone. Materials needed: Cellphone; Stop Motion app (a free app); construction paper and markers.
Drums for ALL **
Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m.
From the comfort of your home, learn about traditional Japanese Taiko drum rhythms and play along with household items. Learn about sound, rhythm, counting, listening, while drumming together in this all-abilities and sensory-friendly interactive at-home workshop.
Easy FX (Special Effects) **
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to create easy special effects such as bruises, cuts and scrapes using rice, cotton and other household items. Materials needed: Gelatin packets, rice, coffee, white glue, optional to make stage blood: corn syrup, food coloring, chocolate syrup, toilet tissue and/or household make up.
Custom Cards **
Saturday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m.
Students will learn how to create custom greeting cards using watercolor techniques and construction paper. Materials needed: Cardstock or watercolor paper; glue; scissors; glitter or tinfoil; plastic Ziploc bag and colored markers.
**Classes made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.
For more info visit online.