Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during June:
Summer Reading Program: This year’s program runs from June 6 to August 1. No matter your age, all are eligible for a chance to win a fabulous prize. Just read or listen to a book, attend a library program or download and listen to an eBook for a minimum of two hours a week.
For Children and Families:
Summer Reading Kick Off – Sculpt Your Own Superhero – Local artist Gary Fonseca will show participants how to create their own superhero action hero out of raw materials. For all ages but limited to 40 participants at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6.
“Go” Club of Miami Lakes – Has chess lost its thrill for you? Come try “Go,” a thought provoking strategy game from ancient Japan. Meets from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27.
Cerebral LEGO/Bricks for Kidz – Lego challenges designed to educate children as they play. Program is facilitated by an educator who explains the mechanics and engineering of each challenge. Limited to 20 children, best for ages 8-12 years. Meets at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.
Every Hero Has A Story: What’s Your Super Power? – Children will learn about real life everyday heros and what makes them special. Limited to 25 participants and best for ages 7-12. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, June 11 and 18.
Superhero Balloon Workshop – Jimmy Picos from the Balloon Experts will show children how to use balloons to create their very own super hero. Program made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27.
Home Depot Kid’s Workshop – A hands-on workshop where participants can learn to create and build something for their home with easy to use tools and materials. What you make, you keep! Registration is required for ages 6-12 and programing limited to 25 participants. Program made possible by the Miami Lakes Home Depot at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 25.
Saturday Matinee at the Library – Miami Lakes Branch presents family friendly films. This month’s movie is “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13.
Corey the Wildlife Girl – Corey will share real wild animals and teach attendees all about wildlife. Program made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20.
For Teens:
Tween Book Club – A children’s book club for ages 8-12 that meets once a month to discuss the chosen book. This month’s title is “The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate” by Jacqueline Kelly. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20.
Special Effects Makeup Workshop for Teen – Every hero needs a villain. Join artist Adrienne Tabet House of Makeup Artistry as she uses special effects makeup techniques to help attendees create their own villain. Program made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Advisory Board at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2.
Unmarked! Matinee - Teen Club presents a series of films celebrating heroes, real or fictional for ages 13-19 years at 3 p.m. on the following days:
Wednesday, June 3 - “Justice League War”
Wednesday, June 10 - “Guardians of the Galaxy”
Wednesday, June 17 - “Grandmaster”
Wednesday, June 24 - “Summer Wars”
Escape the Ordinary with Arts and Crafts – Make extraordinary art with ordinary materials. For ages 18 years an up at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 15.
For Adults:
Escape the Ordinary with Extraordinary Films – Plan an adult film night out with the movie “Spaceballs” at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 8.
Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.’s Mobile Office Community Outreach – This is an opportunity for the community to speak with the Commissioner and/or his representative at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 8.
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s Outreach – A member of Rep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visit the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24.
Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.