The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Space is limited and registration is required for many events.
Freedom to Read Selfie Station Wed., Oct. 4, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate your freedom to read by taking a selfie with your favorite book. Presented by the Teen Advisory Board. Ages 13 – 19.
Florida Licensing on Wheels Fri., Oct. 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Renew a driver’s license, get a replacement; change a name or address; get an ID card, renew a vehicle registration or buy a specialty license plate. For appointments call 305-822-6520. Ages 18+.
Homework Help & Tutoring Sat., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified teachers meet students in grades K-12 for one-hour sessions to help with homework and tutoring in reading, math and science. This free service funded in part by The Children’s Trust. For more information email tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413 or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor.
STEM Saturdays Sat., Oct. 7, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Do a hands-on STEM activity with FIU undergrad and medical students. Materials provided. Made possible by the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP. Ages 5 – 15.
Graffiti Art with Atomik Wed., Oct. 11, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join artist Atomik as he demonstrates how to draw a small scale mural in his style. Ages 12 – 19.
Bingo Bash Thurs., Oct. 12, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Socialize with friends while playing Bingo. Ages 50+.
Rug Tufting Basics Sat., Oct. 14 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Take a short lesson to learn techniques and work on a mini rug to complete and take home. Materials provided. Ages 19+.
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas Tues., Oct. 17, 11 a.m. - Noon. Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers in English and Spanish. Registration required.
Ages 18 mos. - 3.
Costume Karaoke Wed., Oct. 18, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dress as your alter ego and sing! Experienced and first-time karaoke singers welcome. Ages 13 – 19.
Talk Crafty to Me! Thurs., Oct. 19, 11 a.m. – Noon. Make cool crafts while meeting other creatives. Materials provided. Ages 19+
Strange stories from the Pacific Northwest with Alton Chung Sat., Oct. 21, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Master storyteller Alton Chung shares mysterious tales from the Pacific Northwest. The event will be live streamed at the branch and can be watched via Zoom. Registrants will receive an email with the Zoom link. All ages.
Not Your Mamma’s Mummies: Mummies from everywhere but Egypt Wed., Oct. 25, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate the spooky season with an exploration of mummies in places you never suspected they would be. Ages 12 – 18.
Dominoes and Cafecito Thurs., Oct. 26, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Enjoy a game of dominoes and a shot of Cuban coffee. Age 55+.
Ghost stories from Japan with Alton Chung Sat., Oct. 28, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Master storyteller Alton Chung shares traditional ghost stories from the Land of the Rising Sun. The event will be live streamed at the branch and can be watched via Zoom. Registrants will receive an email with the Zoom link. All ages.
The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed Sunday. To register for classes to go:
https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.