Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 2024

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org.

Adult Learning Academy Basic English for Beginners

Mon., Jan. 8, 22, 29  6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. The semester is Jan. 8 – March 18. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction, in person, at the library. Registration is required and will be for all 10 weeks. Space is limited. Ages 18+.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas 

Tues., Jan. 9, 23 11 a.m. – Noon

Library staff present stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 mos. - 3.

Chess Club

Tues., Jan. 9  6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Play with other fans of  the game. Ages 8 – 18.

Get Your Game On! 

Wed., Jan. 10  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  

Join the Teen Library Advisory Board and play Connect 4; Jenga; UNO; Cards Against Humanity (family edition); Exploding Kittens and Really Loud Librarians.

Ages 12 – 18.

STEM Saturday

Sat., Jan 13   3 p.m. – 4:30 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.

Acrylic Painting for Teens: Winter scene

Wed., Jan. 17  4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Make a painting with acrylics with instructor David Sexton. Materials provided. Registration required. Made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board. 

Ages 12 – 18.

Talk Crafty to Me!

Thurs., Jan. 18   11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Work on crafts with other adults. Materials provided.

Ages 19+.

Homework Help & Tutoring  

Sat, Jan. 20, 27   10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Certified teachers meet students in grades K-12 for one-hour sessions for homework help and tutoring in reading, math and science. Free and 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.

Creative Candle Making for Teens

Wed., Jan. 24  4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Select the wax color and choose a fragrance to make your own candle. Materials provided. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.

Ages 12 – 18.

     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.