The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes. Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.
Talk Crafty to Me! Thurs., Aug. 17, 11 a.m. – Noon
Take a break from adulting by making cool crafts and meet other creative people. Illuminate your room and let your canvas shine. Use paint and hot glue to bring your painting to life.
Materials provided. Ages 19+
Florida State Attorney’s Office Community Outreach Mon., Aug. 21, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
A representative from the state attorney’s office will answer questions and concerns. Ages 19+
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas Tues., Aug. 22, Sept. 5, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. - Noon
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers in English and Spanish. Registration required. Ages 18 mos. - 3.
Chess Club Tues., Aug. 22, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Play with other fans of the game. Ages 8 - 18.
Teen Advisory Board Wed., Aug. 23, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Earn community service hours and provide feedback to the library about books, movies, video games and more in its collections.
Ages 16 – 19
Dominoes and Cafecito Thurs., Aug. 24, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Enjoy a game of dominoes and a shot of Cuban coffee. Ages 55+
Introduction to Ballroom Dance Thurs., Aug. 31, 11 a.m. – Noon. Learn basic ballroom dance steps during this class taught by a professional instructor. Ages 19+.
Slime Monster Jars Wed., Sept. 6, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Create your own ooey-gooey monster in this art class. Materials provided. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.
Ages 8 – 18
Chess Club Tues., Sept. 12, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Play with other fans of the game. Ages 8 - 18.
LEGO @ Your Library Wed., Sept. 13, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Build with LEGO blocks for an hour. Building blocks will be provided. Ages 5+
Florida State Attorney’s Office Community Outreach Mon., Sept. 18, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. A representative from the state attorney’s office will answer questions and concerns. Ages 19+
Talk Crafty to Me! Thurs., Sept. 21, 11 a.m. – Noon. Take a break from adulting by making cool crafts and meet other creative people. This session, make art using a Cricut machine and acrylic paint. Materials provided. Ages 19+
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. It is closed Sundays. To register for classes go to: https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.