The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday.
READy, Set, Go: Storytelling Wed. August 5 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Stories, songs and activities designed to spark a love of reading, expand vocabulary, encourage participation, and strengthen comprehension. In collaboration with FIU’s Center for Children & Families, courtesy of The Children & Families, courtesy of The Children’s Trust/The Children’s Trust Parent Club.
Ages 0 - 5
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring Sat, August 8 10:00am - 1:00pm Teachers help small groups of students in one-hour sessions in reading, math, and science. For students in grades K-12.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas Mon., Aug. 10, 17, 24 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Toddlers can enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Ages 18 mos. - 3
Painting with a Librarian Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm Create a work of art with your librarian. Materials will be provided, registration is required. For more information and to register: 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Afternoon Bingo Wed, Aug. 12 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Bring your friends for an afternoon of fun bingo. Ages 6-18
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies Fri., August 14, 21 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Babies and caregivers can enjoy soothing stories, songs and finger plays. Ages 0-18 mos.
Monthly Book Club Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. Ages 19 yrs.+
Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews Thu, Aug. 20 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Read a book or watch a movie, and write a review to be featured in the library’s online catalog. Earn four hours of community service for your contribution. Registration is required.
Ages 13 - 18
LEGO® Club Sat., August 22, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Participate in a LEGO® STEM challenge. Blocks are supplied. Ages 3-12
Teen Library Advisory Committee Wed, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Earn volunteer hours while planning new programs and making new friends. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.