Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during June:
For Children and Families:
Engineering an Egg Drop – Discover the wonders of engineering and physics as participants team up with others to build an “egg craft.” This free-falling vessel will protect a special egg that tracks gravity, mass, density and other properties of physics. Presented by the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science. Best for ages 7 years and up. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16.
Libraries Rock! Board Game Hour – Enjoy an hour of playing classic board games while making new friends at the Library. Space is limited. Contact branch for registration. Event will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19.
DJ for a Day with Girls Make Beats – Set hot cues, scratch a track, and juggle beats while learning about the technology that goes into making modern music, sound production and audio engineering. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Best for ages 12 years and up. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23.
Libraries Rock! Storytime Craft Ideas – Create children’s toys using unconventional materials. Space is limited. Call or visit the branch to register. Event will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26.
Interactive Rock Concert – Unleash your own inner rock star! Play battle of the bands-themed musical games and use props to really rock the library. Best for ages 5-14 years. Presented by RockStar 101 with a special visit by the library’s Technobus. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30.
For Teens:
Libraries Rock! Dungeons and Dragons and more - Play this fantasy role playing game and create your own adventure. Sign up at the front desk for a chance to run the show. For ages 12 and up at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 25.
Libraries Rock! Hour of Code – Broaden knowledge in computer science. Hour of Code aims to demystify coding and prove that anyone can learn the basics of this useful skill. Best for ages 8-18 years at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 18.
Teen Club presents Libraries Rock! Talent Showcase – Show what kind of rock star you are. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Best for ages 12-18 years at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26.
For Adults:
Book Discussion Group – This month’s selection is “Wright Brothers” by David McCullum at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19.
USCIS Information Table – United States Citizenship and Immigration staff will provide information, materials, and answer general question about the citizenship process at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 20.
Mario Diaz-Balart Outreach Table - A member of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s staff will be available to discuss federal issues and address any concerns a constituent may have with a federal agency, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27.
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.