The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes. To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.
Summer Reading Challenge - Adventure Begins at Your Library June 1 - Aug. 14 Prizes may include Miami Marlins tickets, a Frost Science Museum family membership and more. Go to https://bit.ly/3Vmjy4J.
Teen Library Advisory Board Wed., July 17, 24, 31 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Earn community service hours, participate in planning and implementing events and provide feedback about books, movies, video games and more. Ages 13 – 19
Adventure Begins with Teens Reading and Reviewing Wed., July 17, 24, 31 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Read a book and write a review for the online catalog while earning community service hours. Ages 13 – 19
Wine Glass Painting Thurs., July 18 11 am. – Noon Learn different techniques to transform any glass into a work of art. Materials provided, registration required. Class is full, to sign up for the wait list go to https://bit.ly/3LmgKOU. Ages 19+
Tai Chi for Beginners Fri., July 19 11 a.m. – Noon Practice the ancient art of gentle movements to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Led by library staff. Ages 18+
Homework Help & Tutoring Sat, July 20, 27 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified teachers tutor students in reading, math and science for one-hour sessions. For grades K-12. Free and funded in part by The Children’s Trust. For information contact tutoring@mdpls.org or 305-375-1413. www.mdpls.org/tutor.
Chess Club Tues., July 23 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Hone your skills or have fun while playing chess. Ages 8 - 18
All About That Pace Cardio Workout Fri., July 26 11 a.m. – Noon. Join a low-impact cardio workout, walk in place and move at your own pace. Ages 19+
Instrument Petting Zoo: The Sound of Strings Sat., July 27 2 p.m – 3 p.m. Explore a variety of stringed instruments with local guitarist Francisco Valle. From an electric guitar to a mandolin to a tres, get a hands-on demonstration of some stringed instruments. Registration required. Ages 8 – 18.
DMV (FLOW) Fri., Aug. 2 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Florida Licensing on Wheels helps residents renew a driver’s license or obtain a replacement; change a name or address on a license; get an ID card; renew a vehicle registration or buy a specialty license plate. Registration is required. Call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 18+
The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Sunday.