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 see what is available, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC. The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and closed Sunday.
Homework Help & Tutoring Sat., Oct. 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1. 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, call 305-375-1413 or go to www.mdpls.org/tutor.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers Wed., Oct. 22, 29 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Toddlers and caregivers will hear stories, sing songs and enjoy activities. Ages 18 mos. – 3
Paint Pour Skulls – Teen Library Advisory Committee Wed., Oct. 15 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Use an acrylic paint pour technique to decorate plaster skulls. Make friends, too. Ages 13 – 19
Make Your Own Bouncy Balls Thurs., Oct. 16 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mix simple household ingredients to create homemade bouncy balls. Kids will explore chemical reactions, polymers and elasticity while making balls. Ages 7 - 12
Tai Chi for Beginners Fri., Oct. 17, 24, 31. 11 a.m. – Noon Led by a library staffer, this class of gentle and graceful movements is designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and mental health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Ages 19+
Chess Free Play: Think, Move, Play Tues., Oct. 21 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Whether a beginner or experienced, test your skills in a friendly game of chess. Ages 8+
Drumline at the Library Wed., Oct. 22 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Miami Lakes Middle School’s drumline will perform for the community. Ages 8 - 19
Pumpkin Palooza: Plaster, Paint & Fun Thurs., Oct. 23 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Kids can decorate their own mini plaster pumpkins with paint, glitter and autumn flair. All supplies provided. Ages 7 - 12
Spooky Tales Magic Show Sat., Oct. 25 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Join Magician Brent Gregory for magic fun and a few spooky tales. All Ages
Straw Rocket Challenge Tues., Oct. 28 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Kids design and launch their own rockets while learning about aerodynamics and physics. Using just paper, tape and straws they’ll build rockets and test how far they can fly using air for fuel. Lessons include design, engineering and science. Ages 6 - 11
Living Life Haunted with Dr. Bill Slevin Thurs., Oct. 30 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join renowned paranormal expert Dr. Bill Slevin for a presentation based on his autobiography. He’ll describe true hauntings and dark encounters he’s experienced in his life. Ages 8+
STEM Saturday Sat., Nov. 1 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Do a STEM activity with FIU undergraduate and medical students. Materials provided. Made possible by the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP.
Ages 5 – 15