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.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers Wed., Nov. 5, 12, 19 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Toddlers and caregivers will hear stories, sing songs and enjoy activities. Ages 18 mos. – 3
Teen Library Advisory Board Wed., Nov. 5, 19. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Earn volunteer hours and make the library a place for you and your friends. Plan and implement events, give feed-back about books, movies, video games and more. Ages 13 – 19
Tai Chi for Beginners Fri., Nov. 7, 14, 21 11 a.m. – Noon Led by a library staffer, this class of gentle and graceful movements is designed to improve bal-ance, coordination, focus and mental health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Ages 19+
Homework Help & Tutoring Sat., Nov. 8, 15 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.
Vegan Pizza Party for Kids Sat., Nov. 8 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Chef and author Janay Laing leads a class that will use dairy-free cheese, plant-based pepperoni and fresh veggies to make pizzas. Decorate dairy-free ice cream cones for dessert. Ages 5 – 17
Bachata and Cha Cha for Beginners Sat., Nov. 15 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Dance professional Suzy Q will teach students all the moves. Ages 12+
Chess Free Play: Think, Move, Play Tues., Nov. 18 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Whether a beginner or experienced, test your skills in a friendly game of chess. Ages 8+