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. 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. 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 feedback about books, movies, video games and more.
Ages 13 – 19
Slime Making Craft
Thurs., Nov. 20
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
A hands-on slime making time. Learn the science behind polymers while mixing colors, glitter and textures to create your own unique slime.
Ages 8 – 12
Tai Chi for Beginners
Fri., Nov. 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 cloth-ing.
Ages 19+
Greeting Card Craft with Paper Circuits
Wed., Dec. 3
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Create your own light-up greeting cards using simple paper circuits and LEDs. While supplies last, you must register.
Ages 12 – 18
Homework Help & Tutoring
Sat., Dec. 6, 13
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.
STEM Saturday
Sat., Dec. 6
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Do a STEM activity with FIU undergraduate and medical students. Materials provided, registration required. Made possible by the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP.
Ages 5 – 15