The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org.
Adult Learning Academy Basic English for Beginners
Mon., Jan. 8, 22, 29 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. The semester is Jan. 8 – March 18. Certified teachers will provide English language instruction, in person, at the library. Registration is required and will be for all 10 weeks. Space is limited. Ages 18+.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas
Tues., Jan. 9, 23 11 a.m. – Noon
Library staff present stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 mos. - 3.
Chess Club
Tues., Jan. 9 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Play with other fans of the game. Ages 8 – 18.
Get Your Game On!
Wed., Jan. 10 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Join the Teen Library Advisory Board and play Connect 4; Jenga; UNO; Cards Against Humanity (family edition); Exploding Kittens and Really Loud Librarians.
Ages 12 – 18.
STEM Saturday
Sat., Jan 13 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Do a hands-on STEM activity with FIU undergrad and medical students. Materials provided. Made possible by the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP.
Ages 5 – 15.
Acrylic Painting for Teens: Winter scene
Wed., Jan. 17 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Make a painting with acrylics with instructor David Sexton. Materials provided. Registration required. Made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.
Ages 12 – 18.
Talk Crafty to Me!
Thurs., Jan. 18 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Work on crafts with other adults. Materials provided.
Ages 19+.
Homework Help & Tutoring
Sat, Jan. 20, 27 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Certified teachers meet students in grades K-12 for one-hour sessions for homework help and tutoring in reading, math and science. Free and funded in part by The Children’s Trust. For more information email tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413 or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor.
Creative Candle Making for Teens
Wed., Jan. 24 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Select the wax color and choose a fragrance to make your own candle. Materials provided. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.
Ages 12 – 18.
The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed Sunday. To register for classes to go: https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.