Miami Lakes Library Programs through Aug. 22

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, July 20, 2023

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Space in classes is limited and registration may be required. 

Teen Crafty Corner  Thurs., July 20,  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Explore your creativity through inventive, multimedia crafts.  Ages 12 – 18

Homework Help and Tutoring  Sat., July 22, 29,  Aug. 5, 12,  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Free, in-person tutoring by certified teachers for grades K-12 in reading, math and science. Visit www.mdpls.org/tutor for more information and to register. Funded in part by The Children’s Trust.

Chess Club  Tues., July 25, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Play with other fans of the game.  Ages 8 - 18.

All Together Now: LEGO @ Your Library  Wed., July 26, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Build with LEGO for an hour. Building blocks provided.  Ages 5+.

Let’s Get Crafty Thurs., July 27, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Crafts for little kids who may need caregiver’s help. Materials provided while supplies last.  Ages 19 mos. – 5.

Paint Your Own Suncatcher Wed., Aug. 2, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Create a suncatcher to capture rays of light and cast an array of colors across a room. Materials provided, registration required. 

Ages 8 - 18

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas Tues., Aug. 8, 22, 11 a.m. - Noon. Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers in English and Spanish. Registration required.  Ages 18 mos - 3.

Chess Club  Tues., Aug. 8, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Play with other fans of the game.  Ages 8 - 18.

Create Your Own Worry Pet  Wed., Aug. 9, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Make your own felt friend to help you feel comfortable wherever you go. Materials provided, registration rquired.

Ages 8+

Bingo Bash Thurs., Aug. 10, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Socialize with players for a fun game. Registration required. Ages 50+

Juggling Show Sat. Aug. 12, 11 a.m - Noon.  Interactive and fun-filled juggling and comedy show. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas  Tues., Aug. 22, 11 a.m. - Noon. Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers in English and Spanish. Registration required.  Ages 18 mos - 3.

Chess Club  Tues., Aug. 22,  6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Play with other fans of the game. Ages 8 - 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.  It is closed Sundays. To register for classes go to: https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.