Miami Lakes Library Programs through July 8

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 15, 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. 

Father’s Day Joke-off 

Wed., June 14   4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Share your best family friendly Dad Joke. Participants will receive a small prize while supplies last. All ages. 

Teen Crafty Corner 

Thurs., June 15 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Explore your creativity through multi-media crafts. Ages 12 - 18. 

Homework Help and Tutoring 

Sat., June 17, 24. Sat., July 1, 8.  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.

Magically Together with Brent Gregory

Sat., June 17  3 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Magician Brent Gregory’s interactive show combines mind-bending magic with comedy.  All ages.

All Together Now: STEAM Craft

Wed., June 21  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Team STEAM activities to see whose creation – a hovercraft or craft stick launcher -- functions the best.  Ages 8 – 18.

Let’s Get Crafty

Thurs., June 22   3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Crafts for little kids who may need a caregiver’s help. Materials provided while supplies last.  Ages 19 mos. – 5.

Nihon Buyo: Japanese Classical Dance

Fri., June 23  3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Learn this elegant art form with dancer Satomi Hirano. Presented by the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.  All ages.

Chess Club  

Tues., June 27   6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Play with fans of the game.  Ages 8 - 18.

LEGO @ Your Library

Wed., June 28  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Build with LEGO for an hour.  Building blocks provided.  Ages 5+.

Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Sat. July 1  2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Racers will compete for prizes at the finale to be held Sat. Aug. 12 at the Main Library.  Played on Nintendo Switch, controllers will be provided. 

Registration required. Ages 13 – 19.

    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 check for hours, class and registration information go to: 

https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.