The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, as space is limited.
Magic Butterflies Craft Wed., Nov. 1, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Decorate, wind and release magic butterflies from your hands. Materials provided.
Ages 8 – 18.
Homework Help & Tutoring Sat., Nov. 4, 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Certified teachers meet students in grades K-12 for one-hour sessions to help with homework and tutoring in reading, math and science. This free service 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.
STEM Saturdays Sat., Nov. 4, 2 p.m. – 3:30 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.
Painting Piggy Banks Wed., Nov. 8, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Paint a piggy bank and learn the basics of saving. In partnership with Dade County Federal Credit Union’s Gen-You team.
Ages 8 – 18.
Bingo Bash Thurs., Nov. 9, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join a game of Bingo and socialize with friends.
Ages 50+.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas Tues., Nov. 14, 28, 11 a.m. – Noon
Join library staff for stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish for toddlers and their caregivers.
Ages 18-3.
Chess Club Tues., Nov. 14, 28, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Play with other fans of the game.
Ages 8 – 18.
Talk Crafty to Me! Thurs., Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Make cool crafts and meet other creatives. Materials provided.
Ages 19+.
Toddler Sign and Sing Workshop Tues., Nov. 21, 11 a.m. – Noon
Learn basic American Sign Language through children’s music and find out how to incorporate ASL into your everyday life. It’s recommended that children are accompanied by their caregivers.
Ages 1 – 4.
Dominoes and Cafecito Thurs., Nov. 30, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Enjoy a game of dominoes and a shot of Cuban coffee.
Ages 55+.
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.