The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes.
Space is limited; in some cases you must register in advance for online events.
Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches.
Homework Help & Tutoring Program
Funded by The Children’s Trust
In Person
Sat., June 11 - Aug. 13
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Reading & Science grades K-5, Math grades K-12
Online
Wed., June 15 - Aug. 10
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
For appointments: 305‑375‑1413 786‑988‑6817 (Spanish)https://www.mdpls.org/tutor
Arrgh Questions - Pirate Facts Online Event
Sat., June 18
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Historian Dr. David Head discusses whether pirates had parrots, buried treasure and other fun facts.
Ages 12+.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas Summer Stories
Tues., June 21, 28
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bilingual stories, songs and activities.
Ages 18 mos. - 3.
Chess Enthusiasts
Tues., June 21
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Play the game with other fans at the branch.
Ages 8+.
Free 60-minute Digital Marketing Webinars for small businesses
June 22, 29
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Register at: https://bit.ly/3aJg3R1
Miami Lakes Youth Advisory Board
Wed., June 22
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Earn community service hours and make the library a better place for you and your friends. Visit the branch to submit a volunteer application and show a photo ID.
Ages 16 - 19.
Rev+Flow Functional Fitness Online Class or in person
Thurs., June 23, 30
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Certified instructor leads low impact strength and balance exercises.
Ages 12+.
Introduction to traditional Japanese music
Fri., June 24
11 a.m. - Noon
Learn instruments, a 13-string zither and a 17 string bass koto, demonstrated by Dr. Joseph Amato and his students. Pressented by Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens and a grant from Toshiba International Foundation, Japan.
All ages.
Robot Petting Zoo **
Sat. June 25
11 a.m. - Noon
Meet interactive robots, built/coded in hands on activities. Presented by the Museum of Discovery and Science.
Ages 8 - 12.
Intro to Sewing **
Sat. June 25
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Designer Antonio teaches how to use a sewing machine and you’ll make a summer bag. Materials included.
Ages 8 -18.
Scratch Coding Basics - Online Class
Mon., June 27
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Learn to program and make interactive games, animation, art and stories using the Scratch program.
Ages 8 - 12.
Hurricane Science and Forecasting Online Class Tues., June 28
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
University of Miami presentation on the science of hurricanes, how they are forecasted, the current research and predictions for the 2022 Atlantic storm season.
Ages 18+
Spanish Guitar with Frank V.
Wed., June 29
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of classical and flamenco works.
All ages.
The library is at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. It is open Mon. - Thurs.,
9:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed Sunday.
For information about online classes go to https://bit.ly/3yrDA2p.
** Made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.