The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies Fri., May 1, 15 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Babies and caregivers can enjoy soothing stories, songs and finger plays. Ages 0-18 mos.
Homework Help and Tutoring Sat., May 2, 9, 16 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children’s Trust.
Free Comic Book Day Sat., May 2 10 a.m. - noon Pick up a free comic book while supplies last. Browse the branch’s comic collection, too. Ages 6+
LEGO® Club Sat., May 2, 9, 16 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Participate in a LEGO® STEM challenge. Blocks are supplied. Ages 3-12
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas Mon., May 4, 11 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Toddlers and caregivers can enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Ages 18 mos. - 3
READy, Set, Go: Storytelling Wed., May 6. 11a.m. – 12 p.m. Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children’s Trust Parent Club. Stories, songs and activities to promote literacy, expand vocabulary, encourage participation and strengthen comprehension. In collaboration with FIU’s Center for Children & Families. Ages 0 - 5.
Calligraphy Cultural Workshop - Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Thurs., May 7 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Learn traditional brush writing and characters for words such as love, harmony, family and horse. Ages 6-12
Painting with a Librarian - Adult Edition Tues., May 12 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A librarian will lead a painting class; materials provided. Ages 19+
Afternoon Bingo Wed., May 13 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join a fun bingo game. Ages 6-18
Paint Your Own Dragon Thurs., May 14 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Select bold colors, add cool details and create a dragon that’s fierce, friendly or totally magical to take home. Materials provided. Ages 8+