All of the library’s monthly courses are normally listed in these pages. But during the coronavirus pandemic, all of the branches in the county library system are closed and programming is canceled. Until libraries reopen, due dates are extended and late fees won’t be charged, the county said. Readers can download ebooks, audio books, movies and music at mdpls.org. If you relied upon the library to access the internet, you...

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Town Manager Edward Pidermann was expected to announce on April 27 that the town’s parks will partially reopen before the weekend. Basketball courts, tot lots and playgrounds would likely remain closed so that residents could continue to practice social distancing to protect themselves from the deadly COVID-19 virus. Fields could be used for casual play but not by teams or large groups, Pidermann said. Town Hall may reopen on May...

At Royal Oaks Park on a recent Friday morning, people waited inside 750 cars to receive vegetables and fruit gathered up by Feeding South Florida for a hunger relief effort organized by Miami Lakes Councilman Luis Collazo. “They’re lining up at midnight,” Collazo said about those seeking help at the park on April 24. “That’s hunger.” Collazo was joined by Mayor Manny Cid, Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez, Councilman Josh Dieguez and...

Three Florida International University swimming and diving team members earned the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America’s (CSCAA) All-American status for their performances during the 2019-2020 season. Sophomore Maha Gouda from Egypt and freshmen Jasmine Nocentini from Italy and Mandy Song from China were announced as All-Americans on April 8. “Despite the cancellation of the NCAA Championships, Coach Randy...