Activities at the Miami Lakes Library

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, March 2, 2022

   The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering virtual and in-person programs.  Space is limited and you must sign up in advance to receive a link via email.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas   In person.  Tues., March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; 11:30 a.m. – noon.

Bilingual stories, songs and activities. Masks are required.  Ages 18 months - 3.

DJ Basics for Beginners  In person. Tue., March 1, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Learn to cue, beat match and mix. Find tracks to practice with on Freegal, a free music service available with a library card. Ages 12 – 18. 

REV + FLOW Functional Fitness In person. Thurs., March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Strengthen and sculpt your muscles with the REV+FLOW fitness method, work on developing strength and balance at home with low impact exercises during this six week series for all fitness levels. Led by a certified fitness instructor.  Ages 19+. 

STEM Saturday Sat., March 5 10:30 a.m. - noon In person. Enjoy a hands-on activity with FIU undergraduate and medical students. Made possible by the Green Family Foundation, Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program. Ages 5 - 15 yrs.

Sidewalk Chalk Art, outdoor event, in person.  Wed. March 9, 11:30 a.m. - noon. Use your imagination to create a masterpiece for the library’s sidewalk. Face mask/covering and social distancing are strongly recommended. All ages.

Frankentoys! It’s Alive!  In person. Tues. March 14, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Create your own creature mash-up out of well loved old toys. Bring stuffed toys that are falling apart, dolls or action figures with missing pieces. Take them apart to make something new and exciting. Masks are required, social distancing is encouraged. Ages 8 - 18.

Scratch coding basics, online class. Mon., March 29, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Learn how to program and make your own interactive games, animations, art and stories using the online platform Scratch. Ages 8 - 12.

Anime Basics, in person.  Tuesday, March 29, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Join us for an introduction to anime. Remember old favorites and discover new ones!  Masks are required, social distancing is encouraged. 

Ages 12 - 18.