Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during November:
For Children and Families:
Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, November 6, 13 and 20.
PAWS 2 Read – Certified therapy dogs listen as children read aloud and practice their reading skills at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 8.
Saturday Matinee at the Library – Family friendly films including “Free Birds!” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 8.
Family Game Day! – Take a break from holiday stress and enjoy classic board games for the whole family. From Sorry to Chess to Legos and Monopoly, there is something to entertain family and friends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 29.
Tween Book Club – This is a children’s book club that meets once a month to discuss the chosen book. November’s selection is “Framed” by Frank Cottrell Boyce. For ages 8-12 with registration required. Meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 15.
For Teens:
Teen Club presents Hour of Code – Bright and Smart presents an Hour of Code. Using Scratch, teens will design and create on the computer. For ages 12-18. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board. Meets at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 22.
International Games Day – Celebrate the 7th annual International Games Day @ Your Library with a Mario Kart 8 battle. Try old favorites or something new. There will be board games, card games, and the Mario Kart 8 battle. Bring your 3DS for a Super Smash Bros. battle. Meets at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 15.
Lego Robotics – Create Lego Mindstorms Robots! Designed for ages 12-18 and made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board. Meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25.
Make it! Dueling MaKey MaKey – Be creative, inventive, and imaginative by turning the whole world into a keyboard. Make + Key = MaKey Makey, an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touch pads and combine them with the internet. A simple kit for beginners or experts to expand on art, engineering and everything in between. Program made possible by the Knight Foundation. Meets at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22.
For Adults:
Book Discussion Group – Contact the branch for this month’s title. For ages 18 years and up. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18.
Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.’s Mobile Office Community Outreach – An opportunity for the community to speak with the Commissioner and/or his representative at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 10.
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Community Outreach – A member of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s staff will visit the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency. Meets at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26.
Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.