The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.
Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.
To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.
The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and closed Sunday.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers Wed., July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Toddlers and caregivers will hear stories, sing songs and enjoy activities. Ages 18 mos. – 3
Get Tinkering with 3D Design – Teen Library Advisory Board Wed., July 30 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Learn TinkerCAD and use YOUmake Miami’s 3D printers in a beginner-friendly program to create a custom 3D keychain to take home. Ages 13+
Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) Fri., Aug. 1 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Renew, replace or update a driver’s license, get a new ID card, renew a vehicle registration, buy a special license plate and more. Bring a car registration. Ages 19+
Summer Homework Help & Tutoring Sat., Aug. 2, 9 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified teachers tutor students in reading, math and science for one-hour sessions. For grades K-12. Free and funded in part by The Children’s Trust. For information contact tutoring@mdpls.org or 305-375-1413 or go to www.mdpls.org/tutor.
Citizenship Class Mon., Aug. 4, 11, 18 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This course will prepare qualified people for the U.S. citizenship test. Learn eligibility requirements, U.S. history and government; interview tips and more. Presented by Hispanic Unity of Florida. Ages 19+
Chess Free Play: Think, Move, Play Tues., Aug. 5, 19 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Whether a beginner or experienced, test your skills in a friendly game of chess. Ages 8+
Teen Library Advisory Board Wed., Aug. 6 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Earn community service hours and make the library a place for you and your friends. Plan and implement events, give feedback about books, movies, video games and more. Ages 13 – 19
Use Your Voice Thurs., Aug. 7 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Learn to express yourself and use your true voice in a fun way with TV and film professional voice actor Mauriett Chayeb-Mendez. Hear about her story and get a mini vocal lesson. Ages 7+
Tai Chi for Beginners Fri., Aug. 8, 15 11 a.m. – Noon Led by a library staffer, this class of gentle and graceful movements is designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and mental health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Ages 19+