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 see what is available, 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., Sept. 3, 10, 17 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Toddlers and caregivers will hear stories, sing songs and enjoy activities. Ages 18 mos. – 3
Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed., Sept. 3 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Earn community service hours and make the library a place for you and your friends. Plan and im-plement events, give feedback about books, movies, video games and more.
Ages 13 – 19
It’s a Shellabration! Tortoises & Florida Sea Turtles
Thurs., Sept. 4 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Meet Redfoot tortoises Jocko and Pebble. Then it’s time for crafting. Ages 7+
Tai Chi for Beginners
Fri., Sept. 5, 12, 19 11 a.m. – Noon Led by a library staffer, this class of gentle and graceful movements is designed to improve bal-ance, coordination, focus and mental health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Ages 19+
Homework Help & Tutoring
Sat., Sept. 6, 13, 20 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.
STEM Saturday
Sat., Sept. 6 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Do a STEM activity with FIU undergraduate and medical students. Materials provided. Made possible by the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP. Ages 5 – 15
Teen Library Advisory Committee – DIY Mosaic tile frames
Wed., Sept. 10 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Earn volunteer 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
Chess Free Play: Think, Move, Play
Tues., Sept. 16 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Whether a beginner or experienced, test your skills in a friendly game of chess. Ages 8+
Pop Culture during WW II
Wed., Sept. 17 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. How did superheroes and animated cartoons help the U.S. during WW II? Teens are welcome to learn how in an interactive presentation and trivia game. Small prizes available while supplies last. Ages 12 – 18
Talk Crafty to Me!
Thurs., Sept. 18 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Make crafts with other creatives. Materials provided. Ages 19+
Teen Library Advisory Committee – Felt Crafts
Wed., Sept. 24 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Earn volunteer 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