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. and Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews Wed., Oct 16, 23, 30 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Read a book and write a review that will appear in the online catalog. Earn 4 hours of community service. Ages 13 – 18
Ramen Bowl-Making Workshop Wed., Oct. 16 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Build and decorate a ramen bowl that will be air dried and used for décor. Ages 12 – 19
Talk Crafty to Me! Thurs., Oct. 17 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Make cool crafts and meet other creatives. Materials provided. Ages 19+
Online Event: Draw with Illustrator Ashley Belote Thurs., Oct. 17 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Zoom into “Frankenslime” with Ashley Belote, who illustrated Joy Keller’s book. Belote will show her process and teach viewers how to draw a character from the story. Zoom link mailed to registrants. Ages 4 – 7
Homework Help & Tutoring Sat., Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2 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. www.mdpls.org/tutor.
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for toddlers en dos idiomas Tues., Oct. 22 11 a.m. – Noon. Toddlers and caregivers will hear stories, sing songs and enjoy activities in both English and Spanish.
Ages 18 mos. – 3
Costume Karaoke Wed., Oct. 23 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dress up as your alter ego and show off your singing skills. Ages 12 – 19.
Palm Springs North Book Club Thurs., Oct. 24 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Meet at the Miami Lakes branch for a monthly discussion on a book that will be available to check out. Call for the title at
305-822-6520. Ages 19+.
Nutrition and Health Class presented by Feeding South Florida Tues., Oct. 29 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Learn to prepare tasty, nutritious meals and get tips on how to eat healthy while on a budget. Recipes and treats provided for the class. Ages 19+
Spooky Tale and Craft Wed., Oct. 30 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Join us as we craft our way into Halloween. Ages 6+
STEM Saturday Sat., Nov. 2. 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