Miami Lakes Library Programs April 20 - May 3

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.    

Teen Crafty Corner Thurs., April 20  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Explore your creativity through multi-media crafts.  Ages 12 - 18.

Homework Help and Tutoring  Sat., April 22, 29,  Sat., May 6  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Free, in-person tutoring by certified teachers for grades K-12 in reading, math and science. Visit www.mdpls.org/tutor for more information and to register.  

Funded in part by The Children’s Trust.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, read, sing for toddlers in dos idiomas  Tues., April 25  11 a.m. - Noon

Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and caregivers in English and Spanish.  Ages 18 mos. - 3. 

Chess Club  Tues., April 25  6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Play with other fans of the game. Ages 8 - 18.

DIY Shoe Decorating  Wed., April 26  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Bring a pair of canvas shoes and paint them to create something new. Painting materials supplied. Made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.

Ages 8 - 18.

Bridge Engineering for Kids  Sat., April 29  2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join students from FUI College of Engineering to build bridges with balsa wood and thin plates.  Ages 8+.

Teen Advisory Board - All About Animal Rescue  Wed., May 3. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. A teen advisory board member shares her experiences helping the pet community. There will be a short presentation, a Q&A and an animal encounter.  Ages 8+.

       The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.  It is closed Sundays. Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.

     Check for hours and class information:  https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.