Miami Lakes Library Programs thru Jan. 31

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 20, 2023

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

     Space is limited and registration may be required.

Rev + Flow: Functional Fitness

Thurs., Jan.19, 26 11 a.m. - Noon.

Strengthen and sculpt your muscles with this fitness method. Develop strength and balance with low impact exercises during this four-week series for all fitness levels. Led by a certified fitness instructor.

Ages 19+.

Teen Crafty Corner

Thurs., Jan. 19  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Explore your creativity through fun and inventive multimedia crafts.

Ages 12 - 18.

Homework Help and Tutoring 

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.

Sat., Jan. 21 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Online tutoring in reading and math Wednesdays and Thursdays.

STEM Saturday

Sat., Jan. 21    2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a hands-on activity with FIU undergraduate and medical students. Materials provided. Made possible by the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP.

Ages 5 - 15.

Talking is Teaching: Talk, read, sing for toddlers in dos idiomas

Tues., Jan. 24, 31  11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and caregivers in English and Spanish.

Ages 18 mos. - 3. 

Ready, Set Go Miami!

Tues., Jan. 24, 31   11:30 a.m. - Noon

Informational and engaging activities that promote and develop early literacy into the daily routines of children from infancy to age five and help prepare them for school. Presented by The Children’s Trust’s Parent Club. 

Ages 19+.

Chess Club 

Tues., Jan. 24   6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sharpen your skills against fans of the game. 

Call 305-822-6520.

Ages 8-18. 

Miami Lakes Teen Advisory Board

Earn service hours while making a difference in your community and local library.

Wed., Jan. 25   4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Intro to Sewing Workshop: Crossbody Bags

Sat., Jan. 28   2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Local designer Antonio teaches the basics of a sewing machine and leave with your own crossbody bag. Materials provided. Made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.

Ages 8 - 18.

Ready, Set, Go Miami!

Activities that promote and develop early literacy to help prepare kids for school.

Tues., Jan. 31  11:30 a.m. - Noon

Ages 0 - 5.

Presented by The Children’s Trust Parent Club.

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