Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during April:
For Children and Families:
Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, April 16, 23 and 30.
Fantasy Theater Factory presents “The Never Everglades” - Embark on a lively adventure through the Florida Everglades while learning about environmental preservation and respecting national treasures. Our hero is a bird named Dudley, a Florida Roseate Spoonbill, whose nemeses are The Three Little Pigs, bent on destroying the Everglades to build condo-pigiums! Dudley meets fairytale characters in the Everglades who have lost their homes thanks to the ruinous oinkers. Join in the fun as Dudley tries to save his Everglades friends from pollution and waste. Fun for the whole family at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18.
For Teens:
Tween Book Club – A children’s book club for ages 8-12 that meets once a month to discuss the chosen book. This month’s title is “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25.
Eye-Catching Design -- A 2-hour workshop on the fundamentals of design as it relates to the building of websites, graphic interfaces and interior design. Register at the branch. For teens ages 12-19. Program made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 5 p.m. on Tuesday April 28.
For Adults:
Cake Decorating for the Holidays – Regardless of the holiday, cakes are always in order. Learn how to decorate a cake for a specific celebration. Registration required and limited to 20 participants. Made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
Book Discussion Group – This month’s title is “The Street of a Thousand Blossoms” by Gail Tsukiyama. Meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21.
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s Outreach – A member of Rep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visit the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.
Parent’s Rights and Responsibilities - Your Child’s Education – This workshop addresses the role that parents play in their child’s education at home, and the importance of school and community involvement to help improve education for all children. Program is sponsored by the Parent Academy of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27.
Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.