Scenes from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish & School’s 52nd Annual Festival

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, April 2, 2026

     Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church and Parish held its 52nd Annual Spring Festival during the first weekend in March at its school campus. The event, presented by the church community, featured old fashioned carnival rides,...

Miami Lakes Library Programs through July 8

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 15, 2023

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Space in classes is limited and registration may be required. 

Father’s Day Joke-off 

Wed., June 14   4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Share your best family friendly Dad Joke. Participants will receive a small prize while supplies last. All ages. 

Teen Crafty Corner 

Thurs., June 15 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Explore your creativity through multi-media crafts. Ages 12 - 18. 

Homework Help and Tutoring 

Sat., June 17, 24. Sat., July 1, 8.  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.

Magically Together with Brent Gregory

Sat., June 17  3 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Magician Brent Gregory’s interactive show combines mind-bending magic with comedy.  All ages.

All Together Now: STEAM Craft

Wed., June 21  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Team STEAM activities to see whose creation – a hovercraft or craft stick launcher -- functions the best.  Ages 8 – 18.

Let’s Get Crafty

Thurs., June 22   3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Crafts for little kids who may need a caregiver’s help. Materials provided while supplies last.  Ages 19 mos. – 5.

Nihon Buyo: Japanese Classical Dance

Fri., June 23  3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Learn this elegant art form with dancer Satomi Hirano. Presented by the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.  All ages.

Chess Club  

Tues., June 27   6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Play with fans of the game.  Ages 8 - 18.

LEGO @ Your Library

Wed., June 28  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Build with LEGO for an hour.  Building blocks provided.  Ages 5+.

Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Sat. July 1  2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Racers will compete for prizes at the finale to be held Sat. Aug. 12 at the Main Library.  Played on Nintendo Switch, controllers will be provided. 

Registration required. Ages 13 – 19.

    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. To check for hours, class and registration information go to: 

https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.