Summer Homework Help and Tutoring

Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free s......More

Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact [email protected], call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

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Spice Heritage Circle

Join our monthly gathering where community members share knowledge about spices - how to grow, cook with and preserve them - while exploring their cultural significance. This program fosters intergenerational and intercultural exchange and celebrates how spices connect ......More

Join our monthly gathering where community members share knowledge about spices - how to grow, cook with and preserve them - while exploring their cultural significance. This program fosters intergenerational and intercultural exchange and celebrates how spices connect us to our roots.For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 12 yrs.+

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Art in the Afternoon!

Feeling crafty? Let your creativity shine with hands-on art and craft activities that the whole family can enjoy. Get ready to splash paint, build sculptures and unleash your inner artist! Don't miss out on the fun! For more info, contact us at 305-694-2707 or powellk@m......More

Feeling crafty? Let your creativity shine with hands-on art and craft activities that the whole family can enjoy. Get ready to splash paint, build sculptures and unleash your inner artist! Don't miss out on the fun! For more info, contact us at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. All ages.

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Blood Pressure Screening

Visit us for a free walk-in blood pressure screenings by the Community Health Action Team and the Florida Department of Health. For more information please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

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Game Zone!

Calling all teen gamers, trivia masters, and fun-seekers! Game Zone is your ultimate library hangout where we alternate between playing video games, testing your knowledge with trivia, and diving into interactive group games. Whether you're into video games, brainteasin......More

Calling all teen gamers, trivia masters, and fun-seekers! Game Zone is your ultimate library hangout where we alternate between playing video games, testing your knowledge with trivia, and diving into interactive group games. Whether you're into video games, brainteasing challenges, or just vibing with friends, there's something for everyone.For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

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Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 3-5 yrs.

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Online Event: Meet with the USCIS

Connect online with a United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Community Relations Officer to find out about naturalization and other immigration topics. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event star......More

Connect online with a United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Community Relations Officer to find out about naturalization and other immigration topics. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

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¡Conversa y Aprende!

Join us for a fun Spanish conversational circle for kids! Through games, activities and role-playing, kids will build their confidence in speaking Spanish while exploring topics like animals, food and colors. It's a great way to learn and connect with others! Registrati......More

Join us for a fun Spanish conversational circle for kids! Through games, activities and role-playing, kids will build their confidence in speaking Spanish while exploring topics like animals, food and colors. It's a great way to learn and connect with others! Registration is required. For more information, contact 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 8 - 12 yrs.

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Anime & Manga Takeover

Calling all superfans! This is your space to geek out, create and connect over anime and manga. We're turning the library into your ultimate fandom hub. For more information, contact 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 8 yrs.+

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Test Miami Mobile

Test Miami Mobile serves the Miami-Dade County community by providing free preventative education, testing, and linkage to care. They offer HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing services, as well as counseling services. Remember to take advantage of these......More

Test Miami Mobile serves the Miami-Dade County community by providing free preventative education, testing, and linkage to care. They offer HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing services, as well as counseling services. Remember to take advantage of these services to prioritize your health and well-being! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 13 yrs.+

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Big Screen Break- Teen Movie Afternoon

Lights down, volume up! Join us to watch great films with friends. We will screen a variety of movies from recent blockbusters to cult favorites. Bring your crew or come solo to relax and enjoy the show in our comfortable viewing space. For more information, please cont......More

Lights down, volume up! Join us to watch great films with friends. We will screen a variety of movies from recent blockbusters to cult favorites. Bring your crew or come solo to relax and enjoy the show in our comfortable viewing space. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 13 yrs.+

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Colorful STEAM Adventures

Watch science go boom in color! Build and blast your own mini volcanoes using fizzing chemistry and bold hues. It's earth science with a splash of artistic flair. For more information, contact 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 6 yrs.+

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From the Page to the Stage

Experience the joys of theatre and learn skills, such as improvisation, comedy skits, vocal exercises, expressive movement, public speaking, monologue performance, cold script readings, audition techniques, character development and more! For more information, please co......More

Experience the joys of theatre and learn skills, such as improvisation, comedy skits, vocal exercises, expressive movement, public speaking, monologue performance, cold script readings, audition techniques, character development and more! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 13 yrs.+

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Summer Homework Help and Tutoring

Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free s......More

Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact [email protected], call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

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Jammin' Jerk Vegan Jamaican Class

Join plant-based chef Janay Laing for a special introduction to vegan Jamaican cuisine! Learn how to cook delicious plant-based versions of Jamaican classics like spicy jerk chicken and rice and peas. Plus, bake a decadent pineapple cake. Participants will receive sampl......More

Join plant-based chef Janay Laing for a special introduction to vegan Jamaican cuisine! Learn how to cook delicious plant-based versions of Jamaican classics like spicy jerk chicken and rice and peas. Plus, bake a decadent pineapple cake. Participants will receive samples. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. All ages.

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Family Movie Day

Three female African-American mathematicians provide crucial calculations for NASA's space race against the Soviets, all while dealing with the racist and sexist assumptions of their white co-workers. 127 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-6......More

Three female African-American mathematicians provide crucial calculations for NASA's space race against the Soviets, all while dealing with the racist and sexist assumptions of their white co-workers. 127 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. All ages.

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Game Zone!

Calling all teen gamers, trivia masters, and fun-seekers! Game Zone is your ultimate library hangout where we alternate between playing video games, testing your knowledge with trivia, and diving into interactive group games. Whether you're into video games, brainteasin......More

Calling all teen gamers, trivia masters, and fun-seekers! Game Zone is your ultimate library hangout where we alternate between playing video games, testing your knowledge with trivia, and diving into interactive group games. Whether you're into video games, brainteasing challenges, or just vibing with friends, there's something for everyone.For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or [email protected]. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

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