English Conversation Circle

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language. Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers. Led by a volunteer teacher, this session is appropriate for beginning to advanced level......More

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language. Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers. Led by a volunteer teacher, this session is appropriate for beginning to advanced level learners. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

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Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level? Join our conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the ......More

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level? Join our conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. 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 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library - Main Library Virtual Programs Room

The Miami-Dade County 6th Annual Procurement Expo

The Expo will allow you to explore contracting opportunities with various County departments, municipalities, colleges, and non-profit organizations in Miami-Dade County and beyond. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-266......More

The Expo will allow you to explore contracting opportunities with various County departments, municipalities, colleges, and non-profit organizations in Miami-Dade County and beyond. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+  

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Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play and socialization time. Space is limited. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

Hooks and Needles: Crochet Club

Bring your crochet hook and work on a current project or learn how to get started alongside our experienced crafters. Supplies are provided for in-class use. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 13 yrs.+

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Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Bring your device and learn to use the Library's free online resources. Registration required. One appointment per week. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or [email protected] / Traiga su dispositivo electrónico y obtenga ayuda para usar los recursos gratis de ......More

Bring your device and learn to use the Library's free online resources. Registration required. One appointment per week. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or [email protected] / Traiga su dispositivo electrónico y obtenga ayuda para usar los recursos gratis de la biblioteca. Para obtener un cita, comuníquese con la biblioteca a (305) 375-2665 o [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+ / Para más de 19 años.

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LEGO® Fun

Open LEGO® play at the library where you can explore your creative side. Show us what amazing things you can make. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

Color Your Cares Away

Grab a coloring page or two and color your cares away. Select from a variety of characters, themes, and patterns. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected] for more information. Ages 13 yrs.+

Main Library - Young Adults Area

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

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Online Event: Basic Spanish Conversation Circle

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills from the comfort of your home or office? Participate in our virtual group conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be e......More

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills from the comfort of your home or office? Participate in our virtual group conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library - Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Movie Afternoons

A Chicago police officer combats an alien occupation's false rhetoric of peaceful coexistence in a dystopic future by recruiting formidable individuals and forming Phoenix: an armed rebel group that aims to unite a once-divided humanity against its common foe. 109 minut......More

A Chicago police officer combats an alien occupation's false rhetoric of peaceful coexistence in a dystopic future by recruiting formidable individuals and forming Phoenix: an armed rebel group that aims to unite a once-divided humanity against its common foe. 109 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 13 yrs.+

Main Library - First Floor Community Room

Checkmates: A Chess Club

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, test your skills and enjoy a friendly game of chess. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Main Library - Young Adults Area

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Join us for fun and excitement as we read stories, sing songs, and have engaging activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by an easy craft activity all can enjoy. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or email h......More

Join us for fun and excitement as we read stories, sing songs, and have engaging activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by an easy craft activity all can enjoy. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or email [email protected]. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

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Friday Game Frenzy

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there's a game for everyone. Come hang out, play and challenge your friends! For more information and to register, please contact the b......More

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there's a game for everyone. Come hang out, play and challenge your friends! For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Main Library - Young Adults Area

Family Drop-in Game Time: Board Games & More

Join us after school for an afternoon of fun with board games and more. A variety of board and other games are available to enjoy and play. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 4 - 12 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

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Family Storytime and Craft

Join us for fun and excitement as we read stories, sing songs, and have engaging activities. We follow storytime with a creative craft the whole family can enjoy or play and socialization time for younger kids. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 37......More

Join us for fun and excitement as we read stories, sing songs, and have engaging activities. We follow storytime with a creative craft the whole family can enjoy or play and socialization time for younger kids. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or email [email protected]. Ages 1+ yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

LEGO® Fun

Open LEGO® play at the library where you can explore your creative side. Show us what amazing things you can make. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

AV CLUB

Experience curated screenings from the Library's 16mm film collection and participate in guided discussions about film, history, and archives. Join us for a special 16mm film screening of Jean Cocteau's romantic fantasy feature Orpheus from 1950. For more information, p......More

Experience curated screenings from the Library's 16mm film collection and participate in guided discussions about film, history, and archives. Join us for a special 16mm film screening of Jean Cocteau's romantic fantasy feature Orpheus from 1950. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-5572 or [email protected]. Ages 14 yrs.+

Main Library - Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Pressed Flower Bookmarks Workshop

Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create beautiful, personalized bookmarks using pressed flowers - perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes......More

Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create beautiful, personalized bookmarks using pressed flowers - perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 12 yrs.+

Main Library - Young Adults Area

Sea Shell Sublimation by the Seashore

Learn how to press photos onto sea shells using the wet sublimation technique. Submit your own photo or choose from a variety of curated images from the Miami Dade Public Library System's Digital Collections. Registration is required. For more information, please contac......More

Learn how to press photos onto sea shells using the wet sublimation technique. Submit your own photo or choose from a variety of curated images from the Miami Dade Public Library System's Digital Collections. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or email [email protected]. Ages 16 yrs.+.

Main Library - Special Collections Art Gallery

Meaningful Conversations

Join us to participate in lively discussions exploring spiritual growth, unity and building diverse communities. This event is open to all regardless. For more information, please contact the library at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

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Outta Pocket

Accessorize your clothes to create unique pieces that stand out from the crowd. Learn how to change your buttons and add pockets during this simple hand sewing workshop. For any questions call 305-375-2665 or email [email protected]. Ages 12 yrs.+

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Roll Initiative!

Roll some dice with exciting games, such as Dungeons & Dragons, Daggerheart, Blades in the Dark and more! There will be an open table where beginners and experienced gamers can join in on the fun. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes......More

Roll some dice with exciting games, such as Dungeons & Dragons, Daggerheart, Blades in the Dark and more! There will be an open table where beginners and experienced gamers can join in on the fun. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 13 yrs.+

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Outta Pocket

Accessorize your clothes to create unique pieces that stand out from the crowd. Learn how to change your buttons and add pockets during this simple hand sewing workshop. For any questions call 305-375-2665 or email [email protected]. Ages 12 yrs.+

Main Library - Young Adults Area

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

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Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

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English Conversation Circle

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language. Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers. Led by a volunteer teacher, this session is appropriate for beginning to advanced level......More

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language. Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers. Led by a volunteer teacher, this session is appropriate for beginning to advanced level learners. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

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Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level? Join our conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the ......More

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level? Join our conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. 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 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library - Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play and socialization time. Space is limited. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department