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. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.

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Crafting Corner

Get creative with a fun afternoon of crafting. All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

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STEAMology Club

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through experimentation, design, and building. Develop the science process skills of observation, classification, measurement, communication, inference, and prediction. For more information, ple......More

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through experimentation, design, and building. Develop the science process skills of observation, classification, measurement, communication, inference, and prediction. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665. Ages 6 - 11 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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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.

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]. Ages 13 yrs.+

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Holiday Craft Day

Get creative with a special Holiday themed craft! Design and create your own keepsake snowflake ornament. All materials provided. Younger children may need adult assistance. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 4 - ......More

Get creative with a special Holiday themed craft! Design and create your own keepsake snowflake ornament. All materials provided. Younger children may need adult assistance. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 4 - 12 yrs.

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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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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

Madea agrees to spend Christmas in a small rural town in order to visit a friend's daughter in this heartwarming comedy-drama. In time, the no-nonsense matriarch has a huge impact on the community as they prepare for an annual holiday carnival. 110 minutes. For more inf......More

Madea agrees to spend Christmas in a small rural town in order to visit a friend's daughter in this heartwarming comedy-drama. In time, the no-nonsense matriarch has a huge impact on the community as they prepare for an annual holiday carnival. 110 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 13 yrs.+

Main Library - First Floor Community Room

Talking is Teaching- Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Don your ugly sweater or festive garb and let's celebrate the holidays with stories, songs and engaging activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by a special holiday themed craft. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 37......More

Don your ugly sweater or festive garb and let's celebrate the holidays with stories, songs and engaging activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by a special holiday themed craft. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

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.

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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

READy, Set, Go: Music and Movement

Explore the ways that music and movement support language development in young children, plus learn about activities that creatively use music and movement to build fundamental literacy skills like listening, focused attention and comprehension. For more information, co......More

Explore the ways that music and movement support language development in young children, plus learn about activities that creatively use music and movement to build fundamental literacy skills like listening, focused attention and comprehension. For more information, contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

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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

Board Game Hangout

Bring your friends or make some new ones while playing board games of all kinds. Feel free to bring your own game or use the ones at the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 14 yrs.+

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AV CLUB: Surrealism

Experience curated screenings from the Library's 16mm film collection and participate in guided discussions about film, history, and archives. Join us for the continuation of our Surrealism series with a special screening of Luis Buñuel's 1962 comedic horror The Extermi......More

Experience curated screenings from the Library's 16mm film collection and participate in guided discussions about film, history, and archives. Join us for the continuation of our Surrealism series with a special screening of Luis Buñuel's 1962 comedic horror The Exterminating Angel, screened along with Hans Richter's Ghosts Before Breakfast. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-5572 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library - Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

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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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

Don your ugly sweater or festive garb and join us for holiday themed stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play and socialization time. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls......More

Don your ugly sweater or festive garb and join us for holiday themed stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play and socialization time. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 1-3 yrs.

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Crafting Corner

Get creative with a fun afternoon of crafting. All materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

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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