What's Happening at Your Library - October 11, 2016

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October 11, 2016

Spooky Storytime

Spooky Storytime

Local author Nora Trujillo shares her new children's book Miami Boo! Scary Tales of the City with us in this special storytime that will get you in the Halloween mood. All ages welcome.

Thursday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.
International Mall Branch

Monday, October 17, 10:30 a.m.
Sunset Branch

Tuesday, October 18, 6 p.m.
Fairlawn Branch

Wednesday, October 19, 3:30 p.m.
Pinecrest Branch

Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.
Miami Springs Branch


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Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage
Poetry Readings

Music and poetry come together as we celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month.  Join us to hear selected readings of the top 20 submissions to our Poetry Contest  complemented by live music with hot Latin rhythms.

Saturday, October 15, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Main Library


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not-so-scary storytime

Halloween

Not-So-Scary Storytime

Wear your costumes for fun, not-so-scary stories, songs and activities. Best for ages 5 and up.

Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 p.m.
Naranja Branch

Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.
West Dade Regional


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Hispanic Heritage Month

Flavors of Latin Cuisine

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with some Latin flavor! Join Raquel Roque, author of three books on Latin cooking, for a lively conversation about Latin cuisine. Learn new recipes, discuss your favorite dishes, and enjoy a special tasting (while supplies last).

Saturday, October 15, 2 p.m.
Pinecrest Branch

Saturday, October 22, 3 p.m.
Miami Lakes Branch


eBooks for Halloween

Get into the Halloween spirit with Halloween for Kids eBooks and the Best of Horror for adults. Free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, TV shows and comics are always available on hoopla  with your library card.

Druscilla's Halloween

Druscilla's Halloween

By Sally M. Walker

Help! My Brother's a Zombie!

Help! My Brother's
a Zombie!

By Annie Graves

14 by Peter Clines

14

By Peter Clines


Grizelda the Sweet Witch

Halloween

Grizelda the Sweet
(Not Scary) Witch

Grizelda is packed and ready to leave the pumpkin patch to make new friends and create some Halloween magic! Best for ages 2 - 7.

Monday, October 17, 10:30 a.m.
West End Regional

Martina the cockroach

Hispanic Heritage Month

Puppet Show Theatre:
Pérez y Martina

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this classic and humorous puppet show about Martina the beautiful cockroach and her attempts to find true love.

Thursday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.
Kendale Lakes Branch

Friday, October 14, 11 a.m.
Kendale Lakes Branch