Get Homework Help & Tutoring at Additional Library Locations!
The MDPLS Homework Help and Tutoring Program has expanded and is now being offered at nine additional library locations. Certified teachers are available to meet with small groups of students grades K-12 at the library to provide free homework help and tutoring in reading, math and science. One-hour tutoring sessions are available on Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Model City Branch Library.
The new locations are:
For more information and a list of all tutoring locations, visit www.mdpls.org/tutor.
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The Homework Help & Tutoring Program is funded in part by The Children's Trust. The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. |
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Miss Humblebee's Academy
Online preschool learning made fun!
Miss Humblebee's Academy is an early literacy program for parents and their children that helps prepare 2 - 6 year olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. This interactive online learning program introduces children to key concepts in math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art, and music through hundreds of guided lessons while providing parents with regular progress reports. Your children can learn while having fun in a safe online classroom environment. It's another great resource available for free with your library card.
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Art
Villain/Monster Self-Portraits
Tap into your dark side by creating a mixed-media portrait starring you as the ultimate villain or monster. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration and details. Ages 12 - 18 years.
Tuesday, October 22, 3:30 p.m.
Main Library
Tuesday, October 29, 4:30 p.m.
Miami Lakes Branch*
*Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Educational Advisory Board.
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Mayor's Initiative on Aging
Medicare 101
Protect your health and your wealth
Get to know how Medicare works best for you so you can get the most out of your coverage. Ages 55 years and up.
Thursday, October 17, 2 p.m.
Miami Springs Branch
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez's Initiative on Aging provides resources and information on programs and activities for older adults throughout the County.
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COmmunity
5th Annual Celebrate
Safe Community
Come together with your neighbors to meet the people working hard to keep our community safe. Enjoy giveaways and fun activities, plus see helicopters and all-terrain vehicles. All ages welcome.
Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
California Club Branch
Made possible by Ives Estates Crime Watch in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the Miami-Dade, Aventura and North Miami Beach Police Departments, Florida Highway Patrol, Citizens' Crime Watch and RK California Club Mall.
Event subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.
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Nature & Environmental
Plan(T) Eco-art Talks
Join the Xavier Cortada projects team for an engaging presentation that will motivate you to plan(T) mangrove propagules in your yard as a way to encourage you to think and learn more about sea level rise and begin planning for the future of our community. Seedlings will be given away at the end of each presentation.
Presentations are taking place at 43 library locations. Find a Plan(T) Eco-art Talk at a branch near you!
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Gardening
Aromatic Medicinal Herbs
for Your Garden
Learn how to grow a garden full of medicinal herbs - like rosemary and mint - right in a container! Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information.
Presented by Ernesto Clark, UF IFAS Miami-Dade County Extension Florida Yard Advisor.
Saturday, October 12, 3 p.m.
Homestead Branch
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Musical Afternoon with Pavel Vitier
Enjoy a performance of Latin music by this talented guitarist in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. All ages welcome.
Saturday, October 12, noon
North Shore Branch
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Art & Crafts
Printmaking Workshop
Join us for a printmaking workshop guided by teaching artist Jose Luis Garcia. Materials will be provided. Ages 5 years and up.
Saturday, October 12, Noon & 1 p.m.
Main Library
Made possible by a grant from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.
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Stories of how children can thrive in their lives no matter what disabilities they face fill the pages of this month’s staff picks for children.
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Storytelling Hour with Miami Theater Center
The Miami Theater Center (MTC) Library Series encourages parents and caregivers to interact with their little ones through creative play activities inspired by a production from the MTC season. Enjoy a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other beloved stories by award-winning children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle.
Tuesday, October 15, 4:30 p.m.
Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 11 a.m.
North Shore Branch
Monday, October 21, 10 a.m.
Sunny Isles Beach Branch
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TeenTober: Out Loud!
October is now TeenTober! Share a favorite poem, song, short story or excerpt form a book to receive community service hours. Please contact the branch for details and to register. Ages 11 - 18 years.
Thursday, October 17
4 p.m. - Coral Gables Branch
4:30 p.m. - Homestead Branch
Saturday, October 19
2 p.m. - South Miami Branch
3 p.m. - Coconut Grove Branch
4 p.m. - Lemon City Branch
Tuesday, October 22
4:30 p.m. - Miami Lakes Branch
Wednesday, October 23
3:30 p.m. - Main Library
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