What's Happening at Your Library - November 5, 2019

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November 5, 2019

The Mayor's Initiative on Aging

Long-Term Care Planning 101

Most people would like to continue living at home in their old age. Learn about home and community care programs designed to help older Floridians live independently at home in this workshop presented by a home care professional. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Best for ages 55 years and up.

Thursday, November 14, Noon - 1 p.m.
Homestead 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.

tablet with eBook cover of "“I’m Not Dying with You Tonight” by Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones

In the spotlight

Join the Big Library Read!

Join millions of readers worldwide in the Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club! Now through November 18, borrow I’m Not Dying with You Tonight by Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones as an eBook or audiobook with no holds or waitlists through OverDrive. Discuss this riveting tale of survival online at http://discuss.biglibraryread.com.

"An absolute page turner, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight is a compelling and powerful novel that is sure to make an impact." - Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give

storytime

Hug a Veteran! Veterans Day Storytime

Celebrate Veterans Day with stories and a craft presented by local United States Air Force heroes in uniform followed by a meet and greet. All ages.

Saturday, November 9, 11 a.m.
Kendall Branch

Teen Program

Library Breakout:
Holiday Hullabaloo

Team up with others to solve puzzles and defeat our escape room challenge! Space is limited. Please contact the branch for additional details and to register.

Friday, November 15, 3 p.m.
Coral Gables Branch

Made possible by the City of Coral Gables.

Gardening

Landscaping with Native Plants

Learn the basics of working with native plants and the benefits of incorporating them into your garden.

Presented by Samuel Chillaron, Urban Horticulture Program Specialist, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program, Miami-Dade County Cooperative Extension.

Saturday, November 9, 1 p.m.
Bay Harbor Islands Branch

Author Visit

Chaz Mena: Ideation & Worth

Join actor, writer and researcher Chaz Mena as he presents a poetic sampling of his published and unpublished works. Please contact the branch for more information.

Thursday, November 7, 6 p.m.
Coral Gables Branch

Health & Fitness

Casi Vegan: Healthy Latin Recipes

Raquel Roque, author of Cocina Cubana, Cuban Kitchen and Cocina Latina, invites you to participate in a bilingual, multicultural event incorporating trivia, recipe samples and healthy cooking tips. Bring your favorite Latin recipe and we'll make sure it is healthy and sana!

Saturday, November 9, 3 p.m.
Kendale Lakes Branch

Digital Magazines

It's never too early to start planning your Thanksgiving Day meal. From sides to desserts, find delicious recipes in these and other food and cooking magazines through RBdigital, available for free with your library card.

Writing

National Novel Writing Month: Create a Blurb

Join us during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November to create book blurbs for your favorite novels, movies and more! Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 12 years and up.

Friday, November 15, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Lemon City Branch

Art

The Avengers Drawing Workshop

You've seen the movies, now learn how to draw your favorite characters during this workshop led by professional comic book illustrator Ralph Cabrera. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 8 years and up.

Wednesday, November 13, 3 - 5 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional*

Wednesday, November 20, 3 - 5 p.m.
Edison Center Branch

Saturday, November 23, 2 - 4 p.m.
South Shore Branch*

*Made possible by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council.

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