Virtual Author Series
How to Declutter and Organize Your Home
Learn how to transform any cluttered space into something beautiful, simple and relaxing! Join us online as Ali Wenzke, author of The Art of Happy Moving, shares her expert advice that will help you better organize your home. Space is limited. Ages 19 years and up.
Saturday, May 22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Online event will be held on Zoom. Westchester Regional Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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ABCmouse Home Checkout
Children ages 2 - 8 years and up can access thousands of learning activities at home through ABCmouse Home Checkout, available for free with your library card! Kids can learn to read and write through phonics and by engaging in more than 10,000 learning activities and 850 lessons in a variety of subjects including math, social studies, art, music and more.
Access ABCmouse Home Checkout online or by downloading the free app. You'll need to create an account online in order to log in through the app. After downloading, all lessons can be accessed with no internet connection required. Parents can add up to three children to their family account, each with their own avatar, profile and progress-tracking.
To learn more, visit www.mdpls.org/learning.
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Virtual Author Series with
Connie Mae Concepción Oliver
Gather with us online as local poet and artist Connie Mae Concepción Oliver reads excerpts from her book, Science Fiction Fiction, a collection of poems about the early 2000s in Miami-Dade County. After the reading, get a sneak peek at her upcoming title, Please Mr. Postman. Space is limited. Ages 19 years and up.
Saturday, May 22, 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
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Online event will be held on Zoom. Main Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Health & Wellness
Family Nutrition Program
Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated! Join us online and discover how substituting common recipe ingredients with healthy alternatives can work better for you, your family and your budget! Space is limited. All ages.
Made possible by the University of Florida's Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences.
Thursday, May 20, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Online event will be held on Zoom. California Club Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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In the Kitchen
The Science of Baking –
Make Your Own Pizza Dough!
Do you know what makes pizza dough rise? Gather ingredients from your kitchen and follow along with us as we learn how to make our very own yeast dough at home during this online demonstration led by instructors from Crafting Confidence. Space is limited. Ages 8 - 18 years.
Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Educational Advisory Board.
Ingredients needed: flour, sugar, envelope of dry yeast, kosher salt or regular salt, warm water, olive oil and a bowl to mix everything together.
Saturday, May 22, 11:00 a.m. - Noon
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Online event will be held on Zoom. Miami Lakes Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Storytelling
Stories of Florida – ¡Con sabor!
Flowing seamlessly between Spanish and English, storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar presents personal, historical and traditional tales from Florida that connect our people and cultures. Space is limited. Ages 5 years and up.
Friday, May 21, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Online event will be held on Zoom. Hispanic Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Art Lessons
Drawing for Beginners: Dragons
Follow along online with art instructor David Sexton and learn step-by-step how to draw a fierce, fire-breathing dragon! All you need is a sheet of paper, a pencil, straightedge, and markers (optional for color). Space is limited. Ages 13 years and up.
Made possible by the City of Coral Gables.
Saturday, May 22, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Online event will be held on Zoom. Coral Gables Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Percussion Party
Recycled Drums
Have some fun before you recycle your old cups or plastic bins by using them as percussion instruments! Join us as we learn to play different rhythms during this fun, interactive online class. Use plastic buckets, pots, plastic cups and anything else around the house that you can use as an instrument. Space is limited. Ages 5 - 11 years.
Saturday, May 22, 11:00 a.m. - Noon
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Online event will be held on Zoom. Palmetto Bay Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Feeling down? Then these titles, chosen to highlight May as Mental Health Awareness Month, might help improve your state of mind. Explore and discover the complexities of mental health with one of our recommended titles available through OverDrive and the Libby, by OverDrive app.
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A collection of titles that teach children how to understand and process their emotions.
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Engaging fiction titles for teens that encourage them to express their thoughts.
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Titles ranging from nonfiction to memoirs, self-improvement, biographies and beyond.
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Acrylic Pour Painting
Ever wanted to paint a beautiful, abstract work of art? Learn how to thin out acrylic paint and follow along step-by-step as we use them to create unique and captivating abstract artwork. Space is limited. Ages 12 years and up.
Materials needed: assorted acrylic paint colors, canvas, water, disposable cups, popsicle sticks, a pan or anything to catch drippings, silicone oil, colander, and a brush with stiff bristles.
Friday, May 21, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Online event will be held on Zoom. Lemon City Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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Friendship Bracelets
Show your friends how much you care with a handmade friendship bracelet! These colorful accessories are made using simple materials you may already have at home. Space is limited. Ages 6 years and up.
Materials needed: embroidery floss, string, and a piece of tape or a clipboard.
Friday, May 21, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Online event will be held on Zoom. Concord Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.
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