Name: Carnival of Colors Summer Reading Kickoff
Start: 2025-06-07T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-07T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Miami Beach Regional

Event finished. This event was in the past: 10:00am on Saturday, June 07, 2025

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Carnival of Colors Summer Reading Kickoff

2025-06-07 10:00:00 2025-06-07 13:00:00 America/New_York Carnival of Colors Summer Reading Kickoff Get ready to step right up to our Carnival of Colors Summer Reading Kickoff! Be mesmerized by a thrilling circus performer, face painting and try your hand at fun-filled games. Unleash your creativity with circus-themed crafts, refuel with delicious snacks, and add your personal splash of color by tie-dyeing your very own bag. Materials will be provided while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. All ages. Miami Beach Regional -

Saturday, June 07
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-07 10:00:00 2025-06-07 13:00:00 America/New_York Carnival of Colors Summer Reading Kickoff Get ready to step right up to our Carnival of Colors Summer Reading Kickoff! Be mesmerized by a thrilling circus performer, face painting and try your hand at fun-filled games. Unleash your creativity with circus-themed crafts, refuel with delicious snacks, and add your personal splash of color by tie-dyeing your very own bag. Materials will be provided while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. All ages. Miami Beach Regional -

Miami Beach Regional

Get ready to step right up to our Carnival of Colors Summer Reading Kickoff! Be mesmerized by a thrilling circus performer, face painting and try your hand at fun-filled games. Unleash your creativity with circus-themed crafts, refuel with delicious snacks, and add your personal splash of color by tie-dyeing your very own bag. Materials will be provided while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. All ages.

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Schedule of Activities

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Circus Show (All ages)

11:00 a.m. - Noon - Tie-Dyeing (Ages 4 yrs.+ with adult supervision)

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Face Painting & Snacks (All ages)

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Games & Crafts (Ages 4 yrs.+)

Miami Beach Regional

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Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Thu, Aug 14, All day

Explore a rich survey of texture, color, and curiosity that brings classic fairytale and folklore stories to life through collage, printmaking, and embroidery. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. All Ages.

YOUmake Miami: Teen Cooking Club

Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YOUmake

From mastering basic cooking techniques to experimenting with international dishes, participants will learn valuable kitchen skills, while whipping up tasty treats. Our cooking cart is equipped with all the necessary ingredients and utensils needed for participants to get hands-on experience in a safe environment. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or farra@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Registration is now closed

V for Victory! - World War II at 80

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Did you know that today's "peace sign" was created as the "V for Victory" gesture of defiance during World War II? Teens are invited to learn about the familiar symbol that started out as an act of resistance and continued long after the end of the Second World War. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.

Chess Club for Adults

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, hone your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Level Zero Sewing

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Start from level zero in this beginner friendly sewing workshop. Learn essential sewing skills needed to operate a standard sewing machine. Gain confidence with threading the machine, winding a bobbin, and sewing basic stitches. Learn about the types of needles and fabrics appropriate for your sewing project. Materials and sewing machines are provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact YOUmake at 305-921-5819 or email fernandezp@mdpls.org. Ages 16 yrs.+

Registration is now closed

V-J Day in Newsreels - World War II at 80

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

On August 14, 1945, President Truman announced Japan's unconditional surrender to Allied forces, marking the end of conflict in the Second World War. Commemorate V-J (Victory over Japan) Day by watching newsreels of celebrations that took place all over the world. See the spontaneous celebrations people had to mark the end to all fighting in World War II. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Toastmasters

Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs. +

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Fri, Aug 15, All day

YOUmake Miami: Jam Session

Fri, Aug 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

YOUmake

Join our open Jam Session at YOUmake Miami, perfect for music enthusiasts. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of our guitars, digital keyboards, or digital drum set to jam with others. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Console Corner

Fri, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Join our open gaming session and dive into epic battles, adventures, and challenges with other gamers. Whether you're leveling up, going head-to-head, or just having fun, this is your space to game and connect with fellow players. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Sat, Aug 16, All day

Rescheduled

YOUmake Miami: Get Tinkering with 3D Design

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Saturday, August 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn how to bring your designs into the real world using TinkerCAD and YOUmake Miami's 3D Printers. For participants 13yrs and under, parents must be present to assist. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Online Event: Introduction to Comfort Women during World War II - World War II at 80

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Join us online for a discussion on the women and girls who were often forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Military before and during World War II. Presented by Dr. Keyao Pan, Assistant Professor of Digital History at Florida International University. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Culinary Creations - Family-Friendly Cooking

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

YOUmake

From mastering basic cooking techniques to experimenting with international dishes, learn valuable kitchen skills while whipping up tasty treats at the Library! Our cooking cart is equipped with all the necessary ingredients and utensils you need to get hands-on experience in a safe environment. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or walkert@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

The Boys in the Boat (PG-13) - Lionhearted Learning

Sat, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Enjoy a month-long film series celebrating courage and the power of learning. The Boys in the Boat is a sports drama based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction book written by Daniel James Brown. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they take on elite rivals from around the world. (123 minutes.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Screen Printing

Sat, Aug 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Create wearable art by applying screen-printing techniques with the Cricut Maker. Learn to apply fabric ink to shirts, bags, and other wearables using pre-made Cricut stencils. Give a new, bold look to any pre-loved shirts or other fabric items you own. Materials provided, no prior experience required. For more information, contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or fernandez@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Mon, Aug 18, All day

YOUmake Miami: Photoshop Essentials - Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop

Mon, Aug 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Create eye-catching digital banners for platforms like Facebook, YouTube, or Twitch! This workshop covers essential design basics, including effective use of text and images, while guiding you step-by-step through creating a custom banner from scratch. Perfect for beginners looking to elevate their digital design skills. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or fernandezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Social Media Video Editing - CapCut

Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Learn video editing basics in CapCut and create your own short, professional video for social media at YOUmake Miami! Use prerecorded footage, music, and voiceover to master essential editing techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. No prior experience needed, perfect for anyone looking to improve their video editing skills. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or brownt@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Tue, Aug 19, All day

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

YOUmake Miami: Get Tinkering with 3D Design

Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Learn how to bring your designs into the real world using TinkerCAD and YOUmake Miami's 3D Printers. For participants 13yrs and under, parents must be present to assist. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Brushstrokes and Beginnings - A Painting Workshop for Newbies

Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled in art before, this workshop is designed to ignite your creativity and guide you through the fundamental techniques of painting. Painting supplies will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or farra@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Wed, Aug 20, All day

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

YOUmake Miami: Jam Session

Wed, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.

YOUmake Miami: GarageBand Basics

Wed, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake

Get started with music production in Garageband basics. Create your own beat using the Apple Loops Library. Learn proper microphone configuration techniques to record high-quality vocals. End the workshop with a short song to export and share. No experience necessary. Participants are advised to bring their own USB drive to save their finished project. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or brownt@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Thu, Aug 21, All day

Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Join us online and discuss stories from the Dover anthology "Short Story Masterpieces by American Women Writers" edited by Clarence C. Strowbridge. Copies of the book are available at the branch upon request. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Drawing from Life - A Still Life Drawing Club

Thu, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Whether you've never picked up a pencil before or want to improve your basic techniques, this workshop is perfect for you. Join us at YOUmake Miami for a fun and engaging session designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or farra@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Chess Club for Adults

Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

YOUmake Miami: Hem It Yourself - Hand-Sewing Basics

Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

This hands-on workshop will guide you through measuring, folding, and stitching for a clean, professional finish. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to make quick clothing adjustments at home. Some materials are provided; participants are encouraged to bring a garment to practice hand-sewing. Registration required. For more information, contact YOUmake at 305-921-5819 or email fernandezp@mdpls.org. Ages 16 yrs.+

Toastmasters

Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Fri, Aug 22, All day

YOUmake Miami: Jam Session

Fri, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

YOUmake

YOUmake Miami: Console Corner

Fri, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Sat, Aug 23, All day

Evento en línea: Club literario

Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

¿Te gusta escribir? Te invitamos a participar de un taller para personas interesadas en la escritura de cuentos. Las sesiones están coordinadas por el escritor Jaime Cabrera González. Es necesario registrarse. Las personas recibirán el enlace de la plataforma Zoom, mediante correo electrónico, 24 horas antes de la hora de inicio del evento. Para más información comuníquese al 305-535-4219 o capleyb@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 19 años.

YOUmake Miami: Creative Crafters

Sat, Aug 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

YOUmake

Join our "Creative Crafters" workshop, where participants can dive into a variety of fun, hands-on arts and crafts projects. From simple creations to imaginative designs, this workshop encourages young makers to explore their creativity and try new activities. Materials will be provided. Some projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Cancelled

YOUmake Miami: Cricut 101

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Get started on your DIY crafting journey with the Cricut. Learn to use the Cricut app to prep the Cricut Maker 3 and create custom stickers, t-shirt designs, and water bottle decals from smart vinyl. Perfect for all skill levels. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or fernandez@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

The Miracle Worker (TV-G) - Lionhearted Learning

Sat, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium

Enjoy a month-long film series celebrating courage and the power of learning. As a last chance before she is institutionalized, Helen Keller's parents contact a school for the blind, which sends half-blind Annie Sullivan (Anne Bancroft). This is the story of Annie Sullivan's struggle to teach the blind, deaf and mute child Helen Keller how to understand and communicate. 106 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Mon, Aug 25, All day

YOUmake Miami: Focus and Frame - Photography & Videography Essentials

Mon, Aug 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Join our photography & videography workshop at YOUmake Miami! Learn the basics of using DSLR cameras to capture stunning photos & videos. Perfect for aspiring photographers and videographers looking to expand their expertise using our professional-grade equipment. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Social Media Video Editing - CapCut

Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Tue, Aug 26, All day

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

YOUmake Miami: Get Tinkering with 3D Design

Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Learn how to bring your designs into the real world using TinkerCAD and YOUmake Miami's 3D Printers. For participants 13yrs and under, parents must be present to assist. Registration is required. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or perezj@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+

Cancelled

YOUmake Miami: Brushstrokes and Beginnings - A Painting Workshop for Newbies

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Wed, Aug 27, All day

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

YOUmake Miami: Jam Session

Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

YOUmake

Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake Miami: Branding and Marketing with Video - Adobe Premiere Pro

Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

YOUmake

Are you ready to start advertising your product or small business? Using the basics of video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, participants will turn prerecorded footage into a short business pitch ready for social media. No experience necessary. Ideal for participants who have completed "Video Editing Essentials." Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or brownt@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Thu, Aug 28, All day

YOUmake Miami: Teen Cooking Club

Thu, Aug 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YOUmake

Chess Club for Adults

Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Toastmasters

Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Fri, Aug 29, All day

YOUmake Miami: Jam Session

Fri, Aug 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

YOUmake

YOUmake Miami: Console Corner

Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

YOUmake

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Sat, Aug 30, All day

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

YOUmake Miami: Get Tinkering with 3D Design

Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

YOUmake

Pride of the Marines (TV-G) - Saturday Wartime Movie Matinee - World War II at 80

Sat, Aug 30, 12:00pm - 2:30pm

Auditorium

Grab some popcorn and recreate the wartime movie experience with informative newsreels, patriotic short films to support the war effort, and a 1945 biographical film about Al Schmid, a Marine who became a Navy Cross hero when he defended a machine gun post at Guadalcanal before being blinded. Schmid returns home & is shaken back to life by his girlfriend and his best pal. (119 minutes.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Culinary Creations - Family-Friendly Cooking

Sat, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

YOUmake

Stories in Stitch: Handmade Booklet Workshop - With artist Silvana Soriano

Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lobby Art Gallery

Join artist Silvana Soriano for a hands-on workshop where participants will learn how to create a simple sewn booklet from start to finish. Using traditional bookbinding techniques, you'll fold, stitch, and assemble your own handmade book--perfect for sketching, journaling, or storytelling. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. In conjunction with exhibit "Please, Wear My Red Shoes." For more information, please contact (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 12+.

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Tue, Sep 02, All day

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

V-J Day in Newsreels - World War II at 80

Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

On September 2, 1945, the final surrender document of World War II was signed aboard the USS Missouri battleship, officially ending the war. Watch the signing of the treaty and see how the world celebrated V-J (Victory over Japan) Day that was officially declared by President Truman. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Wed, Sep 03, All day

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Thu, Sep 04, All day

Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group

Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:30am

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Chess Club for Adults

Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Toastmasters

Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Fri, Sep 05, All day

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Sat, Sep 06, All day

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Evento en línea: Club literario

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Battleship Potemkin (NR) - Silent Movie September

Sat, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Auditorium

Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 landmark film presents a revolt that occurred in 1905 when the crew members of the Potemkin battleship had begun to fight back against the officers of their ship due to malnutrition and mistreatment. It highlights Eisenstein's theories and techniques on montage. (69 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Mon, Sep 08, All day

Star Wars Trivia - Sci-Fi September at the Library!

Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Are you a Padawan or a Jedi trivia master?! Play or play not, there is no try! Answer Star Wars trivia to win a prize. Prizes while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Presented by YOUmake Miami

Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake

Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library a better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs, and learning new skills. For more information, please contact 305-921-5819 or walkert@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Tue, Sep 09, All day

Grogu Puppet Take & Make Craft - Sci-Fi September at the Library!

Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 8:00pm

Make your own Mandalorian companion! Stop by and pick up a Grogu (Baby Yoda) paper bag puppet kit. The Force will be strong with you and your very own Grogu! While supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Wed, Sep 10, All day

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Star Wars Button Making - Sci-Fi September at the Library!

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Step up your Galactic style with a button accessory! Make a character button, choose an iconic catchphrase, or color in your own sci-fi design. These are the buttons you're looking for! While supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 6-18 yrs.

Please, Wear My Red Shoes - By artist Silvana Soriano

Thu, Sep 11, All day

Perler Bead Star Wars Storm Trooper - Sci-Fi September at the Library!

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Children's Story Room

The forces of the Galactic Empire are at the library - but only in Perler bead form! Make your own mini Stormtrooper keychain or make the iconic helmet of one of the most recognizable characters from the Star Wars franchise. While supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Chess Club for Adults

Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Toastmasters

Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Wings (PG-13) - Silent Movie September

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

The first Best Film Oscar went to this 1927 aerial World War I adventure about two fledgling aviators itching to take on the Kaiser's aces. Look for a very young Gary Cooper in an affecting turn as a veteran flier. (139 minutes.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Make Cuban Beats - GarageBand

Mon, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

In this hands-on bilingual workshop, we'll explore the roots and evolution of Cuban music, breaking down its sub-genres and highlighting its influence across Latin America and beyond. We'll also create original Cuban-inspired tracks from scratch using GarageBand, blending history with creativity. For more information contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819. Ages 8 yrs.+

Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:00am

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Give Miami Day Information Session - Presented by the Miami Foundation

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Get ready to show up powerfully for Give Miami Day 2025 with hands-on mastermind SET Sessions, designed to support you in telling your story, rallying your networks, and building a winning campaign. Whether this is your first Give Miami Day or you're ready to level up from past years, learn the essential steps to prepare, launch, and lead a successful campaign, from storytelling to strategy to execution. For more information, contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Chess Club for Adults

Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Toastmasters

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Evento en línea: Club literario

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

2025 Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebrating Culture, Creativity and Community

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Story Room

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Library's Story Troupe and enjoy some storytelling and Mr. J's Bilingual Bash, is an engaging jam session celebrating classic children's songs and books in English and Spanish. Come ready to sing, dance and learn! For more information, please contact the branch at capleyb@mdpls.org or 305-535-4219. All Ages.

Metropolis (NR) - Silent Movie September

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium

Join us for a screening of Fritz Lang's silent science fiction classic film set in a futuristic dystopia where the working class is separated underground from the wealthy citizens living in luxury above. (148 minutes.) For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Presented by YOUmake Miami

Mon, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.

YOUmake Miami: Mi Historia, Mi Familia (My history, My Family) - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Through Scrapbooking

Wed, Sep 24, 11:30am - 1:00pm

YOUmake

Create a fun and meaningful scrapbook page that shows off your family and your heritage. You'll get to use pictures, drawings, and decorations to tell your story and highlight your culture. Please bring photo copies of images you would like to use. Suggested images include family photos, childhood memories, friends, and hobbies/interests. For more information contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819. Ages 10 yrs.+

Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 11:30am

Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Perler Bead Hello Kitty - Sanrio September

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Children's Story Room

You won't have to say goodbye to this kitty-cat! Create your own Perler bead Hello Kitty companion. You can choose to make either a small keychain or a large magnet of your favorite animated feline! While supplies last. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Perler Bead Mini Sanrio Keychains - Sanrio September

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Children's Story Room

One Sanrio character can get lonely - so make them a friend! Make mini Perler keychains of Keroppi, Pochacco, and Badtz-maru to take with you on the go! While supplies last. For more information, contact (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Chess Club for Adults

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Toastmasters

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Toddler Rock

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Enjoy songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers designed to provide musical experiences that enrich child development. Presented by Wholesome Harmonies. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 mos. - 3 yrs.

They Were Expendable (TV-PG) - Saturday Wartime Movie Matinee - World War II at 80

Sat, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 2:30pm

Auditorium

Grab some popcorn and recreate the wartime movie experience with informative newsreels, patriotic short films to support the war effort, and a 1945 film based on the wartime Battle of the Philippines that depicts the saga of the PT boats and the sailors who manned them in the Philippines during World War II. 135 minutes. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Make Cuban Beats - GarageBand

Sat, Sep 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:00am

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake Miami: Mi Historia, Mi Familia (My history, My Family) - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Through Scrapbooking

Thu, Oct 02, 11:30am - 1:00pm

YOUmake

Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 11:30am

Chess Club for Adults

Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Toastmasters

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Evento en línea: Club literario

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Miami Beach Virtual Programs Room

Guatemalan Worry Dolls - Hispanic Heritage Month Extravaganza

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the Guatemalan culture and making your own Worry Doll or Muñeca Quitapeñas. While supplies last. Parent supervision required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Latin American Candy - Hispanic Heritage Month Extravaganza

Sat, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Learn how to make delicious, sweet candy treats from Latin America in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. While supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

Alebrije Take & Make Craft - Hispanic Heritage Month Extravaganza

Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Take home and decorate your very own Mexican Alebrije Mask in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Limited Supplies available. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

YOUmake Miami: Make Cuban Beats - GarageBand

Mon, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:00am

Book Smarts Trivia - Book It to the Library!

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Can you name all of the Chronicles of Narnia books in order? Do you know which Jenny Han books were adapted on Netflix? Put your book smarts to the test with a literary trivia game! Answer questions to show your skills and win bookish prizes along the way. Prizes available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10-18 yrs.

Teen Library Advisory Committee - Presented by YOUmake Miami

Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

YOUmake

Bookmark Take & Make Craft - Book It to the Library!

Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 8:00pm

Get the hottest accessory that every reader needs! Stop by and pick up a kit with bookmarks you can decorate and personalize to make them unique to you. The library has a book for every reader and now you can make a bookmark for every book you check out! While supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10-18 years.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 18 mos.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Create Your Own Shakespearean Slang! - Book It to the Library!

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

William Shakespeare coined over a thousand words we still use today. Join us for an activity to put his words together and create your own Shakespearean phrase! Participants get a dose of the Bard and a small prize! Prizes are available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Teen Book Bingo - Book It to the Library!

Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grab a bingo card with book categories and find a book for each category in a straight or diagonal line and win a prize! There's a "Free Square" in the middle if you show us your own library card! Prizes are available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Chess Club for Adults

Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Toastmasters

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium

Guess the Book Cover! - Book It to the Library!

Fri, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Can you recognize a book by its iconic book cover? We've altered some book covers and took out the titles - guess the book and win a small prize! Prizes are available while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 10-18 yrs.

Homework Help and Tutoring

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Remix and Repurpose Vinyl Records! - Sinners Saturday

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Auditorium

Turn damaged records into groovy works of art! Choose between creating label stickers for a new look or paint records to give them a new spin as wall art. Materials provided while supplies last. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

YOUmake Miami: Colors of Our Heritage - A Screen Printing Program

Sat, Oct 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm

YOUmake

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a hands-on screen printing activity! Participants will create their own prints inspired by flags from their heritage and family background! Come learn, create, and show your cultural pride through art! Registration is required. For more information contact fernandezp@mdpls.org or 305-921-5819. Ages 12+

Registration opens Friday, September 26 2025 at 11:30am

Vinyl Record Listening Hour - Sinners Saturday

Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Listen to blues and doo-wop music on vinyl records. Also experience music in a new way with a music-based science activity that makes the phrase "the music in your head" take on a whole new meaning! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Sinners (R) - Sinners Saturday

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan collaborate again in a movie masterpiece that redefines genres. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Consider this your invitation to step inside and come in for a good time! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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