Miami Lakes Branch Library

Experience the art of candle making, from selecting the color of the wax to choosing your fragrance. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Educational Advisory board.

Take something old and make it new for the holiday season! Upcycle an old top and make a fun ugly sweater or use household items to make a holiday stocking. One person's trash is your holiday craft treasure!. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18yrs.

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.

A representative from the Florida Department of Transportation will be available to answer questions about the Palmetto Expressway Capacity project. For more information, please contact 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Learn how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals and get tips on how to eat healthy on a budget. Recipes and small treats will be provided for attendees. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Join 2win! Studios for a short presentation on pottery making, as well as examples of ceramic work. Learn how to make a pinch pot using clay and your hands and then decorate your unique creations. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Educational Advisory Board. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.

Take a break from adulting by making cool crafts while meeting other creative crafters. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Ho! Ho! Ho! Come create and celebrate the season! Join us to craft your very own Wonderful Winter Gift Bag. Add your personal touch with fun designs, bling, colors, and festive decorations- perfect for giving or keeping! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs+

Join us for a gentle and graceful movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and overall mental health. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Led by library staff. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Learn techniques for turning everyday glass items into works of art. Wine glasses and ball jars will be provided to paint or recycle an item of your own. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Build, build, build during LEGO® hour at the library! If you can think it, you can build it! Building blocks will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Join us for a gentle and graceful movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and overall mental health. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Led by library staff. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Enjoy a hands-on STEM activity with FIU undergraduate and medical students. Materials will be provided to registrants. Registration is required. Made possible by Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 15 yrs.

Paint a piggy bank and learn the basics of saving. Presented in partnership with Dade County Federal Credit Union's Gen-You Team. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6521 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12yrs.

Take a break from adulting by making cool crafts while meeting other creative crafters. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Join us for a gentle and graceful movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and overall mental health. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Led by library staff. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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.

Use real plants, stones, soil and sand to create a mini Japanese garden of your own. Presented by the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Educational Advisory Board. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.

Join us for a gentle and graceful movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and overall mental health. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Led by library staff. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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.

Students will learn how to make unique glass mosaics using stencils and different colored/textured glass pieces. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Join us for a gentle and graceful movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and overall mental health. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Led by library staff. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

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.

We enter the dreams of African American artist Faith Ringgold, where she is always freely flying and dancing! Ringgold created many colorful story quilts about her memories, her dreams, and the civil-rights movement. In this class, children will create their own story quilt design to share a memorable, positive life moment. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 5 -12 yrs.

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.