Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

Spanish Guitar Serenade

Guitarist Frank V. performs a variety of classical and flamenco pieces. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All Ages.

Main Library -

Friday Game Frenzy

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there's a game for everyone. Come hang out, play and challenge your friends! For more information and to register, please contact the b......More

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there's a game for everyone. Come hang out, play and challenge your friends! For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Main Library - Young Adults Area

Family Drop-in Game Time: Board Games & More

Join us after school for an afternoon of fun with board games and more. A variety of board and other games are available to enjoy and play. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 4 - 12 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

Homework Help and Tutoring

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 s......More

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 [email protected], call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Main Library -

READy, Set, Go: Music and Movement

Explore the ways that music and movement support language development in young children, plus learn about activities that creatively use music and movement to build fundamental literacy skills like listening, focused attention and comprehension. For more information, co......More

Explore the ways that music and movement support language development in young children, plus learn about activities that creatively use music and movement to build fundamental literacy skills like listening, focused attention and comprehension. For more information, contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 0 - 5 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

LEGO Fun

Open LEGO play at the library where you can explore your creative side. Show us what amazing things you can make. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

Meaningful Conversations

Join us to participate in lively discussions exploring spiritual growth, unity and building diverse communities. This event is open to all regardless. For more information, please contact the library at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library -

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

English Conversation Circle

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language. Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers. Led by a volunteer teacher, this session is appropriate for beginning to advanced level......More

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language. Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers. Led by a volunteer teacher, this session is appropriate for beginning to advanced level learners. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library -

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level? Join our conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the ......More

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level? Join our conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library - Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play and socialization time. Space is limited. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665. Ages 12 mos. - 3 yrs.

Main Library -

State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle Information Session

Have questions about legal matters? Wondering about programs and services offered by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office (SAO). Connect with a Community Outreach Representative from the SAO who will be available to answer questions on a range of topics including appl......More

Have questions about legal matters? Wondering about programs and services offered by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office (SAO). Connect with a Community Outreach Representative from the SAO who will be available to answer questions on a range of topics including applying for child support, victim services and more. For more information, please contact the State Attorney's Office at [email protected] or the library at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library - Lobby

STEAMology Club

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through experimentation, design, and building. Develop the science process skills of observation, classification, measurement, communication, inference, and prediction. For more information, ple......More

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through experimentation, design, and building. Develop the science process skills of observation, classification, measurement, communication, inference, and prediction. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665. Ages 6 - 11 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Bring your device and learn to use the Library's free online resources. Registration required. One appointment per week. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or [email protected] / Traiga su dispositivo electrónico y obtenga ayuda para usar los recursos gratis de ......More

Bring your device and learn to use the Library's free online resources. Registration required. One appointment per week. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or [email protected] / Traiga su dispositivo electrónico y obtenga ayuda para usar los recursos gratis de la biblioteca. Para obtener un cita, comuníquese con la biblioteca a (305) 375-2665 o [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+ / Para más de 19 años.

Main Library -

LEGO Fun

Open LEGO play at the library where you can explore your creative side. Show us what amazing things you can make. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 5-12.

Main Library - Children's Department

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

Online Event: Basic Spanish Conversation Circle

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills from the comfort of your home or office? Participate in our virtual group conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be e......More

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills from the comfort of your home or office? Participate in our virtual group conversation circle and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed setting. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, contact 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library - Main Library Virtual Programs Room

Community Resource Corner

Get free resources including mental health, substance abuse, HIV, domestic violence, nutrition, and other wellness information. Presented by Flashlight of Hope, Inc. For more information, please contact 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library -

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

Join us for fun and excitement as we read stories, sing songs, and have engaging activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by an easy craft activity all can enjoy. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665. Ages 3-5 ......More

Join us for fun and excitement as we read stories, sing songs, and have engaging activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by an easy craft activity all can enjoy. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665. Ages 3-5 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

Friday Game Frenzy

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there's a game for everyone. Come hang out, play and challenge your friends! For more information and to register, please contact the b......More

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there's a game for everyone. Come hang out, play and challenge your friends! For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.

Main Library - Young Adults Area

Family Drop-in Game Time: Board Games & More

Join us after school for an afternoon of fun with board games and more. A variety of board and other games are available to enjoy and play. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 4 - 12 yrs.

Main Library - Children's Department

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

Homework Help and Tutoring

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 s......More

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 [email protected], call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Main Library -

News & Neighbors

WLRN is excited to invite you to News & Neighbors, a new, free community event series designed to bring your newsroom, closer to you. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -

Family Storytime and Craft

Join us for fun and excitement as we read stories, sing songs, and have engaging activities. We follow storytime with a creative craft the whole family can enjoy or play and socialization time for younger kids. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 37......More

Join us for fun and excitement as we read stories, sing songs, and have engaging activities. We follow storytime with a creative craft the whole family can enjoy or play and socialization time for younger kids. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 1 yr. +

Main Library - Children's Department

Stories of Florida - Con Sabor!

Our stories have never been the same since Ponce De Leon first arrived on our shores in 1513. Flowing seamlessly between English and Spanish, storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar will share personal, historical and traditional tales connecting the people and cultures of Florida......More

Our stories have never been the same since Ponce De Leon first arrived on our shores in 1513. Flowing seamlessly between English and Spanish, storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar will share personal, historical and traditional tales connecting the people and cultures of Florida, con un poquito de sabor Latino - with a little bit of Latin flavor! Create a Florida-inspired craft with us after the program. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 375-2665 or email [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library - Children's Department

LEGO Fun

Open LEGO play at the library where you can explore your creative side. Show us what amazing things you can make. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 5-12 yrs.

Main Library -

AV CLUB:

Experience curated screenings from the Library's 16mm film collection and participate in guided discussions about film, history, and archives. Join us for the continuation of our Surrealism series with a special screening of Luis Buñuel's 1961 irreverent drama, Viridian......More

Experience curated screenings from the Library's 16mm film collection and participate in guided discussions about film, history, and archives. Join us for the continuation of our Surrealism series with a special screening of Luis Buñuel's 1961 irreverent drama, Viridiana, screened along with Maya Deren's Ritual in Transfigured Time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-5572 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library - Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium

Meaningful Conversations

Join us to participate in lively discussions exploring spiritual growth, unity and building diverse communities. This event is open to all regardless. For more information, please contact the library at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. Ages 19 yrs.+

Main Library -

On The Mends

Got a hole or rip in your favorite piece of clothing? Learn how to repair and mend your clothes with simple hand sewing techniques. Bring your own or work on samples provided. For more information, please contact 305-375-2665 or email [email protected]. Ages 13 yrs.+

Main Library -

Bracelet Bead and Wire Wrapping Workshop

Step into the world of jewelry-making and design a stunning wire-beaded bracelet in this hands-on workshop. Using professional tools like jewelry pliers and wire cutters, participants will learn wire-wrapping techniques and bead selection tips to create their own unique......More

Step into the world of jewelry-making and design a stunning wire-beaded bracelet in this hands-on workshop. Using professional tools like jewelry pliers and wire cutters, participants will learn wire-wrapping techniques and bead selection tips to create their own unique bracelet. The workshop is designed for participants of all skill levels. Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected] Ages 12 yrs.+

Main Library - Young Adults Area

Vasari Project at 25: A Legacy of Art Collections and Collecting in Miami

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape an......More

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of The Vasari Project, a living archive that documents Miami-Dade's visual arts since 1945. Tracing its origins in early library exhibitions, the show highlights donated materials that reflect the city's evolving artistic landscape and cultural memory. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or [email protected]. All ages.

Main Library -