Fun with Flash Mobs
Be a part of the fun! Learn a few dance moves and join this spontaneous community dance performance. All abilities welcome. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 12 years and up.
Friday, February 14, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Coral Reef Branch
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The West Flagler Branch Library has reopened!
Stop by and check out our newly renovated West Flagler Branch! Improvements include new flooring and furniture, LED lighting, new signage and more. Please note that Homework Help & Tutoring sessions, which were relocated to the Fairlawn Branch Library during the renovation, resume this Saturday, February 15 at the West Flagler Branch.
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Tap, Scat, Swing & Sing! A Harlem Renaissance Storytime
Join master storyteller Christal Walker in the role of Zora Neale Hurston and experience the Harlem Renaissance through stories about great performers of the era including Ella Fitzgerald, Bojangles and Jacob Lawrence. All ages.
Saturday, February 15, 3 p.m. Arcola Lakes Branch
Program sponsored by the Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Dance
A Taste of Ballroom
Learn the basic steps of East Coast Swing and American Tango. No experience or partner needed for this fun class! Feel the magic of dancing in partnership while building confidence, enjoying physical activity and great music. Ages 18 years and up.
Thursday, February 13, 6:30 p.m. Miami Beach Regional
Made possible by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council.
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valentine's day
It's All About Love
Join Marci Poppins for a fun, interactive and magical Valentine's Day show that reminds us of the importance of showing kindness and love to those around you. All ages.
Saturday, February 15, 11 a.m. South Miami Branch
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art
Manga Drawing 101
Whether you plan to create your own comic book or just love drawing your favorite manga characters, this workshop is for you! Materials provided. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 12 - 18 years.
Wednesday, February 19, 3 - 5 p.m. Edison Center Branch
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Community
Census 2020: How Will You Be Counted?
The Census Bureau counts people at their usual residence, which is the place where they live and sleep most of the time, with a few exceptions. People who do not have a regular residence should be counted where they are on April 1, 2020, Census Day.
To learn more about how to count yourself or someone in your family, visit Who to Count.
Did you know? The 2020 Census will mark the 24th time that the country has counted its population since 1790.
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History
Silent Heroes: A Look at the Resistance Movement in Nazi Germany
Learn about the heroes who fought against Adolf Hitler's brutal Nazi regime. Join German historian Anette Isaacs, M.A. as she pays homage to Sophie and Hans Scholl, Georg Elser, Baron von Stauffenberg, the women of Rosenstrasse, and other groups who made up the German resistance movement.
Tuesday, February 18, 6 p.m. Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch
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Valentine's Day
Library Breakout: Mystery Valentine Escape Room Challenge
Happy Valentines Day! A mystery valentine is locked up for you inside the lock box. You will have 45 minutes to figure out who sent it and break out your Valentine's Day fun!
Friday, February 14, 3:30 p.m. Coral Gables Branch
Made possible by the City of Coral Gables.
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Black History month
Afro Soca Dance
Celebrate Black History Month with the rhythm of the Caribbean! Certified Zumba instructor Wynter Jewels will teach you the grooviest Afro Soca dance moves as seen at Carnival.
Saturday, February 15, 3 p.m. Golden Glades Branch
Wednesday, February 19, 4 p.m. North Central Branch
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From the small screen to the silver screen, great stories make for great TV and film adaptations! Check out your favorite eBook titles on Overdrive, available for free with your library card.
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Music of the Caribbean
Enjoy traditional Caribbean folk songs and popular Caribbean standards performed by Reggie Paul that will have you singing and dancing! All ages.
Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 p.m. Miami Springs Branch
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AARP Tech: Intro to iPhone
Learn how to get the most from your mobile device. Materials provided. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 18 years and up.
Wednesday, February 19 Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch
Intro to Smartphone 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Beyond the Basics 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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