Arts & Culture in 4 neighborhoods this week

Annual Fundraising Event

7:30–11:30 PM · The55project Art foundation, Coconut Grove

Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!

Creepy Doll Contest Guidelines • Dolls may be dropped off beginning October 1, 2026 and must be picked up on October 31st before 6 p.m. • Creepy dolls will be judged based on originality, creativity,…

9:30 AM–8 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Adult ESOL Classes

Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level.

10 AM–12:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Painting Together

Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together.

11:30 AM–2:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Hampton Art Lovers Presents: In the Paint

12–5 PM · Historic Ward Rooming House, Overtown

Thursday Teen Trivia

Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights!

3–4 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Let's Get Crafty

Explore the world of arts, crafts, painting, drawing and let your creativity flow!

4–5 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Campfire Tales & S'mores

Join us for a thrilling digital campfire experience filled with delicious s'mores and spine-tingling campfire stories.

4–5 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, Coconut Grove

Matheson Hammock Bridge Study Public Meeting

Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works will hold a public meeting regarding the Matheson Hammock Bridge…

5:30–7:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

An Evening with Sally Hayden in conversation with Sarah Kavanagh

6:30 PM · Books & Books Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers

10–11 AM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Furry Tales

Reading with Avi Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle!

10:30 AM–12 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers

11 AM–12 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, Coconut Grove

Introduction to Computers

Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more!

11 AM–12 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Backyard Shabbat

1:30 PM–12 AM · The Lampen Sachar Outdoor Cultural Center,, Pinecrest

Teen Library Advisory Committee

3–4 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Video Games @ the Library

Join us for a relaxing and fun afternoon playing video games, either solo or with a friend.

3–5 PM · Virrick Park Branch, Coconut Grove

Finish Your Look with Spooky Sparkle Hair Tinsel

Complete your costume with a touch of sparkle!

4–5 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, Coconut Grove

Game Frenzy Friday

Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family!

4–5:30 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Black Miami History Tour

8 AM–12 PM · Teach the Truth Garden at the Center for Black Innovation, Overtown

ICU Baby Hope Parade: Service Day

ICU Baby Youth Ambassadors will gather to prepare items for the ICU Baby Hope Parade.

9:30 AM–12:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Chess Game Meetup - Make Your Move!

Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player looking for a challenge, come play a game, sharpen your skills, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts.

1–3 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Plastic to Purpose

Learn How to Make Plarn Transform clean, used plastic grocery bags into colorful plarn balls, each made from 75 bags of the same color and size.

2–4 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Halloween Slime

Join us for a frightfully fun slime lab!

2–3 PM · Virrick Park Branch, Coconut Grove

Online Event: Halloween Stories

Picture Book Read Aloud Snuggle up and join us virtually for a spooktacular read-aloud filled with Halloween fun, silly surprises, and a little bit of magic!

4–5 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, Coconut Grove

Halloween in Coconut Grove

6–8 PM · Fuller Street Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove

Community Painting Club

10 AM–1 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, Coconut Grove

Resume 101

Learn how to create an eye-catching resume and how to search for jobs online.

1–3 PM · Virrick Park Branch, Coconut Grove

Minecraft Mondays

The Ultimate Build Challenge Each week, participants will take on a new building challenge, put their creativity to the test and compete for a prize.

3–4 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Game On!

Nintendo Switch­™ Mondays Show off your video game talents in a friendly Nintendo Switch™ gaming session.

4–5 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, Coconut Grove

An Evening with Deesha Philyaw in conversation with Chantel Acevedo

6:30 PM · Books & Books Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove

Dramatically Speaking at The Hub: An Evening with Mera & Don Rubell

7:30 PM · The Hub at Temple Beth Am, Pinecrest

Dramatically Speaking at The Hub: An Evening with Mera and Don Rubell

7:30 PM · The Hub, Pinecrest

Take and Make

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas?

All day · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Take and Make Craft

All day · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Threads of Kindness: Sewing & Quilting for a Cause

A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time.

1–5 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Sports Konnect - STEAM & Sports

Supported by the NextEra Energy Foundation Join us for fun afterschool activities that will stimulate the mind and body!

4–5 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

LEGO® Club

Participate in a LEGO® STEM challenge and let your imagination run wild.

4–5 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, Coconut Grove

Chess Club

4:30–6 PM · Virrick Park Branch, Coconut Grove

Movie Night

5–7 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Play Mahjong With Us!

6:30–8 PM · Plymouth Congregational Church, Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove Harvest

Until Sun, Nov 1 · Downtown Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove