Arts & Culture in 5 neighborhoods this week

Amy Arlo's Almost Blue at Luna Star Cafe

All day · Luna Star Cafe, North Miami

Jazz at MOCA featuring The Mike Gerber Quartet

All day · Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, North Miami

Early voting Schedule

Early Voting Schedule for the 2026 General Election.

7 AM–7 PM · North Miami Public Library, North Miami

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–6 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Furry Tales

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

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

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

Hampton Art Lovers Presents: In the Paint

12–5 PM · Historic Ward Rooming House, 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

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

Jazz at MOCA

7–8 PM · Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, North Miami

Amy Arlo's Almost Blue - Acoustic Funk + Soul

8–11:59 PM · Luna Star Café, North Miami

Lunaween at Luna Star Cafe

All day · Luna Star Cafe, North Miami

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

LUNAWEEN with John Camacho

7–11:59 PM · Luna Star Café, North Miami

Bingo Night

8–10 PM · Upper East Side Hangout, MiMo / Upper East Side

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

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

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

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

Movie Night

5–7 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

10–11 AM · Bay Harbor Islands Branch, Surfside & Bal Harbour

Poetry Soirée

1–3 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Miami MoCAAD ARt+Tech Student Workshop | Nov 4, 2026 • Urgent Academy.(Children's Village at Lotus Village.)

3:30–5 PM · Overtown

Learning Spanish Conversation Circle

Beginner Series Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations.

5–6:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Color Your Cares Away

Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music.

6–7:30 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Wednesday Bachata Class at Mady’s Dance Factory

8:15–9:15 PM · Mady's Dance Factory / Miami Salsa Driven, MiMo / Upper East Side

iGen Film Festival

All day · Multiple venues in Historic Overtown, Overtown

READy, Set, Go: Music and Movement

Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club Get ready to move, play, and learn!

10–11 AM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Toddler Play & Funtime

Join us in a welcoming and inclusive environment where toddlers can develop their sensory skills through interactive play and bonding with their caregivers.

10–11 AM · Bay Harbor Islands Branch, Surfside & Bal Harbour

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

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

A Good Book Book Club

First Thursdays of the Month February 5 - Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese March 5 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore April 2, 2026 - Tell It Slant by Larry Baker (virtual author visit) May 7, 2026…

6–7:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest