Books in 5 neighborhoods this week

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

Teen Library Advisory Committee

4:30–6 PM · Allapattah Branch (Temporary Location), Allapattah

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

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

Take and Make

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas?

All day · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Take and Make Craft

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas?

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

Poetry Soirée

The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic.

1–3 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Furry Tales

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

3–4 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

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

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

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

10–11 AM · 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

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

The Great Big Free Book Fair

Featuring Authors Mychal Threets & Tico Armand Free books and family fun await!

10 AM–2 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

South Florida Writer's Association "Author's Voice"

Engage in lively discussions with fellow writers and guest speakers to acquire valuable writing tips, either at the library or online via Zoom.

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

Everglades Exploration 101

Join a park ranger in a fun-filled and informative presentation about Everglades National Park.

2–3 PM · Allapattah Branch (Temporary Location), Allapattah

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

Genealogy Research Techniques

Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Greater Miami The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (GSGM) welcomes everyone to learn techniques for researching family history and historical information.

3–5 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest