Books in 6 neighborhoods this week

What a House Can Hold | An Evening with Laura Childs Gill in conversation with Caroline Cabrera

5 PM · Books & Books Coral Gables, Coral Way

The Big Picture: Community Jigsaw Puzzle

Stop by anytime to add a few pieces, help sort and watch the big picture come together.

9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

Library programming is restricted to the 2nd Floor lounge.

11 AM–12 PM · Key Biscayne Branch (Temporary Location), Key Biscayne

Online Class: Adult Learning Academy

5–6:30 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

Chess Club

Presented by South Miami Chess Club Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others.

5–6 PM · Shenandoah Branch, Coral Way

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

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

English Conversation Circle

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language.

10 AM–12:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle

Advanced Level Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level?

10–11 AM · Main Library, Downtown

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

11 AM–12 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost

A Library Speakers Consortium Virtual Author Talk About the Author: Asha Frost (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation.

2–3 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

La Hora de los cuentos

Disfrute de cuentos, canciones y artes manuales para toda la familia.

11 AM–12 PM · Shenandoah Branch, Coral Way

Poetry Soirée

The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic.

1–3 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Get one-on-one help from library staff and discover how to: · Download library e-books, audiobooks, magazines and music to your e-reader, tablet or other device · Surf the internet and learn computer…

2–4 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Kawaii Krafts

Let's make some fun, creative and cute crafts after school!

2–3 PM · Shenandoah Branch, Coral Way

Furry Tales

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

3–4 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Color Your Cares Away

Grab a coloring page or two and color your cares away.

3–4:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Learning Spanish Conversation Circle

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

5–6:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Beyond the Baths of Stars | An Evening with Schneider K. Rancy in conversation with Andrew Boryga

7 PM · Books & Books Coral Gables, Coral Way

The Color Bunch

Want to relax and color your cares away?

9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Online Event: Basic Spanish Conversation Circle

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills from the comfort of your home or office?

10–11 AM · Main Library, Downtown

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

Movie Afternoons

The Slender Man (PG-13) In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends, fascinated by the internet lore of the Slender Man, attempt to prove that he doesn't actually exist... until one of them…

2–5 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Checkmates: A Chess Club

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, test your skills and enjoy a friendly game of chess.

3–4:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

An Evening with Meryl Shriver-Rice

7 PM · Books & Books Coral Gables, Coral Way

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

Board Game Hangout

Bring your friends or make some new ones while playing board games of all kinds.

1–5 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

An Evening with Jan Carson & Lucy Caldwell

5 PM · Books & Books Coral Gables, Coral Way