Books in 5 neighborhoods this week

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

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

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

Autumn Mystery Sticker Mural

Visit the Children's Room to help reveal a hidden autumn picture one sticker at a time!

3–5:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Color Your Cares Away

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

3–4:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Finish Your Look with Spooky Sparkle Hair Tinsel

Complete your costume with a touch of sparkle!

4–5 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, Coconut Grove

Online Class: Adult Learning Academy

5–6:30 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

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

Online Class: Adult Learning Academy: Financial Literacy Series

Planning for Unexpected Life Events Presented by the Foundation for Financial Planning in partnership with the Financial Planning Association of Miami and the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library.

6–7:30 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

NetworkQueen | An Evening with Isabel María Bucaram Layana

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

The Color Bunch

Want to relax and color your cares away?

9:30 AM–5:30 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: 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

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

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

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

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

Design-a-Monster Coloring & Creation Station

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

Halloween Slime

2–3 PM · Virrick Park Branch, Coconut Grove

Online Event: Halloween Stories

4–5 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, 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

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

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

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

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle

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

LEGO® Club

4–5 PM · Coconut Grove Branch, Coconut Grove

Chess Club

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