Books in Coral Gables and Pinecrest this week

An Evening with Ari’el Stachel

Tony Award winner Ari'el Stachel presents a one-night-only evening of storytelling, performance and dialogue.

All day · The Hub, Pinecrest

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

Crafty Fun To-Go: Create Together!

Take and Make Feeling crafty and looking for ideas?

9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

PFLAG Meeting

A peer support meeting for LGBTQ+ by parents, families, and friends.

11 AM–1 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Cooking with Chef Jill

Creepy Crawly Halloween Snacks Join Chef Jill as she shares amazing recipes to help you whip up delicious Halloween snacks.

11 AM–12 PM · Fairlawn Branch, Coral Gables

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

Pinecrest Toastmasters: Confidence-Communication-Leadership Skills

Unlock your potential and build lasting confidence in a supportive, learn-by-doing environment where you can develop your public speaking and leadership skills.

11:30 AM–1:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

An Evening with Adam Grant — Vibe

In partnership with Books and Books.

All day · The Hub, Pinecrest

Shelf Talkers

Share your love of reading and help others discover their next read by writing reviews of books you enjoyed.

9:30 AM–8 PM · Fairlawn Branch, Coral Gables

Puzzle Mania

Love solving puzzles?

9:30 AM–8 PM · Fairlawn Branch, Coral Gables

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

Tertulia Literaria

Mi nombre es Emilia del Valle, de Isabel Allende 24 de noviembre: El diario de Tita, Laura Esquivel.

10–11:30 AM · 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

An Evening with Adam Grant on Vibe

3 PM–12 AM · The Hub, Pinecrest

Online Class: English Conversation Circle

Practice your English conversation skills with other learners and native English speakers.

4–5 PM · Fairlawn Branch, Coral Gables

Vibe | An Evening with Adam Grant in conversation with Daymond John

7 PM · The Hub Miami at Temple Beth Am, Pinecrest

Crochet Circle

4–5 PM · Fairlawn Branch, Coral Gables

Learning Spanish Conversation Circle

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

5–6:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

10:30–11:30 AM · Fairlawn Branch, Coral Gables

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

Basic Computer Skills

Habilidades básicas de computación Learn the basics of using a computer!

5–6 PM · Fairlawn Branch, Coral Gables

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

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

Club de libros

Participe de una grata discusión sobre el libro del mes.

12–2 PM · Fairlawn Branch, Coral Gables