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

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

10–11 AM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Café con libros

Cuentos de amor de locura y de muerte por Horacio Quiroga Disfrute de una tertulia literaria y una taza de café con otros lectores sobre el libro del mes en un ambiente relajado y acogedor.

10–11 AM · Sunset Branch, Kendall

Furry Tales

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

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

Knitting for Adults

Learn to knit while chatting with other knitters.

10:30 AM–12:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

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

Creative Writers Group

Explore the heights of your creativity and express yourself using words alongside friends in a supportive environment.

11 AM–12:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

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

Screenwriting 101

YOUmake Miami

3–4:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

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

BINGO for Kids

Learn the numbers from 1 to 75 while having fun and making friends.

4–5 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

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

Halloween Phone Charms

YOUmake Miami Get into the Halloween spirit by creating your own spooky phone charm!

11 AM–12:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Rook & Roll Chess Club

Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game.

1–3 PM · Kendall Branch, Kendall

Design-a-Monster Coloring & Creation Station

Drop in anytime to imagine, color and design a one-of-a-kind monster character.

1–5 PM · Main Library, Downtown

South Florida Gardening Series: Butterflies in Your Backyard

Presented by UF/IFAS Extension Do you have an interest in finding and identifying butterflies in South Florida?

2–3:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

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

Cyanotype Prints

YOUmake Miami Through practical exercises you will learn how to develop photos with the power of UV lights.

3–4:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

10:30–11:30 AM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas

11 AM–12 PM · Sunset Branch, Kendall

The Kinusaiga Kreature Feature

12–1:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Storyboarding

3–4 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Minecraft Mondays

3–4 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Teen Library Advisory Committee

4–5 PM · Kendall Branch, Kendall

Sip & Stitch Club

5–6:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

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

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

Take and Make

All day · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Take and Make Craft

All day · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

English Conversation Circle

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

Adult ESOL Classes

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

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle

10–11 AM · Main Library, Downtown

Needlepoint for Adults

10:30 AM–12:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Intro to Hand Embroidery

11 AM–12 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Sunset Studio

11 AM–12 PM · Sunset Branch, Kendall

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

2–3 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

Video Games for Kids

4–5 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Stitch Simple - Sashiko Basics

4–5:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

This course provides English lessons for non-native speakers, which include assistance with communication skills, reading, listening comprehension, grammar, and writing.

10 AM–1 PM · Kendall Branch, Kendall

Craft Club

Join us for a morning filled with fun and simple crafts.

11 AM–12 PM · Sunset Branch, Kendall

Sewing Club

YOUmake Miami Bring your own sewing project and continue creating while using shared resources, including sewing machines and tools.

12–1 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Poetry Soirée

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

Color Your Cares Away

3–4:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Hora de los cuentos

3:30–4:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Stamped & Printed Club

5–6:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

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