Books in Downtown, Kendall, 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

PFLAG Meeting

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

11 AM–1 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Rook & Roll Chess Club

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

1–3 PM · Kendall Branch, Kendall

Autumn Mystery Sticker Mural

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

1–5:30 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

The Kinusaiga Kreature Feature

2:30–4 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

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

Intro to Block Printing

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

Online Class: Adult Learning Academy

5–6:30 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

Sip & Stitch Club

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

An Evening with Adam Grant — Vibe

In partnership with Books and Books.

All day · The Hub, 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

Tertulia Literaria

10–11:30 AM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle

10–11 AM · Main Library, Downtown

Needlepoint for Adults

Learn to needlepoint while chatting with other needlepoint enthusiasts.

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

Intro to Cricut Design Space

11 AM–1 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Cozy Corner

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

Liberated Love with Mark Groves

A Library Speakers Consortium Virtual Author Talk About the Author: Meet Mark Groves: Human Connection Specialist, Speaker, Author, Coach, Podcast Host and founder of Create The Love.

2–3 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

Painting for Adults

4–6 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Video Games for Kids

Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.

4–5 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

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

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

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

Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade County

10 AM–1 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Craft Club

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

11 AM–12 PM · Sunset Branch, Kendall

Sewing Club

12–1 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle Information Session

Have questions about legal matters?

2–5 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

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

Online Class: Adult Learning Academy: Financial Literacy Series

6–7:30 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

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

Incredible Years: Parents and Babies Program

Presented by University of Miami (UM) Parenting Specialists Join this free, 10-week program that gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to develop close relationships with their infants.

10 AM–12 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Crafting with Perler Beads for Adults

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

Painting Together

11:30 AM–2:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30–7:30 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall

Matheson Hammock Bridge Study Public Meeting

5:30–7:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Café con libros

10–11 AM · Sunset Branch, Kendall

Knitting for Adults

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

Furry Tales

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

Creative Writers Group

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

Screenwriting 101

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

BINGO for Kids

4–5 PM · West Kendall Regional, Kendall