Books in 5 neighborhoods this week

Books & Books at The Betsy Hotel Presents An Afternoon with Madeline Martin

4 PM · The Betsy Hotel B Bar, Miami Beach

Books & Books at The Betsy: An Afternoon with Madeline Martin

4 PM · The Betsy - South Beach, Miami Beach

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

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

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

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

Brushstrokes and Beginnings

4–6 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

Online Class: Adult Learning Academy

5–6:30 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

Take and Make

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas?

All day · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Take and Make Craft

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas?

All day · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

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

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

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 Babies

10:30–11:30 AM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

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

Get Tinkering With 3D Design - Beginners Guide to 3D Printing

4–6 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

Family Story Hour

Enjoy listening to stories and singing fun songs with your children.

4–5 PM · South Shore Branch, Miami Beach

Self-Advocacy Writing Workshop: Halloween Edition

A Spooky Writing Experience Join us for a Halloween-themed writing workshop for tenants!

6–8 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

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

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

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

10:30–11:30 AM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

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

Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy.

4–6 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

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

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

Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group

10–11:30 AM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

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

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

Toastmasters

6:30–7:30 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

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

10–11 AM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Furry Tales

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

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

11 AM–12 PM · South Shore Branch, Miami Beach

Introduction to Computers

11 AM–12 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Teen Library Advisory Committee

3–4 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Addams Family Values (PG-13)

3–4:30 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

Game Frenzy Friday

4–5:30 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

ICU Baby Hope Parade: Service Day

9:30 AM–12:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Magic Weekend - Crafts for Kids

Explore your creative side through a world of arts, crafts, painting, drawing and more.

11 AM–12 PM · South Shore Branch, Miami Beach

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

Jaws (PG)

3–5:30 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach