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–6 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

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

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

Face It! Portrait Drawing Workshop

2:30–4 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

Addams Family Values (PG-13)

The family that scares together, stays together!

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Dangerous Waters Dive into suspense this Halloween with films where terrifying creatures lurk just beneath the surface.

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

Fallin' for Preschool Crafts

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas?

9:30 AM–8 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

Brushstrokes and Beginnings

4–6 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

Online Class: Adult Learning Academy

5–6:30 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

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

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

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

English Conversation Circle

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

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

4–6 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

Family Story Hour

4–5 PM · South Shore Branch, Miami Beach

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

10–11 AM · Bay Harbor Islands Branch, Surfside & Bal Harbour

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers

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

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

Grab a coloring page or two and 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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

5–6:30 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

South Shore Library Book Club

Connect with other book lovers and enjoy discussions about selected titles.

5:30–7 PM · South Shore Branch, Miami Beach

The Color Bunch

Want to relax and color your cares away?

9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Online Event: Great Books Discussion Group

Short Story Discussion Schedule The Best Short Stories 2025: The O.

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

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

AARP's Senior Planet: Tech Thursdays

Getting to Know Your Android Smartphone Join us for classes designed to empower older adults with the skills to master technology, wellness and lifelong learning.

1–2:30 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

Movie Afternoons

2–5 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Checkmates: A Chess Club

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, test your skills and enjoy a friendly game of chess.

3–4:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Classic Games Club

Join us and take a seat at the table to enjoy engaging classic board and card games at your library.

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

A Good Book Book Club

First Thursdays of the Month February 5 - Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese March 5 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore April 2, 2026 - Tell It Slant by Larry Baker (virtual author visit) May 7, 2026…

6–7:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Toastmasters

Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills.

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