Books in Downtown, MiMo / Upper East Side, and South Miami 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

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

Speak With Confidence

Toastmasters of Miracle Mile From making presentations, storytelling and interviews to salary negotiations or just giving a toast, improve your communication and leadership skills with Toastmasters.

12:30–1:30 PM · South Miami Branch, South Miami

Movie Afternoons

The Slender Man (PG-13) In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends, fascinated by the internet lore of the Slender Man, attempt to prove that he doesn't actually exist... until one of them…

2–4 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

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

Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2026)

4–5 PM · Virtual, Downtown

Online Class: Adult Learning Academy

5–6:30 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

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

"Water" You Painting?

Experiment with watercolor painting and share tips with others during this relaxed painting session suitable for all skill levels!

2–3 PM · South Miami Branch, South Miami

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

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 Toddlers

11 AM–12 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

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