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

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

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

NMG Book Club - Women Only

7–9 PM · Midtown

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

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

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

An Evening with Adam Grant on Vibe

3 PM–12 AM · The Hub, Pinecrest

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

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

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 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

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

Thursday Teen Trivia

Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights!

3–4 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Let's Get Crafty

Explore the world of arts, crafts, painting, drawing and let your creativity flow!

4–5 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Kids Baking Club

Get ready to mix, measure, and knead your way around the world!

4:30–6 PM · Miami Beach Regional, Miami Beach

Matheson Hammock Bridge Study Public Meeting

Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works will hold a public meeting regarding the Matheson Hammock Bridge…

5:30–7:30 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

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

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

Teen Library Advisory Committee

3–4 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Addams Family Values (PG-13)

The family that scares together, stays together!

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

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

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

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