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Magic City Zines, art workshop, author visits and more!

Share               Donate July 30, 2019 The 2019 Summer Reading Challenge ends on Saturday! Join us as we wrap up our Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday, August 3 with animal encounters, magic and more!  You still have time to sign up and earn an entry ticket for every 30 minutes you read to be eligible to participate in our prize drawing.  The more you read, the better your chances of winning a prize, including Miami Heat prize packs, museum passes, Miami Dolphins memorabilia, Miami Marlins VIP experiences and tickets to a show at the Arsht Center.  Be sure to submit your entry tickets by the end of the challenge. Animal EncounterGet wild with this entertaining and educational animal show! Learn fun facts about a variety of animals and experience nature close-up. All ages. 11 a.m. - Bay Harbor Island Branch 11:30 a.m. - South Miami Branch 2 p.m. - Miami Springs Branch 2 p.m. - Homestead Branch Universe of Magic Join us for an out of this world magic show for the entire family! All ages. 11 a.m. - Tamiami Branch Noon - Palm Springs North Branch 1:30 p.m. - Arcola Lakes Branch Magic That Came from Outer Space  Enjoy an all new magic show created by master illusionist Brent Gregory! All ages. 3 p.m. - Naranja Branch IN THE SPOTLIGHT Florida's Small Business Development Center Network Get the information you need to make sound decisions for your small business and take it to the next level with professional expertise and tools from the Florida Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC). The SBDC offers training, business research and consulting at no-cost as well as a comprehensive toolkit of specialized services for qualifying businesses looking to accelerate market growth, including capital access, international trade, government contracting and business continuation.  It's just one of the many resources available to you in our online libraryfor free with your library card. ART Alien Self-Portrait Get ready to use your imagination in this fun workshop as you create a portrait of yourself as an alien using paint and oil pastels on watercolor paper. Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Ages 8 - 15 years. Saturday, August 17, 1 - 3 p.m.Bay Harbor Islands Branch AUTHOR VISIT MDPLS Author Series with Gordon Berg Join author Gordon Berg as he presents his latest book, Harry and the Hurricane: a boy faces terror...and finds the power of love, a story of survival based on true events. Learn about the terrifying experience endured by the author's father during the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 and Berg's personal journey writing the story. Ages 12 years and up. Thursday, August 8, 4 p.m. Coral Gables Branch STORYTIME Pete the Cat's Library Jam Pete the Cat, the coolest, calmest cat in town, is ready to teach your little ones not to worry. See storyteller and musician Eric Litwin's groovy stories come to life through song and dance! All ages. Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. Hispanic Branch Saturday, August 3, 2 p.m. Shenandoah Branch DIGITAL LITERACY AARP iPhone Tek Workshop Learn how to get the most from your mobile device. Materials provided. Ages 18 years and up. Wednesday, August 14 North Dade Regional Intro to iPhones 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Beyond the Basics 1 - 2 p.m. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ART EXHIBITION Magic City Zines August 8 - November 11 Celebrate Miami's flourishing zine-making community with this exhibition from the MDPLS Special Collections and Archives, MDPLS Permanent Art Collection and local cultural institutions. All ages. Opening Reception Thursday, August 8, 3 - 5 p.m.Performance by Dracula at 4 p.m.Main Library Made possible by a grant from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. MUSIC Drumming for Everyone Let’s go on a rhythmic journey! Participants will be introduced to various percussion instruments from around the world and learn to play rhythms together during this hands-on program for all ages and abilities. Instruments will be provided.  Space is limited. Please contact the branch for registration information. Best for ages 5 years and up. Thursday, August 1, 3 p.m. Culmer/Overtown Branch Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. North Central Branch FREEGAL MUSIC From Jennifer Hudson to Kelly Clarkson to David Archuleta and more, relive their rise to stardom with Freegal Music's American Idol music collection, available for free with you library card. MUSIC Celestial Stories with the South Florida Chamber Ensemble: The Ladies of Science Celebrate women who have contributed to incredible inventions in our world such as the astrolabe - a tool using the positions of the stars and sun for navigation and measurement - the brown paper bag by creating your own. Plus, enjoy a performance of music from English composers Ethyl Smyth, Rebecca Clarke and Maude Valerie White by the South Florida Chamber Ensemble. Ages 6 - 12 years. Wednesday, July 31, 2 p.m. International Mall Branch Wednesday, July 31, 3:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. Homestead Branch Saturday, August 3, 12:30 p.m. South Dade Regional Saturday, August 10, 1:30 p.m. West Flagler Branch AUTHOR VISIT MDPLS Author Series with Rose Hedgemond Meet local author Rose Hedgemond as she presents her latest book, Father-Daughter Dance: A Night on The Red Carpet, an inspirational story about a young girl who learns how to cope with a difficult situation and experiences self-discovery. The presentation will be accompanied by an art activity inspired by the book. Ages 5 - 12 years. Tuesday, August 6, 11 a.m. North Dade Regional Thursday, August 8, Noon Model City Branch Saturday, August 10, 3 p.m. Homestead Branch Wednesday, August 14, 11:30 a.m. South Dade Regional Thursday, August 15, 2:30 p.m. Virrick Park Branch