Aventura Branch Library Happenings: Renaissance Dance, Classic Board Games, Meditation & Exercises And Much More

Homework Help And Tutoring
Saturday, February 11th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. Funded in part by The Children's Trust. For course offerings, location information and to register, please visit: https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/ for course offerings, location

Introduction To Computers
Saturday, February 11th, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of a computer including using a mouse, getting on the Internet, setting up, using an email account and more! Taught by instructors from Collective Sistahood. Instruction also available in Spanish and Creole. 19 Years of age and up.

Talking Is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing For Toddlers
Monday, February 13th, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy stories, music, playtime for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. Ages 18 months - 3 years old.

Talking Is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing For Preschoolers - Celebrating Black History Month
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023, 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and activities for preschoolers in honor of Black History Month. Registration is required. Ages 3 - 5 years of age.

Online Event: Falun Gong Meditation & Exercises
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Falun Gong is an ancient, high level Chinese practice that uses gentle movements and meditation to cultivate the body, mind and spirit. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. Ages 19 years and up.

e-Device Help
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Need help with your electronic device? Instructors from Generation Technology will be available to offer assistance. Please bring your device for hands-on learning. Registration is required. For more information, contact the branch. Ages 19 years and up.

Homework Help And Tutoring
Saturday, February 18th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. Funded in part by The Children's Trust. For course offerings, location information and to register, please visit: https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/

Renaissance Dance
Saturday, February 18th, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Let's dance! Join us and the Society of Creative Anachronism in person for a bit of history through Renaissance Dance. Learn the traditional dances of Italy, France and England - the building blocks of American Square Dancing. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and up.

Building Blocks Club
Saturday, February 18th, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an hour of family fun building and creating with our building blocks. Themes, challenges and building block pieces will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 6 years and up.

Online Event: Falun Gong Meditation & Exercises
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Falun Gong is an ancient, high level Chinese practice that uses gentle movements and meditation to cultivate the body, mind and spirit. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. Ages 19 years and up.

Color Your Cares Away
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music. Choose from a variety of coloring sheets, crayons, colored pencils and other supplies. Registration is required. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and up.

Creative Kids
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Children explore their inner creativity with a dynamic art program that allows them to experiment with a variety of techniques and media. From painting to collage, local art magnet student instructors will provide a fun environment to nurture and develop creative skills. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 years old.

UHealth Mobile Clinic: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Friday, February 24th, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The UM Sylvester Gamechanger Mobile will be providing Cancer Screening Services and education to the community on board the Gamechanger Vehicle. Services include: Cervical Cancer Screenings, Colorectal Cancer Screenings, Prostate Cancer, HIV/STI Testing and education/referrals. For more information, contact the University of Miami at: (305) 243-1120. Or: gamechanger@miami.edu. Or contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and up.

Classic Board Games
Friday, February 24th, 2023, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of old school games like Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Monopoly or Mancala! Relax, meet new friends, practice your skills or learn a new game! Play one of our games or bring your own. Ages 12 years and up.

Some of the above events require pre-registration. To register, go to: https://mdpls.org/branch-northeast-dade-aventura

For more information, feel free to contact the Aventura Branch at: (305) 931-5512. The Aventura Branch library is located at 2930 Aventura Boulevard, Aventura, Florida 33180.