Aventura Branch Library Happenings: Renaissance Dance, Color Your Cares Away, Falun Gong Meditation & Exercises And Much More

Beginner Knitting Basics
Friday, April 14th, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us to learn the basics of knitting and socialize while you get started on your own project. Please bring your materials. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information, please contact: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and up.

Reading Circle
Friday, April 14th, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Practice your English reading skills while improving your listening comprehension. Each participant will take turns reading parts of a selected story aloud and then discuss it with other learners. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and up.

Homework Help and Tutoring
Saturday, April 15th, 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. Please visit: https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/ for course offerings, location information and to register. Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Renaissance Dance
Saturday, April 15th, 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.

Introduction to Computers
Saturday, April 15th, 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 and using an email account and more! Taught by instructors from Collective Sistahood. Instruction also available in Spanish and Creole. Ages 19 years and up.

Building Blocks Club
Saturday, April 15th, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an hour of family fun building and creating with 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.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Monday, April 17th, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy stories, music and playtime for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 months - 3 years.

Chess Club
Monday, April 17th, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sharpen your chess skills by playing with fans of this classic game! Meets in the teen area. Beginners are always welcome. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 8 years and up.

Online Event: Falun Gong Meditation & Exercises
Wednesday, April 19th, 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, April 19th, 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.

Crafty Recycling With Clay
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In celebration of Earth Day, make a piggy bank or dangling octopus using recycled materials and modeling clay. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 11 years.

Introduction To Computers
Saturday, April 22nd, 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 and using an email account and more! Taught by instructors from Collective Sistahood. Instruction also available in Spanish and Creole. Ages 19 years and up.

Multilingual Story Hour For Adults
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Read your favorite short story, share a story you have written or practice your storytelling skills. Stories in all languages are welcome. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and up.

Online Event: What's New For Adults At The Northeast-Aventura Branch?
Thursday, April 27th, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Learn about all the new titles that have been added to our collection for the month, including fiction, nonfiction, DVDs and magazines. Books and DVD suggestions are also welcome. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and up.

Creative Kids
Thursday, April 27th, 2023, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join us for this dynamic art program that helps kids explore their inner creativity. 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.

Stars: A Musical Performance - Presented tby Vessels Of GOLD
Friday, Apr 28th, 2023 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join teen musical theater ensemble Vessels of GOLD to enjoy selections from their latest show "Stars," a story about high school students learning to develop their talents while working together to prepare for a summer theater show. For more information, please contact the branch at: (305) 931-5512. Or: lefrakp@mdpls.org. All ages.

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.