Aventura Branch Library Happenings: e-Device Help, Classic Board Games, Meditation & Exercises And Much More

January 18, 2023

The Aventura Branch Library has a wide variety of On-line and In-Person events. There will be Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers, a Book Discussion Group, Building Blocks Family Club and much more. Some events may require you to RSVP, so, please go On-Line to register at: https://mdpls.org/branch-northeast-dade-aventura Or for more information prior to attending the event, call: (305) 931-5512.

Online Event: Falun Gong Meditation & Exercises
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 & Wednesday, January 25th, 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. 19 years of age and up.

e-Device Help
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 & January 25th, 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. 19 years of age and up.

Reading Circle
Thursday, January 19th, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Practice your reading skills in English, while improving your listening comprehension. Each participant will take turns reading aloud parts of a selected story and then discuss the story with other learners. 19 years of age and up.

UHealth Mobile Clinic: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Friday, January 20th, 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 onboard the Gamechanger Vehicle. Services include: Cervical Cancer Screenings, Colorectal Cancer Screenings, Prostate Cancer, HIV/STI Testing and education/referrals. For more information, contact: (305) 243-1120. Or: gamechanger@miami.edu. 19 years of age and up.

Classic Board Games
Friday, January 20th, 2023, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Auditorium
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. 12 years of age and up.

Homework Help and Tutoring
Saturday, January 21st, 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. for course offerings, location information and to register. Funded in part by The Children's Trust, please visit: https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/

Online Event: Resume Writing
Monday, January 23rd, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Northeast-Dade Aventura Virtual Programs Room
Learn about different types of resumes, how to write a resume and resume writing tips. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. 19 years of age and up.

Multilingual Story Hour for Adults
Friday, January 27th, 2023, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us to share your favorite short story or a story you have written. You may also tell us a story in the style of storytelling. Stories in all languages are welcome. 12 years of age and up.

Homework Help and Tutoring
Saturday, January 28th, 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. For course offerings, location information and to register. Please visit: https://www.mdpls.org/tutor Funded in part by The Children's Trust.

Reading Circle
Saturday, January 28th, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Practice your reading skills in English, while improving your listening comprehension. Each participant will take turns reading aloud parts of a selected story and then discuss the story with other learners. 19 years of age and up.

Online Event: Interview Skills
Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Northeast-Dade Aventura Virtual Programs Room
This interactive role playing workshop will teach you how to prepare for interviews, including phone interviews. Find out about the fifteen most important interview questions and how to answer them. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. 19 years of age and up.

Online Event: Falun Gong Meditation & Exercises
Wednesday, February 1st, 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. 19 years of age 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.