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YA Author Spotlight

Alexis Castellanos
2025-07-24 13:00:00 2025-07-24 14:00:00 America/New_York YA Author Spotlight North Miami Beach Public Library - D2

Thursday, July 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-24 13:00:00 2025-07-24 14:00:00 America/New_York YA Author Spotlight Meet YA writer Alexis Castellanos, author of Isla to Island, Guava & Grudges, and others! North Miami Beach Public Library - D2

Meet YA writer Alexis Castellanos, author of Isla to Island, Guava & Grudges, and others!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 13-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program |

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North Miami Beach Public Library

Phone: 305-948-2970
Hours
About the library

The North Miami Beach Library is located at 16th Ave and 164th St. We offer many different meeting space options to accommodate groups of all sizes.

Upcoming events

Zumba Gold
Wed, Jul 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Yoga
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
English Cafe
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom A
Join us and practice conversational English in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
Zumba Gold
Fri, Aug 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Teen Water Balloon Fight
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outdoor Back Lot
Finish off summer with a bang - literally! - by visiting the library for a water balloon battle! Beat the heat, get your friends wet, and play the afternoon away.
Meditation Class
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference room
Join Us for An Hour of Meditation , Taught by Steve Pollack.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
North Miami Beach's Teen Advisory Board meets once a month to discuss new programs and ideas for our teen community!
Color Your World
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Children's Room
Summer is ending, but the art doesn't stop! Drop in any time in the Children's Department to be part of the kids' community coloring project, all day this week!
Tai Chi
Mon, Aug 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Learn Chinese martial art defense and meditation!
Pathways To Citizenship
Mon, Aug 04, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for classes that prepare you for the history & civic knowledge interview and writing/reading test to become a United States Citizen!
Color Your World
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Children's Room
Summer is ending, but the art doesn't stop! Drop in any time in the Children's Department to be part of the kids' community coloring project, all day this week!
Zumba Gold
Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Pathways To Citizenship
Tue, Aug 05, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for classes that prepare you for the history & civic knowledge interview and writing/reading test to become a United States Citizen!
Color Your World
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Children's Room
Summer is ending, but the art doesn't stop! Drop in any time in the Children's Department to be part of the kids' community coloring project, all day this week!
Zumba Gold
Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Yoga
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
Color Your World
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Summer is ending, but the art doesn't stop! Drop in any time in the Children's Department to be part of the kids' community coloring project, all day this week!
Art & Soul
Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Full Meeting Room
All Skills levels are welcome. Materials will be provided or feel free to bring your own and a friend!
Tales with Tails
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room
Come Read aloud to our Library Therapy Dog, Little Dude. Reading Skills Grow With Practice and Furry Friends!
Color Your World
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Children's Room
Summer is ending, but the art doesn't stop! Drop in any time in the Children's Department to be part of the kids' community coloring project, all day this week!
Zumba Gold
Fri, Aug 08, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference room
Join Us for An Hour of Meditation , Taught by Steve Pollack.
End of Summer Extravaganza
Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Event Space
Join us for a day of fun and games as we announce the winners of the Summer Reading Program as well as celebrating our entire summertime community!
Tai Chi
Mon, Aug 11, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Learn Chinese martial art defense and meditation!
Pathways To Citizenship
Mon, Aug 11, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for classes that prepare you for the history & civic knowledge interview and writing/reading test to become a United States Citizen!
Zumba Gold
Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Pathways To Citizenship
Tue, Aug 12, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for classes that prepare you for the history & civic knowledge interview and writing/reading test to become a United States Citizen!
Zumba Gold
Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Yoga
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
Art & Soul
Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Full Meeting Room
All Skills levels are welcome. Materials will be provided or feel free to bring your own and a friend!
After-School Program
Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Meeting Room
After-school program featuring science activities, crafts, and educational guidance. Registration and fee are required; please contact Erika Arbulu for more information.
Zumba Gold
Fri, Aug 15, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference room
Join Us for An Hour of Meditation , Taught by Steve Pollack.
After-School Program
Mon, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Meeting Room
After-school program featuring science activities, crafts, and educational guidance. Registration and fee are required; please contact Erika Arbulu for more information.
Teen Video Editing
Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Media Lab
Teens are invited to learn professional video and audio editing, along with other skills like basic animation and green-screen. This class is by registration only. Please contact library staff.
Pathways To Citizenship
Mon, Aug 18, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for classes that prepare you for the history & civic knowledge interview and writing/reading test to become a United States Citizen!
Zumba Gold
Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Ready 2 Read Live
Tue, Aug 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Toddlers, 3 - 5 years old
After-School Program
Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Meeting Room
After-school program featuring science activities, crafts, and educational guidance. Registration and fee are required; please contact Erika Arbulu for more information.
Pathways To Citizenship
Tue, Aug 19, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for classes that prepare you for the history & civic knowledge interview and writing/reading test to become a United States Citizen!
Zumba Gold
Wed, Aug 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
After-School Program
Wed, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Meeting Room
After-school program featuring science activities, crafts, and educational guidance. Registration and fee are required; please contact Erika Arbulu for more information.
Teen Video Editing
Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Media Lab
Teens are invited to learn professional video and audio editing, along with other skills like basic animation and green-screen. This class is by registration only. Please contact library staff.
English Cafe
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
D2
Join us and practice conversational English in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
Yoga
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
Art & Soul
Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Full Meeting Room
All Skills levels are welcome. Materials will be provided or feel free to bring your own and a friend!
Tales with Tails
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room
Come Read aloud to our Library Therapy Dog, Little Dude. Reading Skills Grow With Practice and Furry Friends!
NMB Book Club
Thu, Aug 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conference room
Join us as we read a new book each month and discuss as a group!
Teen Anime Book Club
Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Love anime and manga? Join us as we read manga and watch anime every week on Thursday afternoons!
After-School Program
Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Meeting Room
After-school program featuring science activities, crafts, and educational guidance. Registration and fee are required; please contact Erika Arbulu for more information.
Zumba Gold
Fri, Aug 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference room
Join Us for An Hour of Meditation , Taught by Steve Pollack.
After-School Program
Mon, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Meeting Room
After-school program featuring science activities, crafts, and educational guidance. Registration and fee are required; please contact Erika Arbulu for more information.
Teen Video Editing
Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Media Lab
Teens are invited to learn professional video and audio editing, along with other skills like basic animation and green-screen. This class is by registration only. Please contact library staff.
Pathways To Citizenship
Mon, Aug 25, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for classes that prepare you for the history & civic knowledge interview and writing/reading test to become a United States Citizen!
Zumba Gold
Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Ready 2 Read Live
Tue, Aug 26, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Toddlers, 3 - 5 years old
After-School Program
Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Meeting Room
After-school program featuring science activities, crafts, and educational guidance. Registration and fee are required; please contact Erika Arbulu for more information.
Pathways To Citizenship
Tue, Aug 26, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for classes that prepare you for the history & civic knowledge interview and writing/reading test to become a United States Citizen!
Zumba Gold
Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
After-School Program
Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Meeting Room
After-school program featuring science activities, crafts, and educational guidance. Registration and fee are required; please contact Erika Arbulu for more information.
Teen Video Editing
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Media Lab
Teens are invited to learn professional video and audio editing, along with other skills like basic animation and green-screen. This class is by registration only. Please contact library staff.
Yoga
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
English Cafe
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
D2
Join us and practice conversational English in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
Art & Soul
Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Full Meeting Room
All Skills levels are welcome. Materials will be provided or feel free to bring your own and a friend!
After-School Program
Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Full Meeting Room
After-school program featuring science activities, crafts, and educational guidance. Registration and fee are required; please contact Erika Arbulu for more information.
Teen Anime Book Club
Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Love anime and manga? Join us as we read manga and watch anime every week on Thursday afternoons!
Zumba Gold
Fri, Aug 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference room
Join Us for An Hour of Meditation , Taught by Steve Pollack.
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