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Summer Virtual Book Club

Out of Darkness, Shining Light by Petina Gappah
2024-07-19 13:00:00 2024-07-19 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Virtual Book Club North Miami Beach Public Library -

Friday, July 19
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-19 13:00:00 2024-07-19 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Virtual Book Club Beat the heat with a great book! Gappah's novel is the story of a famous African journey in the 1870s. Meetings will be hosted on Zoom; please register to receive login information. North Miami Beach Public Library -

Beat the heat with a great book! Gappah's novel is the story of a famous African journey in the 1870s. Meetings will be hosted on Zoom; please register to receive login information.

AGE GROUP: | Senior Adults 50+ | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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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

Tales with Tails
Mon, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Room
Come Read aloud to our Library Therapy Dog, Little Dude. Reading Skills Grow With Practice and Furry Friends!
After-School Program
Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 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.
Teen Movie Mondays
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
D2
Join Jo in the Discovery District for Movie Mondays - just for teens!
Ready 2 Read Live
Tue, Jan 14, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Toddlers, 3 - 5 years old
After-School Program
Tue, Jan 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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Join us for epic afternoons every Tuesday - grab some dice and get ready to unleash your inner hero!
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom A
Love playing chess? Want to practice? Just want to learn how? Join us at the library for free chess play with our teacher Jay!
Sights And Sounds
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room
Teaching listening comprehension and foundations of reading through stories and songs.
After-School Program
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 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.
Teen Anime Book Club
Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room
Join us for a storytime celebrating civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.!
LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon, Jan 20, All day
The North Miami Beach Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. The Library will reopen at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21st.
After-School Program
Tue, Jan 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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Join us for epic afternoons every Tuesday - grab some dice and get ready to unleash your inner hero!
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom A
Love playing chess? Want to practice? Just want to learn how? Join us at the library for free chess play with our teacher Jay!
Sights And Sounds
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room
Teaching listening comprehension and foundations of reading through stories and songs.
After-School Program
Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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.
Teen Anime Book Club
Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 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.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Room
Join us for a winter fun storytime featuring reading and crafts!
Literacy Fair
Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for our annual Literacy Fair! Authors and book signings, performances, crafts, vendors, food and more - it's all at the Library!
After-School Program
Mon, Jan 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
Mon, Jan 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.
Teen Movie Mondays
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
D2
Join Jo in the Discovery District for Movie Mondays - just for teens!
Ready 2 Read Live
Tue, Jan 28, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Toddlers, 3 - 5 years old
After-School Program
Tue, Jan 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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Join us for epic afternoons every Tuesday - grab some dice and get ready to unleash your inner hero!
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom A
Love playing chess? Want to practice? Just want to learn how? Join us at the library for free chess play with our teacher Jay!
Sights And Sounds
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room
Teaching listening comprehension and foundations of reading through stories and songs.
After-School Program
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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.
Teen Anime Book Club
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 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.
Math Activities
Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Volunteer high school students will provide fun math activities and tutoring for children in elementary school! First-come, first-served.
Tales with Tails
Mon, Feb 03, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room
Come Read aloud to our Library Therapy Dog, Little Dude. Reading Skills Grow With Practice and Furry Friends!
After-School Program
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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 Movie Mondays
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
D2
Join Jo in the Discovery District for Movie Mondays - just for teens!
Teen Video Editing
Mon, Feb 03, 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.
Kids Who Code
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom A
Join us for an educational class teaching kids the basics of computer coding, with hands-on projects using MIT's Scratch project. Registration required. Please reach out to the Library to learn more!
Pathways To Citizenship
Mon, Feb 03, 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!
Ready 2 Read Live
Tue, Feb 04, 11:05am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Toddlers, 3 - 5 years old
After-School Program
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Join us for epic afternoons every Tuesday - grab some dice and get ready to unleash your inner hero!
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom A
Love playing chess? Want to practice? Just want to learn how? Join us at the library for free chess play with our teacher Jay!
Pathways To Citizenship
Tue, Feb 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!
Sights And Sounds
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room
Teaching listening comprehension and foundations of reading through stories and songs.
After-School Program
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
English Cafe
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom A
Join us and practice conversational English in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
Art & Soul
Thu, Feb 06, 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!
Teen Anime Book Club
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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.
Movie Matinee
Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for a matinee! The Library shows classic films and documentaries for adults and families.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Fri, Feb 07, 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!
Loco for LEGOs!
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and relaxing open play session with LEGOs - kids and teens welcome!
Tales with Tails
Mon, Feb 10, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room
Come Read aloud to our Library Therapy Dog, Little Dude. Reading Skills Grow With Practice and Furry Friends!
After-School Program
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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 Movie Mondays
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
D2
Join Jo in the Discovery District for Movie Mondays - just for teens!
Teen Video Editing
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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!
Ready 2 Read Live
Tue, Feb 11, 11:05am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Toddlers, 3 - 5 years old
After-School Program
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Join us for epic afternoons every Tuesday - grab some dice and get ready to unleash your inner hero!
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom A
Love playing chess? Want to practice? Just want to learn how? Join us at the library for free chess play with our teacher Jay!
Pathways To Citizenship
Tue, Feb 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!
Sights And Sounds
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room
Teaching listening comprehension and foundations of reading through stories and songs.
After-School Program
Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
English Cafe
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom A
Join us and practice conversational English in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
Art & Soul
Thu, Feb 13, 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!
Teen Anime Book Club
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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.
Movie Matinee
Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for a matinee! The Library shows classic films and documentaries for adults and families.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon, Feb 17, All day
The North Miami Beach Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of the President's Day holiday. The Library will reopen at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 18th.
After-School Program
Tue, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Join us for epic afternoons every Tuesday - grab some dice and get ready to unleash your inner hero!
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom A
Love playing chess? Want to practice? Just want to learn how? Join us at the library for free chess play with our teacher Jay!
Pathways To Citizenship
Tue, Feb 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!
Sights And Sounds
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room
Teaching listening comprehension and foundations of reading through stories and songs.
After-School Program
Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
English Cafe
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom A
Join us and practice conversational English in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
Art & Soul
Thu, Feb 20, 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!
Teen Anime Book Club
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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.
Movie Matinee
Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for a matinee! The Library shows classic films and documentaries for adults and families.
Loco for LEGOs!
Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and relaxing open play session with LEGOs - kids and teens welcome!
After-School Program
Mon, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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 Movie Mondays
Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
D2
Join Jo in the Discovery District for Movie Mondays - just for teens!
Teen Video Editing
Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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!
Ready 2 Read Live
Tue, Feb 25, 11:05am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Toddlers, 3 - 5 years old
After-School Program
Tue, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Join us for epic afternoons every Tuesday - grab some dice and get ready to unleash your inner hero!
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom A
Love playing chess? Want to practice? Just want to learn how? Join us at the library for free chess play with our teacher Jay!
Pathways To Citizenship
Tue, Feb 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!
Sights And Sounds
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room
Teaching listening comprehension and foundations of reading through stories and songs.
After-School Program
Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
English Cafe
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom A
Join us and practice conversational English in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
Art & Soul
Thu, Feb 27, 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!
Teen Anime Book Club
Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 5:55pm
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.
Movie Matinee
Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for a matinee! The Library shows classic films and documentaries for adults and families.
Fun Family Adventure!
Sat, Mar 01, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Full Meeting Room
A fun parenting adventure for those with children aged 7 through 17! Learn about improving social skills and school performance and decreasing stressors.
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