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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

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Zumba Gold
Tue, May 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Ready 2 Read Live
Tue, May 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Storytime for toddlers, 3-5 years old!
Adult Technology Class
Tue, May 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Learn the basics of technology for a variety of devices with a knowledgeable member of the Library staff!
Teen Trivia Tuesdays
Tue, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
D2
Join us in the Discovery district for a fun (and competitive) afternoon of trivia games!
Arts & Crafts Club
Tue, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join children's librarian LeAnn for tween crafts after school in the Children's Room!
Pathways to Citizenship
Tue, May 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, May 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Sights and Sounds
Wed, May 20, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Teaching listening comprehension and foundations of reading through stories and songs.
Mahjong Club
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A
Whether you love mahjong or are just learning to play, come join us at the library for a fun weekly session with an instructor to guide you!
Chagall Suncatcher Craft
Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
D2
Join Librarian Jo in the Discovery District for a fun suncatcher craft based on the artwork of Marc Chagall!
Teen Video Editing
Wed, May 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.
Breathing & Nervous System Regulation
Thu, May 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Full Meeting Room
This 4 week program gives you practical breathing techniques and gentle movement to release tension and feel more at ease. Learn simple tools to improve your quality of life!
Art & Soul
Thu, May 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!
Senior Board Games
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom A
Welcome to senior board games, where the first rule is to have fun! Play group board games, both cooperative and competitive, with friendly Library staff facilitating. For adult players.
NMB Library Book Club
Thu, May 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conference room
Join us as we read a new book each month and discuss as a group!
Teen Game Day
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Join us for games - video, board, trivia, and more - in the Discovery District!
Tween Crafternoon
Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join children's librarian LeAnn for tween crafts after school in the Children's Room!
Writing Workshop
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join local author Francesca Pierre for a workshop on writing - how to get started, how to get published, and how to go about making your stories a reality!
Family Storytime
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room
Join us for a special storytime celebrating Jewish heritage!
Zumba Gold
Fri, May 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference room
Join us for an hour of meditation with teacher Steve Pollack!
Movie Matinee
Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for a matinee! The Library shows classic films and documentaries for adults and families.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon, May 25, All day
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th, for the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, at 2:00 p.m.
Zumba Gold
Tue, May 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Teen Trivia Tuesdays
Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
D2
Join us in the Discovery district for a fun (and competitive) afternoon of trivia games!
Pathways to Citizenship
Tue, May 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, May 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Sights and Sounds
Wed, May 27, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Teaching listening comprehension and foundations of reading through stories and songs.
Mahjong Club
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom A
Whether you love mahjong or are just learning to play, come join us at the library for a fun weekly session with an instructor to guide you!
Teen Video Editing
Wed, May 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.
Breathing & Nervous System Regulation
Thu, May 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Full Meeting Room
This 4 week program gives you practical breathing techniques and gentle movement to release tension and feel more at ease. Learn simple tools to improve your quality of life!
Art & Soul
Thu, May 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!
Senior Board Games
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom A
Welcome to senior board games, where the first rule is to have fun! Play group board games, both cooperative and competitive, with friendly Library staff facilitating. For adult players.
Teen Game Day
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Join us for games - video, board, trivia, and more - in the Discovery District!
Kids and Seniors Learn Tech
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom A
Join us for a cross-generational tech learning class! Teen tutors will work with seniors (and anyone else who wants to learn) on various technology topics as well as providing on-the-spot tech help.
LEGO Creativity Hour
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room
Join us for a fun and relaxing open play session with LEGOs.
Author Talk: Francesca Pierre
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Open Event Space
Join local author Francesca Pierre for a book signing and author talk discussing her work!
Zumba Gold
Fri, May 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference room
Join us for an hour of meditation with teacher Steve Pollack!
Movie Matinee
Fri, May 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for a matinee! The Library shows classic films and documentaries for adults and families.
Tap-Tap Tote Bags
Fri, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
D2
Join Librarian Jo for a personalized tote bag craft in honor of Haitian-American Heritage Month!
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