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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
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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.

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Tai Chi
Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Learn Chinese martial art defense and meditation!
Nature Collage Boards
Mon, Jun 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a fun and relaxing summer craft creating nature-themed collage boards!
Origami Demonstration and Class
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join the professionals from the Morikami Museum & Gardens to learn about the ancient Japanese art of paper folding - origami! Create fun folded items and share them with your friends and family.
Teen Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!
Pathways to Citizenship
Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Lil' Americans
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Join us every Tuesday morning for Lil' Americans, where toddlers will get to try out a new craft or activity every week in celebration of this year's American theme!
Summer Crafternoons
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a fun hands-on craft every Tuesday afternoon! Kids will create America-themed crafts under the direction of our Children's Librarian, LeAnn.
Teen Indoor Camping Trip
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Forget going out to the woods - come camp with us right in your very own teen department! Join teen librarian Jo for an indoor camping experience with plenty of fun.
Pathways to Citizenship
Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jul 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Casual Crochet
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
D2
Come join a casual crochet group and enjoy learning, crafting, and socializing with other crocheters!
Patriotic Poppers
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Create patriotic poppers and bracelets in honor of Independence Day with our Children's Librarian!
Patriotic Teen Tie-Dye
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Customize your gear with red, white, and blue tie-dye in honor of Independence Day!
Yoga
Wed, Jul 01, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
Cozy Coloring Hour
Thu, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a relaxing hour coloring and socializing at the Library! All materials provided.
Senior Board Games
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Family Movie Matinee
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Theater
Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!
Teen Pit Stop
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Looking for something fun to do for the afternoon? Come try out a teen pit stop, where you make a craft at your own pace in a fun environment! Today's craft is America-themed pennants!
LIBRARY CLOSED
Fri, Jul 03, All day
The Library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, for the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th, at 2:00 p.m.
Tai Chi
Mon, Jul 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Learn Chinese martial art defense and meditation!
Humane Society Guest Speaker
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a fun afternoon with the Humane Society! Learn about how the Society helps local pets get adopted to forever homes and takes care of animals in our community.
Teen Movie Monday
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!
Pathways to Citizenship
Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Lil' Americans
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Join us every Tuesday morning for Lil' Americans, where toddlers will get to try out a new craft or activity every week in celebration of this year's American theme!
Sky Gradient Art
Tue, Jul 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a fun and relaxing summer craft creating works of art based on the colors of the sky!
Summer Crafternoons
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a fun hands-on craft every Tuesday afternoon! Kids will create America-themed crafts under the direction of our Children's Librarian, LeAnn.
Pathways to Citizenship
Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 08, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Casual Crochet
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
D2
Come join a casual crochet group and enjoy learning, crafting, and socializing with other crocheters!
LEGO Challenge
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for the LEGO challenge! Each week, children are invited to build a LEGO creation based on a theme. Then we'll display them for the community to vote on - your project could be the next winner!
Crop Circle String Art
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Create your own spooky and mysterious crop circles with librarian Jo in the Discovery District!
Yoga
Wed, Jul 08, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
Cozy Coloring Hour
Thu, Jul 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a relaxing hour coloring and socializing at the Library! All materials provided.
Senior Board Games
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Family Movie Matinee
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Theater
Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!
Zumba Gold
Fri, Jul 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference room
Join Us for An Hour of Meditation, Taught by Steve Pollack.
Teen Pit Stop
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Looking for something fun to do for the afternoon? Come try out a teen pit stop, where you make a craft at your own pace in a fun environment! Today's craft is personalized mini license plates!
Tai Chi
Mon, Jul 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Learn Chinese martial art defense and meditation!
Vintage Pattern Art
Mon, Jul 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a fun and relaxing summer craft creating artwork from vintage patterns!
Pangaea
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Back by popular demand - it's Florida's favorite animal show! Meet animals from as close as the Everglades and as far away as the jungle in this fun educational demonstration. Registration required.
This event is full
Teen Movie Monday
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!
Pangaea
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Back by popular demand - it's Florida's favorite animal show! Meet animals from as close as the Everglades and as far away as the jungle in this fun educational demonstration. Registration required.
This event is full
Pathways to Citizenship
Mon, Jul 13, 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, Jul 14, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Lil' Americans
Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Join us every Tuesday morning for Lil' Americans, where toddlers will get to try out a new craft or activity every week in celebration of this year's American theme!
Summer Crafternoons
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a fun hands-on craft every Tuesday afternoon! Kids will create America-themed crafts under the direction of our Children's Librarian, LeAnn.
Teen Karaoke Party
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Sing your heart out at the Library with teen librarian Jo!
Pathways to Citizenship
Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 15, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Casual Crochet
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
D2
Come join a casual crochet group and enjoy learning, crafting, and socializing with other crocheters!
LEGO Challenge
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for the LEGO challenge! Each week, children are invited to build a LEGO creation based on a theme. Then we'll display them for the community to vote on - your project could be the next winner!
Route 66 Keychain Craft
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Create your very own Route 66 keychains in the Discovery District with teen librarian Jo!
Yoga
Wed, Jul 15, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
Cozy Coloring Hour
Thu, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a relaxing hour coloring and socializing at the Library! All materials provided.
Senior Board Games
Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conference room
Join us as we read a new book each month and discuss as a group!
Family Movie Matinee
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Theater
Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!
Zumba Gold
Fri, Jul 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference room
Join Us for An Hour of Meditation, Taught by Steve Pollack.
Teen Pit Stop
Fri, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Looking for something fun to do for the afternoon? Come try out a teen pit stop, where you make a craft at your own pace in a fun environment! Today's craft is mini cloud gates.
Tai Chi
Mon, Jul 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Learn Chinese martial art defense and meditation!
City Skyline Silhouettes
Mon, Jul 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a fun and relaxing summer craft creating city skyline silhouettes!
Teen Movie Monday
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!
Pangaea
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Back by popular demand - it's Florida's favorite animal show! Meet animals from as close as the Everglades and as far away as the jungle in this fun educational demonstration. Registration required.
Pangaea
Mon, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Back by popular demand - it's Florida's favorite animal show! Meet animals from as close as the Everglades and as far away as the jungle in this fun educational demonstration. Registration required.
Pathways to Citizenship
Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Lil' Americans
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Join us every Tuesday morning for Lil' Americans, where toddlers will get to try out a new craft or activity every week in celebration of this year's American theme!
Summer Crafternoons
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a fun hands-on craft every Tuesday afternoon! Kids will create America-themed crafts under the direction of our Children's Librarian, LeAnn.
Teen Lip-Sync Battle
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Love performing? Come show off your chops in the Discovery District in a lip-sync battle where the only rule is to give it your all!
Pathways to Citizenship
Tue, Jul 21, 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, Jul 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Casual Crochet
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
D2
Come join a casual crochet group and enjoy learning, crafting, and socializing with other crocheters!
LEGO Challenge
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for the LEGO challenge! Each week, children are invited to build a LEGO creation based on a theme. Then we'll display them for the community to vote on - your project could be the next winner!
Teen Game Day: Just Dance!
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Show off your best moves in a Just Dance game party in the Discovery District!
Yoga
Wed, Jul 22, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
Cozy Coloring Hour
Thu, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a relaxing hour coloring and socializing at the Library! All materials provided.
Senior Board Games
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Family Movie Matinee
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Theater
Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!
Zumba Gold
Fri, Jul 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference room
Join Us for An Hour of Meditation, Taught by Steve Pollack.
Teen Pit Stop
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Looking for something fun to do for the afternoon? Come try out a teen pit stop, where you make a craft at your own pace in a fun environment! Today's craft is your very own wicked witch hat!
Tai Chi
Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Learn Chinese martial art defense and meditation!
Tropical Collage Art
Mon, Jul 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a fun and relaxing summer craft creating tropical art collages!
Everglades Park Ranger Walkthrough
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join a visiting park ranger from the Everglades to learn all about the amazing national treasure of south Florida, including a special live virtual walkthrough of the Everglades park itself!
Teen Movie Monday
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!
Pathways to Citizenship
Mon, Jul 27, 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, Jul 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Lil' Americans
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Join us every Tuesday morning for Lil' Americans, where toddlers will get to try out a new craft or activity every week in celebration of this year's American theme!
Summer Crafternoons
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a fun hands-on craft every Tuesday afternoon! Kids will create America-themed crafts under the direction of our Children's Librarian, LeAnn.
Pathways to Citizenship
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Casual Crochet
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
D2
Come join a casual crochet group and enjoy learning, crafting, and socializing with other crocheters!
LEGO Challenge
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for the LEGO challenge! Each week, children are invited to build a LEGO creation based on a theme. Then we'll display them for the community to vote on - your project could be the next winner!
Teen Game Show: Fake or Florida Man?
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Can you tell the difference between fake news and real Florida Man hijinks? Compete with your fellow teens to see if you can separate fact from fiction!
Yoga
Wed, Jul 29, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Full Meeting Room
Join us for a calming, centering workout and relaxation for all body types.
Cozy Coloring Hour
Thu, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom A
Join us for a relaxing hour coloring and socializing at the Library! All materials provided.
Senior Board Games
Thu, Jul 30, 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.
Family Movie Matinee
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Theater
Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!
Zumba Gold
Fri, Jul 31, 9:00am - 10:00am
Open Event Space
Stretch, move, engage and have fun to the music.
Meditation Class
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference room
Join Us for An Hour of Meditation, Taught by Steve Pollack.
Teen Pit Stop
Fri, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
D2
Looking for something fun to do for the afternoon? Come try out a teen pit stop, where you make a craft at your own pace in a fun environment! Today's craft is low-stakes flip-flop crafts!
Summer Reading Awards
Sun, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Event Space
Join us as we celebrate all our Summer Reading program participants, hand out prizes to the winners, enjoy live performances, and get ready to head back into the school year!
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