Summer Crafternoons

Breathing & Nervous System Regulation

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.

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!

Family Storytime

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Room

Join us for a special storytime celebrating Jewish heritage!

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!

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.

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!

Breathing & Nervous System Regulation

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.

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!

Teens vs. Seniors: Board Game Rumble!

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!

Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

D2

Do you have what it takes? Join us for a special board game tournament - teen players versus senior adult players, where anything can happen, anyone can win, and everyone will have a great time!

Beautify Your Neighborhood

Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Full Meeting Room

Want to make your neighborhood more beautiful? Love working and playing outdoors? Join us as our local urban forester, Maria, shares fun tips, tricks, and outdoor projects you can do at home!

Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Theater

Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!

Tue, Jun 09, 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!

Tue, Jun 09, 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 Trivia Day

Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

D2

Things are getting hot in the teen department! Join us for a fun trivia contest where the consequences are literally fire - hot sauce!

Wed, Jun 10, 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!

Mini Swamp Jars

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

D2

Create mini swamp jars of your very own with teen librarian Jo in the Discovery District!

North Miami Beach Police Marine Unit Visit

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Theater

Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!

Teen Pit Stop

Fri, Jun 12, 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 hot sauce bottles!

Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Full Meeting Room

Learn all about our police department's marine operations, including a very special demo of the police boat itself!

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Theater

Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!

Tue, Jun 16, 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!

Tue, Jun 16, 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 Escape Room

Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

D2

Can you escape in time? Join your fellow teens in trying to outwit the fiendish puzzles and escape using only your wits, ingenuity, and of course your library skills!

Wed, Jun 17, 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!

Macrame Plant Hangers

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

D2

Join Librarian Jo in the Discovery District to make your very own macrame plant hangers (or use them as hammocks for stuffed animals or other displays - get creative!).

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Theater

Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!

Teen Pit Stop

Thu, Jun 18, 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 UFO buttons for your bags or clothes!

LIBRARY CLOSED

Fri, Jun 19, All day

The Library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, for the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen on Monday, June 22nd, at 2:00 p.m.

Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Theater

Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!

Tue, Jun 23, 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!

Tue, Jun 23, 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.

CD Painting for Teens

Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

D2

Express yourself and create works of art in this fun and relaxing CD painting craft program!

Super Smash Bros. Lucha Libre Tournament

Wed, Jun 24, 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!

Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

D2

Get ready to move those thumbs fast and show off your skills in a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens in the Discovery District! Do you have what it takes to emerge a champion?

Origami Demonstration and Class

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Theater

Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!

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.

Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Theater

Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!

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!

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.

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!

Humane Society Guest Speaker

Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Theater

Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!

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.

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.

Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Theater

Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!

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!

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.

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!

Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Theater

Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!

Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Theater

Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!

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!

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.

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!