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Mini Swamp Jars
2026-06-10 15:00:00 2026-06-10 17:00:00 America/New_York Mini Swamp Jars North Miami Beach Public Library - D2

Wednesday, June 10
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-10 15:00:00 2026-06-10 17:00:00 America/New_York Mini Swamp Jars Create mini swamp jars of your very own with teen librarian Jo in the Discovery District! North Miami Beach Public Library - D2

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

AGE GROUP: | Ages 13-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program | Arts and Crafts- 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
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!
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!
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!
Teens vs. Seniors: Board Game Rumble!
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!
Teen Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!
Lil' Americans
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!
Summer Crafternoons
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!
LEGO Challenge
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!
Family Movie Matinee
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!
North Miami Beach Police Marine Unit Visit
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!
Teen Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!
Lil' Americans
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!
Summer Crafternoons
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!
LEGO Challenge
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!).
Family Movie Matinee
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.
Teen Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!
Lil' Americans
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!
Summer Crafternoons
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!
LEGO Challenge
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!
Super Smash Bros. Lucha Libre Tournament
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?
Family Movie Matinee
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Theater
Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!
Teen Pit Stop: Stars of Fame
Fri, Jun 26, 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 Hollywood star of fame!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Family Movie Matinee
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Theater
Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!
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!
Teen Movie Monday
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Theater
Join us for teen-friendly movies every Monday throughout the summer!
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!
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!
Family Movie Matinee
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Theater
Join us every Thursday this summer for a family-friendly movie matinee!
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.
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