“Read Around the Town”
A Multicultural Journey through Stories, Games and Hands-on Activities with Storyteller/Librarian Melinda Munger

Bring your child in for our four-week literacy program for children 7-10 years old.

Allapattah Branch
Tuesday, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored in partnership with The Friends of the North Miami Public Library and the Dade Community Foundation.

Freddick Bratcher & Company Contemporary Dance Theatre presents A Storydance for Bedtime

Classic French children’s songs interpreted through contemporary ballet including narration and music. A lovely alternative to reading before bedtime and sure to capture the hearts of little ones.

South Dade Regional
Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m.

South Miami Branch
Wednesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.

Coral Gables Branch *
Tuesday, March 25, 6:30 p.m.
*Presented with the support of the City of Coral Gables.

Kendall Branch
Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m.

Etiquette for Teens

Image consultant Myra Solomon offers tips on life skills, manners and business protocol.

Coral Gables Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m.

Culmer/Overtown Branch
Tuesday, March 18, 3 p.m.

Opa-locka Branch
Thursday, March 20, 4 p.m.

Coconut Grove Branch
Tuesday, March 25, 6 p.m.

Coral Reef Branch
Wednesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m.

Women of the Drum by Alexis Caputo

Performance artist, Alexis Caputo, exhibits her latest work Women of the Drum, a piece that combines elements of theater and artistry that is designed to encourage women to pursue their dreams. The performance will be followed with the screening of a classic film.

Main Library
Saturday, March 8, 3 p.m.

SAT Workshops

Basic review and tips for improving your SAT score. Math, reading and writing will be covered. Registration required. Contact the teen librarian.

West Dade Regional
Saturday, March 8, 1 - 5 p.m.

North Dade Regional
Saturday, March 15, 2 - 6 p.m.

Visiting Zoraville: A Tribute to Zora Neale Hurston

A tribute, in song and story, to the life and times of Zora Neale Hurston. Performed by Kitty Oliver, Mike Di Liddo and Ed Reardon.

North Dade Regional
Friday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.

Meet the Author: Diana Abu-Jaber

Share your thoughts on Origin with its author Diana Abu-Jaber. Abu-Jaber is also the author of Crescent, which was awarded the 2004 PEN Center USA Award for literary fiction, the Before Columbus Foundation’s American Book Award, and was named one of the 20 best novels of 2003 by The Christian Science Monitor.

West Kendall Regional
Saturday, March 15, 3 p.m

Poetry for the Soul

An evening with Linda Saunders-Finney with a special appearance by the Miami Carol City Jazz Band under the direction of Sherea Randle.

North Dade Regional
Thursday, March 20, 6 - 9 p.m.

Teo Castellanos

Acclaimed for his work NE 2nd Ave., actor, writer, director, and Miami’s own Teo Castellanos knows how to express feelings through performance. Join him and create your own Spoken Word project.

Golden Glades Branch
Tuesday, March 18, 6 p.m.

California Club Branch
Wednesday, March 19, 4 p.m.

South Miami Branch
Thursday, March 20, 4p.m.

Dasha Kelly

WordSpeak artist Dasha Kelly brings her experience, from HBO presents Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam, Upscale, Black Enterprise, Today’s Black Woman, to help teens translate their feelings into poetry and rhythms.

South Dade Regional
Monday, March 24, 6 p.m.

West Kendall Regional
Tuesday, March 25, 6 p.m.

North Dade Regional
Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m.

Tai Chi for your Health

Tracing its origins back to the East, Tai Chi offers a holistic approach to promoting health and exercise. The training program is designed to guide you through the Tai Chi forms, which combine soft martial arts and soothing movements.

Miami Beach Regional
Tuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m.

Program made possible by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council