Dance Dance Revolution
Rival fellow players with the ultimate dance craze
video game.

Main Library
Tuesday, July 1, 4 p.m.
Miami Lakes Branch
Saturday, July 5, 3 p.m.
Concord Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 3 p.m.
Naranja Branch
Thursday, July 10, 4 p.m.
Coral Reef Branch
Saturday, July 12, 3 p.m.
West Kendall Regional
Monday, July 14, 2 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional
Thursday, July 17, 3 p.m.
South Dade Regional
Wednesday, July 23, 6 p.m.
Sunny Isles Beach Branch
Saturday, July 26, 3 p.m.
Allapattah Branch
Tuesday, July 29, 2:30 p.m.
Tamiami Branch
Thursday, July 31, 4 p.m.

Chess Challenge with Gilberto LunaIf you’ve never played chess or you consider yourself a seasoned pro, your local branch has classes to challenge you and to keep your skills sharp. Local chess expert Gilberto Luna, educates players on the basics of chess and then faces off against them in a simultaneous chess match.
Instruction for Beginners

South Dade Regional
Wednesday, July 2, 6 p.m.
California Club Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 5:30 p.m.
South Miami Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2 p.m.
West Dade Regional
Wednesday, July 16, 3:30 p.m.

Chess Challenge

North Dade Regional
Saturday, July 12, 2 p.m.
South Miami Branch
Thursday, July 17, 4:30 p.m.
Golden Glades Branch
Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m.
Main Library
Tuesday, July 22, 4 p.m.
Miami Lakes Branch
Wednesday, July 23, 6 p.m.
Sunny Isles Beach Branch
Saturday, July 26, 3:30 p.m.

Storyteller Melinda Munger
Hear zany stories from one of Miami’s beloved storyteller Melinda Munger.

Model City Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 4 p.m.
West Flagler Branch
Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m.

Al-Rod Studio Caricatures
Join Al-Rod and his cast of goofy caricatures as he draws funny faces.

Golden Glades Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 4 p.m.
International Mall Branch
Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m.
Sunny Isles Beach Branch
Thursday, July 24, 4 p.m.

Owly’s Creator Andy Runton
Andy Runton is the creator of Owly, a kind little vegetarian owl that’s always searching for new friends and adventure. Runton’s animated and heartwarming style has made him a favorite of both fans and critics alike. The Owly series has earned him multiple awards including the Howard E. Day Memorial Prize, a Harvey Award, and an Ignatz Award, as well as nominations in 2005 and 2006 for the coveted Eisner Award.

Country Walk Branch
Thursday, July 10, 11 a.m.
West Kendall Regional
Thursday, July 10, 3:30 p.m.
South Dade Regional
Friday, July 11, 11 a.m.
North Shore Branch
Friday, July 11, 3:30 p.m.
Coral Gables Branch
Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m.
Miami Lakes Branch *
Saturday, July 12, 3 p.m.
*Presented with the support of the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.

Otter John’s Wildlife Show
Exciting, educational and informative, Otter John’s Wildlife Show will demonstrate key characteristics and traits from some of Florida’s most remarkable native animals like the skunk, tortoise, river otter, alligator, crocodile, snake and birds of prey.

Coral Gables Branch *
Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m.
Kendall Branch
Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m.
West Flagler Branch
Saturday, July 26, 1 p.m.
South Dade Regional
Tuesday, July 29, 3 p.m.
*Presented with the support of the City of Coral Gables.

Safari Sue the Adventuress Show
Celebrate the wilds of summer with everyone’s favorite children’s entertainer Suzy Hammer as Safari Sue.

Coral Gables Branch *
Saturday, July 5, 11 a.m.
Hialeah Gardens Branch
Monday, July 21, 4 p.m.
*Presented with the support of the City of Coral Gables.

Didgeridoo Down Under
An Australia-themed, family-friendly show combining music, art, storytelling, dancing, puppetry, comedy, environmental education and audience participation. The show offers empowering messages about reading and respect for all cultures and creatures. Learn about boomerangs, bull-roarers and musical instruments from Australia.

Sunset Branch
Tuesday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.
Coral Reef Branch
Tuesday, July 22, 1 p.m.
West Dade Regional
Tuesday, July 22, 3:30 p.m.

Mr. Brian and the Boppets
Rock at the library with Mr. Brian and his cast of zany puppets. It’s a jamming musical show featuring the original puppets “the Boppets.”

Edison Branch Library
Thursday, July 31, 11 a.m.
North Dade Regional Library
Thursday, July 31, 1 p.m.
West Kendall Regional Library
Thursday, July 31, 3:30 p.m.