Miami-Dade Public Library System

MIAMI‑DADE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM WANTS ADULTS 55+
TO GET SOCIAL @ THE LIBRARY!

– New Lifetime Living through Art Series offers drawing, quilting, photography and more! –

(MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 13, 2012) The Miami‑Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) is looking for adults 55 and older to get social and creative during its new Lifetime Living through Art for Older Adults series. Lifetime Living through Art is a series of workshops featuring drawing, quilting, photography, painting and jewelry making. The workshops are free and will be taught by local artists. Five branches have been selected to host the workshops. Sponsored by the MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Libraries Project, the program is made possible by a grant from the MetLife Foundation in partnership with MDPLS, Lifetime Arts Inc. and American Library Association's Public Programs Office. Interested adults must be able to commit to attending all of sessions and should contact the branch to register. At the end of each workshop, participants will showcase their creations during a culminating exhibition.

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Wisdom: Pass it On! A Quilt Workshop with Anita Jones
Participants will learn hand-quilting and incorporate bits of their wisdom into their design.

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16

South Miami Branch Library
6000 Sunset Dr. • 305-667-6121

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Life / Art Studio with Michelle Weinberg
Adults 55+ will use drawing and painting as their tools to explore personal journeys.

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
January 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23 and
March 2, 9, 16

Kendall Branch Library
9101 SW 97 Ave. • 305-279-0520

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Creative Photography with Mikelle Moore
This series will teach various aspects of photography including composition, style and
perspective.

Thursdays at 2 p.m.
February 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11

Arcola Lakes Branch Library
8240 NW 7 Ave. • 305.694.2707

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Gems in the Garden with Betsey Bystock
Participants will learn how to create handmade jewelry.

Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23

North Dade Regional Library
2455 NW 183 St. • 305-625-6424

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Elements and Style of Drawing with Vanessa Garcia
Students will learn basic still life and figure drawing.

Saturdays at 10 a.m.
March 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18

West Dade Regional Library
9445 Coral Way • 305-553-1134

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For more information about Library programs and events, visit our Calendar of Events.The Lifetime Arts'
signature program, the Creative Aging Public Libraries Project, brings local libraries and
professional teaching artists together and helps them create free, high quality arts learning programs
for older adults in public libraries, visit Lifetime Arts for more information.

Media Contact:
Victoria Galan – Public Affairs Officer
305-375-5180
galanv@mdpls.org