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Champion Your Health at the Library During Older Americans Month
Champion Your Health at the Library During Older Americans Month
Champion Your Health at the Library During Older Americans Month
Celebrate Older Americans Month with as we embrace this year's theme: Champion Your Health. The theme highlights the importance of prevention, wellness and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging, and encourages individuals to take an active role in managing their health and making informed decisions that support independence and overall well-being.
As part of the celebration, the Library is offering a variety of engaging programs for older adults, including fitness classes, art workshops, book discussions and more.
Celebrate Older Americans Month with as we embrace this year's theme: Champion Your Health. The theme highlights the importance of prevention, wellness and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging, and encourages individuals to take an active role in managing their health and making informed decisions that support independence and overall well-being.
As part of the celebration, the Library is offering a variety of engaging programs for older adults, including fitness classes, art workshops, book discussions and more.
What will you discover with your library card?
Older Americans Month is the perfect time to take charge of your well-being and explore new ways to stay active, informed and engaged. The Miami-Dade Public Library System can help with a wide variety of resources that cater to diverse interests and needs, from wellness and educational programs to DIY car repair guides, genealogy resources, home delivery of library materials and so much more.
Connections Home Library Service
Our Connections Home Library Service makes it possible for anyone who can't visit the library due to a disability or conditions of aging to borrow library materials through the mail with return postage included.
Connections Home Library Service
Our Connections Home Library Service makes it possible for anyone who can't visit the library due to a disability or conditions of aging to borrow library materials through the mail with return postage included.
Braille & Talking Books Library
The Miami-Dade Public Library System's Braille & Talking Books Library loans audio and Braille books and magazines, along with a player, free by mail to residents who have difficulty reading or using printed books.
Braille & Talking Books Library
The Miami-Dade Public Library System's Braille & Talking Books Library loans audio and Braille books and magazines, along with a player, free by mail to residents who have difficulty reading or using printed books.
MDPLS Digital Collections
Community Memory Project
Do you have cherished memories that you wish to share and preserve for future generations? Become a part of history and consider contributing your family photographs, keepsakes and other heirlooms to the Digital Collections' Community Memory Project.
MDPLS Digital Collections
Community Memory Project
Do you have cherished memories that you wish to share and preserve for future generations? Become a part of history and consider contributing your family photographs, keepsakes and other heirlooms to the Digital Collections' Community Memory Project.
Stay up to date on the latest news and enjoy insightful articles that keep you informed and engaged.
Miami Herald
Explore local news, events and happenings with the Miami Herald Collection.
New York Times Online
Enjoy free access to The New York Times.
The Wall Street Journal
Get online access to The Wall Street Journal, free with your library card.
OverDrive Magazines
Your 24/7 digital newsstand. From politics and fashion to tech and food, there is something for everyone.
Miami Herald
Explore local news, events and happenings with the Miami Herald Collection.
New York Times Online
Enjoy free access to The New York Times.
The Wall Street Journal
Get online access to The Wall Street Journal, free with your library card.
OverDrive Magazines
Your 24/7 digital newsstand. From politics and fashion to tech and food, there is something for everyone.
Discover engaging programs and events, including fitness classes, art workshops, book discussion groups and more.
Discover engaging programs and events, including fitness classes, art workshops, book discussion groups and more.
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Mon, May 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Naranja Branch
Enjoy live string music by Baby B Strings, performing popular songs featured in movies. Baby B Strings is Miami's most exciting string group, specializing in rock, pop and modern music. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Cancelled
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Opa-locka Branch
Have fun painting your own wine glass! Learn different techniques for transforming any glass into a unique work of art. Registration is required.
Materials provided. Presented by Crafts and Drafts Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-688-1134 or fontaoj@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Dade Regional
Have fun painting your own wine glass! Learn different techniques for transforming any glass into a unique work of art. Registration is required.
Materials provided. Presented by Crafts and Drafts Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at noelp@mdpls.org or
305-625-6424. Ages 55 yrs.+
This event is full
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch
Join a welcoming social gathering where people experiencing cognitive decline and the people who care for them come together for friendship, fun and acceptance. Enjoy conversation and a tactile friendly craft while you listen to Saxophonist Jeff Zavac. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided.. Registration is required. Please contact our Braille & Talking Books Library at 305-751-8687 or talkingbooks@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Central Branch
Create a fresh floral arrangement to adorn your home or give as a gift. Registration required. Materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org.
Ager 55yrs.+
This event is full
Wed, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Doral Branch
Create your own beautiful, low-maintenance succulent display in this guided workshop. Perfect for adding a touch of green to any space—no experience needed! Presented by Crafts and Drafts Miami.
Materials provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-716-9598 or blancom@mdpls.org.
Ages 55 yrs.+
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kendall Branch
Embark on a captivating journey into the history and world of tea with historian Anette Isaacs. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 279-0520 or corredorj@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Rescheduled
Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Saturday, May 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Fairlawn Branch
Create a beautiful floral display using fresh, seasonal flowers in this guided workshop. Materials provided. Presented by Crafts and Drafts Miami. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-261-1571 or recordr@mdpls.org. Ages 55 yrs.+
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Golden Glades Branch
Create a fresh floral arrangement to adorn your home or give as a gift. Registration required. Materials provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-787-1544 or pollasr@mdpls.org.
Ages 55 yrs.+