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October is TeenTober

A Month All About Teens!

Every October, libraries across the nation celebrate TeenTober, a special month dedicated to teens. It's a time to showcase teen services and highlight innovative ways to learn new skills, pursue their passions and have fun.

Join us as we celebrate with awesome programs, resources, recommended reads and more. From building new skills to exploring creative outlets or just hanging out with friends, there’s something for every teen at the Library!

Borrow Books, Music, Video Games & More

With your library card, you can enjoy everything from bestselling Young Adult novels to audiobooks, eBooks, graphic novels, manga, video games and more!

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Discover New Stories

Explore a wide range of digital books and audiobooks available for free with your library card! Access them anytime, anywhere, on your computer, tablet or phone.

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Read Graphic Novels

From comic book classics to popular manga titles, keep up with your favorite heroes through OverDrive and the Libby, by OverDrive app!

Video Game Controller

Check Out Video Games

Did you know you can borrow video games at your local library? Explore a wide selection of titles for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and more.

Girl listening to music

Stream Your Favorite Songs

Discover a world of music with Freegal Music! Stream unlimited tracks and music videos, plus download and keep five of your favorite songs each month.

TeenTober Programs & Events

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Frights, Camera, Action!
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Coconut Grove Branch
Come dressed in your favorite costume, then strike a spooky pose and snap a picture in our frightfully fun backdrop. Enter our Costume Photo... more
Come dressed in your favorite costume, then strike a spooky pose and snap a picture in our frightfully fun backdrop. Enter our Costume Photo Contest for a chance to win a sweet prize! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8695 or hernandezje@mdpls.org. All ages.
Nailed It! Cookie Creation Competition
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Naranja Branch
Compete to make the best copies of delicious and decorative sugary creations. Materials will be provided. For more information, contact the... more
Compete to make the best copies of delicious and decorative sugary creations. Materials will be provided. For more information, contact the branch at 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Frights, Camera, Action!
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Coconut Grove Branch
Come dressed in your favorite costume, then strike a spooky pose and snap a picture in our frightfully fun backdrop. Enter our Costume Photo... more
Come dressed in your favorite costume, then strike a spooky pose and snap a picture in our frightfully fun backdrop. Enter our Costume Photo Contest for a chance to win a sweet prize! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8695 or hernandezje@mdpls.org. All ages.
Pumpkin Decorating Fun
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Young Adults Area
Get creative and messy with paint! Decorate your pumpkin with fun patterns, spooky designs or your favorite colors, just in time for... more
Get creative and messy with paint! Decorate your pumpkin with fun patterns, spooky designs or your favorite colors, just in time for Halloween. No prior artistic experience is required! Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing they don't mind getting paint on. Registration required. For more information and to register, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
Water Bear: Creature from the Micro-Lagoon
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hialeah Gardens Branch - Auditorium
Discover the microscopic world of tardigrades, one of the few creatures to have ever survived exposure to outer space! Examine live samples... more
Discover the microscopic world of tardigrades, one of the few creatures to have ever survived exposure to outer space! Examine live samples with a microscope and learn more about how we may apply their miraculous survival abilities. Presented by the Evolutionary Interactions of Life (EV.I.L) Lab, part of FIU's Department of Biology. Registration is required. For more information, please contact otaolan@mdpls.org or 305-420-1732. Ages 14 yrs.+
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Frights, Camera, Action!
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Coconut Grove Branch
Come dressed in your favorite costume, then strike a spooky pose and snap a picture in our frightfully fun backdrop. Enter our Costume Photo... more
Come dressed in your favorite costume, then strike a spooky pose and snap a picture in our frightfully fun backdrop. Enter our Costume Photo Contest for a chance to win a sweet prize! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8695 or hernandezje@mdpls.org. All ages.
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O Cinema Presents: OCVR
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunset Branch
Virtual reality has the potential to challenge our perceptions and expand our understanding of the world. O Cinema has harnessed this... more
Virtual reality has the potential to challenge our perceptions and expand our understanding of the world. O Cinema has harnessed this technology for an immersive storytelling experience held in your childhood bedroom and even outer space. Made possible by the Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation through the Pérez CreARTE Grant Program. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Paper Circuit Jack-o-Lanterns
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Country Walk Branch
Celebrate TeenTober with a spark! Create your own light-up paper jack-o'-lanterns using simple paper circuits and LEDs- no carving required!... more
Celebrate TeenTober with a spark! Create your own light-up paper jack-o'-lanterns using simple paper circuits and LEDs- no carving required! For more information, please contact the branch at 786-293-4577 or imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Halloween Mini Cake Decorating Class
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Miami Lakes Branch - Multipurpose Room
Boo-to-you! Join this interactive Halloween-themed mini lunch box cake decorating class! Attendees will ice, fill, and decorate cakes with... more
Boo-to-you! Join this interactive Halloween-themed mini lunch box cake decorating class! Attendees will ice, fill, and decorate cakes with spooky designs, such as a Witch's Cauldron or Dracula's Coffin. Each person will create their own Halloween-inspired cake, and the spookiest creation will win a haunting surprise. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org. Ages 13 - 18 yrs.
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Teen Library Advisory Committee
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Palmetto Bay Branch
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and... more
Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Sugar Skull Mask Art
Wed, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Palmetto Bay Branch
Celebrate the season with creativity and culture! Join us for a fun and artistic session where teens can color and decorate their own sugar... more
Celebrate the season with creativity and culture! Join us for a fun and artistic session where teens can color and decorate their own sugar skull masks in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12 - 18 yrs.
Chess & Domino Club
Wed, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunset Branch
Pass the time by playing chess and dominoes with friends! Beginner or experienced players can match their skills and learn a few tricks about... more
Pass the time by playing chess and dominoes with friends! Beginner or experienced players can match their skills and learn a few tricks about these games of strategy. Game sets will be provided. For more information, contact 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. Ages 10 yrs.+ / ¡Pase el tiempo jugando ajedrez y dominó con amigos! Los jugadores principiantes o experimentados pueden poner a prueba sus habilidades. Para más información, por favor de comunicarse con la sucursal al 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. Para mayores de 10 años.
TeenTober Takeover: Mario Kart Tournament
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendale Lakes Branch
It's the final lap of TeenTober Takeover! Join us for an all-out Mario Kart showdown where speed, skill, and a little bit of luck will... more
It's the final lap of TeenTober Takeover! Join us for an all-out Mario Kart showdown where speed, skill, and a little bit of luck will determine the champion. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-388-0326 or jacobsonf@mdpls.org. Ages 13-19 yrs.
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Unleash Your Creativity

Experience hands-on activities in 3D design, video production, painting, robotics and more at our Library maker spaces.

YOUmedia Miami

YOUmedia Miami teaches teens how use technology to tell stories and engage with the world around them in powerful ways, building upon the role libraries play as places of innovation and exploration.

YOUmake Miami

Let your creativity take the lead at the Library's YOUmake Miami. Our maker spaces provide a space to learn, invent, create and improve your skills in 3D design, video production, painting, robotics and much more!

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Level Up Your Education

From homework help to college exam prep, scholarship resources and more, the Library can help you achieve your academic goals.

Tutoring

Homework Help & Tutoring Program

Our Homework Help & Tutoring Program offers free tutoring by certified teachers in reading, math and science to all K-12 students residing in Miami-Dade County.

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College & Career Prep

Explore a wide range of college prep resources – from books on scholarships and admissions to trusted websites and databases offering test prep, financial aid guidance and career planning tools.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Help make a difference. Discover meaningful ways to give back and fulfill your high school community service hours requirement by volunteering at the Library or with local organizations.