What's Happening at Your Library - March 9, 2021

 

Virtual STEAM Fest, arts and crafts, stop motion fun and more!

Share               Donate March 9, 2021 STEAM Celebrate Women in STEM During Our Virtual STEAMFest Explore a world of science and technology from the comfort of your own home! In celebration of Women's History Month, we are highlighting women leaders in STEM during this all-day virtual event. From marine biology and environmental science to art, engineering and coding, there is something for everyone! Join us for the full day or just tune in to your preferred panel. Space is limited. Ages 8 years and up.     11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. – Welcome to STEAMFest!     11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Sharks and Marine Biology, presented by Sharks4Kids     12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. – How Girls Are Saving the Planet, presented by The CLEO Institute     2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. – All About Energy, presented by Society of Women Engineers     3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. – Design a 3D Model, presented by MDPLS YOUmedia Miami     4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. – DIY Seed Starter, presented by MDPLS YOUmake Miami Saturday, March 13, 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Register online Online event will be held on Zoom. Virtual Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required. IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Wall Street Journal Online From breaking news around the world to in-depth market coverage, The Wall Street Journal will help you stay ahead of the curve. Get instant online access anytime to one of the most important and trusted names in news, free with your library card. Logging in is quick and easy. Follow the link below to create your free account. Your access will be available for the next three days. After that, simply log in again as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.   Click here to start reading today! ARTS & CRAFTS Leprechaun Robots - Drawings for St. Patrick's Day Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by creating your own leprechaun robot drawing! Learn how to draw a robot and fill it in with vibrant colors using markers and aluminum foil. Space is limited. Ages 7 - 13 years. Materials needed: paper, aluminum foil, black permanent marker, washable colored markers and a spray bottle with water. Wednesday, March 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register online Made possible by the City of Coral Gables. Online event will be held on Zoom. Coral Gables Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required. VIRTUAL STORYTIME Piggie and Gerald Take your love of children’s book buddies Piggie and Gerald to the next level as the Miami Children’s Museum Theater Troupe brings them to life. Watch from your home as actors perform a fun medley of their stories. Space is limited. Ages 3 - 10 years. Tuesday, March 16, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Register online Online event will be held on Zoom. Naranja Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required. ART WORKSHOP My Portrait Puzzle Join us as we combine storytelling with self-portraits in the style artist Faith Ringgold made famous. Students will incorporate their self-portraits into a grid inspired by her narrative quilts that encourage self-investigation and reflection. Space is limited. Ages 12 - 18 years. Materials needed: paper, pencil or pen, markers, crayons, ruler and scissors. Saturday, March 13, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Register online Westchester Regional Library is hosting this online event. Saturday, March 27, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Register online Country Walk Branch Library is hosting this online event. Online event will be held on Zoom. Registration is required. TEEN PROGRAM Stop Motion Fun Imagine using your mobile phone to create a stop motion film that could go viral on social media! Join us to learn basic animation techniques that make objects appear to move on their own. Space is limited. Ages 12 - 18 years. Saturday, March 20, 11:00 a.m. - Noon Register online Online event will be held on Zoom. Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required. VIRTUAL STORYTIME Pete the Cat Join us online as the coolest and calmest cat in town leaps off the page and into your home through song and dance in this theatrical adaptation of the beloved children's books. Space is limited. Ages 3 - 8 years. Wednesday, March 17, 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Register online Online event will be held on Zoom. Miami Springs Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required. STAFF PICKS Read about the important achievements of women throughout history with the inspiring, educational books featured in this month’s staff picks for kids. Learn how Margaret Hamilton's leadership and imagination contributed to the success of the first lunar landing, how Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia transformed dangerous waste into works of art and much more. FAMILY EVENT Folk and Fairy Tales with Carrie Sue Ayvar Use your imagination and join us on a journey abroad with interactive, international folktales presented by storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar in both English and Spanish! Space is limited. All ages. Saturday, March 20, 11:00 a.m. - Noon Register online Online event will be held on Zoom. Miami Lakes Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required. CLASSIC MUSICALS Best Loved Musicals of the 1970s Are you a theater lover? Join experts Sam and Candy Caponegro as they shine a spotlight on  some of the best loved musicals of the 1970s, including Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret and more. Space is limited. Ages 19 years and up. Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Register online Made possible by the City of Coral Gables. Online event will be held on Zoom. Coral Gables Branch Library is hosting this online event. Registration is required.