Enjoy a collection of short films that celebrate touch and sound, then engage in tactile exploration with a hands-on art and puppetry demo, for a sensory-rich adventure on Saturday, April 27 at 2 PM at Palm Springs North Branch Library. Register at spr.ly/6019bUBw3.

Save on property taxes! #OurCounty residents, did you know you can get a discount by pre-paying in quarterly installments? Learn more about the Quarterly Installment Plan & submit your application by April 30th. Visit spr.ly/6017bz1l9 for more information. Miami Dade Office of the Tax Collector

Learn how to sow seed and propagate plants from stem cuttings with Miami Seed Share, plus take home a plant to nurture and grow, this Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. at the Lemon City Branch Library. Register at spr.ly/6018bY9q8.

Experience curated film screenings from the #MDPLS 16mm film collection and participate in guided discussions about film, history and archives this Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Coral Gables Branch Library. spr.ly/6018bYSxm

Sea stars, conchs and sea urchins - oh my! Learn about the sea grass ecosystem and enjoy a hands-on touch tank activity featuring some of the amazing critters found there on Saturday, April 27 at 1:30 PM at the North Dade Regional Library. Register at spr.ly/6011bTZsJ.

Explore the library using all your senses during Sensory Fun Day at the Coral Reef Branch Library! Enjoy a sensory-friendly storytime, make a fun craft, interact with our Storywalk and more this Saturday, April 27, 1:30 – 4 p.m. spr.ly/6015bcfh3

Happy #WorldBookDay 📕!

The Prince of Pollution is at it again and it’s up to the Three Mess-keteers to save the day and the environment! Join us for this hilarious educational show this Friday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. at the Miami Beach Regional Library. spr.ly/6013bczRF

Happy #EarthDay ! 🌎 From the origin of Earth Day to learning how small contributions can have a big impact, this month’s Staff Picks for kids will leave readers with a deeper appreciation for Earth’s wonders & inspire them to protect it for years to come. spr.ly/6011b5r1d

Join us at the Northeast Dade – Aventura Branch Library and online Wednesday, April 24 at 11:30 a.m. to meet Sydney Levit, a 99-year-old Airborne veteran who served at the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. Register at spr.ly/6019beb9D.

Get ready to have fun while making music with a board certified music therapist this Thursday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Culmer/Overtown Branch Library. Register at spr.ly/6011br3uV.

Enjoy a collection of short films that celebrate touch & sound, then engage in tactile exploration with a hands-on art & puppetry demo, for a sensory-rich adventure of imagination & joy on Thu., Apr. 25 at 5 PM at North Dade Regional Library. Register at spr.ly/6016wtvP0.

Join the teen musical theater ensemble Vessels of GOLD at the Pinecrest Branch Library this Wednesday, April 24 at 4 p.m. for their latest show Lost & Found, featuring a variety of songs and skits exploring the heartfelt theme of discovery. spr.ly/6019bTdaF

Make a fun and easy creative craft project! Join us for Craft Circle for Adults at the Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library on Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Register at spr.ly/6010bTds8.

Service update: The IT maintenance and upgrades have been completed. All #MDPLS online resources and services are back up and available.

Join our music circle at the North Central Branch Library on Tuesday, April 23 at 4 p.m. to unleash your creativity, share ideas, bridge the generational gap and learn about different cultures through music. spr.ly/6018bTi2C

Learn about tenant rights in Miami-Dade County during an information session led by attorneys from Legal Services of Greater Miami on Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the North Dade Regional Library. spr.ly/6012bTOnj

Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 Make a Bookmark Contest: Ryan Cocopardo (5 yrs & under), Alma Rodriguez (6-11 yrs), Natalia de la Rosa (12-18 yrs) & Vanessa Grijalba (19 yrs & up)! Bookmarks with their winning designs will be available at all #MDPLS branches next week.

It’s #KittenSeason and #OurCounty newborn kittens need your help! 😻 Please consider donating or becoming a #KittenCuddler foster parent & help us save these precious lives. Please click the link in our bio for ways to help 🐾❤️

The force was strong at West Kendall Regional Library as we kicked off GeekFest! The fun continues this Sat., Apr. 20, 11 AM – 4 PM with gaming tournaments, crafts & a costume-making workshop, plus take photos with a Scout Trooper from #StarWars & more. spr.ly/6017brWRU