Strengthen your observational drawing skills as you explore three different approaches to contour drawing in this hands-on session. Slow down, study your subject closely, and discover how line alone can capture shape, detail, and character in surprising ways. No experience necessary. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-420-1732 or correav@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+
Practice still life drawing in a relaxed, creative space as you sketch and study everyday objects. Build your skills with observation, shading, and composition while experimenting with different techniques and developing your artistic style at your own pace. Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or tablet if you prefer. No experience necessary. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-474-3033 or hernandezjes@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+
Let's kick off the summer fun with a craft! Join us to learn some basic cardmaking techniques and go home with your own handmade cards. All materials will be provided. For adults 18+
Practice honing in on your performance skills in stand-up comedy! For those who've already put pen to paper with their own "rough draft" comedic ideas (prior to the workshop) and are looking for constructive feedback and a friendly forum to "get up there" (before you really go up there!) Registration is required. Please contact Deb Kadavra, comedyperformanceworkshop@gmail.com, to register for the workshop.
Create custom necklaces and earrings with 3D modeled and printed charms. Add a personal touch to your jewelry collection as simple elements are transformed into wearable pieces you can style, keep, or share. All materials provided. No experience necessary. Registration highly encouraged. For more information, contact 305-420-1732 or otaolan@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+
Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.
Only good times learning the basics of mixing on DJ controllers in this workshop. Want to practice what you've learned after or prep for a gig? Use our DJ controllers any day & time our lab is open!
DRAWING SHINY THINGS (glass, metal, gems, etc) - Colored Pencil Drawing with Moki Kokoris In this colored pencil drawing course, students will learn how to draw objects that bling or glow or reflect. We will cover how to depict glass, with its refraction and translucence, different metals, and faceted gemstones, with their iridescent and glint qualities. We will work on toned/tinted and black paper (Strathmore 400 Series - 8 assorted tints, or Strathmore toned tan or gray 9X12 pad). Students...
Learn the basics of professional-style photography using a Canon DSLR camera - or bring your own - along with the theory behind capturing great images and properly exposed photographs. Unlock the full potential of your camera in this introductory workshop designed for beginners who want to understand how photography really works. No experience necessary. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-474-3033 or pricet@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This workshop is open to the public and Adult Learning Program students to build confidence through guided discussion and real-life practice.
Learn the basics of portrait drawing with a focus on facial proportions, structure, and expression. Through demonstrations and guided practice, participants will develop techniques for capturing likeness and personality. Suitable for beginners and intermediate artists. Registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact YOUmake Miami at 305-921-5819 or farra@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Learn key tools used by professional graphic designers with Adobe Photoshop and create a magazine cover! Work with a collection of visual assets as you develop essential design skills and techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. No experience needed - perfect for first-time designers or anyone looking to refresh their Photoshop skills. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-420-1732 or laventurec@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+
Join with friends, old and new, to work on your current project. Share tips, techniques, and conversation. Questions? Contact eyohannan@emmaclark.org. No registration required. No instruction will be provided. Please bring your own supplies.
Learn to knit while chatting with other knitters. Materials are available for your first project. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.
Know Your Rights: Your Housing Questions Answered (Virtual or Prosser)
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Everyone deserves a safe place to live without discrimination. Join Rashida Rattray-Reid of the CT Fair Housing Center for an informative workshop on the Fair Housing Act and how it works for you. We’ll cover: - Your Protections: Understanding federal and state protected classes. - The Red Flags: How to tell if a landlord or Realtor is being discriminatory. - Special Requests: Your right to disability-related accommodations. - Taking Action: Simple steps to document and report housing violati...
Interested in creating artwork for a community exhibition? Join YOUmake Miami for an ongoing adult painting workshop series focused on developing artwork for an upcoming exhibition. Participants meet regularly to develop ideas, work on paintings, and refine pieces over multiple sessions. This program requires continued participation and is not a one-time drop-in class. Artwork must follow themes introduced during the workshop. Supplies provided. Registration is required. For information: 786-...
This exhibition brings together experimental quilted works by seven South Florida fiber artists, each engaging the long history of quilting while expanding what the form can be. Showing the works of Lauren Baccus, Regina Durante Jestrow, Bex McCharen, Emily Peters, Carrie Sieh, Pangea Kali Virga, and Carrington Ware, these artists reimagine a centuries-old craft. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. All ages.
Drop in for an open-ended polymer clay workshop with Sarah Bowen from Tiny Things by Bowen. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Registration is required. For ages 13-17.
Scrapbooking Craft Time! (Held at the Clarksville Library)
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Join us at the Clarksville location for an afternoon of scrapbooking with Tina Mitchell! In her professional life, Tina is a science teacher. When she's not teaching, Tina is usually scrapbooking and not only is she considered an avid scrapbooker, she has been doing this for 25 years. This class is for seasonal scrapbookers, like Tina, who enjoy scrapbooking and want to be around others who share this same passion and in a safe place, such as the library. It is recommended for adults only (18...
Learn the basics of video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and create a short video! Work with prerecorded video and audio as you develop essential editing tools and techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. No experience needed - perfect for first-time editors or anyone looking to build their post-production skills. Registration required. For more information, contact 305-420-1732 or laventurec@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+
Enjoy a soothing watercolor activity while exploring self-care in relationships, because caring for others starts with caring for you. This program is presented in partnership with Turning Point.
Explore an exhibit that brings together 16 artists who examine drawing as a mode of investigation that can move across materials, technologies, and disciplines. Their works explore how forms emerge through iteration, systems, and exploratory gestures. Presented by Edge Zones and curated by Dimitry Saïd Chamy. For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 535-4219 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. All ages.
Why Poetry? A Poetry Workshop with Elizabeth Thomas
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Why Poetry? Why not?! Poetry offers a creative opportunity for people of all ages to relate and understand each other, an opportunity to recognize what we have in common and to celebrate what is different. Poetry invites personal discovery and at the same time, builds a stage for public presentation. A poetic awareness opens the window wide to possibility. In this interactive ‘pencils down’ poetry writing workshop, East Hartford’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, as well as published writer, performe...
Worth the TripA few standout events around the country this week, the kind worth planning a day around.
Food festivals
July 4, 2026
1 p.m. to 10 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Rotary Community Park, 1400 S Smoketree Ave · Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Fire on the Water July 4th Festival
Rotary Community Park, 1400 S Smoketree Ave
You can spend a free lakefront Fourth of July at Rotary Park with food trucks, a beer garden, live music from 3 p.m. and a fireworks finale over Thompson Bay.
