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Mommy & Me Handprint ABC's (Youth)
This is a 13-week interactive art and literacy class designed for toddlers
(ages 2–5) and their parents. Each week, children explore two letters of the alphabet through handprint art. Additional activities will include story-time, music and movement, or letter-themed snacks that complement the weekly project. Participants will create an ABC Handprint Book to take home at the end of the session. This class encourages early literacy, sensory play, creativity, and bonding time between parent and child.
- February 3 – May 8, 2026 No class March 16-20
- Tuesday & Thursday, 10 -11 AM
- Resident $50 | Non-Resident $75
- REGISTER USING WEBTRAC TODAY
Digital Art Lab (Teens)
Digital Art Lab empowers young artists to explore creativity through digital media. Using their own iPads and creative apps (e.g., Procreate and Canva), students will learn to illustrate, design, and compile an original visual storybook — merging art, narrative, and technology. Each participant will complete and present a fully illustrated digital book, demonstrating original storytelling through art, text, and design. There will be 4 weeks of Illustration instruction and 4 weeks of book construction.
- February 3 – April 2, 2026 No class March 17 & 19
- Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
- Resident $50 | Non-Resident $75
- April / – May 28, 2026
- Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
- Resident $50 | Non-Resident $75
Music & Movement (Toddler)
Join us for a joyful 6-week class where toddlers explore music, rhythm, and movement with their grown-ups! Each week includes dancing, singing, creative play, bubbles, scarves, and fun props to help little ones build coordination and confidence. A perfect bonding experience filled with energy, imagination, and smiles!
- February 20 – April 6, 2026
- Fridays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Resident $30 | Non-Resident $45
- August 21 – September 25, 2026
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- Fridays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Resident $30 | Non-Resident $45
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GLAM Bookworms Club
Presented by Miami Dade College's Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives and the City of Fort Lauderdale
Calling all gallery, library, archives, and museum (GLAM) professionals—and everyone who loves a great story! Join our book club, where we dive into novels set in the captivating worlds of galleries, libraries, and museums. Explore fictional tales filled with intrigue, creativity, and history, and connect with a community that shares your passion for storytelling. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call (954) 828-6252
or Register for GLAM Bookworms today.
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 6:45-8 PM
- The World Before Us by Aislinn Hunter
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 6:45-8 PM
- The Genius by Jesse Kellerman
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 6:45-8 PM
- The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 6:45-8 PM
- The Cloisters by Katy Hays
- Free
Special Events
Sips, Sounds, & Splats
Sips, Sounds, & Splats is an art and wine social with live music. Enjoy a culinary demonstration by Chef Marlon of Eats 876 Grill and a painting lesson by DJ the Artiste. The event is free to attend but does include a cash bar and a take-home canvas is available for $10.
- Register for Sips, Sounds, & Splats
- Saturday, January 31, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday, May 30, 2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Photos
Visit our Photo Albums page to see our complete Sips, Sounds, & Splats gallery.
