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The Craft Corner at East Branch

The Craft Corner

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Branch Meeting Room at East Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Want to develop your artistic skills? Join us for an evening of fun and creativity as you learn to craft with common art materials. In each session the librarian will dem...

Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 

Want to develop your artistic skills? Join us for an evening of fun and creativity as you learn to craft with common art materials. In each session the librarian will demonstrate a fun and easy craft!

Build a Rube Goldberg Machine for Tweens (Ages 8-12) - East

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Branch Meeting Room at East Branch
Program Type:
STEM Skills for Kids
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

  Are you interested in machines, engineering, or just making cool stuff? Learn about Rube Goldberg (or chain reaction) machines and the major components for building on...

Required
Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM Skills for Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

 

Are you interested in machines, engineering, or just making cool stuff?

DIY Cat Castles Program at West Branch Library

DIY Cat Castles

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Strategy, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  You know your feline friend deserves a castle. Come build one with us!   FREE. For Adults. Meets in-person. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Strategy, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

 

You know your feline friend deserves a castle. Come build one with us!

 

West Branch Wekiva Knitters Second Saturdays

The Wekiva Knitters

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Wekiva Knitters:

  Meet, mingle, and trade tips as you catch up on your "stitches." Knitters and chrocheters of all skill levels are welcome.   FREE. For Adults and Teens. Regist...

Library Branch: West Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

 

Meet, mingle, and trade tips as you catch up on your "stitches." Knitters and chrocheters of all skill levels are welcome.

 

FREE. For Adults and Teens. Registration not required. 

Lego Club

Lego Club - Northwest

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Branch Meeting Room at Northwest Branch
Program Type:
STEM Skills for Kids
Age Group:
Kids
Lego Club:

Calling all Lego Builders! Build your own Lego creation, or collaborate with new friends. Legos provided.   FREE. For Kids ages 5+. No registration required.

Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM Skills for Kids

Calling all Lego Builders! Build your own Lego creation, or collaborate with new friends. Legos provided.

 

FREE. For Kids ages 5+. No registration required.

Build a Rube Goldberg Machine for Tweens (Ages 8-12) - East

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Branch Meeting Room at East Branch
Program Type:
STEM Skills for Kids
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

  Are you interested in machines, engineering, or just making cool stuff? Learn about Rube Goldberg (or chain reaction) machines and the major components for building on...

Required
Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM Skills for Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

 

Are you interested in machines, engineering, or just making cool stuff?

Garden Swap at Central Branch Library

Garden Swap

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Branch Meeting Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

  Have too many plants? Relandscaping your garden? Trade in your extra plants and give them a second chance. Organized by North Orlando Garden and Swap.   ...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

 

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mother Goose on the Loose - Northwest

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Northwest Branch Meeting Room at Northwest Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Mother Goose on the Loose:

  Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and ...

Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and finger plays, sing, move with scarves, and shake bells!

 

Designed for babies from birth to 18 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mother Goose on the Loose - North

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
North Branch Meeting Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Mother Goose on the Loose:

  Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and ...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and finger plays, sing, move with scarves, and shake bells!

 

Designed for babies from birth to 18 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mother Goose on the Loose - Northwest

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northwest Branch Meeting Room at Northwest Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Mother Goose on the Loose:

  Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and ...

Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and finger plays, sing, move with scarves, and shake bells!

 

Designed for babies from birth to 18 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mother Goose on the Loose - Northwest

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Northwest Branch Meeting Room at Northwest Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Mother Goose on the Loose:

  Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and ...

Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and finger plays, sing, move with scarves, and shake bells!

 

Designed for babies from birth to 18 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mother Goose on the Loose - North

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
North Branch Meeting Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Mother Goose on the Loose:

  Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and ...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and finger plays, sing, move with scarves, and shake bells!

 

Designed for babies from birth to 18 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Writer's Block at East Branch Library

Writer's Block

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Branch Meeting Room at East Branch
Program Type:
Writing & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Writer's Block:

  Gain tips to improve your writing in this hybrid program. Join in-person or on Zoom. Participate in “group” writing exercises, share written work and experiences, and rec...

Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Language

 

Gain tips to improve your writing in this hybrid program. Join in-person or on Zoom. Participate in “group” writing exercises, share written work and experiences, and receive feedback. Bring a short (3 to 5 minute) written piece to read aloud.

 

For information on joining us virtually through Zoom, or for more information about the program, please contact the East Branch Library.  

 

FREE. For Adults. Meets In-person and on Zoom. Registration not required. 

 

Elementary Program

Handprint Doodle Art (Ages 5-11) - West

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Program Type:
Art Skills for Kids
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

  For ages 5-11. Join us for after-school fun. Make a cool art piece with just doodles and your imagination. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art Skills for Kids
Event Details:

 

For ages 5-11.

Join us for after-school fun. Make a cool art piece with just doodles and your imagination.

No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Library Explorers

Library Explorers - Central

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Branch Meeting Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art Skills for Kids, STEM Skills for Kids
Age Group:
Kids
Library Explorers:

  Explore science, art, and stories. Especially designed for school-age children to imagine, create, discover, and experiment! Parents are welcome but not required. &nbs...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art Skills for Kids, STEM Skills for Kids

 

Explore science, art, and stories. Especially designed for school-age children to imagine, create, discover, and experiment! Parents are welcome but not required.

 

Library Explorers is for children ages 5+. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Wright Patterson Mah Jongg program at Northwest Branch Library

Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Northwest Branch Meeting Room at Northwest Branch
Program Type:
Games & Strategy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Drop-in to play Wright Patterson Mah Jongg with other players. Learn from each other and practice your gameplay and strategy. New and experienced players are welcome. ...

Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Strategy
Event Details:

 

Extreme Gingerbread Challenge

Teen Extreme Gingerbread Challenge (Exclusively for Teens, 13+) - North

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch Meeting Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exclusively for Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

  Exclusively for Teens, 13+. Pre-registration is required; space is limited! Be the architect of a very sweet structure! Use graham crackers, icing, and a variety of ca...

Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exclusively for Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

 

Exclusively for Teens, 13+. Pre-registration is required; space is limited!

American Sign Language Program at West Branch Library

American Sign Language

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Program Type:
Writing & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Curious about how to “speak” with your hands? Learn the basics of American Sign Language through the Transparent Language database.   FREE. For Adults and Chil...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Language
Event Details:

 

Curious about how to “speak” with your hands? Learn the basics of American Sign Language through the Transparent Language database.

 

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mother Goose on the Loose - East

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Branch Meeting Room at East Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Mother Goose on the Loose:

  Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and ...

Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and finger plays, sing, move with scarves, and shake bells!

 

Designed for babies from birth to 18 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mother Goose on the Loose - West

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Mother Goose on the Loose:

  Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and ...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and finger plays, sing, move with scarves, and shake bells!

 

Designed for babies from birth to 18 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Preschool Storytime for kids ages 3-5 years

Preschool Storytime - Northwest

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Northwest Branch Meeting Room at Northwest Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Storytime:

  Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills.   Designed for children ages 3-5 with an adult care...

Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills.

 

Designed for children ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Preschool Storytime for kids ages 3-5 years

Preschool Storytime - North

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
North Branch Meeting Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Preschool Storytime:

  Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills.   Designed for children ages 3-5 with an adult care...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills.

 

Designed for children ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Toddler Time Storytime for Kids ages 18 months to 3 years

Toddler Time - Central

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Branch Storytime Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Toddler Time:

  Toddler Time features stories, songs, puppets and finger plays just for toddlers, while introducing Early Literacy concepts for parents and caregivers.   Desig...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Toddler Time features stories, songs, puppets and finger plays just for toddlers, while introducing Early Literacy concepts for parents and caregivers.

 

Designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years, with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mother Goose on the Loose - East

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
East Branch Meeting Room at East Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy Program
Age Group:
Kids
Mother Goose on the Loose:

  Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and ...

Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

 

Join us for the nationally recognized Mother Goose on the Loose early literacy program. Enjoy interacting with your wee one as you hear stories, learn nursery rhymes and finger plays, sing, move with scarves, and shake bells!

 

Designed for babies from birth to 18 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration is required; this program is FREE.