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Christmas Holiday Closing

All Day 12/24–12/26
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Branch, North Branch, Northwest Branch, West Branch
Description:

 

All branches of the Seminole County Public Library will be closed Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, December 26th for the Christmas Holidays. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27th.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Genealogy Club - North

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
North Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn tips and tricks for researching your family history from genealogy experts, hands-on practice, and like-minded enthusiasts.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yak & Yarn - East

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

 

Yak & Yarn offers you a place to knit, crochet, or do other needlework. Bring your own project, share tips and techniques, and learn from each other. Meet your friends, or make some new ones, and catch up on your “stitches”.

 

FREE. For Adults. Registration not required. 

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime & Winter Crafts - West

2:00pm–3:30pm
Families, Kids
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 

Perfect for families!

Participate in a special storytime, tackle a scavenger hunt, and enjoy some wintery crafts! We’ll also have an indoor story-walk set up in the library.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Glow Paint for Tweens (Ages 8-12) - Northwest

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Northwest Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art Skills for Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

EXCLUSIVELY for ages 8-12. Pre-registration is required; space is limited.

In a room full of blacklights, use neon paint on canvas board to make your masterpiece GLOW!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Line Art Drawing Workshop - Northwest

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Northwest Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think art is too hard for you? Think again! Learn how to create beautiful images using one line. With just a pencil and paper you can create your own masterpiece.

FREE. For Adults. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Sign Language - West

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
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.

This event is in the "Families" group

Family Movie: Wicked

2:00pm–4:00pm
Families
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

 

Bring a blanket and snacks for your family and enjoy a free movie night at the library. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

 

Movie We'll be Watching: Wicked

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet Club - Northwest

5:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

 

Meet, mingle, and trade tips with other crocheters. Bring your own projects, meet your friends, or make some new ones and catch up on your "stitches." New and experienced crocheters are welcome. 

 

FREE. For Adults. Registration not required.

New Year's Closing

12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm–01/02/2026 @ 8:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Branch, North Branch, Northwest Branch, West Branch
Description:

 

This event is in the "Kids" group

READing Paws - Central

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

READing Paws helps young readers gain confidence and practice fluency by reading  out loud to a trained therapy dog. Call or stop by the library to register for a 15-minute time slot.

 

FREE. For Kids. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writer's Block - East

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
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. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg - Northwest

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Strategy
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.

 

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Lego Club - North

5:30pm–6:30pm
Families, Kids
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Collage Night - East

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore your creative side with collage! This month we will create Vision Boards with old picture books, magazines, colorful paper, and more!

FREE. For Adults. Registration not Required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Second Annual Bullet Journal Set Up - Central

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Creative? Disorganized? Come learn how to set up bullet journals to organize your appointments, hobbies, daily schedules, wish lists, ideas, writing/drawing, or future plans. Bring your own bullet journal or use one of ours.

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Sign Language - West

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - North

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Exclusively for Teens, Games & Strategy

Exclusively for Teens, ages 13+.

Join our North Branch Library teens for D&D. All experience levels welcome. If you’ve never played, our expert coaches will teach you. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet Club - Northwest

5:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

 

Meet, mingle, and trade tips with other crocheters. Bring your own projects, meet your friends, or make some new ones and catch up on your "stitches." New and experienced crocheters are welcome. 

 

FREE. For Adults. Registration not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Evening Book Club - Central

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Club - North

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Strategy

 

Play chess with other kids! Practice your strategy and moves. Learn from each other and from teen volunteers.

 

Chess Club is for those in elementary, middle, and high school. No registration is required; this program is FREE.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Flying Needles - North

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

 

Meet, mingle, and trade tips with other needle crafters. Bring your own projects, meet your friends, or make some new ones as you catch up on your "stitches." New and experienced needle crafters are welcome. 

 

FREE. For Adults. Registration not required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sealing & Expungement Workshop - North

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal

 

Is an arrest on your record preventing you from getting a job? Volunteer attorneys from the Seminole County Legal Aid Society can show you how to seal or expunge your record. **This process is only available to those who were not convicted or who had their charges dropped.

 

Presented by the Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society in partnership with Goodwill Industries.

 

FREE. For Adults. Registration not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Artist Trading Cards - Northwest

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Northwest Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by a conceptual art project started in 1997, join us for an opportunity to create, trade, and collect free art.