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West Square Dancing Flyer

Square Dancing for Beginners - West

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music

Age Group:

Adults, Teens
Library Branch: West Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Promenade on down to learn how to square dance in Modern Western Square Dance style.

Telescope Nights

Telescope Night - East

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
East Branch

Program Type:

Nature, Science, STEM Skills for Kids

Age Group:

Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Library Branch: East Branch
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Nature, Science, STEM Skills for Kids
Event Details:

 

View the wonders of the night sky! A telescope will be set up to showcase the celestial sights.

Offered in Partnership with the Emil Buehler Planetarium, Seminole State College of Florida

Meet a Firefighter

Meet a Firefighter (Ages 3-8 & Families) - Central

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Branch Meeting Room at Central Branch

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Families, Kids
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

 

Geared toward ages 3-8 & families.

We have some very special guests visiting the Library: firefighters from the Seminole County Fire Department!

Telescope Nights

Telescope Night - West

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West Branch

Program Type:

Nature, Science, STEM Skills for Kids

Age Group:

Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Library Branch: West Branch
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Nature, Science, STEM Skills for Kids
Event Details:

 

View the wonders of the night sky! A telescope will be set up to showcase the celestial sights.

Offered in Partnership with the Emil Buehler Planetarium, Seminole State College of Florida

Tween Detective Lab

Tween Detective Lab (Exclusively for ages 8-12) - West

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch

Program Type:

STEM Skills for Kids

Age Group:

Kids
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM Skills for Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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

Learn about different ways detectives gather evidence when solving crimes!

This program is FREE.

Orchids

Theodore Mead and His Orchids - East

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Branch

Program Type:

History & Genealogy, Nature

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: East Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Nature
Event Details:

World-famous research horticulturist Theodore Mead was based in Oviedo for 50 years. During that time, he developed the first commercially available methods of propagating and hybridizing orchids.

Backwards Battle

Backwards Battle: The Battle for Camp Monroe and the Establishment of Fort Mellon - North

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch Meeting Room at North Branch

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Where was Fort Mellon? Bennett Lloyd, Coordinator of Seminole County Museum of History, will speak about Fort Mellon (early Sanford), its history and vital role in the Seminole Wars.

Free. For Adults. Registration not required.

Artist Trading Cards Flyer

Artist Trading Cards - Northwest

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwest Branch Meeting Room at Northwest Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
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.

Build a Rube Goldberg Machine for Tweens

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

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Branch Meeting Room at Central Branch

Program Type:

STEM Skills for Kids

Age Group:

Kids
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM Skills for Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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

American Sign Language Program at West Branch Library

American Sign Language - West

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch

Program Type:

Writing & Language

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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Mother Goose on the Loose - East

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
East Branch
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.

Toddler Time - West

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting 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.

Preschool Storytime - North

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
North Branch
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 - West

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting 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 - East

10:30am–11:00am
Kids
East Branch
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.

Toddler Time - West

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting 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 - East

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids
East Branch
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.

Northwest Book Club

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

 

Great Decisions - East

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

 

Square Dancing for Beginners - West

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Teens
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Promenade on down to learn how to square dance in Modern Western Square Dance style.

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.

Bilingual Storytime / Cuentos Bilingüe - Central

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

Featuring stories, rhymes, and songs in both English and Spanish! We’ll practice letters, numbers, and colors in both languages in ways that incorporate music, movement, and lots of fun! / 

¡Presentando cuentos, rimas y canciones en ambos Inglés y Español! ¡Practicaremos letras, números y colores en ambos idiomas, incorporando música, movimiento y mucha diversión!

 

FREE. For Kids ages 2-5. Families are welcome. No registration required.

Telescope Night - East

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Nature, Science, STEM Skills for Kids
Event Details:

 

View the wonders of the night sky! A telescope will be set up to showcase the celestial sights.

Offered in Partnership with the Emil Buehler Planetarium, Seminole State College of Florida

Mother Goose on the Loose - West

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
West Branch
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.

Toddler Time - Northwest

9:30am–10:00am
Kids
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting 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.

Preschool Storytime - Central

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Storytime 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.

Mother Goose on the Loose - West

10:15am–10:45am
Kids
West Branch
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.

Toddler Time - Northwest

10:30am–11:00am
Kids
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting 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.

Preschool Storytime - Central

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Storytime 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 - Northwest

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting 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.

Library Explorers - East

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East 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.

Library Explorers - West

3:30pm–4:15pm
Kids
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West 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.

Chess Club - East

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East 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.

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.