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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!

Library Lover's Bingo West Branch Flyer

Library Lover’s Bingo Night - West

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch

Program Type:

Games & Strategy

Age Group:

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

Love playing Bingo? Join us for a relaxing evening! Play a library version of this fun game and win prizes.

 

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.

Sewing 101 Flyer

Sewing 101 - Central

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Branch Meeting Room at Central Branch

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This beginners’ class series will provide you with an understanding of the fundamentals of sewing. 

Participants must be able to attend all 4 classes. 

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?

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Mother Goose on the Loose - Northwest

11:00am–11:30am
Kids
Northwest Branch
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.

Toddler Time - 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

 

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 - 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 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.

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. 

 

Library Explorers - Central

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Central Branch
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 - Northwest

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
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.

 

Lego Club - East

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East 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.

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.

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.

Pokémon: Trade and Play - Central

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Games & Strategy
Event Details:

Do you want to catch’em all? Enthusiasts of both the card and Nintendo Switch games are invited for an evening of playing and trading.

String Art Night for Teens (Ages 13+) - West

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exclusively for Teens
Event Details:

 

Exclusively for teens, ages 13+.

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.