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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?

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.

Meet a Firefighter

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

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Branch Meeting Room at North Branch

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Families, Kids
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North 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!

American Sign Language Program at West Branch Library

American Sign Language - West

Monday, March 16, 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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Library Explorers - Northwest

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest 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.

Family Movie Night: Jumanji (1995)- West

5:30pm–7:30pm
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: Jumanji (1995)

Game Night - East

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Strategy

 

Games aren't just for kids! Come meet, mingle, and make new friends as you play classic and new board games. Bring your favorite game or use one of ours. 

 

FREE. For Adults. Meets In-person. Registration not required.

Shimmy, Shake, and Dance - West

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Early Literacy Program

Practice rhythm, coordination, spatial awareness, and motor skills with your little one. Caregivers participate fully with their children by stretching, breathing, making noise, moving, singing, and dancing together! 

This FREE program is for toddlers and preschoolers accompanied by their caregivers. No registration is required.

We ❤ Art! - West

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art Skills for Kids

Each session features the work of a different artist from the past or present. Learn about an artist’s unique style, then create your own awesome art inspired by their creative techniques!

 

FREE. For Kids ages 5-12. No registration required.

Tertulia Cuatro Gatos - East

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy, Music, Writing & Language

 

Join the Tertulia and participate in our talks about literature, art, music, culture, and history! Everyone is welcome. This program is presented in Spanish.

 

¡Unete a la Tertulia y participa en nuestras charlas sobre literatura, arte, música, cultura e historia! Todos son bienvenidos. El programa es presentado en español.

 

FREE. For Adults. Registration not required. 

Silent Book Club - Northwest

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Northwest Branch
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a brand-new monthly book club! With this non-traditional book club, there's no assigned reading or pressure to finish by a certain date, just bring a book for a quiet reading session.

Mother Goose on the Loose - 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

 

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 - 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 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 - 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 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

10:00am–10:30am
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.

Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg - West

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Strategy
Event Details:

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

 

FREE. For Adults 18+. Meets in-person. No registration required. 

Mother Goose on the Loose - Northwest

10:15am–10:45am
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.

Preschool Storytime - 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 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 - Central

10:30am–11:00am
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.

Mother Goose on the Loose - North

10:45am–11:15am
Kids
North Branch
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 - 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.

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. 

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.

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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Kids
Northwest Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Branch
Room: Northwest 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 - 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.

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.