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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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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. 

Sealing & Expungement Workshop - North

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Branch Meeting Room
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.

Artist Trading Cards - 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:

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

Fiction Book Club - West

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

 

Wednesday Evening Book Club - East

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

 

Preschool Storytime - 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 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 - 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

 

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 - 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 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 - 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

 

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 - 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

 

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 - 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

 

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 - 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

 

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.

Toddler Time - 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

 

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 - 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 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 - 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

 

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 - 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

 

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 - 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

 

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.

AARP Tax Assistance - West

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
West Branch
Library Branch: West Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal
Event Details:

Need help with your taxes? AARP will be providing free tax assistance at the West Branch in Longwood.

Appointments are available at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 P.M.

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal
Event Details:

 

Need help with your taxes? AARP will be providing free tax assistance at the East Branch in Oviedo.

Appointments are available at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 P.M.

Library Explorers - North

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North 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.

Lego Club - Central

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central 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.

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.

Tertulia Cuatro Gatos - Central

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
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. 

Family Movie Night: Spy Kids 3: Game Over

6:00pm–7:45pm
Families
East Branch
Library Branch: East Branch
Room: East Branch Meeting Room
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.