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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.

Meet a Firefighter

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

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

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Garden Swap - Central

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Families
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

 

Tertulia Cuatro Gatos - North

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North 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. 

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. 

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.

Check'em Out Book Club - Central

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Love to read? Want to talk about it? The Check'em Out Book Club at Central Branch Library will be having a lively discussion about the book of the month.

Game Night - North

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

Whether you enjoy playing board games or are looking for something new, our fun game night series is the place to be! Games will be provided by the library, but feel free to bring your own.

Nonfiction Book Club - West

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

 

Family Movie: Wicked for Good

2:00pm–4:45pm
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 for Good

Christmas Holiday Closing

All Day 12/24–12/25
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 on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for the Christmas Holidays. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 26th.  

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.

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. 

New Year's Closing

12/31/2026 @ 5:00pm–01/01/2027 @ 8:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Branch, North Branch, Northwest Branch, West Branch
Description: