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Eclipse Viewing Party

Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations
2024-04-08 14:30:00 2024-04-08 15:30:00 America/New_York Eclipse Viewing Party Step outside and view the eclipse in real time and participate in eclipse activities. Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided while supplies last. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Monday, April 08
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-08 14:30:00 2024-04-08 15:30:00 America/New_York Eclipse Viewing Party Step outside and view the eclipse in real time and participate in eclipse activities. Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided while supplies last. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Step outside and view the eclipse in real time and participate in eclipse activities. Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided while supplies last.

Two solar eclipses are coming to North America – an Annular Eclipse on October 14, 2023 and a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Thanks to a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and a supplement to the NASA @ My Library Project, the Space Science Institute’s STAR Net team is providing solar viewing glasses to public libraries. To receive your solar viewing glasses (while supplies last) you must attend a program presented by the Orange County Library System related to the upcoming eclipses. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Seniors | Preschoolers | Kids | Families | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math |

TAGS: | family | bb-seal |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 125 Silver Star Rd.
LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center is located in the historic city of Ocoee near the intersection of Silver Star and Clark Roads. The branch opened in August 2001 and was designed by Harvard, Jolly, Clees, Toppe Architecture Firm. West Oaks Branch provides exceptional library services to the nearly 50,000 residents of Ocoee and surrounding areas. In January 2015, the branch became the new Genealogy Center for Orange County, housing a collection of over 30,000 genealogy books. The Library is the official repository of the Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The construction of West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Genealogy Resource Guide

Upcoming events

LiBEARy Tales
Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Reading is beary fun! Celebrate the library with interactive stories, songs and rhymes. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Tuesday Tree Time! - Your Weekly Roots Rendezvous!
Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Genealogy Area
Bring your questions, your clues, and your curiosity — every Tuesday, Lisa, our Genealogy Specialist, is here to help you grow your family tree!
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Huichol Yarn Art
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Learn about the art and culture of the Huichol people of Mexico while making your own inspired yarn painting. Recommended for ages 6-12 years. Registration required.
Storybook Fun
Thu, Sep 18, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 18, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Sep 18, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Sep 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Thu, Sep 18, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Crafternoons
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Thursday Sewing - Crossback Apron (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Sew a functional crossback apron with generous pockets using beginner friendly measurements and stitches! This project features pocket installation and hemming practice.
Registration is now closed
Friday Sewing: Phone Case Wallet (4 Parts) - Intermediate Level
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Sew a functional combination phone case and wallet featuring pockets, a zipper, and bag hardware installation. This is a perfect first bag for confident sewists!
Registration is now closed
Little Chef: Friendship Snack Mix
Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Measure, mix, and stir up friendship! Create a delicious snack mix to enjoy and share with a friend. Adult participation and registration is required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full
Car Seat Assistance
Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
Orlando Health will be providing a limited number of car seats to families in need by appointment only.
Sewing - Phone Case Wallet (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Sew a functional combination phone case and wallet featuring pockets, a zipper, and bag hardware installation. This is a perfect first bag for confident sewists!
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteering: The Pulp Pages - West Oaks Teen Magazine
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in West Oaks' teen literary and creative arts magazine. Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Soap Making for Adults
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Trust the process! Learn how to make your very own melt and pour soap. For adults. Registration required.
This event is full
Crochet Granny Square Wrap Top (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Wanting to crochet clothes, but not sure where to start? This is the perfect starter project to learn how to measure, create negative ease, and crochet your own wrap top. Confident beginners welcome!
This event is full
Sunday Afternoon Ancestors - Our Sunday Afternoon Genealogy Help Desk!
Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Genealogy Area
Our monthly in-person genealogy open house is your chance to get one-on-one help from Genealogy Specialist Lisa
DIY Seashell Picture Frame
Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Decorate a photo frame with shells, making it a perfect way to display your beach memories. For adults. Registration required.
This event is full
Homeschool Science: Breathe Deep
Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Use hands-on experiments to study how and why our lungs are so important. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Oakie Doakie Puppet Storytime: First Day of Fall
Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Experience a color themed storytime with puppets and songs, as we celebrate the turning of the seasons! Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Tuesday Tree Time! - Your Weekly Roots Rendezvous!
Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Genealogy Area
Bring your questions, your clues, and your curiosity — every Tuesday, Lisa, our Genealogy Specialist, is here to help you grow your family tree!
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Car Seat Assistance
Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
Orlando Health will be providing a limited number of car seats to families in need by appointment only.
Folklore Around the World: Hispanic Heritage
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as we explore oral storytelling and Hispanic folklore. Then create your own Alebrijes! Recommended for kids ages 6-12 years. Registration required.
Storybook Fun
Thu, Sep 25, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 25, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Email Level 1 - Create an Account
Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Sep 25, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Sep 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Email Level 2 - Manage Your Account
Thu, Sep 25, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.
Crafternoons
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Thursday Sewing - Crossback Apron (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Sew a functional crossback apron with generous pockets using beginner friendly measurements and stitches! This project features pocket installation and hemming practice.
Registration is now closed
Social Worker @ the Library
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Friday Sewing: Phone Case Wallet (4 Parts) - Intermediate Level
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Sew a functional combination phone case and wallet featuring pockets, a zipper, and bag hardware installation. This is a perfect first bag for confident sewists!
Registration is now closed
Snack Around the World: Pakistan
Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we'll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Sewing - Phone Case Wallet (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Sew a functional combination phone case and wallet featuring pockets, a zipper, and bag hardware installation. This is a perfect first bag for confident sewists!
Registration is now closed
Come to Your Census: 100 Years of the U.S. Census
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
An engaging look at over 100 years of national census records. Perfect for intermediate researchers, with plenty for beginners too! Recommended for Adults. Registration required.
Crochet Granny Square Wrap Top (3 Parts) - Confident Beginner
Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Wanting to crochet clothes, but not sure where to start? This is the perfect starter project to learn how to measure, create negative ease, and crochet your own wrap top. Confident beginners welcome!
This event is full
Family Storytime
Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 2:25pm
West Oaks - Children's Area,West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.
Beginner Papermaking - Beginner
Sun, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to turn recycled paper into handmade paper using a water basin, frames and deckles! Perfect for beginners, Adults 18+
This event is full
Homeschool Art: Fall Colors
Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
It's time to be inspired! Create warm and cozy works of art using an autumn aesthetic. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Toddler Peekaboo!
Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Fun surprises await toddlers with stories and songs inspired by our favorite game, Peekaboo! Recommended for ages 18-36 months. Registration required.
Tuesday Tree Time! - Your Weekly Roots Rendezvous!
Tue, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Genealogy Area
Bring your questions, your clues, and your curiosity — every Tuesday, Lisa, our Genealogy Specialist, is here to help you grow your family tree!
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Pumpkin Guts!
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Have you ever wondered what is going on inside of a pumpkin? Let's take a look at the parts and functions as we dissect a real-life gourd! Recommended for kids ages 6-12 years.
Storybook Fun
Thu, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 02, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Children's Area
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Crafternoons
Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration recommended.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Start using Excel today. Input, format and save data in spreadsheets. Calculate data with basic formulas. Save your data and learn how to share workbooks with collaborators.
Community Event: Pop-Up Library at Ocoee Community Market
Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Stop by the OCLS table at the Ocoee Community Market to check out some books by Hispanic authors and a bilingual story time.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Thu, Oct 02, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.
Kooky Cakes
Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Learn beginner cake decorating skills as you create and chow down on weird treats. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Creating Unforgettable Characters - presented by Florida SCBWI
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Author Sarah McGuire will share insights and specific tools on how to create unforgettable characters that ring true and feel like real, actual people instead of cardboard stereotypes.
The Bleak Circle Horror Book Club
Sun, Oct 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Do you delight in horror? Commune with like-minded souls at this book club. There is no assigned reading, just come ready to discuss whatever creepy books you've enjoyed lately.
DIY Candy Dish Painting
Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Paint your very own decorative candy dish. Recommended for adults. Registration required.
There's a Bug in My Garden
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Bring your toddler for a buggy adventure to explore stories and activities about insects. Recommended for ages 18-36 months. Registration required.
Tuesday Tree Time! - Your Weekly Roots Rendezvous!
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Genealogy Area
Bring your questions, your clues, and your curiosity — every Tuesday, Lisa, our Genealogy Specialist, is here to help you grow your family tree!
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
México Danza Orlando Performance
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Experience a Mexican folkloric dance performance by México Danza Orlando. Enjoy traditional dances from the states of Jalisco, Sinaloa and Veracruz.
Storybook Fun
Thu, Oct 09, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 09, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Oct 09, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
Crafternoons
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Thu, Oct 09, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.
Scary Sewing Series - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Join us for a month of spooky sewing classes, covering the most dreaded sewing techniques: bias tape, buttons and buttonholes, and zippers. No need for fear with these beginner friendly classes!
This event is full
Snack Around the World: Taiwan
Fri, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we'll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Outreach Event: Story Time in the Garden
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join the West Oaks Library at the historical Nehrling Gardens to hear a story and complete a craft. - 2267 Hempel Ave Gotha, FL 34734
Outreach Event: Cork Pumpkin Craft - Bike Life Cafe
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come for lunch and make your own Cork Pumpkin Decoration with the West Oaks Library, While supplies last.
LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 6 - 12) - Essentials: Great Adventures Artic Ride
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories.
This event is full
LEGO Open Lab - Free Build - Lego Spike
Sat, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
DIY Fall Charger Plates
Sun, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Create an original charger plate design to display as holiday decor. Recommended for adults. Registration required.
Homeschool Art: Abstract Art
Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
No matter the medium, art is art! Create a unique piece inspired by your senses. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Wild Thing Rumpus
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Join us in a Halloween rumpus! Make some mischief, and roar your heart out in this active story time with craft activities. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Tuesday Tree Time! - Your Weekly Roots Rendezvous!
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Genealogy Area
Bring your questions, your clues, and your curiosity — every Tuesday, Lisa, our Genealogy Specialist, is here to help you grow your family tree!
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Sensational Spiders
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
From their silky webs to their deadly venom, spiders continue to intrigue us with their sensational skills. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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