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Critter Quest

Summer at Your Library
2024-07-17 10:15:00 2024-07-17 11:00:00 America/New_York Critter Quest Explore the secret life of insects through stories, songs, and interactive learning stations that will inspire a love of nature. Recommended for preschoolers ages 3-5. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 17
10:15am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-17 10:15:00 2024-07-17 11:00:00 America/New_York Critter Quest Explore the secret life of insects through stories, songs, and interactive learning stations that will inspire a love of nature. Recommended for preschoolers ages 3-5. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Eatonville Branch

Eatonville - Meeting Room

Explore the secret life of insects through stories, songs, and interactive learning stations that will inspire a love of nature. Recommended for preschoolers ages 3-5.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | summer-early-learning | bb-early-learning-preschool |

Eatonville Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 1 N.Orange Ave. / Altamonte Mall
LYNX Bus Link 9 N. Orange Ave. / Rosemont

The Eatonville Library is located in the Town of Eatonville's Zora Neale Hurston Square. Eatonville is known as the oldest incorporated African American municipality in the United States.

The Eatonville Branch is a children's library featuring material and programming for children through the sixth grade. The branch serves the residents that make up the four residential quadrants of Eatonville - Calhoun, Catalina Park, Eaton Pointe, and Lake Lovely Estates. The collection, programs, and services are also available to all Orange County residents including residents of the City of Maitland and Winter Park through reciprocal borrowing.

Upcoming events

iPad and iPhone - Basics
Sat, May 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Get up and running with your new iPad or iPhone. Learn how to navigate an iPad and iPhone using gestures, install and organize apps, modify general and privacy settings and more.
iPad and iPhone - Productivity
Sat, May 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Get organized with your iPad or iPhone. Learn to create and edit events, reminders, lists and notes with Calendar, Reminders and Notes apps.
Petals & Parlor: A Springtime Tea Party
Sat, May 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Wear your best tea party outfit & step into a world of springtime magic! Sip tea, enjoy sweet treats, & delight in a charming afternoon of blooms & laughter. Recommended for families.
This event is full
Embroidery - Simple Flowers - Beginner Level
Sat, May 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create a fun embroidery project. Learn how to perform stitches like the woven rose, the lazy daisy, and the padded satin stitch while creating simple flower designs.
Cuisine Corner Junior: Candy Sushi
Mon, May 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create your own candy sushi! Use sweet treats to craft fun, edible sushi rolls while learning about the creativity behind this Japanese-inspired treat. Recommended for ages 6-12 years.
This event is full
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, May 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Coding Concepts Level 1 - Visual Studio Code Editor
Tue, May 13, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Begin your journey into the world of coding. Learn to use the Visual Studio Code editor to write coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript or even Python.
Chinese Tales
Wed, May 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Enjoy animal fables, crafts and activities at this library celebration of Chinese tales. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full
Coding Concepts Level 2 - Terminology
Wed, May 14, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Explore HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python using Visual Studio Code. Learn the foundational, universal programming terminology to help you succeed in creating apps, games, and other solutions.
Budgeting with Excel (Ages 10-12)
Wed, May 14, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Perform numerical calculation in Microsoft Excel and learn how to use the tools needed to create a budget.
Backyard Birds of Prey
Wed, May 14, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Meet and learn about the Birds of Prey that can be found in your own backyard! Recommended for ages 6-12. In partnership with Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
Legal Learning Workshop: Tenant Rights
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Become a more informed renter. Explore common issues and pitfalls faced by tenants including rental repair issues, evictions, and scams.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, May 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Web Design Level 1 - Introduction to HTML
Thu, May 15, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get started with HTML Basics! Build your first webpage structure using basic HTML tags. Learn about folder organization for a trendy website.
DIY Miniature Zen Gardens - Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Construct a Zen Garden from the materials provided while exploring the art of abstraction. Recommended for ages 9-12.
This event is full
Algodoo with Physics (Ages 10-12)
Fri, May 16, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, May 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Web Design Level 2 - HTML Elements
Tue, May 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Level up your HTML! Add content, create navigation, and apply attributes for a modern website.
LEGO® One Scoop
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create greatness with one single scoop! The challenge is on so let's see what you can build! Bricks for play will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Web Design Level 3 - Introduction to CSS
Wed, May 21, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Transform your website's look with CSS magic! Stylize your site with formatting properties. Learn how HTML & CSS work together for a more polished look.
Create Comics (Ages 10-12)
Wed, May 21, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Put together cool comic drawings using Comic Life. Change layouts, add cartoons, and write a story to make your comic drawings come alive!
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, May 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Web Design Level 4 - Creating a Responsive Site
Thu, May 22, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn responsive design! Make your site shine on any device. Use additional CSS techniques and best practices to create a website that resizes to fit some of today's popular screen sizes.
Craft and Snack
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a craft and enjoy a small snack while creating. Recommended for ages 2-4.
iPad and iPhone - Camera
Sat, May 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Never miss out on capturing a memory with your iPad or iPhone. Learn about the camera options and modes and how to use them to take amazing photos. Perform simple edits to clean up your images.
iPad and iPhone - Organize & Edit Photos
Sat, May 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Make finding your photos easy with your iPad or iPhone.  Learn to organize photos into albums, moments and collections. Edit photos with filters and exposure tools to enhance your images.
Crochet Level 1
Sat, May 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.
This event is full
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, May 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Tue, May 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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.
Summer-Ready Creations
Tue, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get ready for summer with fun, hands-on crafting! Kids will make creative and useful items for the summer season that are perfect for sunny days and outdoor adventures. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Wed, May 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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.
Code with the Foos (Ages 7-9)
Wed, May 28, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, May 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Homeschool Makerspace Meetup
Thu, May 29, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Welcome to our homeschool Maker Workshop series! Discover DIY fidgets, homemade gifts & the joy of crafting everyday items. Learn skills and embrace the art of making! Recommended for families.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Thu, May 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
Let's Code an Ocean AI (Ages 7-9)
Fri, May 30, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Machines can learn just like us! Explore the ocean while learning how machines can see patterns and predict outcomes.
Clay Critters - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Bring your creativity to design a tiny animal, critter, or made-up creature using clay! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Digital Sculpting (Ages 6 - 12)
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use ZbrushCoreMini and the intuitive brushes and tools to create amazing artwork.
Social Worker @ the Library
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Dance Party with DJ Renee Adams - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get ready to move and dance with this lively and engaging DJ. Challenge yourself to learn new dances and join in on the ones you know. A dance party for everyone to enjoy. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Device Advice
Sat, Jun 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.
Open Lab - Computer Basics
Sat, Jun 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Are you stuck on learning a new skill or need constructive ideas to get you started? A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab related to computer basics.
Eatonville Preservation Quilt Unveiling
Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Celebrate the legacy of Eatonville through stories, fabric art, and community voices at the unveiling of the Eatonville History Preservation project in partnership with eSteamed Learning, Inc.
Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level
Sat, Jun 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.
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