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Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs

2024-09-28 10:30:00 2024-09-28 11:30:00 America/New_York Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children. Southwest Branch - Children's Area

Saturday, September 28
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-09-28 10:30:00 2024-09-28 11:30:00 America/New_York Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children. Southwest Branch - Children's Area

Southwest Branch

Children's Area

Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Animals & Pets |

TAGS: | bb-childrens |

Southwest Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, Oct 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 Closed

About the branch

The Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

Read the Southwest blog often for more information on upcoming programs for children and adults, book news and book club discussions, technology classes, art exhibits, new library materials, and more. Email us your suggestions or questions; or post a comment. Let us hear from you!

Upcoming events

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Southwest Library for a walk outdoors at Nehrling Gardens followed by discussion of The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez. Registration required. 18+
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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 with children ages 0-7.

Tue, Oct 15, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Use the Function Library to find the best fit for your project. Insert financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Create and participate in fall crafts, activities, and sorting games. Strengthen your child's fine/gross motor skills and develop problem-solving strategies together. Recommened for ages 18-36 months.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Practice calculating data with formulas and functions in Excel. Use absolute and relative references and formatting options.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:20am
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.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:30am - 11:45am
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.

Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Technology Classroom
Do you want to draw more attention to your site? A full-screen video background is a solution.

Thu, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. A poet reflects on his 3000 mile journey from El Salvador to the United States when he was 9 years old. Reg. req. 18+

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Decorate your pumpkin with crafting instead of carving! Use the lark's head and square knots to make a fun pumpkin wrap.

Sat, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+

Sat, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Classroom
Hand-sew some cute decorations to make your own festive seasonal garland. Best for ages 10+. This program is intended for families, whatever family means to you.

Mon, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
Join us this month for a deep dive into the series Pack One Bag 18+

Cancelled
Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for children.

Sat, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for an outdoor nature Storytime hosted near the playground at Bill Frederick Park. Small fee required to enter the park. Recommended for ages 0-12.

Sat, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for an outdoor nature Storytime hosted near the playground at Bill Frederick Park. Small fee required to enter the park. Recommended for ages 0-12.

Wed, Nov 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Technology Classroom
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to videos.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:20am
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.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:30am - 11:45am
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.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Be the host with the most when you make these cute circle macramé coasters using lark's head and double half hitch knots!

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Children combine movement and math to show how they think and feel about animals. Recommended for families with children ages 4-7.

Sat, Nov 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Classroom
Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Southwest Library for a walk outdoors at Shadow Bay Park followed by discussion of North Woods by Daniel Mason. Registration required. 18+

Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Nov 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The simple classic French Beret is quick to knit up--perfect for gift giving.

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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 with children ages 0-7.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Classroom
Learn sashiko hand sewing techniques that form geometric patterns from simple running stitches. Enjoy some light refreshments, stitch and relax while creating beautiful geometric designs.

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Turkeys are not just for Thanksgiving. Toddlers will learn about turkeys with fun and informative stories, songs and activities. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Wed, Nov 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Technology Classroom
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create presentations.

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.