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Outreach Event: Countdown to Kindergarten in Oakland

Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N Arrington St, Oakland, FL.

2024-07-19 10:00:00 2024-07-19 10:40:00 America/New_York Outreach Event: Countdown to Kindergarten in Oakland Join OCLS at Oakland's Meeting Hall in this six-part series that helps preschoolers strengthen the early literacy skills needed to excel in kindergarten! Recommended for Adults and children ages 4-5. Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N Arrington St, Oakland, FL. -

Friday, July 19
10:00am - 10:40am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-19 10:00:00 2024-07-19 10:40:00 America/New_York Outreach Event: Countdown to Kindergarten in Oakland Join OCLS at Oakland's Meeting Hall in this six-part series that helps preschoolers strengthen the early literacy skills needed to excel in kindergarten! Recommended for Adults and children ages 4-5. Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N Arrington St, Oakland, FL. -

Join OCLS at Oakland's Meeting Hall in this six-part series that helps preschoolers strengthen the early literacy skills needed to excel in kindergarten! Recommended for Adults and children ages 4-5.

By registering for this event, you are registering for all six events. 

Location: Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N Arrington St, Oakland, FL 34760

Week 1 (July 5) - Our Prized Pets: Learn about pets through stories, rhymes and activities designed to help preschoolers develop the necessary skills to become readers and succeed in kindergarten.

Week 2 (July 12) - Motor & Movement: Start your engines! Engage in transportation-themed stories, rhymes and activities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills.

Week 3 (July 19) - Rhyming Around the World: Rhyme your way to becoming a good reader through stories, rhymes and activities.

Week 4 (July 26) - Family Feelings: Explore families and feelings through stories, rhymes and activities designed to help preschoolers succeed in kindergarten. 

Week 5 (August 2) - Play with Your Food: Who says you can’t play with your food? Strengthen important early literacy skills through food-themed stories, activities and a craft. No actual food will be used in this program.  

Week 6 (August 9) - Counting at the Pond: Count and quack your way to becoming a good reader through stories, rhymes and activities.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

Winter Garden Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

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Mon, Jan 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 Closed

About the branch

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Built in 2005, Winter Garden branch sits at the westernmost part of Orange County. This was the last branch opened before the Great Recession of 2008. Interestingly, this is the only branch in the county built on donated land. Two acres were donated by the family of former citrus grove owner, Sylvester C. Battaglia. S.C. Battaglia’s philosophy, as stated by his son, was to “give back to the community.” The branch’s formal name S.C. Battaglia Memorial Branch, honors his contribution.

Winter Garden Branch has all the charm of a small town library plus all of the resources available through Orange County Library System. Noted for friendly and helpful staff, the branch is now serving a third generation of patrons.

Upcoming Events

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Sat, Jan 31, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.

Mon, Feb 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.

Mon, Feb 02, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Step into the art of sock knitting! Knit your first pair of cuff-down socks. Learn how to cast on and knit with double-pointed needles and make an heel flap.

Mon, Feb 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.

Mon, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor or accessories? Master the basics with this 4-part series and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills, stitching seams, and more.
This event is full

Mon, Feb 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Tue, Feb 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Aprenda a utilizar el teclado y el ratón para navegar dentro en su computadora.

Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

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Tue, Feb 03, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tue, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Wed, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Become a confident and comfortable mouse user! Learn technique so you can navigate your computer. Practice using the mouse with hands-on exercises and online resources.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Preschoolers will explore stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish to strengthen language, early literacy, and pre-reading skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program 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.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Enhance your skills and move beyond the traditional granny square. We'll create a stylish market bag with starburst granny squares. A perfect accessory bag to bring with you to the farmer's markets.
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Wed, Feb 04, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills. Practice techniques using the typing.com website.

Wed, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.

Wed, Feb 04, 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Join us to create a fun and functional drawstring pouch that can hold jewelry when traveling, hold sewing notions for class, or give as the perfect handmade gift. *Students required to bring fabric*
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Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area,Winter Garden – Outdoor Yard
Drop in during this 90-minute timeframe to hear stories, explore art, use your senses and play through hands-on fun! Designed for preschoolers and their caregivers, with children under 3 also welcome.

Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Strengthen your mind-body connection. Stretch your body and power up your mind with music, games, and crafts. Learn about and share favorite authors, books, and interests.

Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
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Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Read to a therapy dog to practice reading skills with an attentive furry listener. Recommended for ages 6 - 12.

Thu, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Fri, Feb 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.

Fri, Feb 06, 10:15am - 10:35am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.

Fri, Feb 06, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.

Fri, Feb 06, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).

Fri, Feb 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.

Fri, Feb 06, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Sat, Feb 07, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  

Sat, Feb 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Impress that special someone in your life by wrapping their gift in a handmade gift bag! These gift bags can be made for any occasion. They are fast and easy to make and each one is unique.
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