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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 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 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 10, 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, Jan 10, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Sat, Jan 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Purchased a pair of pants or skirt that's just a bit too long? Join us in this sewing class and learn how to complete simple hems on everything from dress pants to skirts.
This event is full

Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Finished with an old puzzle and looking for something new? Stop by and swap an old puzzle for a new-to-you one. Please bring at least one complete puzzle for adults.

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Branch out into Intarsia - sometimes called “picture knitting.” Discover how to switch colors and create a heart motif square easily used for dishcloths, washcloths, or simple afghan square.

Mon, Jan 12, 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, Jan 12, 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, Jan 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
This event is full

Mon, Jan 12, 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, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Da tus primeros pasos en el mundo de Computadoras. Descubre las partes esenciales y los tipos de computadoras, así como los conceptos básicos para usar una computadora por primera vez.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Through books and activities, preschoolers will explore the world of Florida's gentle giants as they gather in warm springs for the chilly season. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
A monthly book club for kids combining crafts, activities, and discussion. The book for January is "InvestiGators Take The Plunge" by John Patrick Green. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Join us for a game of chess. All experience levels are welcome and chess sets are available for play. Recommended for families.

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Seniors, come create your own masterpiece using air drying clay. Registration required.

Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.

Fri, Jan 16, 10:15am - 10:35am
Winter Garden - Program Area
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3- 5.

Fri, Jan 16, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.

Fri, Jan 16, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.

Fri, Jan 16, 11:35am - 12:00pm
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.