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Southeast Thursday Kids Club

Discover a world of fun & friendship during our Thursday Kids Club. Every week offers a different kind of adventure: games, STEM challenges & more! Recommended for families with children ages 5 & up.

We'll rotate through the following activities each month.

Our Monthly Schedule:

  • Week 1 - Board Games: Pull up a chair and enjoy a game with new and old friends.
  • Week 2 - Family Volunteering: Help the library and give back to your community.*
  • Week 3 - Lego Brick Builders: Expand your creativity and imagination with LEGO! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you.
  • Week 4 - Crafternoon: Bring a craft you're working on or learn a new one with us.
  • Week 5 - Wild Card: If there's a 5th Thursday in the month, you're in for a surprise and lots of fun!

*Kids will earn up to 1 hour of community service by assembling craft kits, testing new projects for future programs & performing other tasks as needed. Please bring any necessary paperwork needed to log your volunteer hour. Hours will be signed off on in 15 minute increments.

Space is limited for this program. Customers will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | Life Skills | Games & Activities | Education & Learning | Community & Citizenship | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | gaming | family | bb-childrens | afterschool |

Southeast Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, Apr 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 03 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 41 State Road 436
LYNX Bus Link 51 Conway / Orlando International Airport

Two miles from the Orlando International Airport, Southeast Branch is located in the Terracotta Business Park. Included on the property are various terracotta statues of Chinese warriors and horses to enhance the name of the center. Within the business park are Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez, a Veteran’s Center, an EMT training center, other businesses and various fast food restaurants.

Upcoming events

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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
Basic English 1
Tue, Apr 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for ages 18 & up.
How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard
Tue, Apr 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard to navigate within the computer's interface. Practice using these two devices with hands-on exercises and online resources.
Basic English 2
Tue, Apr 28, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for ages 18 & up.
Learn How to Type
Tue, Apr 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.
Speaking Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases. Recommended for age 18 & up.
Bilingual Preschool Storytime: A Trip to the Library
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
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.
Family Play & Connect
Tue, Apr 28, 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Southeast - Ask at Desk
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.
Open Lab - Canva - en Español
Wed, Apr 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
En este laboratorio abierto guiado por el instructor podrás practicar la creación de contenido para redes sociales.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Apr 29, 10:15am - 10:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Apr 29, 10:45am - 11:10am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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.
Family Play & Connect
Wed, Apr 29, 11:15am - 12:00pm
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.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Apr 29, 11:15am - 11:40am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
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).
Open Lab - Canva - en Español (Práctica)
Wed, Apr 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practica lo que hiciste en la sesión de las 10:15am, usando Canva para hacer una tarjeta y con la ayuda de un Instructor.
Basic English 1
Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Basic English 2
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Canva Basics
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.
Practice Makes Perfect
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Taught by a certified ESOL instructor from the Adult Literacy League and focuses on developing various aspects of literacy.
Open Language Lab
Thu, Apr 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprende y practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada.
Toddler Sensory Playtime
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Encourage your child to explore their curiosity and creativity in this unstructured playtime. Caregivers are expected to participate with their child. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Open Language Lab (Practica)
Thu, Apr 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada. Asientos limitados.
Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Apr 30, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly for Beginners is designed to introduce learners to the basics of English grammar by focusing on the parts of speech, the organization of sentences, and vocabulary building.
Writing Clearly Intermediate
Thu, Apr 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.
The Art of Hieroglyphs
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Did you know Hieroglyphics have been found carved in temple walls and sarcophagi? Join us to learn about this beautiful Ancient Egyptian writing. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.
English Listening Skills
Sat, May 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Improve your English listening and comprehension skills. Intended for students with a basic understanding of English. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Sat, May 02, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.
Teen Volunteering: Southeast Teen Zine - Terracotta Times
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Southeast's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Open Language Lab
Mon, May 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprende y practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada.
Baby Storytime: Numbers
Mon, May 04, 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Baby Play & Connect
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Open Language Lab - (Practica)
Mon, May 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Practica vocabulario en inglés (ESOL) con un instructor, en este Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Guiado. No se requiere registración. Los asientos serán asignados en orden de llegada. Asientos limitados.
Microsoft PowerPoint Nivel 1 - (Español)
Mon, May 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
Aprenda conceptos de presentación y terminología. Aprenda a crear una presentación utilizando plantillas, texto y imágenes. Use herramientas de formato para mejorar la apariencia de su presentación.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Tue, May 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.
Basic English 1
Tue, May 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Basic English 2
Tue, May 05, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Open Lab - Microsoft Excel Level 1 (Practice) - Creating Spreadsheets
Tue, May 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southeast - Computer Lab
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.
Speaking Clearly Intermediate
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for Intermediate speakers designed to introduce learners to the rules of spelling and pronunciation of English words and phrases. Recommended ages 18 & up.
Crochet Club
Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 1
Have a great time mingling with other people while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Spanish Book Club - Las Madres (Esmeralda Santiago)
Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southeast - Meeting Room 2
Join us to discuss our book selection. Únete a nosotros para conversar sobre libros en español. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Preschool Chef: PB&J Sushi Rolls
Tue, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:10pm
Children's Area
Caregivers and little chefs will mix, measure, and create a tasty masterpiece together! Recommended for ages 3–5.
Family Play & Connect
Tue, May 05, 5:15pm - 5:45pm
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.
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