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Batty for Halloween
2024-10-02 11:00:00 2024-10-02 11:45:00 America/New_York Batty for Halloween Learn about the secret life of bats in this program about the behaviors of bats through books, riddles, and a craft. Recommended for ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Wednesday, October 02
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 11:00:00 2024-10-02 11:45:00 America/New_York Batty for Halloween Learn about the secret life of bats in this program about the behaviors of bats through books, riddles, and a craft. Recommended for ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Southwest Branch

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Learn about the secret life of bats in this program about the behaviors of bats through books, riddles, and a craft. Recommended for ages 18-36 months with a caregiver.

Read, write, talk, sing and play in this storytime where we will learn about what bats eat,
where they live, and how they communicate.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | halloween | bb-early-learning-toddler |

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
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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

Nature Walk Book Club - The Great Divide
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
Mother Goose on the Loose
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
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
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
Homeschool Meetup - Halloween Escape Room
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
Gather and Unwind - Fiber Arts Meetup
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
Mindful Start Family Yoga
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.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
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.
Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
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.
Autumn Apples
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.
Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
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.
Southwest LEGO® Club
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.
Storytime Craft
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.
Microsoft Excel - Practice Session
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.
Storybook Fun
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.
Toddler Time
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.
Tiny Tales
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.
Web Design - CSS Level 3
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.
Southwest Book Club: - Solito: A Memoir
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+
Macramé a Pumpkin Wrap - Beginner Level
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.
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
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+
Family Fiber Arts: Festive Fall Garland
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.
Podcast Listening Club: Social Class Reflections - Like Book Club, but for Podcasts
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
Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs
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.
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
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+
Outreach Event: Storytime at Bill Frederick Park
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.
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
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+
Outreach Event: Storytime at Bill Frederick Park
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.
Design with Canva:Create and Edit Videos - Videos
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.
Storytime Craft
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.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
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.
Storybook Fun
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.
Toddler Time
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.
Tiny Tales
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.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
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.
Macramé a Circle Coaster - Beginner Level
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!
Growing Up WILD: First Impressions
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.
Y Read: Book Read Aloud
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+
Sewing - Patterns and Fabric - Beginner Level
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
Nature Walk Book Club: - North Woods
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+
Mother Goose on the Loose - Turkeys
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.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
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.
Homeschool Meetup: Scratchboard Art
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.
Knit a French Beret (2-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series
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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
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.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Rosemary (Beginner Level)
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.
Turkey Tots
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.
Design with Canva:Create and Edit Presentations - Presentations
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.
Southwest LEGO® Club
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.
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