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Toddler Carnival
2024-11-12 11:00:00 2024-11-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Toddler Carnival Come one, come all! Step right up with your little one to enjoy magnificent carnival games and a festive themed story. Recommended for ages 18-36 months. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Tuesday, November 12
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-12 11:00:00 2024-11-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Toddler Carnival Come one, come all! Step right up with your little one to enjoy magnificent carnival games and a festive themed story. Recommended for ages 18-36 months. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Come one, come all! Step right up with your little one to enjoy magnificent carnival games and a festive themed story. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Games & Activities | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | bb-early-learning-toddler |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Oct 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 125 Silver Star Rd.
LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden

The construction of the West Oaks Branch was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Genealogy Center Blog

Learn about the Genealogy Collection!

Upcoming events

Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
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.
Under the Foliage
Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Explore fall in Florida and discover the world hidden under the fallen leaves. Learn about plants and animals that live in the foliage through games and crafts. Recommended for ages 6-8.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 
Storybook Fun
Thu, Nov 07, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Nov 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
Tiny Basket Weaving - Rope, Pine Needles, and Fabric!
Thu, Nov 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Celebrate the harvest season by learning the basics of basket weaving in our tiny basket weaving series! Recommended for confident fiber artists looking to expand their skill set.
This event is full
How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard
Thu, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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.
Learn How to Type
Thu, Nov 07, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.
Outreach Event: Story Time in the Garden
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join the West Oaks Library as we read a story and complete a craft in the beautiful and historic Nehrling Gardens. 2267 Hempel Ave Gotha, FL 34734
Cancelled
Plant Clinic
Sat, Nov 09, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.
Outreach Event: Teen Book Club
Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens age 13-18, join the West Oaks Library at Ocoee Book Rack for a Stress-Free Book Club. – 125 W McKey St, Ocoee, FL 34761
Lord of the Rings Party!
Sat, Nov 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Calling all hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, and humans! Join us as we celebrate the LOTR film trilogy with themed snacks, trivia, and activities. Costumes encouraged. Recommended for adults.
Book Page Ornaments
Sun, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Book lovers, create unique, vintage-inspired ornaments for your holiday decor. All supplies will be provided. Recommended for adults.
Homeschool Science: Fungus Among Us - Part One
Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
It's the season of leftovers! In this two-part series we'll explore why food safety is so important and study the fungus friends on food! Recommended for ages 6-17.
Toddler Carnival
Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Come one, come all! Step right up with your little one to enjoy magnificent carnival games and a festive themed story. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Florida Native History with Jim Sawgrass
Tue, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Back of Branch
This Native American Heritage Month, take a step back in time to learn about Florida's Indigenous history.
Basic English 1
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Basic English 2
Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
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.
Indigenous Tales
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, learn about the indigenous people of North America. Appreciate their cultures through stories, songs, games & crafts. Recommended for ages 6-8.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 
Storybook Fun
Thu, Nov 14, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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 14, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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 14, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Nov 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
Tiny Basket Weaving - Rope, Pine Needles, and Fabric!
Thu, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Celebrate the harvest season by learning the basics of basket weaving in our tiny basket weaving series! Recommended for confident fiber artists looking to expand their skill set.
This event is full
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Thu, Nov 14, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Sewing - Easy Placemats - Beginner Level
Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Get ready for your next dinner party with your very own placemats! We will be using straight stitching and turning out techniques with batting.
This event is full
7 Steps to a Successful Query Letter (MadLibs Edition) - presented by Florida SCBWI
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Join Literary Agent Saritza Hernandez as she engages writers with her unique process to assist them in creating great query letters to help hook an agent for their current and future projects.
Dungeons and Dragons at the Library!
Sat, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Have you heard about D&D and want to see what it’s all about? Are you an experienced player looking for a new party? Join us at the West Oaks Library where every event is a new adventure!
This event is full
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Sat, Nov 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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.
Altered Books
Sun, Nov 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Junk journal, scrapbook, diary? Bring your imagination and discover the possibilities of altered books with instructor Kathy Boyle. Recommended for adults. Registration required.
This event is full
Homeschool Science: Fungus Among Us - Part Two
Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
It's the season of leftovers! In this two-part series we'll explore why food safety is so important and study the fungus friends on food! Recommended for ages 6-17.
Little Paleontologist
Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Dig into the discovery of dinosaur fossils and bones! Children will participate in a variety of hands-on activities and crafts based on excavating dinosaurs. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Basic English 1
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Basic English 2
Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
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.
Appreciation Stations
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Show your appreciation for family, friends, teachers, your community, and whatever else you may be thankful for with craft and activity stations full of kindness! Recommended for ages 6-8.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 
Storybook Fun
Thu, Nov 21, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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 21, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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 21, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Nov 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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.
Tiny Basket Weaving - Rope, Pine Needles, and Fabric!
Thu, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Celebrate the harvest season by learning the basics of basket weaving in our tiny basket weaving series! Recommended for confident fiber artists looking to expand their skill set.
This event is full
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Thu, Nov 21, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Social Worker @ the Library
Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to assist customers with social and government services on the 4th Friday of the month. Walk-in appointments are available on a first come first service basis.
Sewing - Casserole Carrier - Confident Beginner
Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
A casserole carrier is practical when visiting relatives or friends and bringing some homemade food with you. Learn simple quilting and create loops and straps. Students are required to bring fabric.
This event is full
Homeschool Teen Board Game Meetup
Fri, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Inviting all teen homeschoolers to play games, socialize, and share resources. Games will be provided or bring one to share! Recommended for ages 13-17.
Tea Social Hour: Dark Academia
Sat, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Enjoy an afternoon of intrigue with tea, snacks, and crafts all themed around the dark academia aesthetic. Recommended for adults.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Sat, Nov 23, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.
Family Storytime
Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.
Homeschool Art: Julie Flett
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Learn about Julie Flett, a Cree-Metis author and illustrator, whose art champions intergenerational bonds. Then create artwork reflecting your family. Recommended for ages 6-17.
Little Chef: Pumpkin Patch
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Create your own pumpkin patch from pudding, cookies and more sweet treats! Adult participation is required. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
This event is full
Basic English 1
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Basic English 2
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
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.
Snack Around the World: Thailand
Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we'll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Improve reading/writing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension for English speaking adults who are beginning-intermediate level emerging readers. Class focuses primarily on reading & writing skills. 
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