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Navigate Your Way to Success

College Admissions Essay
2024-11-16 13:00:00 2024-11-16 14:00:00 America/New_York Navigate Your Way to Success Make your college application shine by learning resources that can help you write your best personal essay. Recommended for ages 13-18. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Saturday, November 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 13:00:00 2024-11-16 14:00:00 America/New_York Navigate Your Way to Success Make your college application shine by learning resources that can help you write your best personal essay. Recommended for ages 13-18. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Eatonville Branch

Eatonville - Meeting Room

Make your college application shine by learning resources that can help you write your best personal essay. Recommended for ages 13-18.

In this workshop series, attendees will be able to use library materials to best prepare for the college admissions process.  

This month, attendees will learn what is expected in a college admissions essay and resources that can help them best express themselves. An Orange County Library regular, property owner, or fee card in good standing is required to use some of the resources.  

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | bb-teen |

Eatonville Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Dec 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 1 N.Orange Ave. / Altamonte Mall
LYNX Bus Link 9 N. Orange Ave. / Rosemont

The Eatonville Library is located in the Town of Eatonville's Zora Neale Hurston Square. Eatonville is known as the oldest incorporated African American municipality in the United States.

The Eatonville Branch is a children's library featuring material and programming for children through the sixth grade. The branch serves the residents that make up the four residential quadrants of Eatonville - Calhoun, Catalina Park, Eaton Pointe, and Lake Lovely Estates. The collection, programs, and services are also available to all Orange County residents including residents of the City of Maitland and Winter Park through reciprocal borrowing.

Upcoming events

Teen Volunteering
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits and assisting with various tasks for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Registration is now closed
Going Vintage
Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From Bell-bottoms to The Beatles, Go-go wild as we travel back to the ‘60s! Recommended for ages 11-18.
Registration is now closed
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Tue, Dec 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Wed, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.
Let's Code an Ocean AI (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Dec 18, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Machines can learn just like us! Explore the ocean while learning how machines can see patterns and predict outcomes.
Backyard Birds of Prey
Wed, Dec 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Meet and learn about the Birds of Prey that can be found in your own backyard! Recommended for ages 6-12. In partnership with Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Dec 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Winter Craft and a Snack
Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a winter-inspired craft and enjoy a small snack while creating. Recommended for ages 2-4.
Introduction to Computers
Sat, Dec 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Take your first steps into the world of computing. Discover the essential parts of and types of computers, as well as the basics of using a computer for the first time.
How to Use the Mouse & Keyboard
Sat, Dec 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
Embroidery Level 1 - Beginner Level
Sat, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Start hand embroidery today. Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to create running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.
This event is full
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Dec 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.
Homeschool Makerspace Meetup
Thu, Dec 26, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Welcome to our homeschool Maker Workshop series! Discover DIY fidgets, homemade ChapStick, & the joy of crafting everyday items. Learn skills and embrace the art of making! Recommended for families.
Virtual Garden Planners
Thu, Dec 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Get ready for a beautiful and productive garden. Use virtual garden planners to map out plantings, paths and buildings to create your ideal outdoor space.
Animate Cars with Algodoo (Ages 10-12)
Fri, Dec 27, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with interactive cars and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
Social Worker @ the Library
Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to assist customers with social and government services on the 1st Thursday of the month. Walk-in appointments are available on a first come first service basis.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Jan 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Design with Canva - Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Thu, Jan 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Sat, Jan 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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
Sat, Jan 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Embroidery Level 2 - Beginner Level
Sat, Jan 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Add to your stitch repertoire. Learn how to create French knots, chain stitches and satin stitches, while practicing the running and back stitches.
Citizenship Inspired
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
During this program series, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft Publisher Level 1
Tue, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn publication concepts and terminology. Become familiar with the environment and explore pre-defined templates, formatting options and adding business information.
Happy Birthday, Zora! - Celebration Crafts
Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Join us for open crafting to celebrate Zora Neale Hurston's Birthday! Bring your creativity! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Homeschool Discovery
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Discover the world around us through STEM, geography, the Arts, culture, history, literature, and library-aligned themes with hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Publisher Level 2
Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn how to work with master pages, headers and footers, and how to customize your publications. Recommended Audience: Adult
Legal Learning Workshop: Homeownership
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Explore the home buying process. In this workshop Community Legal Services will provide a pre-purchase overview regarding the preparation, readiness, and qualifications for homeownership.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
I Have a Dream
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Celebrate the life and dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr. by making crafts inspired by your own dreams, the importance of peace and togetherness. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
Code with Lightbot (Ages 10-12)
Fri, Jan 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions.
Teen Volunteering
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Navigate Your Way to Success - Finding Volunteer Opportunities
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn how to locate volunteer and internship opportunities to enhance your college application. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Citizenship Inspired
Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
During this program series, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
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