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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 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Closed in observation of the Christmas holiday.)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Closed in observation of the Christmas holiday.)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 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

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.
Registration is now closed
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.
Registration is now closed
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
Let's Code an Ocean AI (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
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.
This event is full
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.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Search & Apply for Jobs
Tue, Jan 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Become familiar with popular job search websites and common questions asked on job applications. Learn how to use various Internet resources to search and apply for jobs.
Zora's Butterfly Garden
Wed, Jan 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston and her history by learning about folklore through singing, talking, playing, writing and reading. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Resume Writing
Wed, Jan 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Bring your resume to the top of the pile. Learn how to plan, create, and format a professional-looking resume using built-in templates in Microsoft Word and library resources.
Algodoo Sandbox (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Jan 15, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Have fun with physics! Simulate physics in the real world with Algodoo. Experiment with objects and see how they react to the forces of gravity and friction.
Backyard Birds of Prey
Wed, Jan 15, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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, Jan 16, 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.
Write Cover and Thank You Letters
Thu, Jan 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create a great first impression with a concise cover letter, and wrap up the job search process with an effective thank-you letter after your interview.
Craft and a Snack
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a craft and enjoy a small snack while creating! Recommended for toddlers ages 2-4.
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Sat, Jan 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Sat, Jan 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Embroidery - Simple Flowers - Beginner Level
Sat, Jan 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Create a fun embroidery project. Learn how to use stitches like the satin stitch, woven wheel, and back stitch to create a beautiful flower patch.
This event is full
D.I.Y Beaded Bookmarks
Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
A fun and creative class where patrons can create their own D.I.Y beaded bookmark. In this hands-on class, patrons will learn how to make their own colorful beaded bookmark. Recommended for adults.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Jan 21, 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 PowerPoint Level 1
Tue, Jan 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
Zora Zines
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn about Zora Neale Hurston and some of her nature-inspired folktale collections. Recommended for ages 9-12.
Code with ScratchJr (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Jan 22, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Animate stories with code. Create custom characters and backgrounds, then write programs to bring your stories to life with motion & sound. Learn the basics of computer science with the ScratchJr app.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Homeschool Makerspace Meetup
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Thu, Jan 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.
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