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Monster Smash, Halloween Bash!

2024-10-16 16:00:00 2024-10-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Monster Smash, Halloween Bash! Wear your costume and join us for ghoulish games, creepy crafts and spooky stories...if you dare! Recommended for families. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Children's Area

Wednesday, October 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 16:00:00 2024-10-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Monster Smash, Halloween Bash! Wear your costume and join us for ghoulish games, creepy crafts and spooky stories...if you dare! Recommended for families. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Children's Area

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Children's Area

Wear your costume and join us for ghoulish games, creepy crafts and spooky stories...if you dare! Recommended for families.

 Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Families |

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

TAGS: | halloween | bb-childrens |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, Nov 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 1:00PM to 6:00PM

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Registration is now closed

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.
Registration is now closed

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.
Registration is now closed

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Registration is now closed

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

Sat, Nov 30, All day
Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. Our character of the month is the book character you are most thankful for!

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Assemble a winter treat in a jar! Layer festive cake, sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles to make a delicious gift! Adult participation required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 03, 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.

Tue, Dec 03, 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.

Wed, Dec 04, 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.

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Do you want to build a snowman? Come pour, mix and taste a dip that will melt in your mouth this winter. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Dec 04, 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. 

Thu, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Children's Area
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.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Children's Area
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.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Children's Area
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.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Children's Area
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.

Thu, Dec 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Thu, Dec 05, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
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.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a festive decoration using a combination of machine and hand sewing techniques. Perfect for beginners!

Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Join this info session with Q&A for an overview of City Year's mission and the role of tutors and mentors. Registration required.Register

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a festive decoration using a combination of machine and hand sewing techniques. Perfect for beginners!
This event is full

Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Ice skaters make gliding across the ice look easy! Learn to skate across the floor while staying toasty inside with some hot cocoa. Recommended for families.

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Bring the best of the outdoors indoors with these rustic, sliced wood ornaments! All supplies will be provided. For adults.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The winter is dark, but your greeting cards don't have to be! Create a card inspired by stained glass mosaics. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
You may have moved on from Harry Potter but you still remember the Sorcerer's Stone! Everyone is welcome to wear their house colors and test their Hogwarts knowledge at this magical trivia night.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Discover the season of cold with your baby. Stories, songs, and rhymes will introduce your baby to all things cold. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 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. 

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
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.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn to perform basic maintenance on a sewing machine to keep it in happy working order! We will discuss dusting, oiling, and changing needles.

Fri, Dec 13, 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! For teens.

Sat, Dec 14, 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

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Create a beautiful shawl to keep you warm through a change of seasons. Learn a new repeating pattern that can grow your shawl to any desired size.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Embrace the beauty of winter with a creative twist! Join us for a delightful afternoon of canvas painting, guided by an instructor. All materials will be provided. Recommended for adults.
This event is full