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Navigate Your Way to Success

Finding Volunteer Opportunities

2025-01-11 13:00:00 2025-01-11 14:00:00 America/New_York Navigate Your Way to Success Learn how to locate volunteer and internship opportunities to enhance your college application. Recommended for ages 13-18. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Saturday, January 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-11 13:00:00 2025-01-11 14:00:00 America/New_York Navigate Your Way to Success Learn how to locate volunteer and internship opportunities to enhance your college application. Recommended for ages 13-18. Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Eatonville Branch

Eatonville - Meeting Room

Learn how to locate volunteer and internship opportunities to enhance your college application. Recommended for ages 13-18.

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

This month, they will learn various ways to find volunteer and internship opportunities to gain personal and professional experience and help strengthen their college applications. 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 | Health & Wellness | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | bb-teen |

Eatonville Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
(Closed in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.)
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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

Community Event: Thrive Together Health & Wealth 2025 - Eatonville Neighborhood Center for Families
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Event hosted by Eatonville NCF to encourage the community to thrive in 2025.
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.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Wed, Jan 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
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.
This event is full
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.
Citizenship Inspired
Mon, Jan 27, 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 28, 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.
Email Level 1 - Create an Account
Tue, Jan 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.
Email Level 2 - Manage Your Account
Wed, Jan 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.
Bring Your Art to Life with AR (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Fill in a magic coloring page and watch your picture come to life. Use an awesome app called Quiver to interact with the page and even play games using a smart device - that's augmented reality!
Year of the Snake - Celebrating Chinese New Year
Wed, Jan 29, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
2025 is the year of the snake! Join us to ring in the new year by setting goals, engaging in themed crafts, and learning about the Chinese zodiac! Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Thu, Jan 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Meet the Author Jerry Craft - ZORA! Festival Education Day 2025
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Dive into the art of storytelling with Jerry Craft, award-winning and bestselling graphic novelist of the "New Kid" series. Recommended for families with children ages 8 and up.
Citizenship Inspired
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 04, 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 Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Tue, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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.
Did the Groundhog See it's Shadow?
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Did the groundhog see its shadow? What does that mean? Join us for a belated celebration of this unique holiday and learn about the science behind this annual phenomenon! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Homeschool Discovery
Wed, Feb 05, 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 Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Wed, Feb 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
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.
Social Worker @ the Library
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Thu, Feb 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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.
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Reboot Boutique - With J. Machell of Tailored Looks
Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
It’s time to add to your closet with new-to-you pieces. Join us on the first Thursday of every month for a free shopping experience with gently used clothing.
Code with the Foos (Ages 7-9)
Fri, Feb 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Solve problems for our heroes with code! Join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build your way to the finish.
Teen Volunteering
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits and doing various tasks for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
This event is full
Teen Art Adventures: Rolled Paper Crafts
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Recycle and rediscover all the amazing things you can make with rolled paper. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Citizenship Inspired
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 11, 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.
Bee My Valentine - Celebrate Valentine's Day
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
The buzz is all about Valentine's Day. Come and join us for Valentine's stories, crafts and fun! Recommended for upper and lower elementary.
Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Wed, Feb 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Cuisine Corner Junior: Cupid in a Cup
Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Love is in the air... and in a cup! Join us to create Valentine's Day themed dessert cups, blending sweet treats with a sprinkle of Cupid's magic! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Legal Learning Workshop: Fair Housing
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn about the protections against housing discrimination, what to do if you are the victim, and how this all affects the lending process.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 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.
Video Conferencing Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Thu, Feb 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.
Blood Pressure Monitor Checkout Program - American Heart Association & HCA Florida Healthcare
Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn a simple and efficient way to monitor your blood pressure at home, view diagrams on how to check your blood pressure accurately, access logs to track monitor readings, and more!
Valentines Day Craft and Snack
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a Valentine's Day inspired craft and enjoy a small snack while creating. Recommended for ages 2-5.
Crochet Level 1
Sat, Feb 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
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.
This event is full
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