Homeschool Teen: Beginner's Crochet

Sewing - Quilted Heart Throw Pillow (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Practice beginner quilting techniques with this cozy throw pillow cover. This class will cover accurate cutting, piecing, quilting, and assembling the pillow case cover.

Registration is now closed

Snack Around the World: Africa

Fri, Feb 14, 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.

Crochet Level 1

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Art History

Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Explore and learn about art from all around the world; from ancient antiquities from history to today’s modern masterpieces! Recommended for adults.

Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Valentine's Day Shrinky Dink Bookmarks

Mon, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Design and create unique bookmarks inspired by love, hearts, and all things Valentine’s. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination! Recommended for teens and adults.

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Love Bugs

Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Use heart-shaped cut outs to create sweet little love bugs with your love bug! Bug-themed activities and stories will be included too. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

This event is full

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Feb 19, 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.

Book Bingo

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Join us for an afternoon with all of your favorite storybook characters with stories, snacks and bingo! Recommended for ages 6-12.

This event is full

Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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.

Embroidery - Natural Hair - Beginner Level

Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Celebrate Black History Month and the beauty and strength of natural hair with this embroidery piece! Beginners very welcome, we will be discussing basic stitches during this class.

Water Heroes vs the MESS!

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Join the fight to reduce the mess that is polluting our waters. Learn what to throw out, what to recycle, and ways to reduce your waste. Presented by the City of Ocoee. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Thu, Feb 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Use the Function Library to find the best fit for your project. Insert financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.

Microsoft Excel - Charts

Thu, Feb 20, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.

Sewing - Quilted Heart Throw Pillow (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Practice beginner quilting techniques with this cozy throw pillow cover. This class will cover accurate cutting, piecing, quilting, and assembling the pillow case cover.

Registration is now closed

Dungeons and Dragons at the Library!

Sat, Feb 22, 2:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Have you heard about D&D and want to see what it’s all about, or are an experienced player looking for a new party? Come join us on our adventure! For adults.

This event is full

Embroidery - Natural Hair - Beginner Level

Sat, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Celebrate Black History Month and the beauty and strength of natural hair with this embroidery piece! Beginners very welcome, we will be discussing basic stitches during this class.

This event is full

The Bleak Circle Horror Book Club

Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Do you delight in horror? Commune with like-minded souls at this horror book club. There is no assigned reading, just come ready to discuss whatever creepy books you've enjoyed lately.

Family Storytime

Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 2:25pm

West Oaks - Children's Area

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.

Finding Your Roots: Census Records

Mon, Feb 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week, dive into census records and discover how to use census data effectively to advance your family history research..

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Zora's Butterfly Garden

Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston and her history by learning about folklore through singing, talking, playing, writing and reading. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Character Mailbox

Wed, Feb 26, All day

Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. Our character this month is Peppa Pig!

Cuisine Corner Junior: Snacks 2 Go!

Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn how to mix up a delicious snacks for those summer road trips and long days by the water. Recommended for ages 6-12.

This event is full

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 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.

Crochet Tapestry Heart Coaster - Confident Beginner

Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Practice color changing and working from a graph in this beginner friendly class! We will be learning how to change colors to create an image in our work.

This event is full

TTRPG Academy: DIY Dicetray & Mini Painting

Thu, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Explore inexpensive ways to create your own dice rolling tray for D&D or other tabletop role-playing games. We will also learn simple techniques to paint miniature figures. For adults.

Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables

Thu, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools. Learn how to create and customize PivotTables and PivotCharts using Microsoft Excel.

Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Thu, Feb 27, 5:45pm - 6:45pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.

Social Worker @ the Library

Fri, Feb 28, 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 - Quilted Heart Throw Pillow (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Practice beginner quilting techniques with this cozy throw pillow cover. This class will cover accurate cutting, piecing, quilting, and assembling the pillow case cover.

Registration is now closed

Important Women in History

Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Sat, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Bring the family to celebrate women who have influenced the future by leaving their mark on the past! Recommended for families.

Air Dry Clay Crafts

Sun, Mar 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Create clay photo holders or trinket dishes that will make a great addition to the home decor. Recommended for adults.

Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Little Shamrock

Tue, Mar 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Follow the rainbow with your little lucky charms for an Irish feast of fun with stories, interactive stations and everything green. Recommended for toddlers.

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Mar 05, 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.

Spring Into Crafts

Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Drop in and celebrate spring with easy to make crafts! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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.

Hand Embroidery: Pin Cushion (3 Parts) - Beginner Level

Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Use basic embroidery stitches to create a custom pin cushion to hold all of your favorite pins and needles. Beginner friendly!

Web Design - HTML Level 1

Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Want to expand your skills? Learn how to layout Web pages using HTML5 tags. In this class, learn how to create a header, footer and different sections in a Web page.

Community Event: Ocoee Community Market

Thu, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Stop by the OCLS table and Story Walk at the monthly Ocoee Community Market

Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.

This event is full

Homeschool Teen Board Game Meetup

Fri, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Inviting all teen homeschoolers to play games, and socialize! Games will be provided or bring one to share! Recommended for teens.

Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets

Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

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.

Outreach Event: Story Time in the Garden - 2267 Hempel Ave Gotha, FL 34734

Sat, Mar 08, 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

Plant Clinic

Sat, Mar 08, 10:15am - 12:15pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

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.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Sat, Mar 08, 11:45am - 12:45pm

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.

Outreach Event: Teen Book Party - Teen Book Club

Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join the West Oaks Library at the Ocoee Book Rack for a Stress-Free Book Club. Come grab a free snack, drink, and talk about the book you are currently reading. - 125 W McKey St, Ocoee, FL 34761

Sewing - Puff Quilt (4 Parts) - Confident Beginner

Sat, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Also called a biscuit quilt, this super cozy, super fluffy project is sure to provide comfort for many years to come. We will be learning to cut fabric, make squares, and assemble a mini blanket.

This event is full

Community Event: Healthy West Orange Ocoee Block Party

Sat, Mar 08, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Stop by the OCLS table at the HWO: Ocoee Block Party to learn about family and wellness activities available at the library.

Lucky Charms No Sew Felt Pins

Sun, Mar 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Celebrate the season of luck with this fun, hands-on craft program! In this creative session, teens will design and make their own "Lucky Charm" felt pins—no sewing required! For teens.

American Girl Doll Etiquette Teatime

Mon, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn about some of your favorite American Girl pastimes and games, while enjoying a vintage craft! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Britain's Loyal Colonies Lost: The American Revolution in FL - With Dr. David Head at the American Revolution Experience

Mon, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

Join historian, author and lecturer of history at UCF Dr. David Head for a lecture, Q&A session and book signing to kick off the American Revolution Experience exhibition.

Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Ask at Desk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register

Busy Bees, Busy Blooms!

Tue, Mar 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Buzz around with the bees this spring! Learn about the importance of bees with stories, games, and crafts surrounding bees and flowers. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

West Oaks - Children's Area

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.

Women in Science

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Explore hands-on STEAM activities while learning about female inventors and scientists. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 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.

Hand Embroidery: Pin Cushion (3 Parts) - Beginner Level

Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Use basic embroidery stitches to create a custom pin cushion to hold all of your favorite pins and needles. Beginner friendly!

Web Design - HTML Level 2

Thu, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn basic Web design processes and terminology and how to create a simple Web page using HTML tags.

Sewing - Buttonholes and Buttons - Confident Beginner Level

Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Go beyond the basics with your sewing machine! Learn to stabilize and stitch machine buttonholes for a polished finish, then use your machine to attach buttons for the perfect project accent.

This event is full