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Independent Reading Time
2025-02-02 16:30:00 2025-02-02 17:30:00 America/New_York Independent Reading Time A throwback to days when your favorite time of the day was spent reading. Bring a book for a brief meet and greet before joining other bibliophiles for silent book club. For ages 18+ Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Sunday, February 02
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-02 16:30:00 2025-02-02 17:30:00 America/New_York Independent Reading Time A throwback to days when your favorite time of the day was spent reading. Bring a book for a brief meet and greet before joining other bibliophiles for silent book club. For ages 18+ Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

A throwback to days when your favorite time of the day was spent reading. Bring a book for a brief meet and greet before joining other bibliophiles for silent book club. For ages 18+

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | bb-library-events |

Alafaya Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, May 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 10 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

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Alafaya Branch has a long history of providing library services to the East Orange County community. The branch originally opened in 1965 as the Azalea Park branch, situated on Lake Barton Road. From the 1970s through the 1990s the branch provided library services from shopping center locations. Ground was broken in January 1999 for a new branch, designed to be the prototype branch for future Orange County Library System branches. Opened on February 1, 2000, Alafaya Branch was funded by a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Upcoming events

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Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
Thu, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
Homeschool Junior: Science
Thu, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Catch 'Em All Camp
Thu, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
You can be the very best Pokémon trainer in this three-part camp. Learn the rules and test your skill in battles with your fellow trainers! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Alafaya Book Club
Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
The Alafaya Book Club's May selection is "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Social Worker @ the Library
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, May 08, 10:15am - 10:40am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, May 08, 10:45am - 11:05am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, May 08, 11:15am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
Baby Play & Connect
Fri, May 08, 11:45am - 12:20pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Microsoft Excel - Charts
Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Catch 'Em All Camp
Fri, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
You can be the very best Pokémon trainer in this three-part camp. Learn the rules and test your skill in battles with your fellow trainers! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Family Fun: Chalk Art
Sat, May 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Come make chalk art. Recommended for families.
Basic English 2
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Scratch Programming
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create a game using Scratch, a programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
English Conversation Hour
Sat, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
MakeCode Arcade: Code a Game
Sat, May 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn how to code and create a shark attack game with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures
Sun, May 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Line Dancing - Heart Heathy
Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learn to line dance! We will learn steps, dance terms and how to stylize your dance to different kinds of music. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures
Sun, May 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
Baby Storytime: Numbers
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Art with Microsoft Paint - Senior Skills
Mon, May 11, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Unleash your creativity with Microsoft Paint. Dive into the colorful world of digital art. Learn how to bring your ideas to life using simple tools, bold colors, and cool techniques.
Make Custom Paper Airplanes
Mon, May 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Design your own paper airplane with graphics and text using Microsoft Publisher. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
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.
Preschool Storytime: When I Grow Up
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Code with Rodocodo
Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Explore coding concepts while gaming! Learn about sequencing, debugging, looping, and more by completing coding puzzles with Rodocodo. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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LEGO® Club
Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Artsy Toddler
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Discover colors, textures, and materials through stories, songs, and creative art activities. Recommended for ages 18–36 months. Registration required.
iPad - Camera
Wed, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Never miss out on capturing a memory with your iPad. Learn about the camera options and modes and how to use them to take amazing photos. Perform simple edits to clean up your images.
Be Safe Online
Wed, May 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Fiber Arts Junior: Kumihimo Bracelets
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Explore Kumihimo, the Japanese art of braiding unique cords. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
Thu, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.
Homeschool Junior: History I.M. Pei
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Catch 'Em All Camp
Thu, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
You can be the very best Pokémon trainer in this three-part camp. Learn the rules and test your skill in battles with your fellow trainers! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
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