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Lunar New Year Traditions

2025-02-01 13:00:00 2025-02-01 15:00:00 America/New_York Lunar New Year Traditions Explore the different cultural traditions associated with the Lunar New Year and find out what this lunar cycle might mean for you! Recommended for families. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Saturday, February 01
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-01 13:00:00 2025-02-01 15:00:00 America/New_York Lunar New Year Traditions Explore the different cultural traditions associated with the Lunar New Year and find out what this lunar cycle might mean for you! Recommended for families. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Explore the different cultural traditions associated with the Lunar New Year and find out what this lunar cycle might mean for you! Recommended for families.

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | bb-family |

Hiawassee Branch

Phone: 407-835/7323

Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed

About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 37 Pine Hills / Florida Mall

The Hiawassee Branch began as a bookmobile station in 1962 and was first known as the Pine Hills Library. In later moves the branch became the West Colonial branch and in March 2000, Hiawassee. In early 2010, the Hiawassee Branch moved to a new home near the corner of Hiawassee Road and West Colonial Drive in the Highland Lakes shopping plaza.

Upcoming events

Tue, Apr 22, 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.info/socialworker.

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 

Tue, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou Travay avèk diferan fèy kalkil, lyen selil nan yon fèy kalkil, avèk proteje yon fèy kalkil.

Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Dig into some dirt and plant something this spring. Recommended for adults.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Create a fun crochet project. Learn how to create a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stiches while stitching a coaster.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 23, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, Apr 24, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Look! Up in the Sky! In honor of Super Hero Day learn how to draw the Man of Steel. Recommended for adults.

Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Little ones can get creative in the kitchen as they mix and layer their own fruit nachos! Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full

Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Apran konsèp ak tèminoloji. Vini alèz avèk environman Microsoft Word epi itilize bazik fonksyon nan Microsoft Word pou ka Kreye yon dokiman. #Creole

Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Play bingo, win prizes, have fun! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Fri, Apr 25, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to create and customize forms and reports using data from tables and queries! You will also add a navigation menu using the Switchboard Manager.

Sat, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Experience flavors from across the world by sampling teas from an array of Arab countries. Recommended for adults.

Mon, Apr 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Hiawassee - 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 families.

Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one plays with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Learn knitting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a coaster. Techniques include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Cancelled
Tue, Apr 29, 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.info/socialworker.

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 

Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
That is some good cookin! Make easy and quick meals all in one pot.

Tue, Apr 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.

Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou sèvi avèk opsyon Atizay yo ak kijan pou aplike estil pou ka amelyore aparans yon dokiman. #Creole

Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kòman pou sèvi avèk opsyon Atizay yo ak kijan pou aplike estil Pou ka amelyore aparans yon dokiman.

Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Wed, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Explore new ways to use watercolors while creating a joyful piece of art for a rainy day. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Apr 30, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words.

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, May 01, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Start celebrating Star Wars Day early by learning how to draw Baby Yoda. Recommended for families.

Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Inspired by the ocean and Polynesian dance traditions. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann sou istwa a ak devlopman òdinatè a, kijan òdinatè-a fonksyone, pyès ki nan konpitè ak lojisyèl. #Creole

Fri, May 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Get ready to celebrate May the Fourth by learning and playing Kessel Sabacc! Recommended for adults.

Fri, May 02, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Mon, May 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Hiawassee - 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 families.

Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.

Mon, May 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Mon, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Tue, May 06, 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.

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 

Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Take your first steps into the world of computing. Discover the essential parts of and types of computers, as well as the basics of using a computer for the first time.

Tue, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.

Tue, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann Kòman pou pou itilize sourit ak klavye-a. nou fè ou fè pratik pou'w ka aprann deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #HCreole

Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Learn to prepare a simple meal with no cooking, baking, or microwaving required! Explore the traditional flavors of a Chinese cold dish and get a recipe to try at home. Recommended for adults.

Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Calling all young Jedi! Join us on an adventure into the science of electricity.  Recommended for children aged 6-12.

Wed, May 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Apran konsèp ak tèminoloji. Vini alèz avèk environman Microsoft Word epi itilize bazik fonksyon nan Microsoft Word pou ka Kreye yon dokiman. #Creole

Wed, May 07, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, May 08, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Create a beautiful crepe paper flower bouquet to gift to someone special. Recommended for adults.

Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

Fri, May 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Discover the history of Balinese shadow puppets and then create your own. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Fri, May 09, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Help out your local library! High school students will earn two hours of community service. For ages 13-18.

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard to navigate within the computer's interface. Practice using these two devices with hands-on exercises and online resources.

Sat, May 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills by using the Web-based TypingMaster program.

Sat, May 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Learn basic hand embroidery techniques as you stitch a unique design onto the cover of your very own gratitude journal. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Mon, May 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Hiawassee - 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 families.

Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.

Mon, May 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training 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.

Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Tue, May 13, 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.

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 

Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Tue, May 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training 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.

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann fondasyon òdinatè-a ak tèminoloji yo. Vinn alèz avèk senbòl ki nan ekran-an ak kòman pou deplase sourit la nan ekran-an. #Creole

Wed, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann tout konsèp ak tèminoloji entènèt la. Epi tou Vinn abitye avk ki jan pou navige sou entènèt la. #HCreole

Wed, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a look at scientists and inventors who've made us change the way we look at the world. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, May 14, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words.

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, May 15, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
That is some good cookin! Make easy and quick meals all in one pot. Recommended for families.

Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann teknik motè rechèch yo, pou- w ka jwenn egzakteman sa w-ap chèche sou entènèt la. #Creole

Fri, May 16, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Support your local community through volunteer projects! High school students will earn two hours of community service. For ages 13-18.

Sat, May 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn how to make Musubi, a snack that originated from Hawaii.  Recommended for ages 13-18. 

Mon, May 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Hiawassee - 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 families.

Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.

Mon, May 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Tue, May 20, 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.

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Enhance your document by adding elements like shapes, SmartArt, headers, and more. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Apran kòman pou plase men ou sou klavye-a avèk kòman pou ogmante vitès daktilograf ou. Nan klas sa ou ap itilize yon program ki rele TypingMaster sou entènèt.

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Looking to advance your crafting skills to the next level? Use traditional red envelopes to create a beautiful Chinese lantern you can take home. Recommended for adults.

Wed, May 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Nou montre ou kòman pou kreye yon kont imèl. Epi tou kòman pou voye, resevwa ak òganize imèl sou entènèt. #Creole

Wed, May 21, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and comprehension: We will go around the class and have students read an excerpt from a story, we will discuss it and look up the meaning of the words.

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.

Thu, May 22, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This program offers a comprehensive look at Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that provides healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families. Recommended for adults.

Thu, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.