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African American Collage Art

Celebrate Black History

2025-02-06 16:00:00 2025-02-06 17:00:00 America/New_York African American Collage Art Study the works of famous African American artists like Romare Bearden then recreate art in the same style. Recommended for families. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 06
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-06 16:00:00 2025-02-06 17:00:00 America/New_York African American Collage Art Study the works of famous African American artists like Romare Bearden then recreate art in the same style. Recommended for families. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Study the works of famous African American artists like Romare Bearden then recreate art in the same style. Recommended for families.

You can use many different mediums to create collages. Children and families will use scissors, glue, and paint during our program.

Hiawassee Branch

Phone: 407-835/7323

Hours
Mon, Mar 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 09 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

Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Hip hop into some awesome beats! Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

Fri, Mar 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
It's somebody's birthday, You can count on that, The man who created, The Cat in the Hat.

Fri, Mar 07, 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, Mar 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Twist and turn ordinary balloons into a beautiful rose! Recommended for families.

Mon, Mar 10, 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 ages 0-5.

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

Mon, Mar 10, 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, Mar 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.info/socialworker.

Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Tue, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Create colorful 3D flower sculptures inspired by Yayoi Kusama!

Tue, Mar 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann tout konsèp ak tèminoloji entènèt la. Epi tou Vinn abitye avk ki jan pou navige sou entènèt la. #HCreole

Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Discover the rich history of female friendships, share your own stories, and create a unique bracelet to represent the important people in your life. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Wed, Mar 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann teknik motè rechèch yo, pou- w ka jwenn egzakteman sa w-ap chèche sou entènèt la. #Creole

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Basic hand sewing skills are essential skills needed in everyday life. Learn the basic techniques to get started, including how to make a quilter's knot, thread a needle and sew a running stitch.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Let your culinary creativity bloom by creating flowers that are beautiful to look at and delicious to eat! Recommended for families.

Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Crush and layer ingredients to make one of Florida’s famous treats! This no-bake layered dessert allows your little one to explore new textures and flavors that will make their taste buds jump!
This event is full

Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Fri, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 15, 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, Mar 15, 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.
This event is full

Sat, Mar 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Sat, Mar 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Grab a brush, mellow out and paint some happy, little trees the Bob Ross way! Remember, there are no mistakes, only happy accidents! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Sat, Mar 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Do you want a garden but don’t have supplies to make it happen? Upcycle it! Watch your plants thrive in a recycled home! Recommended for ages 13-18.

Mon, Mar 17, 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 ages 0-5.

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Start knitting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a coaster for your favorite mug. Techniques include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off.

Mon, Mar 17, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Receive information on how to live a better and healthier life. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.

Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.

Tue, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn about Maria Sibylla Merian, a pioneering artist of flora and fauna. Then create your own botanical watercolor. Recommended for families.

Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann teknik motè rechèch yo, pou- w ka jwenn egzakteman sa w-ap chèche sou entènèt la. #Creole

Wed, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou fè resvasyon avyon, machine ak otèl sou entènèt. This class is taught in Haitian Creole.

Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Help King Kong rebuild skyscrapers! Join us to learn concepts of engineering and conduct experiments. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
In honor of women's history month, learn about Emily Warren Roebling, the woman who helped complete the Brooklyn Bridge. Recommended for ages 6 and up. 

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Explore the secret life of insects through stories, songs, and interactive learning stations that will inspire a love of nature. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Nou montre ou kòman pou kreye yon kont imèl. Epi tou kòman pou voye, resevwa ak òganize imèl sou entènèt. #Creole

Fri, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Support your local community through volunteer projects! High school students will earn two hours of community service. Ages 13-18.

Sat, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Let's get crafty together and make a rustic spring wreath to celebrate the arrival of spring. Registration recommended. For adults.

Sat, Mar 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Embrace the spirit of spring by designing a jar to showcase the vibrant flowers of the season. Recommended for ages 13-18.

Mon, Mar 24, 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 ages 0-5.

Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Mar 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.

Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Celebrate incredible women and their contributions to our world with charms!

Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Tue, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Through hands-on activities, children will learn about animal pairs and classify them according to the three major forms of symbiotic relationships. Recommended for ages 6 -12.

Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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

Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Discover simple tips and tricks to recognize fake visuals, boost your digital skills, and stay safe in the online world.

Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou sèvi avèk opsyon Atizay yo ak kijan pou aplike estil pou ka amelyore aparans yon dokiman. #Creole

Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
That is some good cookin! Make easy and quick meals all in one pot.

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 28, 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.

Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, no-bake cookie recipe. Recommended for ages 13 to 18.

Fri, Mar 28, 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, Mar 29, 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, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Is there anything you can't build with LEGOs? Let's find out! Recommended for families.

Sat, Mar 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Mon, Mar 31, 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 ages 0-5.

Mon, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Mar 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.

Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere to allow your imagination to create art. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Mon, Mar 31, 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, Apr 01, 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 01, 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 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people and play for your chance to win fun prizes! Designed for seniors.

Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Explore music with bells and interactive activities. This program is designed for homeschool kids ages 6-12.

Wed, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Celebrate Arab American 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, Apr 02, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
In honor of the Minecraft Movie, come make perler bead keychains of your favorite character and animals from the game.Recommended for families with children ages 6 and up.

Thu, Apr 03, 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 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Stomp like elephants, roar like lions, and grow tall like trees as we dance in celebration of Earth Day and all things wild! Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Apr 04, 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 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Let's get crafty together and create a needle felted frog. Registration recommended. For adults.