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Book Buddies
2025-03-17 17:30:00 2025-03-17 18:30:00 America/New_York Book Buddies Speed-Date with a book to discover new reads and make book-loving friends. Be prepared to share a recent read in one minute and find your next book for your TBR pile. For ages 18+ Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Monday, March 17
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-17 17:30:00 2025-03-17 18:30:00 America/New_York Book Buddies Speed-Date with a book to discover new reads and make book-loving friends. Be prepared to share a recent read in one minute and find your next book for your TBR pile. For ages 18+ Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Speed-Date with a book to discover new reads and make book-loving friends. Be prepared to share a recent read in one minute and find your next book for your TBR pile. For ages 18+

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | bb-library-events |

Alafaya Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, Apr 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 03 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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Preschool STEAM: Water Cycle
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Exploration meets early learning in this hands-on STEAM program for curious preschoolers. Recommended for ages 3–5.
This event is full
iPad - Productivity
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Get organized with your iPad. Learn to create and edit events, reminders, lists and notes with Calendar, Reminders and Notes apps.
Code with SpriteBox
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Play a unique platforming game that combines exploration and coding puzzles. Learn sequencing, parameters, debugging and looping with SpriteBox. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
LEGO® Club
Tue, Apr 28, 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.
This event is full
Preschool Stories and Stretches: Move and Play
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Preschoolers will wiggle and stretch to stories, songs, and rhymes, focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Build Your Typing Skill - Senior Skills
Wed, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills. Practice techniques using the typing.com website.
Chess Basics with lichess.org
Wed, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Design Minis for Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Bring your Dungeons & Dragons character to life in 3D with Hero Forge! Recommended for adults.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
Thu, Apr 30, 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.
Learn to Use a Microscope
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
There’s a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and view the world around us through a different lens. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, May 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 - Formulas & Functions
Fri, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - Computer 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.
Crochet A Hairclip
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learn the basics of how to crochet a flower hairclip. Designed for confident and intermediate levels. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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Digital Sculpting
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use ZbrushCoreMini and the intuitive brushes and tools to create amazing artwork. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Social Worker @ the Library
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Family Fun: Ballet
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Learn introductory and foundational movements and steps of ballet for any age. Recommended for families.
Basic English 2
Sat, May 02, 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.
Blender Fundamentals
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create a Robotic Hand and learn to navigate Blender's workspace, manipulate 3D objects, and the 3D content creation pipeline. Recommended for ages 13-18.
English Conversation Hour
Sat, May 02, 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.
World Design using Roblox
Sat, May 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create a world for your Roblox games. Learn to use pre-designed and custom elements to build your world from scratch with Roblox Studio. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Puzzle Swap
Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Finished with an old puzzle and looking for something new? Stop by and swap an old puzzle for a new-to-you one. Please bring at least one complete puzzle for adults. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Teen Volunteering: Orange Slice
Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Alafaya's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
Family Fun: Game Time
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Ask at Desk
Come play board games and card games with family and friends. Recommended for families.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, May 04, 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.
Florida Children's Museum - Mobile Museum Library Program - Sponsored by Orlando Health
Mon, May 04, 10:15am - 11:45am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Drop in during this 90-minute timeframe to hear stories, explore art, use your senses and play through hands-on fun! Designed for preschoolers and their caregivers, with children under 3 also welcome.
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Computer 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.
Build Your Typing Skill - Senior Skills
Mon, May 04, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills. Practice techniques using the typing.com website.
Learn to Use a Microscope
Mon, May 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
There's a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and view the world around us through a different lens. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer 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.
Preschool Stories & Stretches: Counting Breath
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Preschoolers will wiggle and stretch to stories, songs, and rhymes, focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Bring Your Art to Life with AR
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Color a magic page, then use the Quiver app to bring it to life with games and augmented reality. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
LEGO® Club
Tue, May 05, 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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