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Centerpiece Showcase

Part of March Down the Aisle
2025-03-13 17:30:00 2025-03-13 18:30:00 America/New_York Centerpiece Showcase See lots of different budget options for table centerpieces, try your hand at making your own, and win one to take home! This event is for adults. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Thursday, March 13
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-13 17:30:00 2025-03-13 18:30:00 America/New_York Centerpiece Showcase See lots of different budget options for table centerpieces, try your hand at making your own, and win one to take home! This event is for adults. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

See lots of different budget options for table centerpieces, try your hand at making your own, and win one to take home! This event is for adults.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | bb-library-events |

Alafaya Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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Toddler Play & Connect: Bubble Playtime
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
iPad - Basics
Wed, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Get up and running with your new iPad. Learn how to navigate an iPad using gestures, install and organize apps, modify general, privacy, security settings and more.
Design Characters using Tynker
Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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District 10 Office Hours - Representative Frost
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Flex Space
An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
Masterpiece Junior: Book Binding
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Computer 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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