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Peter Rabbit’s Garden Party

2025-05-20 11:00:00 2025-05-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Peter Rabbit’s Garden Party Peter Rabbit loves Mr. McGregor’s garden and you will too at this wonderful garden party. Hop into the library for stories, crafts and a bunny good time! Recommended for ages 3-5. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Tuesday, May 20
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-20 11:00:00 2025-05-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Peter Rabbit’s Garden Party Peter Rabbit loves Mr. McGregor’s garden and you will too at this wonderful garden party. Hop into the library for stories, crafts and a bunny good time! Recommended for ages 3-5. West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center - West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Peter Rabbit loves Mr. McGregor’s garden and you will too at this wonderful garden party. Hop into the library for stories, crafts and a bunny good time! Recommended for ages 3-5.

Registration recommended.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | preschool | bb-early-learning-preschool |

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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LYNX Bus Link 27 Ocoee / Winter Garden

The construction of the West Oaks Branch was funded by the Library System and a Florida Library Construction Grant.

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Upcoming events

Finding the Plot in Your Premise - presented by Florida SCBWI
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Janice Hardy, award-winning author and founder of Fiction University, teaches techniques to test if your premise/idea will fill an entire novel. With hands-on exercises, so bring your laptop or pages.
All About Amphibians
Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Hop into an adventure with amphibians. Discover their habitats, life cycles, and traits through hands-on activities. It's going to be a croak-tastic time. Recommended for families.
Cloud & Raindrop DIY Earrings
Sun, Apr 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Join us and create your very own pair of earrings inspired by the beauty of clouds and raindrops! This hands-on session is perfect for beginners or experienced crafters. Recommended for adults.
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Homeschool Art: Easy Bookbinding
Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
It's National Library Week! Get started creating your own masterpiece by creating the binding it lives in. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Citizenship Inspired (Week 1 of 4)
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
During this 4-week program, students will meet once each week to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
AARP Income Tax Assistance 2025-BY APPOINTMENT
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register
Parachute Play
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Play, explore and learn about the world. Put thoughts into words by talking about what your child is doing and building positive social interactions with others. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
The Red Pyramid
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Dive into Egyptology and explore hieroglyphics, pyramids, amulets and ancient Egyptian history. Based on The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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. 
Storybook Fun
Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Thu, Apr 10, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Apr 10, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Crochet Level 2 - Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Level up your crocheting. Learn how to create more open fabric with new stitches. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and half double crochet stitches.
Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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.
Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Thu, Apr 10, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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.
AARP Income Tax Assistance 2025-BY APPOINTMENT
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register
Sewing Open Lab
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Come and sew at the West Oaks Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
Crochet Clinic
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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Outreach Event: Story Time in the Garden
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Animal Crossing Egg Hunt
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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Art History: The Bronze Age of Mesopotamia
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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Outreach Event: Teen Book Party
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Sat, Apr 12, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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DIY Decoupage Eggs
Sun, Apr 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Transform ordinary eggs into eggs-traordinary works of art using nothing more than paper napkins and your imagination. Recommended for adults.
Visible Mending - Beginner
Sun, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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Homeschool Science: DIY Water Filter
Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Water water everywhere, with only a bit to drink! Learn why water filtration is so important, and construct your own filter to see the process yourself. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
During this 4-week program, students will meet once each week to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
AARP Income Tax Assistance 2025-BY APPOINTMENT
Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Ask at Desk
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-AARP Volunteers will provide income tax assistance. To make an appointment visit: aarp.org/taxaide. Register
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Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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Thu, Apr 17, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Thu, Apr 17, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
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West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Apr 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Crochet in the Round - Beginner Level
Thu, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Add to your project possibilities by crocheting in the round! Create amigurumi, hats, bowls and more. Learn how to create circles with increase stitches and use stitch markers to track your work.
Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Thu, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2
Thu, Apr 17, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.
Sewing - Scrap Quilting - Intermediate Level
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Have scraps too small for regular quilt patterns? Learn how to use even the smallest scraps in this scrap quilting class! We will learn this technique while we create a unique piece of fabric.
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Teen Art: Rainy Day Tote Bags
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Design your own unique weather-themed tote bag that’s perfect for carrying all your essentials — rain or shine! Recommended for teens.
Sewing - Confetti Quilting with Tulle - Intermediate Level
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Need a clever way to use up sewing scraps? Learn how to confetti quilt with scraps and transparent tulle to create a fun upcycled fabric with a unique texture!
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Adult Spelling Bee
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Test your spelling skills at this afternoon of friendly competition. See if you have what it takes to become the spelling champion of the West Oaks Library!
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Sat, Apr 19, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
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Finding Your Roots: Land Records
Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week covers land records: explore deeds, mortgages, and the differences between metes-and-bounds and public land states.
Citizenship Inspired (Week 3 of 4)
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
During this 4-week program, students will meet once each week to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Earth Day Birthday
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Happy Birthday, Earth! Honor our planet on her special day with stories, games and activities about keeping her clean. Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
Snack Around the World: Italy
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Treat yourself to tasty snacks from a land far away! Each month we'll learn about a different culture and sample the yummiest snacks it has to offer. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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. 
Storybook Fun
Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 10:40am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Time
Thu, Apr 24, 10:45am - 11:05am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Tiny Tales
Thu, Apr 24, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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.
Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Thu, Apr 24, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Dread analyzing data? Simplify the process and create meaningful reports using the powerful PivotTable tools. Learn how to create and customize PivotTables and PivotCharts using Microsoft Excel.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
This event is full
Social Worker @ the Library
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Crochet Clinic
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Join us for Crochet Clinic where a crochet instructor will be available to answer questions about patterns, troubleshoot problems in projects, and explain crochet technique. All levels welcome!
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
LEGO® One Scoop
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West Oaks - Children's Area
Create greatness with one single scoop! The challenge is on so let's see what you can build! Bricks for play will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for families.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Sat, Apr 26, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
Family Storytime
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 2:25pm
West Oaks - Children's Area,West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Storytime is the right time for family time. Reading together is a wonderful way to bond and learn from one another. Bring your families together for fun stories that are designed for all ages.
Citizenship Inspired (Week 4 of 4)
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
During this 4-week program, students will meet once each week to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Oakie Doakie Puppet Storytime: April Showers
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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Wed, Apr 30, All day
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West Oaks - Back of Branch
Silly and fun yoga poses designed for kids! Flow-through an imaginative journey filled with puppets, parachute games and relaxing rest time! Recommended for families.
LEGO® One Scoop
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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Storybook Fun
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West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
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Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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Tiny Tales
Thu, May 01, 11:15am - 11:30am
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Thu, May 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-5.
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Thu, May 01, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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West Oaks - Technology Classroom
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
This event is full
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West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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This event is full
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West Oaks - Technology Classroom
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This event is full
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West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room
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