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Hiawasse Art Club: Shadow Puppets
2025-05-09 16:30:00 2025-05-09 17:30:00 America/New_York Hiawasse Art Club: Shadow Puppets Discover the history of Balinese shadow puppets and then create your own. Recommended for ages 6-12. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Friday, May 09
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-09 16:30:00 2025-05-09 17:30:00 America/New_York Hiawasse Art Club: Shadow Puppets Discover the history of Balinese shadow puppets and then create your own. Recommended for ages 6-12. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Discover the history of Balinese shadow puppets and then create your own. Recommended for ages 6-12.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | bb-childrens | asian-pacific-heritage |

Hiawassee Branch
Phone: 407-835/7323
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Mon, May 25 Closed
(Closed in observation of Memorial Day.)
Tue, May 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 31 Closed
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LYNX Bus Link 37 Pine Hills / Florida Mall

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

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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, May 26, 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.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Tue, May 26, 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. 
Senior Brain Stretch: Stories Worth Saving - Your Stories for Seniors
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Join in with a group of autobiographers to create the story of your life in your own way. Learn ways to start a journal, scrapbook, or sketchpad that captures your journey. Registration required.
Learn How to Type
Tue, May 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Entènèt Nivo 1 - Fondamantal (kreyol)
Wed, May 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Nou pral fè Etidyan konprann kijan entènèt la travay. Nou pral entrodwi diferans wèb Bwazè a etidyan yo. Nou pral fè etidyan yo navige yon sit nan yon wèb bwasè.
Search & Apply for Jobs - Job Seekers Series
Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn about best practices for finding and applying for jobs in today’s job market. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
School's Out!
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Celebrate the end of the school year with fun games, easy crafts, and some favorite after-school snacks. Recommended for ages 6-12.
No Cook Food: Quick & Easy Appetizers
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Learn to prepare delicious dishes that are perfect for sharing with guests. No cooking required! Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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English Reading Session
Wed, May 27, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and Comprehension: Students will read and try to understand what they read, also they will learn the meaning of words they don't recognize in the text.
Citizenship Inspired
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Cancelled
Basic English 1
Thu, May 28, 11:45am - 12:45pm
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Cancelled
Basic English 2
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Sewing - Pillowcase - Beginner Level
Thu, May 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric.
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English for Social Interactions
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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.
Baby to Five Storytime: 1, 2, 3
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes as a family while growing early literacy skills. Recommended for families.
Family Play & Connect
Fri, May 29, 11:30am - 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.
Adobe Illustrator Level 1
Fri, May 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn to create new documents for print or web use. Turn scanned drawings into vector graphics. Apply design techniques and use editing tools to trace and color artwork. Manage objects and layers.
Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Fri, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
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.
Writing Clearly Intermediate
Fri, May 29, 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.
Adult Craft & Chat: Tiny Library Tins
Sat, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Create a charming mini library inside a tiny tin! Relax, craft, and celebrate your love of books. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required. 
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Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Mon, Jun 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Through movement, songs, rhymes, and storytelling, children (ages 0-5) build early literacy, language, and motor skills while preparing for reading, writing, and discovering the joy of books.
Family Play & Connect
Mon, Jun 01, 10:45am - 11:45am
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.
Introduction to Computers
Mon, Jun 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Summer BreakSpot - OCPS Mobile Lunch
Mon, Jun 01, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring your city to offer meals at no charge to children and young adults 18 and under.
Decoupage Shell Ornaments - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Learn the art of decoupage while transforming natural seashells into beautiful, one-of-a-kind ornaments. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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English Conversation Hour
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
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