Music with Mr. Richard

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets

Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:15am - 11:15am

Technology Classroom

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.

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Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 10:55am

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.

Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:20am

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.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Thu, Sep 04, 11:30am - 11:45am

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.

Thu, Sep 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Technology Classroom

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.

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Puzzle Swap

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

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.

Outreach Event: Storytime at Bill Frederick Park

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for an outdoor nature Storytime hosted near the playground at Bill Frederick Park. Small fee required to enter the park. Recommended for ages 0-12.

Southwest Art Meet Up

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Bring your own art or craft projects to work on or create something new with provided supplies. Connect with others who enjoy crafting and art! Registration preferred. 18+

Mother Goose on the Loose - Friends

Sat, Sep 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room

Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+

Mon, Sep 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Sep 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Homeschool Meetup

Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Little Chef: Moon Snacks

Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Blast off on a tasty adventure as we spread, cut and layer an out-of-this world snack inspired by a favorite friend in the sky! Adult participation is required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1

Tue, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

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.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:15am - 11:15am

Technology Classroom

Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.

Duck! Duck! Goose!

Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Quack! Quack! Honk! Fun activities and a craft await toddlers in this interactive storytime that promotes early literacy. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 2

Wed, Sep 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Technology Classroom

Learn how to apply data subtotals, outlines, data consolidation and conditional formatting to organize your data.

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:15am - 11:15am

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.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 10:55am

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.

Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:20am

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.

Thu, Sep 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Family Fiber Arts - Fall Crafts

Thu, Sep 11, 11:30am - 11:45am

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.

Fitness Bingo

Fri, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a fun time exercising your way to fitness using the game of Bingo. Get moving and win a prize! Designed for seniors and adults with mobility challenges. Reg. req.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Technology Classroom

Let's do some seasonal crafting together! Be ready to thread a needle and do some sewing.

Embroider: How to Finish a Hoop

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room

Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Technology Classroom

Finish and display your embroidery project. Learn how to use the whip stitch to create a simple cover for the back of your hoop. Now you're ready to show off your work!

Mother Goose on the Loose - Outdoor Fun

Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Using rhymes, songs, and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Homeschool Meetup - Do You Believe in Magic?

Mon, Sep 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Podcast Listening Club: Pain

Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Conference Room

This month's listening playlist topic: Pain invites us to reconsider everything we think we know about discomfort and healing. Reg. preferred. Ages 18+

Bojagi Hand Seaming Techniques - Gamchimjil -Whip Stitch Sachets

Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 12:00pm

Technology Classroom

In this limited series, we learn hand seaming techniques traditionally used to seam Bojagi wrapping cloths. The Whip Stitch sachets are hand sewn and can be strung togther to form a decorative mobile.

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Discover America: California

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Travel with us on an imaginary road trip to learn about different states through educational activities, stories and crafts that promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

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.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:15am

Technology Classroom

Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.

Fun with Forest Friends

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Toddlers will listen to stories, engage in songs and rhymes and participate in fun activities that promote friendship while building important early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions

Wed, Sep 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 10:55am

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.

Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:20am

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.

Southwest STEM - Fort vs Catapult

Thu, Sep 18, 11:30am - 11:45am

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.

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for this monthly program as we explore the world around us using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Beginner Line Dancing

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:45am

Learn beginner line dance steps to all types of music. Discover a fun way to exercise your body and mind. Partners not needed. Bring water. Non-stick sole shoes recommended. Ages 18+

Open Lab - Ask A Tech

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Technology Classroom

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.

Outreach Event: Pop-up StoryWalk® at Bill Frederick Park - A Guided StoryWalk®

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join OCLS as we host a guided pop-up StoryWalk® at Bill Frederick Park! As participants stroll the trail they will be directed toward the next page in the story.

Sewing - Quilted Coasters - Beginner Level

Sat, Sep 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room

Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Technology Classroom

New to sewing and ready for that first simple project? These easy to make coasters, based on the four square quilt block design, make great gifts for many occasions.

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Mother Goose on the Loose - I Love You

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Podcast Listening Club: Pain

Mon, Sep 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Homeschool Meetup

Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Rescheduled

Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, September 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Conference Room

This month's listening playlist topic: Pain invites us to reconsider everything we think we know about discomfort and healing. Reg. preferred. Ages 18+

Paper Possibilities: Dot Stitch Book Binding

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:45am

Technology Classroom

Exposed binding show the beauty of hand stitched books. This single section book is consists of dots and dashes for a unique custom book.

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Discover America: Colorado

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Travel with us on an imaginary road trip to learn about different states through educational activities, stories and crafts that promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Gather and Unwind - Fiber Arts Meetup

Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

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.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:45am

Technology Classroom

Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.

Toddler Playground

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Toddlers use unstructured play to advance their physical and cognitive development and to have FUN! Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Wed, Sep 24, 12:45pm - 2:45pm

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.

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Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

The LEGO® Club at the Southwest Library invites you to come use your imaginations to build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families.

Microsoft 365 Basics

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Technology Classroom

Discover how you can use Microsoft's powerful productivity tools to connect and collaborate with your team. Learn how to access apps, store and share files.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 10:55am

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.

Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:20am

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.

Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club

Thu, Sep 25, 11:30am - 11:45am

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.

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

All book lovers welcome! Join us to chat about what you are reading. No assigned book to read. A fun and engaging social book club. Held bi-monthly. Registration required. Ages 18+

Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In Adventure (13-17)

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Technology Classroom

Let's play Dungeons & Dragons together! Choose a premade character or bring your own to embark on an adventure full of mysteries, puzzles, dangers, and treasure.

Qigong Movement and Breathing

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Embark on a transformative journey with Jasmine Win, a modern qigong instructor, and discover the ancient practice of qigong. Learn at your own pace and ability in this joyful and relaxing class.

Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area

Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Macramé Key Chain Fobs (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Technology Classroom

Start macrame today. Learn the basics of using lark's head and half knots to create decorative key chain fobs.

Mother Goose on the Loose - Puppies

Sat, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room

Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. Facilitator-led in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Southwest Library. 18+

Macramé Feather Earrings

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Technology Classroom

Update your look with stylish macrame feather earrings. Learn how to use the lark’s head knot individually and in pairs in this beginner’s macrame project.

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Knitting - Seed Stitch Wash Cloths - Gifting Series (Beginner Level)

Mon, Sep 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Homeschool Meetup

Mon, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Come participate in math, science, history, art and literature-based learning to support your child's homeschool curriculum. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Tue, Sep 30, 10:15am - 12:00pm

Technology Classroom

Knit gifts year round. Learn how to apply skills learned in levels 1 and 2 while knitting a seed stitch wash cloth to gift or keep.

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Discover America: Connecticut

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Travel with us on an imaginary road trip to learn about different states through educational activities, stories and crafts that promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Outreach Event: Storytime at Bill Frederick Park

Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

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.

Canva Video Editing

Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Technology Classroom

Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for an outdoor nature Storytime hosted near the playground at Bill Frederick Park. Small fee required to enter the park. Recommended for ages 0-12.

Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets

Wed, Oct 01, 10:15am - 11:15am

Technology Classroom

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.

Little Fishes

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Do like a fish does! Come in for a swimmingly good time listening to stories and participating in fun activities to promote early literacy with your toddler. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Wed, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Technology Classroom

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.

LEGO Club

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest - Ask at Desk

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.

Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:15am - 11:15am

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.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 10:55am

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.

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:20am

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.