Oakie Doakie Puppet Storytime: Colors

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, May 21, 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.

Ancient History: China

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Travel with us to discover the ancient world of the Ming Dynasty. Through crafts and games, you will learn more about the fascinating history and culture of Ancient China. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Wed, May 21, 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.

Thu, May 22, 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.

Thu, May 22, 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.

Thu, May 22, 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.

Social Worker @ the Library

Thu, May 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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.

Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Art History: The Bronze Age of Central America & Mesoamerica

Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn about art from all around the world; from ancient antiquities to today’s modern masterpieces!This month we will be studying the Bronze Age of Central America and Mesoamerica. For adults.

Oakie Doakie Puppet Storytime: May Flowers

Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Join us at a special nature themed storytime with puppets and songs, as we celebrate nature all around us. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Character Mailbox

Wed, May 28, All day

Stop by to write a postcard to our character of the month. Then drop it in our mailbox. Our character of the month is Pinkalicious!

Art History for Kids: Asian Calligraphy

Wed, May 28, 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.

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Learn the history of calligraphy as it moved from China to Korea and Japan and make your own masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, May 28, 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.

Thu, May 29, 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.

Thu, May 29, 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.

Thu, May 29, 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.

Sewing - Patterns and Fabric - Beginner Level

Thu, May 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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.

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Reading the symbols on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.

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WONGA! LET'S GO! African Drum and Dance Fun! - Summer at Your Library

Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Back of Branch

Be inspired by dancing and drumming as we hear the rhythm of the Earth through a storytelling performance. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

I Spy Colors - Summer at your Library

Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Toddlers will recognize basic colors that make up their world through stories, rhymes and songs. Recommended for ages 18-36 months. Registration required.

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Snack Around the World: Belgium

Wed, Jun 04, 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.

Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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. Registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Jun 04, 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.

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Kids Beginner Crochet (Ages 6-12)

Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.

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Papier-Mâché Jellyfish (Part 1) - Summer at Your Library

Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Children's Area

Jellyfish move two centimeters per second, not quite as fast as papier-mâché dries! This is a two part program. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Kids Crochet Business Basics (6-12)

Thu, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community 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.

Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn the basics of how to plan, market, and run a crochet business! This class is designed for students who already know how to crochet and are interested in selling their work. For ages 6-12.

Teen Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine (13-17)

Thu, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, or costumes? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams. For ages 13-17.

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Community Event: Pop-Up Library at Ocoee Community Market

Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Stop by the OCLS Pop-Up Library at the indoor Ocoee Community Market to learn about Summer at Your Library and check out a book to start your reading log.

Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine - Adult

Fri, Jun 06, 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.

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Papier-Mâché Jellyfish (Part 2) - Summer At Your Library

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Jellyfish move two centimeters per second, not quite as fast as papier-mâché dries! This is a two part program. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Cookies & Milk with a Cop

Fri, Jun 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

West Oaks - Back of Branch

Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies and milk! Recommended for families. Registration required.

Kids Papermaking (6 - 12)

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Give recycled paper new life by learning papermaking techniques! Students will learn about papermaking tools, how to prep for papermaking, and then make their own paper to take home! For ages 6-12.

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Teen Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine (13-17)

Sat, Jun 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

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Teen Bookbinding (13-17) - Sketchbook

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Learn beginner bookbinding techniques as we create a handmade sketchbook for students to take home! For ages 13-17. Registration required.

Altered Books - Summer at Your Library

Sun, Jun 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Junk journal, scrapbook, diary? Bring your imagination and discover the possibilities of altered books with instructor Kathy Boyle. Recommended for adults. Registration required.

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Science Heroes: Color Our World - Summer at Your Library

Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Back of Branch

Join Science Heroes to celebrate scientists who use art and design to color our world through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Crafty Chameleons - Summer at Your Library

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Explore camouflage with colorful chameleons in this science-based program. Then, craft your own chameleon with an eerie eye and a tremendous tongue. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.

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Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

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Anything but a Paintbrush - Summer at Your Library

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room

Uh, will this work? Learn about artists known for using unusual tools to paint. Recommended for kids ages 6-12 years. Registration required.

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Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

Thu, Jun 12, 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.

Kids Beginner Embroidery (6 -12)

Thu, Jun 12, 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.

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm

West Oaks - Technology Classroom

Start hand embroidery today by learning about embroidery tools and basic stitches! For ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Thu, Jun 12, 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.