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Southwest Book Club:

Anita de Monte Laughs Last
2025-06-26 14:00:00 2025-06-26 15:30:00 America/New_York Southwest Book Club: Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss the novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez. Examines power, love and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is erased. Reg. req. 18+ Southwest Branch -

Thursday, June 26
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-26 14:00:00 2025-06-26 15:30:00 America/New_York Southwest Book Club: Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss the novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez. Examines power, love and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is erased. Reg. req. 18+ Southwest Branch -

Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss the novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez. Examines power, love and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is erased. Reg. req. 18+

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | bb-bookclubs |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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Mr. Tommy & GiGi's Musical Show for Kids! - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Simple folded triangles form color fish. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Mindful Start Family Yoga
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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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.
Explore Algodoo Physics
Tue, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Technology Classroom
Have fun with physics! Use Algodoo to experiment with objects and see how they react to gravity and friction. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Chess Club
Tue, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discover the game of chess while having fun and making friends. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Wed, Jul 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
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Toddler Play & Connect
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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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.
LEGO® Club
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Storytime Crafts
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before and after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
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
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Technology Classroom
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Reactory Factory: the Science of Sound - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Ask at Desk
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Conference Room
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Technology Classroom
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Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
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Mon, Jul 20, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
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Mon, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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