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Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine

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2025-06-14 15:00:00 2025-06-14 17:00:00 America/New_York Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine 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. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Saturday, June 14
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-14 15:00:00 2025-06-14 17:00:00 America/New_York Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine 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. Winter Garden Branch - Winter Garden - Technology Lab

Winter Garden Branch

Winter Garden - Technology Lab

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.

  • Class Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Requirements: Adult, 18 and up with a completed Sewing Lab Waiver
  • Recommended Prerequisite: None
  • Required Skills: None
  • Materials Fee: None
  • Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)
Level Description
Beginner Someone has used a sewing machine before but may need aid on threading the machine and may need additional practice keeping an even seam allowance.
Confident Beginner Someone who can sew straight and curved seams while keeping a consistent seam allowance, can thread a standard machine and wind a bobbin, has a basic understanding of different fabric types and has completed several projects.
Intermediate Someone who is comfortable with working and threading sewing machines, sewing patterns with markings and notations, has an understanding of fabric types and interfacing, and has experience with using a variety of tools, notions, and presser feet.
Advanced Someone who is comfortable with working and threading both sewing machines and sergers, sewing patterns with markings and notations, has an understanding of both woven and knit fabric types and interfacing, and has experience using a wide variety of tools, notions, and presser feet.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills |

TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |

Winter Garden Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 105 West Colonial

LYNX Bus Link 612 NeighborLink 612 / Winter Garden

The Winter Garden Branch has all the charm of a small town library plus all of the resources available through the Orange County Library System. It is the westernmost branch in Orange County. Noted for friendly and helpful staff, the branch is now serving a third generation of patrons.

Upcoming events

Storybook Fun
Fri, May 16, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 16, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 16, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 16, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Countdown to Kindergarten - Family Feelings
Fri, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore families and feelings through stories, rhymes and activities designed to help preschoolers develop skills to become readers and succeed in kindergarten. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Fri, May 16, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meet-up
Sat, May 17, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
Pokémon TCG Game & Trade meetup
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Meet with other Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) enthusiasts at this meetup. Play with your own deck or trade cards with other players to collect or build your own better deck.
Rescheduled
Writer's Meetup
Sat, May 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Saturday, May 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Attend an hour-long workshop with local writers as we brainstorm ideas, discuss writing methods, and give constructive feedback. Submissions must be sent ahead of time. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, May 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, May 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Learn to Knit: Level 1 and Beyond - Beginner Series
Mon, May 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Crafternoons
Mon, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Outreach Event: Senior Trivia with AdventHealth Well 65+ - 12323 West Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, FL
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
12323 West Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, FL
Ready to show off your trivia skills? Join OCLS and AdventHealth Well 65+ for Senior Trivia! Prizes will be awarded to the winners! No registration required. Location: 12323 West Colonial Drive.
Cookies & Milk with a Cop
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies and milk! Recommended for ages 3-5.
Basic English 2
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Book Bingo
Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Bingo! You could win a book to take home. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn to Crochet: Level 1 and Beyond - Beginner Series
Wed, May 21, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of crochet - don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Sensory Free Play
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore and learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity, and develop independent thinking while engaging in sensory-based play. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club - Waterleigh Daytime Readers
Wed, May 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join this monthly book club as we discuss our monthly book choice! This month, we’re reading Disclaimer by Renee Knight. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Cancelled
Let's Paint Fantasy Miniatures (Ages 13 - 18) - for Homeschoolers
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop role-playing games. Ages 13+ Event.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.
Outreach Event: Oakland Farmer's Market - Meet the Book Bike!
Thu, May 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
The OCLS Book Bike will be at the Oakland Farmer’s Market with a library of books available for checkout! Location: 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL 34760
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Thu, May 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Countdown to Kindergarten - Play with Your Food
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Who says you can’t play with your food? Strengthen important early literacy skills through food-themed stories, activities and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Thu, May 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Senior Tea
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Meet new people while learning about various teas from other countries and sampling new flavors. Light refreshments will be served. Recommended for seniors.
Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology 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.
Storybook Fun
Fri, May 23, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Crochet Granny Squares - Confident Beginner Level
Fri, May 23, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Crochet a classic granny square. Granny squares are the foundation of many blankets, bags and sweaters. Learn how to crochet in circles and then use increase stitches to make a square.
Toddler Time
Fri, May 23, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 23, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 23, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Design with Canva - Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Fri, May 23, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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
Let's Paint Fantasy Miniatures - (Ages 13+)
Sat, May 24, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Miniature painting is a wondrous art form. Learn the basics of miniature painting. Paint a miniature for use in D&D or other popular tabletop role-playing games. Ages 13+ Event.
Teen Art Jam
Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Compete to create the best themed crafts with provided supplies in an hour. Winning crafts will receive a prize and be displayed at the Winter Garden Branch. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Rescheduled
Learn to Knit: Level 1 and Beyond - Beginner Series
Mon, May 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Monday, July 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Little Chef: Campfire Adventures
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Gather around the campfire for stories and indulge in tasty treats! Enjoy a cozy day as we share tales and assemble delicious smores! Recommended for ages 3-5.
This event is full
Basic English 2
Tue, May 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
DIY Heart Keepsakes
Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
May is National High Blood Pressure Month. Share your heart with someone you love by creating a message in a bottle and a heart magnet. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Learn to Crochet: Level 1 and Beyond - Beginner Series
Wed, May 28, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of crochet - don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Playdough Creative Free Play
Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Express your creativity with a playdough party. Parent participation required. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Rescheduled
Chess Meetup - Free Play
Wed, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for families.
Chess Meetup - Free Play
Wed, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for families.
Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Wed, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Countdown to Kindergarten - Counting at the Pond
Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Count and quack your way to becoming a good reader through stories, rhymes and activities designed to help preschoolers develop vital skills to succeed in kindergarten. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Understanding Medicare - An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare Program
Thu, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This program provides an overview of Medicare, explaining its structure and the various coverage options available to beneficiaries.
Storybook Fun
Fri, May 30, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 30, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 30, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, May 30, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Winter Garden Knits - A Fiber Arts Meet-up
Sat, May 31, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Have a knitting or crochet project in progress, we’d love to see it! Bring your own work in progress, yarn & tools, ask questions, receive help, give help, share ideas, and meet new people!  
Teen Volunteering
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
High school students will earn one hour of community service by completing volunteer tasks at the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Jun 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Jun 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Learn to Knit: Level 1 and Beyond - Beginner Series
Mon, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Love the idea of knitting-don't know where to start? Join this introductory series, learn the basics of knitting and create a modern scarf! **Students must bring own tools & yarn after first class**
Registration is now closed
Read to a Therapy Dog
Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Read to a therapy dog to practice reading skills with an attentive furry listener. Recommended for families.
This event is full
Crafternoons
Mon, Jun 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Outreach Event: Horizon West Kids Book Club - 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
There is a book club for kids in Horizon West! We meet at the Waterleigh Phase 2 clubhouse to talk all things books. Recommended ages 7+ Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Tech Exploration
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
In this casual learning experience students were introduced to a variety of resources available at their library.
Science Heroes: Color Our World - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Outreach Event: Horizon West Crafts class for adults - Waterleigh Phase 2 Clubhouse
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Join OCLS in this crafts class for adults. All supplies provided! Registration required. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Basic English 2
Tue, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Tech Exploration
Tue, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Winter Garden - Children's Area
In this casual learning experience students were introduced to a variety of resources available at their library.
Science Heroes: Color Our World - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Make a Stop Motion Movie Camp (Ages 6-12)(3-Day)
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie! Use the Stop Motion Studio app to bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more.
This event is full
Easy Decoupage Greeting Cards - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Artists of all skill levels will learn the technique of layering paper and other materials, also called decoupage, to create personalized greeting cards. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
STEAM Free Play Jr.
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore and learn with STEAM-related toys! Help your child build observation skills, boost creativity, and develop critical thinking while engaging in STEAM-based play. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Crochet in the Round - Confident Beginner Level
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Make a Stop Motion Movie Camp (Ages 6-12)(3-Day)
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie! Use the Stop Motion Studio app to bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more.
This event is full
To See or Not to See Color - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Experience the world with a new vision. Learn about how humans see color, color deficiencies, and how to maximize what you "see" to create a work of art. Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Tech Exploration
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
In this casual learning experience students were introduced to a variety of resources available at their library.
Magic with Mark Alan - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Enjoy Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby's FUN interactive comedy magic show that you won't forget. Who knows, you may even get to be part of the show! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Bingo for Seniors
Thu, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people, listen to music and play for your chance to win a fun prize! Recommended for seniors.
Make a Stop Motion Movie Camp (Ages 6-12)(3-Day)
Thu, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Explore the basics of animation while creating your own stop motion movie! Use the Stop Motion Studio app to bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more.
This event is full
Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Please join us as we discuss the book, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.
Storybook Fun
Fri, Jun 06, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Crochet Granny Stars: A Yarnfiti Series for Adults - Confident Beginner
Fri, Jun 06, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Twinkle, twinkle, little crochet stars! A great stashbuster and super quick to crochet! Add to our Yarnfiti Stitched Together Space Series display; take home later for holiday decor.
Toddler Time
Fri, Jun 06, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, Jun 06, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, Jun 06, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Knitting Stars: A Yarnfiti Series for Adults - Confident Beginner
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Twinkle, twinkle, little knit stars! A great stashbuster and super quick to knit! Add to our Yarnfiti Stitched Together Space Series display; take home later for holiday garlands or tree trimmings.
Outreach Event: Horizon West - Spheres Bubble Show - Summer at Your Library
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Waterleigh Clubhouse
Spheres Bubble Show is a comedic and mysterious fusion of art, science, and magic, presented by master bubble performer and 4x Guinness World Record holder Blaise Ryndes! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Teen Art Jam
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Compete to create the best themed crafts with provided supplies in an hour. Winning crafts will receive a prize and be displayed at the Winter Garden Branch. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Jun 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Mindful Start Family Yoga
Mon, Jun 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Crafternoons
Mon, Jun 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for an hour of crafting fun with friends! Registration Requested. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Shrinky Dink Suncatchers - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jun 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Create your own colorful suncatcher to hang in a window at home! Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
Tech Exploration
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
In this casual learning experience students were introduced to a variety of resources available at their library.
OrisiRisi African Folklore - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. A blend of African folklore and education. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Basic English 2
Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Tech Exploration
Tue, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Winter Garden - Children's Area
In this casual learning experience students were introduced to a variety of resources available at their library.
OrisiRisi African Folklore - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. A blend of African folklore and education. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Kids Comic Club - The Art of Friendship
Tue, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
A monthly book club for kids combining crafts, activities, and fun discussion with a focus on juvenile comics. The book for June is "The Art of Friendship" by Elle Pierre. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Bilingual Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Help your child develop key early-literacy skills through music, movement, and stories in this bilingual storytime featuring books and songs in English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Sensory Free Play
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Explore and learn through sensory play! Encourage your child to build motor skills, boost creativity, and develop independent thinking while engaging in sensory-based play. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Get Hooked: A Skill-Building Crochet-A-Long - Confident Beginner
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Build your crochet skills 1 block at a time!  We'll learn 2 new stitches monthly - come for one or take them all to create beautiful texture rich squares, perfect for dishcloths or a sampler blanket. 
Lego WEDO Builder's Camp (6-12)(3-Day)
Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Build and program LEGO projects with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
This event is full
Chess Meetup - Free Play
Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a game of chess. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or master all experience is welcome. Recommended for families.
Outreach Event: Oakland Storytime - Oakland Arts and Heritage Center
Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland
Join OCLS for a bike themed storytime at the Oakland Arts & Heritage Center. All ages welcome! Attendees are welcome to bring bikes & scooters to this outdoor event. 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, 34760
Tech Exploration
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Winter Garden - Children's Area
In this casual learning experience students were introduced to a variety of resources available at their library.
Meet a Gatorland Wrangler - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
Get ready for family fun with The Alligator Capital of the World®. Did you know alligator babies are also known as "grunts"? Learn about snakes, reptiles and more up close. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Silver Stitches Craft & Connect - A Fiber Arts Meetup for Seniors
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Are you a senior who loves to knit or crochet, or always wanted to learn? Join our vibrant fiber arts community where you can connect with others, share patterns and create beautiful projects.
Museum Mysteries - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Egads! There's been a heist at the museum! Work together to solve the mystery and get back the stolen art. Recommended for families.
Lego WEDO Builder's Camp (6-12)(3-Day)
Thu, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Build and program LEGO projects with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
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Storybook Fun
Fri, Jun 13, 10:15am - 10:40am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, Jun 13, 10:45am - 11:10am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, Jun 13, 11:15am - 11:30am
Winter Garden - Program Area
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
Fri, Jun 13, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
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.
Lego WEDO Builder's Camp (6-12)(3-Day)
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
Build and program LEGO projects with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
This event is full
Plant Clinic
Sat, Jun 14, 10:15am - 12:15pm
Winter Garden - Ask at Desk
Bring your plants and ask questions! Master Gardener Volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office will be available to answer your gardening questions.
Outreach Event: Horizon West - WONGA! LET'S GO! - Summer at Your Library
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Waterleigh Clubhouse
African Drum and Dance Fun! Be inspired by dancing and drumming as we hear the rhythm of the Earth through a storytelling performance. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine - Adult
Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Garden - Technology Lab
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.
Stained Glass Bookmarks
Sat, Jun 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Winter Garden - Program Area
Learn about the history and creation of stained glass while utilizing paint and liquid leading to make your own "stained glass" bookmark! Recommended for ages 13-18.
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