LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 7-9)

Code with JavaScript (Ages 7-9)

Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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

Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Write real code. Explore the JavaScript programming language with characters from Star Wars.

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Build LEGO Video Games (Ages 13-18)

Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create real LEGO video games. Use Unity's LEGO Microgame builder to make characters, design landscapes, and add obstacles to your own game.

Design Minecraft Characters (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Aug 30, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Sat, Aug 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Give Steve and Alex fresh new looks. Design characters, items, blocks and mobs for Minecraft using Tynker.

Dominoes for Seniors

Sat, Aug 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Join us for game time as we play dominoes and connect with others! Recommended for seniors.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.

LiBEARy Tales - Celebrate National Library Card Signup Month

Tue, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:45am

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Reading is beary fun! Celebrate the library with interactive stories, songs and rhymes. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Tue, Sep 02, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Microscopic Science: Plants & Animals (Ages 6-12)

Tue, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

There’s a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and discover new things about the plants and animals you see every day.

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Bubble Playtime

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:15am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Help your child develop gross-motor skills in this colorful and interactive bubble party. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Puzzle Time with Joanne - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Enjoy putting jigsaw puzzles together! Come, join in the fun! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Learn American Sign Language (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Wed, Sep 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Discover American Sign Language in a fun and interactive way! Learn to count from 1 to 10 and the basics of finger spelling while practicing together.

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September Crafternoon: Fairy Door Rock Painting! - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

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

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Paint a fairy door on a rock to make a portal into the magical realm! Registration required for each child. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Microsoft Access Level 1

Wed, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn database concepts and terminology. Learn flat and relational database concepts and create a simple database with multiple tables.

Open Lab - Ask A Tech

Thu, Sep 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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.

Homeschool Science: Weather

Thu, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Explore the science behind weather phenomena with a series of hands-on experiments. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Learn American Sign Language (Ages 7-9)

Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Discover American Sign Language in a fun and interactive way! Learn to count from 1 to 10 and the basics of finger spelling while practicing together.

Alafaya Book Club - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The Alafaya Book Club's September selection is "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman.

Fri, Sep 05, 10:15am - 10:40am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Sep 05, 10:45am - 11:05am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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 18-36 months.

Fri, Sep 05, 11:15am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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 ages 0-18 months.

Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents

Fri, Sep 05, 11:45am - 12:20pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Little ones are invited to explore and tinker while engaging in imaginative play. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Fri, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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.

Crochet Granny Squares - Confident Beginner Level - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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.

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Code with Lightbot (Ages 10-12)

Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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

Fall Flower Frames - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Press fall leaves into a frame to make a seasonal decoration! Recommended for families.

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Make a Stop Motion Movie (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

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Code with Lightbot (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Sep 06, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Sat, Sep 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions.

Puzzle Swap

Sat, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Alafaya - Back of Branch

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.

Teen Volunteering: Orange Slice September

Sat, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Alafaya's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

Microscopic Science: Flowers & Insects (Ages 6-12)

Sat, Sep 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

There's a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and discover new things about the flowers and insects you see every day.

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LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 7-9) - Build LEGO Robots: Sea Creatures

Sun, Sep 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Discover how sea creatures like crabs, sharks, and fish move and code your own robotic versions of them!

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Family Game Time September

Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Come play board games and card games with family and friends. Recommended for families.

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 7-9) - Build LEGO Robots: Sea Creatures

Sun, Sep 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Discover how sea creatures like crabs, sharks, and fish move and code your own robotic versions of them!

This event is full

Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only

Mon, Sep 08, 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.

Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows

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

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Get up and running with computers. Learn how to navigate the computer desktop and how to perform various techniques in manipulating windows using basic mouse and keyboard techniques.

Code with Sphero (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Mon, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Meet Sphero, the cute rolling robot. Use Sphero's LED matrix to display animations and pictures, then code your robot to roll along paths and through mazes.

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LEGO Club

Mon, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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.

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Artsy Toddler

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Paint, paste, glue, stamp and create! Young children will enjoy stories, songs and exploring age-appropriate art experiences. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools

Wed, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.

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Puzzle Time with Joanne - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Enjoy putting jigsaw puzzles together! Come, join in the fun! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Be Safe Online (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Wed, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet.

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Happy Habitats

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

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn about habitats, plants, and animals through books and crafts. This month we're learning about deserts. Registration required for each child. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Microsoft Access Level 2

Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn how to create relationship among tables and manipulate data with queries in a database.

Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors

Thu, Sep 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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.

Homeschool Home Ec: Woven Bowls - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn different fiber arts techniques each month. This month we'll make woven bowls. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Citizenship Inspired

Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

During this program, students will learn about and prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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

Fri, Sep 12, 10:15am - 10:40am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:45am - 11:05am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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 18-36 months.

Fri, Sep 12, 11:15am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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 ages 0-18 months.

Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures

Fri, Sep 12, 11:45am - 12:20pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Little ones are invited to explore and tinker while engaging in imaginative play. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Fri, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

Digital Sculpting (Ages 7-9)

Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use ZbrushCoreMini and the intuitive brushes and tools to create amazing artwork.

Decorate Wooden Coasters - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Fri, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Celebrate cozy cottagecore month by painting or using decoupage to decorate your own wooden coaster! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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Cozy Cottagecore Chalk Art - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Sat, Sep 13, 10:15am - 11:15am

Come make chalk art for our month's theme Cozy Cottagecore. Recommended for families.

Blender Fundamentals (Ages 13-18)

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

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create a Robotic Hand and learn to navigate Blender's workspace, manipulate 3D objects, and the 3D content creation pipeline.

Digital Sculpting (Ages 10-12)

Sat, Sep 13, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Teen Upcycling September

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

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn different ways to upcycle daily used items to create less trash for our planet and wisely use our resources. Recommended for ages 13-18.

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

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use ZbrushCoreMini and the intuitive brushes and tools to create amazing artwork.

Contemporary Romance Book Club

Sat, Sep 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Join us for discussions about popular contemporary romance books! Our September book is "Hello Stranger" by Katherine Center. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 7-9) - Build LEGO Robots: Vehicles

Sun, Sep 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Engineer exciting vehicles like motorcycles, race cars, helicopters and trains and use code to bring them to life!

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Button Books and Moth Clips - Part of Cozy Cottagecore month

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Come make Button Books and Moth Clips. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 7-9) - Build LEGO Robots: Vehicles

Sun, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Engineer exciting vehicles like motorcycles, race cars, helicopters and trains and use code to bring them to life!

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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files

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

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Code with Sphero (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Mon, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Meet Sphero, the cute rolling robot. Use Sphero's LED matrix to display animations and pictures, then code your robot to roll along paths and through mazes.

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Make Custom Paper Airplanes (Ages 7-9)

Mon, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Custom design your own paper airplane with graphics and text using Microsoft Publisher.

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Book Buddies

Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Speed-Date with a book to discover new reads and make book-loving friends. Be prepared to share a recent read in one minute and find your next book for your TBR pile. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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 Hands Sew - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Preschoolers can learn the basics of sewing with a simple craft! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Finalizing & Securing Spreadsheets

Tue, Sep 16, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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® Education Spike™ (Ages 10-12) - Build LEGO Robots: Vehicles

Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Engineer exciting vehicles like motorcycles, race cars, helicopters and trains and use code to bring them to life!

Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers

Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.

Puzzle Time with Joanne - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Enjoy putting jigsaw puzzles together! Come, join in the fun! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Make Custom Paper Airplanes (6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Custom design your own paper airplane with graphics and text using Microsoft Publisher.

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LEGO One Scoop Challenge

Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Create greatness with a single scoop! The challenge is on so let's see what you can build! Bricks will be provided but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Open Lab - Ask A Tech

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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.

Homeschool Snack Around the World: Peru - Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn about the a different country each month and try some local snacks! Food will be served at this event, please see staff concerning food allergies. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Make Custom Paper Airplanes (10-12)

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Custom design your own paper airplane with graphics and text using Microsoft Publisher.

World Snacks: Peru! - Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn about a country and sample multicultural snacks! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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Fri, Sep 19, 10:15am - 10:40am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Fri, Sep 19, 10:45am - 11:05am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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 18-36 months.

Fri, Sep 19, 11:15am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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 ages 0-18 months.

Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents

Fri, Sep 19, 11:45am - 12:20pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Little ones are invited to explore and tinker while engaging in imaginative play. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

Fiber Arts Meetup

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Connect with other Central Florida fiber artists in person while sharing your creations and ideas! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) - Coding Games - Shark Attack!

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Code Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! After coding this game, return to create the Pixel Art & Animations! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com

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Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 10-12) - Build LEGO Robots: Sea Creatures

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

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

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

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Discover how sea creatures like crabs, sharks, and fish move and code your own robotic versions of them!

Logical Quest with the Zoombinis (Ages 7-9)

Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Sat, Sep 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Guide sixteen little blue creatures to safety through a series of logic-based puzzles. Help the Zoombinis across treacherous cliffs, past hungry pizza trolls, and up an unclimbable wall.

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Duct Tape Woven Baskets - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Sat, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

You can make anything out of duct tape! Create a unique woven basket out of duct tape and crafting materials. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 7-9) - Build LEGO Robots: Space

Sun, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Learn about satellites, rovers, astronaut training and, how planets orbit the sun by building and coding your own robotic versions!

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Haiku Poetry - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Sun, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn to write traditional Japanese short form poems.

LEGO® Education Spike™ (Ages 7-9) - Build LEGO Robots: Space

Sun, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only

Mon, Sep 22, 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.

Homeschool: Autumnal Equinox

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

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Explore a variety of subjects through special occasions! Learn about the autumnal equinox and why the seasons change, then paint an autumn tree. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals

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

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.

Code with Sphero (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Mon, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Meet Sphero, the cute rolling robot. Use Sphero's LED matrix to display animations and pictures, then code your robot to roll along paths and through mazes.

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LEGO Club

Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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 Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features

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

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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.

Fall Festival - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Alafaya - Back of Branch

Celebrate fall with stories, games and activities featuring apples, pumpkins and autumn leaves. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools

Tue, Sep 23, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

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® Education Spike™ (Ages 10-12) - Build LEGO Robots: Space

Tue, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Move and Play September

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Get ready to move and groove! Recommended for ages 3-5.

Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration

Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

Puzzle Time with Joanne - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Enjoy putting jigsaw puzzles together! Come, join in the fun! Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Code with Rodocodo (Ages 6-12) - Homeschool Tech

Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Explore coding concepts while gaming! Learn about sequencing, debugging, looping, and more by completing coding puzzles with Rodocodo.

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Huichol Yarn Art - Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Learn about the art and culture of the Huichol people of Mexico while making your own inspired yarn painting. Recommended for ages 6-12 years.

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Design with Canva

Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

Plastic Stitch Bookmarks - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Weave your own bookmark using plastic canvas and yarn. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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

Fri, Sep 26, 10:15am - 10:40am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Car Seat Safety

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Alafaya - Ask at Desk

Certified Technicians from Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orange County Safe Kids will be available to check your car seat on a first come, first served basis.

Fri, Sep 26, 10:45am - 11:05am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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 18-36 months.

Fri, Sep 26, 11:15am - 11:30am

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

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 ages 0-18 months.

MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) - Sound & Music - Shark Attack!

Fri, Sep 26, 11:45am - 12:20pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Little ones are invited to explore and tinker while engaging in imaginative play. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Design with Canva

Fri, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Alafaya - Computer 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.

Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create the SFX and Music for the game we coded and created the art for! Return to Code and create art if you missed it. Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com

This event is full

Fairy Houses - Part of Cozy Cottagecore Month

Fri, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Decorate a whimsical fairy house! Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration is required.

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READing Paws

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Back of Branch

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Roblox Game Design (Ages 13-18)

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

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Create Roblox games. In this introduction to game design and coding learn how to manipulate 3D parts to create obstacles and racers, then use code to bring your game to life.