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DIY Ceramic Pumpkin Bank
2025-11-14 16:00:00 2025-11-14 17:00:00 America/New_York DIY Ceramic Pumpkin Bank Get in the fall spirit by painting your own ceramic pumpkin bank to decorate your room and hold your coins in! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Friday, November 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Get in the fall spirit by painting your own ceramic pumpkin bank to decorate your room and hold your coins in! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | bb-ages-6-12 |

Alafaya 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 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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Alafaya Branch has a long history of providing library services to the East Orange County community. The branch originally opened in 1965 as the Azalea Park branch, situated on Lake Barton Road. From the 1970s through the 1990s the branch provided library services from shopping center locations. Ground was broken in January 1999 for a new branch, designed to be the prototype branch for future Orange County Library System branches. Opened on February 1, 2000, Alafaya Branch was funded by a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Upcoming events

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Code with Lightbot
Sun, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Polynesian Dance Class - Summer at Your Library
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of Polynesia with Lanakila’s Polynesian Dance Team as they lead you through an authentic Polynesian dance instructional demonstration. Recommended ages 13-18.
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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Carnival Games - Summer at Your Library
Sun, Jul 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. 
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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Mad Science: Science of Superheroes - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s SUPERHERO SCIENTISTS! Join Mad Science in exploring the science behind superhero powers. Recommended for ages 6-12.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Carnival Games - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. 
This event is full
Mad Science: Science of Superheroes - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s SUPERHERO SCIENTISTS! Join Mad Science in exploring the science behind superhero powers. Recommended for ages 6-12.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Carnival Games - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. 
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Summer Rolls! - Summer at Your Library
Mon, Jul 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Make Vietnamese summer rolls for a refreshing summer snack! This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Preschool Storytime: Sundae Fun - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch,Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Bingo for Seniors
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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.
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Masterpiece Junior: Summer Fuse Beads - Summer at Your Library
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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LEGO® Club
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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Preschool Stories & Stretches: Summer Stretches - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Preschoolers will wiggle and stretch to stories, songs, and rhymes, focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Be Safe Online
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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DIY Cross Stitch Library Bag - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Both new and experienced cross stitchers alike will use waste canvas to cross stitch a book design onto a tote bag to create their own library book bag. Recommended 18 and up. Registration required.
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Digital Sculpting
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use ZbrushCoreMini and the intuitive brushes and tools to create amazing artwork. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Intro to Oil Pastels
Wed, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Come learn how to use oil pastels in this guided lesson. Bring appropriate attire for messy art. Recommended ages 18 and up.
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Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Youth End of Summer Celebration - Summer at Your Library
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Have you completed the summer challenge to read for 30 days? At the End of Summer Celebration, enjoy a frozen treat and fun activities! Ages 0-18. Registration required while supplies last.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:40am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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
Fri, Jul 24, 10:45am - 11:05am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, Jul 24, 11:15am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
Baby Play & Connect
Fri, Jul 24, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Canva Basics
Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.
Registration opens Friday, July 24 2026 at 9:00am
Sea Glass Birds - Summer at Your Library
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learn to make tiny bird art from sea glass and other accessories! Recommended ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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World Design using Roblox
Fri, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create a world for your Roblox games. Learn to use pre-designed and custom elements to build your world from scratch with Roblox Studio. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Social Worker @ the Library
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Cancelled
READing Paws
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Basic English 2
Sat, Jul 25, 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.
Tinkercad for Beginners - Summer at Your Library
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn 3D design with Tinkercad by creating and transforming digital shapes. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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English Conversation Hour
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Blender Fundamentals
Sat, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create a Robotic Hand and learn to navigate Blender's workspace, manipulate 3D objects, and the 3D content creation pipeline. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration Required.
Rescheduled
Family Fun: Summer Ballet - Summer at Your Library
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Sunday, July 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn introductory and foundational movements and steps of ballet for any age. Recommended for families.
Let's Paint Fantasy Miniatures
Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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 RPGs. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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