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Prime Time Family Reading Time

2026-04-07 18:00:00 2026-04-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Prime Time Family Reading Time Join us for six weeks of fun, stories, and conversation designed for families with children ages 6–12. Each week, enjoy lively storytelling and explore meaningful themes. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 07
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 18:00:00 2026-04-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Prime Time Family Reading Time Join us for six weeks of fun, stories, and conversation designed for families with children ages 6–12. Each week, enjoy lively storytelling and explore meaningful themes. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Join us for six weeks of fun, stories, and conversation designed for families with children ages 6–12. Each week, enjoy lively storytelling and explore meaningful themes.

Join us for six weeks of fun, stories, and conversation designed for families with children ages 6–12. Each week, enjoy lively storytelling and explore meaningful themes. This program is proven to boost creativity, critical thinking, and academic success. Meals are provided thanks to the Friends of the Orange County Library System. Registration is required. Call 407.835.7347 to register. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | bb-family |

Hiawassee Branch
Phone: 407-835/7323
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We're closed Sunday April 05 due to Closed in observation of Easter.
Mon, Mar 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
(Closed in observation of Easter.)
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 37 Pine Hills / Florida Mall

Hiawassee Branch began as a bookmobile station in 1962 and was first known as the Pine Hills Library. In later moves the branch became the West Colonial branch and in March 2000, Hiawassee. In early 2010, the Hiawassee Branch moved to a new home near the corner of Hiawassee Road and West Colonial Drive in the Highland Lakes shopping plaza.

Upcoming events

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Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 
Spring Bird Houses
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Celebrate spring by painting mini bird houses! Enjoy bright colors and creative fun as your imagination runs wild. Recommended for ages 18 and up. 
This event is full
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Tue, Mar 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
District 40 Office Hours - Representative RaShon Young
Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hiawassee - Ask at Desk
An opportunity for legislative teams to meet directly with constituents to assist with general questions or concerns.
Homeschool Junior: Famous Hoaxes
Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Entwodiksyon nan Odinatè (kreyol)
Wed, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Fè premye pa w nan mond enfòmatik la. Dekouvri pati esansyèl ak kalite òdinatè yo, ansanm ak prensip debaz yo pou itilize yon òdinatè pou premye fwa.
English Reading Session
Wed, Apr 01, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Reading and Comprehension: Students will read and try to understand what they read, also they will learn the meaning of words they don't recognize in the text.
Citizenship Inspired
Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
Basic English 1
Thu, Apr 02, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Basic English 2
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
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.
This event is full
English for Social Interactions
Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Toddler Storytime: I Love Rain
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.
Kijan Pou Itilize Souri ak Klavye a (kreyol)
Fri, Apr 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Aprann kijan pou itilize sourit la ak klavye a pou navige nan koòdone òdinatè a. Pratike itilizasyon de aparèy sa yo avèk egzèsis pratik ak resous sou entènèt.
Toddler Play & Connect
Fri, Apr 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Microsoft Excel - Data Management Level 1
Fri, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Learn how to use advanced sort and filter options; apply data validation and other data tools to organize your data.
Writing Clearly Intermediate
Fri, Apr 03, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Writing Clearly Intermediate is a class that focuses on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing.
Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Mon, Apr 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Through movement, songs, rhymes, and storytelling, children (ages 0-5) build early literacy, language, and motor skills while preparing for reading, writing, and discovering the joy of books.
Family Play & Connect
Mon, Apr 06, 10:45am - 11:30am
Hiawassee - Meeting 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.
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Mon, Apr 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training 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.
DIY Votive Candles - For Seniors
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Learn to make a simple candle using the melt-and-pour method. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
This event is full
English Conversation Hour
Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting 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. 
Senior Brain Stretch: Brain Station - Brain Station for Seniors
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawassee - Craft Studio
Fuel your brain with fun, challenging games that energize mental focus. Join in, team up, or play at your own pace. Enjoy time to share and learn ways to enhance brain health.
Introduction to Computers
Tue, Apr 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawassee - Training Lab
Take your first steps into the world of computing. Discover the essential parts of and types of computers, as well as the basics of using a computer for the first time.
Computer Basics Level 1 - Getting Started with Windows
Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawassee - Training 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.
Preschool Stories & Stretches: Whose Moon Is That?
Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Preschoolers will wiggle and stretch to stories, songs, and rhymes, focusing on motor development. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawassee - Training 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.
Prime Time Family Reading Time
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawassee - Meeting Room
Join us for six weeks of fun, stories, and conversation designed for families with children ages 6–12. Each week, enjoy lively storytelling and explore meaningful themes.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
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