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Learn to Use a Microscope
2025-12-30 11:00:00 2025-12-30 12:00:00 America/New_York Learn to Use a Microscope There's a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and view the world around us through a different lens. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Computer Lab

Tuesday, December 30
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Computer Lab

There's a microscopic world waiting to be explored! Learn how to use a microscope and view the world around us through a different lens. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

  • Class Duration: 1 Hour
  • Age Requirements: 6-12*
  • Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level
  • Recommended Skills: None
  • Prerequisite Class: None

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math |

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Alafaya Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Sat, Aug 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 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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Rescheduled
Social Worker @ the Library
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
New date Friday, August 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Social Worker @ the Library
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
Mon, Aug 17, 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, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
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Baby Storytime: Opposites
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Computer Basics Level 2 - Creating & Saving Files
Mon, Aug 17, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.
LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
Mon, Aug 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Preschool Storytime: Off to School
Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
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.
LEGO® Club
Tue, Aug 18, 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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Toddler Storytime: T is for Teacher
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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.
Adobe Illustrator Level 1
Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn to create new documents for print or web use. Turn scanned drawings into vector graphics. Apply design techniques and use editing tools to trace and color artwork. Manage objects and layers.
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Code with Rodocodo
Wed, Aug 19, 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. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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STEAM Junior: Animal Vision
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Creating Spreadsheets
Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
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Ready, Set, Preschool! Animals Around the World
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Preschoolers will engage in hands-on activities that build early literacy skills, creativity, and kindergarten readiness. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Open Lab - Ask A Tech for Seniors
Thu, Aug 20, 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 Junior: Habitat for Humanity Snacktivity!
Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through themed lessons and activities. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Make Custom Paper Airplanes
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Design your own paper airplane with graphics and text using Microsoft Publisher. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Alafaya Book Club - America’s 250th Anniversary
Thu, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
The Alafaya Book Club's September selection is "Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation" by Cokie Roberts.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Fri, Aug 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
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, Aug 21, 10:45am - 11:15am
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, Aug 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
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, Aug 21, 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.
Chess Basics with lichess.org
Fri, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time.
Fiber Arts Meetup
Fri, Aug 21, 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.
Chess Basics with lichess.org
Fri, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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