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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures
2026-01-21 16:30:00 2026-01-21 17:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories. For ages 6-12. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Wednesday, January 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 16:30:00 2026-01-21 17:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories. For ages 6-12. Hiawassee Branch - Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Craft Studio

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Join us on a Great Adventure as we discover STEAM concepts, use creative problem solving, and tell stories. For ages 6-12.

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build project
    • Program the components
    • Bugfix, change, and improve the program

    Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level, Keyboard and Mouse Proficiency

    *For the safety and comfort of children, a responsible adult or caregiver must accompany children 10 years of age or younger while they are using the Library. If there is available space, you are welcome to join your child in class. If not, or you would rather not join class, you must wait within view of classroom door.

    AGE GROUP: | Kids |

    EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | Games & Activities | Coding & Robotics | Basic Tech Skills |

    TAGS: | whizkids | lego | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

    Hiawassee Branch
    Phone: 407-835/7323
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    Wed, Feb 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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    Fri, Feb 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Feb 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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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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    Teen Art Adventures: Sew In Love
    Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Explore the world of art, experiment with new techniques, and create a masterpiece of your own! Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
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    Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
    Sat, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
    Baby to Five Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
    Mon, Feb 16, 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, Feb 16, 10:45am - 11:45am
    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.
    Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
    Mon, Feb 16, 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.
    Cuisine Corner Junior: President's Treat
    Mon, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for ages 6–12. Registration required.
    Spice it Up: Cardamom
    Mon, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Dive into a new spice, taste your way through its history, culture, and uses. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration Required.
    English Conversation Hour
    Mon, Feb 16, 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, Feb 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.
    Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills
    Tue, Feb 17, 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. 
    Creative Coloring For Seniors: Winter - Heart Health
    Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Coloring can be a relaxing, childlike way to unwind. We'll measure your blood pressure to see if it reduces stress. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
    Email Level 2 - Manage Your Account
    Tue, Feb 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.
    Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
    Tue, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training 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.
    Microsoft Excel Nivo 2
    Wed, Feb 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Aprann karakteristik otomatik, zouti pou fòmataj avanse,avèk kijan pou aplike fonksyon the baz lèw ap fè kalkilasyon. #Creole
    STEAM Junior: Maps
    Wed, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
    English Reading Session
    Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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 - Pillowcase - Beginner Level
    Thu, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Hiawassee - Craft Studio
    Create a classic pillowcase with a contrasting cuff. Professionally finish your project with French seams, while practicing straight stitches. Students are required to bring fabric.
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    English for Social Interactions
    Thu, Feb 19, 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.
    Entènèt Nivo 2
    Fri, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Aprann teknik motè rechèch yo, pou- w ka jwenn egzakteman sa w-ap chèche sou entènèt la. #Creole
    Toddler Storytime: Bubbles
    Fri, Feb 20, 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.
    Toddler Play & Connect: Bubbles
    Fri, Feb 20, 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 Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
    Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training 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.
    Writing Clearly Intermediate
    Fri, Feb 20, 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.
    Teen Volunteering: Clementine Chronicles
    Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Hiawassee - Training Lab
    Earn community service hours by becoming involved in the Hiawassee teen literary and creative arts magazine. Registration required. Recommended for ages 13-18.
    Adult Craft & Chat: Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks
    Sat, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Hiawassee - Meeting Room
    Create a colorful faux stained glass bookmark and add a bright touch to color to your reading. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration suggested.
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