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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures

2026-01-17 14:30:00 2026-01-17 15:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Computer Lab

Saturday, January 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-17 14:30:00 2026-01-17 15:30:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Computer Lab

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

    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.

    Alafaya Branch

    Phone: 407-835-7323

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    Mon, Jan 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Tue, Jan 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Wed, Jan 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Thu, Jan 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Fri, Jan 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Jan 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sun, Jan 11 1:00PM to 6:00PM

    About the branch

    LYNX Bus Link 104 East Colonial

     

    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.

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    Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    New date Saturday, January 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

    Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

    Sat, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Join us for game time as we play dominoes and connect with others! Recommended for seniors.
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    Sun, Jan 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Come play video games with other teens. Recommended ages 13-18.

    Sun, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Mon, Jan 12, 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.

    Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

    Mon, Jan 12, 11:45am - 12:45pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Unleash your creativity with Microsoft Paint. Dive into the colorful world of digital art. Learn how to bring your ideas to life using simple tools, bold colors, and cool techniques.

    Mon, Jan 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

    Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    Join us for a farm-themed storytime followed by an animal meet and greet! Recommended for families.

    Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Play a unique platforming game that combines exploration and coding puzzles. Learn sequencing, parameters, debugging and looping with SpriteBox. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Tue, Jan 13, 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.

    Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
    Alafaya - Back of Branch
    Discover colors, textures, and materials through stories, songs, and creative art activities. Recommended for ages 18–36 months. Registration required.

    Wed, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    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.

    Wed, Jan 14, 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. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
     Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for kids ages 6–12. Registration required.
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    Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Make photos pop with black and white effects. Learn multiple ways to convert photos to black and white, apply adjustment layers and create enhancing effects.

    Thu, Jan 15, 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.

    Thu, Jan 15, 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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    Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Exercise your brains by completing a series of logic-based puzzles and go on an adventure with the Zoombinis! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Learn to make overnight oats and sample some different variations! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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    Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

    Fri, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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.

    Fri, Jan 16, 11:45am - 12:20pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

    Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    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.

    Fri, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Use the Stop Motion Studio app to create a stop-motion animation movie! Bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Fri, Jan 16, 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.

    Sat, Jan 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
    Come make chalk art. Recommended for families.

    Sat, Jan 17, 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, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Learn the basics of how to draw digitally using a drawing tablet! Explore digital art while learning how to draw some of your favorite characters. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

    Sat, Jan 17, 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.

    Sat, Jan 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
    This event is full

    Sat, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Learn how to carve images in rubber blocks to block print. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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